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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1893
Page
2
The Bloomington era column reports on N B Taylor’s death in Indianapolis and praises his civic character. It rails at McKinley tariff effects on farmers, notes Senator West and SeXas Voorhees tariff ideas, and cites a broad push for national bank expansion. It warns of cigarette deaths among Indiana youth and mentions potato crops and drought.
A Vincennes Sun article summarized by Hon. W. A. Cullop argues for passage of Voorhees National Bank Note Bill to boost currency by 19 million dollars. The piece critiques current policies, notes political arguments on pensions silver and tariffs, and urges county trustees to publish full financial reports in the Democrat for taxpayer clarity.
From WoktHinates Indiana August 14 1898 Ep Dr MocKat argues it is early yet but supports Hon Andrew Trumphreye for State Senator citing his loyalty to the Democratic party and willingness to take leadership for Cheene county and the party’s good.
Opinion notes a three cornered fight for judge with Greene County and Sullivan County candidates. It suggests a mass convention in Greene to select a successor to Judge Briggs and proposes Sullivan County could distribute offices to resolve disputes. The writer hopes for peace and harmony in deliberations.
The Terre Haute Daily Gazette surveys Indiana newspapers on monetary policy. A Democrat responds advocating gold standard with limited silver and notes redeemability of government currency in gold, plus a plan to maintain silver for small change and gradual coinage to meet demand. Carrie Carlton of Bedford dies after apoplexy.
Washington dispatch notes a Senate debate likely to focus on the silver question while the House action on the Sherman silver purchase act informs strategy. The Lee Mantle election case looms as a possible тема, with debate time constrained by long lists of speakers and potential night sessions to extend the period.
An Ohio banker arriving from New York recounts attempts to obtain currency there. He says strong banks refused cash and offered only clearinghouse certificates at a 3 1/2 percent premium, predicting West state banks would be forced to close. he calls the moves repudiation.
Senator Voorhees introduces a bill allowing national banks to issue bank notes equal to their deposited bonds. Secretary Carlisle endorses the measure, stating it would immediately relieve strain and add about $19,000,000 to national circulation.
The Cleveland administration orders no further appointments from congressmen with doubtful silver votes and bars official courtesies to congress until stance on the issue is clear. Washington reports list a slate of nominations including Butler, Boyeson, Smalley, Skinner, Lowe, Caldwell, Lindsay, Spilman, Harman, Beavers and Perry for various posts.
Essays debate industrial growth and social reform in the United States. Prominent voices discuss cotton manufacturing, urban progress, political reform, and the potential transformation of labor, wealth distribution, and governance in the coming century. The piece envisions Chicago as a rising metropolis and predicts shifts in economics, voting, and national policy.
A historical note outlines a daily scheme emphasizing structured meals and rest. It prescribes a six thirty wake, a strict cycle of work and outdoor activity, a heavy midday breakfast, light afternoon tea, and an early bedtime. It argues workers should sleep by six thirty and limit to five workdays weekly with two leisure days.
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