Currency clash within Republicans stalls reform at Congress
Former Comptroller Dawes and Republican critics debate asset currency and retirement of greenbacks. Minority reports oppose national bank issuance, silver-to-gold redemption, and swift move to a single gold standard, urging honest money with bimetallic backing.
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Jos. Ohi
Washington
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
New Jersey
Monetary Commission
Hugh H. Hanna
Dawes
Interstate Bankers
Kansas City
Judge Bartlett
Georgia
Democratic Doctrine on Coinage and Silver Standard
A speaker defends the Democratic platform insisting on honest money as gold and silver coinage under the constitution. He opposes redeeming silver with gold and rejects converting silver dollars into subsidiary coin, warning such steps undermine the silver dollar’s status and the gold standard. He notes treasury gold and seigniorage funds and favors retaining them for coinage or redemption as currently lawfully held.
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United States
Democratic Party
National Democratic
Fireman's Close Call With Electric Bitter Promise
Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy writes of collapsing strength and pain then credits Electric Bitters with a rapid recovery. He claims the tonic restored his health and appetite, urging others to try it with satisfaction guaranteed by druggists at a set price.
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C. Ww. Bellamy
Burlington
The Claque Peril and Napoi Era Theatre Power
A historical look at the French claque system in Paris theaters. It explains how chefs de claque control applause, how promotions and tenure resemble public officials, and how leaders like at the Francais influence reception. Anecdotes include Felix Faure and Dumas fils and how claque dynamics shape taste and patronage.
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Clace
Academy
Victor Hugo
Temps
Mistogl
Horace Walpole
Walpole
Mme. la Duchesse
Mme. la Marquise
Mme
la Comtesse
Ted Institution
France
Chef de Claque
The
Francais
Felix Faure
Hlysee
Bourgeoiis
Chef de Clague
Tyers
Dumas Fils
Household mechanism doubles dining room size in Portland Place
Ingenious device at Sir James Blyth’s home silently enlarges the dining area. A sliding wall, doors, and pictures unfold to create a spacious crimson room with polished floor and thick carpet. The hidden mechanism sinks the partition with no noise as the wall extends, leaving the crimson walls twice as long and bordered by carpets.
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Sir James Blyth
Portland Place
Bad Business Policy from Chicago Post
A woman implores a man not to die after a trolley collision, arguing the company would pay only $5,000 for death versus up to $50,000 if he lived crippled, stressing prudence over risk.
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Chicago — Post
New York Cotton Futures Close Mild Loss After Quiet Trade
New Orleans May 30 Spot cotton market was weak with 1100 bales sold, 850 to arrive. Prices opened a few points above yesterday's close but slipped later, ending 2 points net down for June and small losses for other months. Trading was light due to the cotton exchange closing in respect to Rev. Dr. B. M. Palmer. Futures closed steady despite the thin session.
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Cotton Exchange
B. M. Palmer
New
Okinawa
H. & B. Beer
Liverpool
Bureau
Hreter
Egypt
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
Toat
United States
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
New England
Esite
R. G. Dun & Co
Cotton Belt
Sompadean
Patos
Canada
Cotton Crop Conditions Outlook Bright With Slight Acreage Drop
Dispatches from R. G. Dun correspondents report exceptionally favorable cotton conditions across producing regions. Yields expected large despite modest acreage decline, aided by favorable weather and rapid early growth in late planted areas. Gulf and Atlantic states show reduced area, while Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory maintain or grow plantings. World supply outlook remains positive with stronger futures and steady demand from spinners amid favorable crop prospects.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Atlantic
Gulf States
Tennessee
Atlanta May 30 Markets Mixed With Groceries and Provisions
A regional market roundup lists groceries and provisions with varied prices in Atlanta and Savannah. Entries cover eggs and vegetables, Florida vegetables, coffee, lard, hams, apples, bananas, nuts, and fruits, plus turpentine and rosin prices in Savannah, Charleston, and Wilmington reports.
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Cordova
California
Virginia
Georgia
U. Citron
Savannah
Charleston
Wimington
St FO
Odd Ways Children Interpret Teachers Lessons
A Christian Endeavor World piece notes humorous misinterpretations by 15 year olds of historical and literary topics. Examples include Columbus discovering America, Washington at Valley Forge, and the Parthenon as a powder magazine, with observations on authors Hawthorne Thoreau Dickens and Tennyson, plus remarks on languages and Hebrew literature.
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Washington
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Chesapeake
Shannon
Shenandoah Valley
New Orleana
Greece
Hellespont
Charles II
Bathos
Daniel
Hawthorne
Thoreau
the Tattle
Concorn
Dickens
Tennyfor
Seafort
Boston
Stratford-on- Avon
Fragmentary Texts and Phrases From Various Sources
A collage of odd phrases mentions Mesana and Palms of Davida, a small Judas kingdom with eighteen kings, and random lines about Ulysses, Venice, magnanimity, indigenous character, and a line about tempering wind. The passage repeats miswritten, fragmentary sentences with scattered historical and literary references.
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Judas
Eample
Ulysses
Venice
Wanted Change of Bed Fellows
Little Tommie fears a thunderstorm and begs his mother to sleep with him. The tale notes a night scene of a child seeking reassurance as lightning and thunder rage outside. His mother consoles him with faith saying God is with him and promises safety with his father nearby.
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