The Case for Free Coinage of Silver in the United States
A detailed defense of restoring bimetallism with silver at a fixed 16 to 1 ratio, arguing that government option to redeem in silver or gold must favor the debtor, maintain price stability, and protect the public from gold dominance. It cites economic theory, historical precedent, and calls for national self rule over monetary policy.
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Genoa
Society
Congress
United States
Chicago
Treasury
Carliaie
House Committee On Appropriations
Sibley
Senetary Carlishire
Carlisle
Greenbacks
Bank of France
France
Secretary of the Treasury
Itm
Harvey
Cole
United Staten
India
China
Japan
Mexico
I'hiss
Tam
Jorge
Ibis
Tne
Mblic
Chicago Platform
Howeas
Counterfeit Silver Dollar Ring Reported In Central America
Washington reports a treasury inquiry into a Mexican sourced notice alleging American silver dollars minted from Central American coinage, with 2,500,000 said to have entered the United States. Treasury officials doubt the claim but note possible treaty penalties for counterfeiting.
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United States
Washington
Service Bureau
Treasury Department
State Department
Ransom
Mrs Bryan’s Engagement Ring Recovered after Damaged Quest
Mrs W J Bryan's engagement ring, battered and trampled in the carriage during a Bryan tour, was found in Prinrspore and awaits Mr Bryan's instructions. The inscription reads Will to Mamie June 4 1880. Other items include notes on tariffs, a Young People's Society convention, French imposts, and a Missouri pardon denial.
England Accepts Portuguese Arbitration Decision
London August 14 Mr Curzon announced in the House of Commons that Great Britain had accepted the Portugal arbiter decision. Britain acknowledges Brazil's sovereignty over the island of Trinidad following arbitration.
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England
London
Curzon
House of Commone
Great Britain
Portugal
Brazil
Trinidad
Taubeneck Named Chairman by People’s Party Honor
Sprincheap Illinois August 14 The People’s Party state central committee organized with H E Taubeneck as Marshall chairman Headquarters to be established here.
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Taubeneck
Sprincheap
Ill
People's Party
H. E. Taubenek
Marshall
Guthrie Lands Awarded After Interior Action
Awarded to Guthrie Oklahoma Aug. 14 Acting Secretary of the Interior Reynolds notes final action granting land in Guthrie block 55 to the city over Thomas D. Hanee and others. Andrew H. Prink and William Lowe among the claimants. numerous parties involved with conflicting evidence filed.
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Guthrie
Washington
Reynolda
Wivaiising
O. T
Thomas D. Hanee
Andrew H. Prink
Willian Lowe
Double murder charge shocks small Iowa town
Jama us Paul of Iowa Way In Tea Greats Hurry to Marry Agale. Wenetzk City Aug. 17. James Paul resides between Homer and Stratford and was arrested by Sheriff Sinclair on a murder charge. The stomach sample from Mrs. Maria Dulin shows poisoning signs. Exhumed body and chemist analysis in Des Moines confirm precautionary arrest as investigations continue.
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Jamaus Paul
Iowa
Agale
Wenetzk City
James Paul
Homer
Stratford
Sinclair
Maria Dulin
Paul
Jim Paul
Pravious
Colin
Eberle
Iowa Law Threatens Building and Loan Associations
Des Moines reports state officials expect protests as law requiring building and loan associations to reincorporate and file detailed business plans goes into effect July 4. About 150 firms must file new articles by Sept 4. many may be suspended if they fail to comply. A second item notes a Cedar Rapids man, William Barnes, 35, found dead at a race track stall, death likely from alcohol or unknown causes after a life spent around tracks. A third item details a fatal, puzzling disease spreading in a Griswold family with multiple children affected by sores, spasms, and death.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Verstren Orry
Eberle
William Barnes
Cedar Rapids
Puszlea Phyalolana
Crpar Rapips
Bert Griswold
Another Heir Shows Up in McNamara Estate Row
In Bronx Orry Aug 17 four half siblings of W H McNamara who died at Butte Mont face a possible contest over a 400000 bequest as F J McNamara of Marshalltown claims the deceased may have been his own brother whom he hasn t seen in eight years Thurston Speaks at Ottumwa Ottumwa Ia Aug 17 Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska opened the Republican campaign in the city addressing thousands in the park George J Dobson and Senator Thornton spoke in the evening for secretary of state nomination
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Bronx Orry
W. H. McNamara
Butte, Mont
F. J. McNamara
Marshalltown
Thurston
Ottumwa
Ottomwa
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
George J. Dobson
Thornton
Clam Bake Draws Hills Lodges to Riverside Park
Aug. 17 Sioux Orry. Hills lodge members from Iowa and southern South Dakota gathered at Riverside Park for a clam bake of the order at the Sisters of Charity. Dosugun Aug. 17 Twenty five young women joined the Sisters of Charity at the mother house today. Cloudburst Demolishes a Church in Larrin Rock Ark Aug. 17 an electric storm totalled a church during a protracted meeting. Rev W W Cochran died instantly and two other pastors fatally wounded. several oilers injured. The visitations were marked by a terrific explosion and minimal gains. Mayor of McKeesport Dies. McKeesport Pa Aug. 17 James Zandre, mayor, is dead.
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Sioux Orry
Iowa
South Dakota
Riverside Park
Sivtera of Charity
Dosugun
Sisters of Charity
Larrin Rock
Ark
Berea
Ashley County
W. W. Cochrane
J. W. van Trease
J. J. Colson
Jack Simpson
Geo. McDougall
Lena Olson
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New York
Fe Goutro
MemPhis
Tenn
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Southern Lumber Manufacturers' Association
C. E
Iva Grove
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Paris
Thomas J
William Lane
Missouri
McKeesport
Jamen Zandre
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