Bloomfield Talk on Money and Policy in 1893
The Bloomfield Democrat notes wheat supply shortages, improving money matters, and rising business. It reports the House vote on free coinage at 11 to 1, the Wilson bill repeal, pension rulings against Bloomfield residents, and Bland substitute votes. It comments on efforts to lift the public from a financial morass.
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Cooper
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McNagny
Waugh
Coins and finance knowledge flood the winter grocery aisles
The piece notes a shift toward financial literacy among the public as cash and coinage topics proliferate in everyday shopping contexts. It portrays the upcoming winter as a period where the abundance of financial information could rival legislative activity.
Boies Renominated by Democrats of Iowa for Governor
Democrats of Iowa renominated Gov. Boies for a third term by acclamation despite his reluctance. He warned against candidacy but yielded to the party's earnest and unanimous demand, signaling his potential role in future presidential prospects.
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Iowa
Gov. Boies
Reed Voices Support Against Blaming Elections for Trouble
Ex Speaker Reel in a speech on repealing the silver purchasing clause of the Sherman act rejects the claim that last year’s elections put Democrats in power. He cautions that Reed would not risk his reputation or face party opposition if he took such a stand.
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Reel
Reed
Boone Named President of Michigan Normal School
The Bloomington educator Dr Richarp G Boone is elected president of the State Normal School of Michigan Indiana laments losing its top teachers Dr Jordan and Dr Coulter Boone will lead 1100 students at Ypsilanti Michigan cheers the acquisition while Indiana mourns the educational loss.
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Bloomington
State Normal School of
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Coulter
Dr. Boone
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Boone
Ypsilanti
Debated Value of Silver and Gold as Legal Tender
The piece argues that government can declare currency legal tender, forcing debt payment in that currency, but cannot compel sellers to accept it for goods. If silver fell to 60 cents per gold dollar, bank deposits would still be payable at face value, yet merchants could resist accepting debased silver in place of gold for goods like sugar.
Silver policy debate over monetary parity and reform
The Courier Journal weighs silver monetary policy, noting failed efforts to force silver use via Congress and the danger of a monometallic, depreciated silver dollar. It cites Bland Allison Act and Sherman Act debates, favors international accord or parity with French silver, and links the stance to Democratic doctrine and public need.
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Courier Journal
Hershel
England
United States
Titt
Allison
France
Cleveland's Proposition on Coinage and Currency Reform
The President's plan includes coining 133,161,575 ounces of silver bullion, withdrawing Sherman notes to issue silver certificates, and creating a currency commission to study a gold silver and paper system. Seigniorage would add about 50 million dollars to treasury assets, aiding debt payments and cash flow while preserving gold-silver parity.
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Cleveland
Treasury
Experiments With Wheat at Purdue Station
Bulletin 45 from the Purdue University Experiment Station reports on Indiana wheat varieties, yields, and cultivation practices. Velvet chaff brown bearded Michigan saber Jones's winter fire and Early red Clawson are among top performers with noted rust susceptibility and smut issues.
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Purdue University Experiment Station
Indiana
Michigan
Jones
Indiana Experiment Station
C. B. Plumb
LaFayette
Ind
When the Good Times Come to Evartsville
The Evatsville Tribune discusses the heavy burden of idle money in banks and the looming flood of investment once confidence returns, predicting a boom in lending and a flourish for newspapers. It also includes notices about Indiana school book revisions and a one cent per mile excursion rate for the G A R encampment in Indianapolis.
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Osa
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Todianapolis
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Hoosier
Pennsylvania Line
W. F. Brunner
Illinois
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Righland
Richland
Weil
Proverb Lineage and Indiana News Notes
A mix of proverbs and local news items notes the Conrads leaving Indiana for Kentucky and a political jab at Governor O Malley. It lists grand and petit jurors for September term and advertises a 30 horsepower boiler for sale at Jones Planing Mill.
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Indiana
Indianapoli News
Conrads
Kentucky
Conrad
O Malley
Ok Trade
Jones’ Planing Mill
Repeal Battle Marks End of Silver Debate in House
In a tense Washington session the House debated the Wilson bill with fierce division over free coinage. Bland and anti silver factions pressed for 16 to 1 while opponents defeated all variants, ending with the Wilson bill passage and mixed reactions among parties. Secretary Carlisle voiced cautious optimism about public confidence and swift Senate action.
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Wilson
Old Penston Causes Stir in State Proceedings
In a contested session Indiana lawmakers debated a substitute bill amid party lines. Votes favored the substitute by a prevailing margin with notable opposition from named members. The discussion included retention of a prior clause and calls for thorough review before any final action.
Iowa Democrats Name Boies for Governor at State Convention
The Iowa Democratic state convention endorsed Governor Boies for another term after his hint of acceptance. W. W. Dodge pitched Boies amid enthusiastic acclaim. Acclaimed on the first ballot, the ticket also included Lieu- tenant Governor candidates H. L. Bostows and G. D. McPall, Mason City Judge Cligent for supreme judge, Knoepler reappointed state superintendent, and Thomas Bowman for railroad commissioner.
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Judge Cligent
Mason City
Knoepller
Thomas Bowman
Council Bluffs
Railroad Commissiment
Fireman Killed After Being Thrown From Truck
Indianapolis August 20. Ben FL Phaitner driver of a lock and ladder truck was thrown from the wagon by collision with a street railway pole while answering an alarm and died soon after. The accident underscores dangers faced by municipal fire crews.
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Indianapolis
Ben FL Phaitner
Bank Wreckers Face Hearing as Bank Failure Probed
In Indianapolis yesterday United States Commissioner Van Buren heard pleas as all defendants waived examination and posted new bonds. Albert Reed Schuyler Haughey Theodore Anishe y Morris Duncan Claypool attended with attorneys while receiver Tawkins and accountant Enyes watched for further evidence. Depositors doubt assets will cover losses from the Prairie City bank collapse where only 2800 dollars remained and assets appear minimal.
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van Bueren
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Reed
Schuyler Haughey
Theodore Anishey
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Morris
John
Duncan
Selomon Claypool
Tragic Accidents and Local Deaths Reported Across Regions
A series of brief notices describe fatal and near fatal incidents. An 18 year old horse accident near Paytor Jackin left a man severely injured. Trautwein killed himself after earlier attempted self harm. A man hanged himself in Garvin park. A county treasurer defalcation totals 15 520 76. A water tank wagon driver died when overturned by a running tank. Smallpox cases rise in Russell area. A local ball player Joseph Burke died from a spine injury weeks after a hit.
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Lebon
Unemployed Parade Ends in Riot at City Hall
A parade of unemployed workers in Cucaco Aug 28 blocked streets near the city hall and sparked a riot. Police faced rock throwing and hand to hand clashes as officers and marchers suffered injuries before Mayor Harrison ordered restraint and banned further processions and public meetings.
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Theamayor
Market quotations Indianapolis wheat corn oats and cattle
Market quotes from Indianapolis show wheat at 2g757¢, corn 87s, oats 6d to 9d, and various grades of cattle and sheep. Futures notes indicate Sept and Oct openings and closings for wheat corn oats and cotton-like entries.
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Two Strange Meetings at New York Hotel Table
Two strangers met at the Whore table in a New York hotel about a year apart. Their first exchange ended with mutual friendship. Six months later they met again at the same table with no prior arrangement. In between they had traveled around the world in opposite directions.
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New York
Hanging report provokes editor and proprietor clash
Texas Siftings recalls a dispute over how a double hanging was described by a reporter. The proprietor objects to levity in coverage and to the two entries being portrayed as neck and neck. The exchange underscores caution in sensational reporting of executions.
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Texas Siftings
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