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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
4
ARTHAGE records published each Friday morning by William G Allan mid day July 9 1897 discusses Populist reactions to party amalgamation with Democrats Debs socialist critique affects Ohio Iowa Maryland hopes tariff reform after McKinley era stock market and business confidence rise Southern Democrats protection support pension claims reform silver coinage焦
The Omaha World Herald notes rising stock activity and improved western markets, contrasting with last fall’s silver campaign tables. It cites wheat gains and silver declines since McKinley’s inauguration, saying four months of his administration yielded notable results amid challenges.
The piece argues mine owners fund the silver campaign and dictate party leadership, pressing Teller or Towne over Bryan. It questions foreign protests against tariffs and notes the potential retaliation would hurt trade since other nations benefit from a favorable balance of trade.
Joux F Willoughby notes Illinois plans to unveil a Kilburn era Logan statue by Augustus Saint Gaudens in Lincoln Park Chicago. President McKinley and many governors expected to attend. The ceremony includes mobilization of 7000 Illinois militia with Mrs Logan at the tomb and George R Peck as orator.
Albany reports incorporation of the American academy in Rome to promote painting sculpture and architecture in America. Daniel C. French notes a plan modeled on the French academy with annual student exchanges chosen by competition. Trustees include Charles F. McKim Frederick Crowninshield E H Bloohield and John La Farge. The Villa Aurora may host the academy with other quarters if needed.
Joseph Dupuis a 90 year old wealthy French Canadian marries 88 year old Josephine Huneau in Kankakee. Dupuis, nicknamed Tom Thumb for his 4 foot height, has three marriages with six sons and a daughter opposing the match. He settled in Bourbonnais in 1854 after a career as a horse jockey. his fortune is about 50 000 dollars.
A Cincinnati woman visits the telegraph office at Fourth and Vine and asks to underscore the words perfectly lovely on a received bracelet telegram. She doubles the lines, thanks the clerk, and says she will send all future messages through this office to please Charlie.
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