Admiral Belknap declares for the Republican ticket this year
In a Friday morning letter from Carthage dated October 16 1896 Admiral Belknap retired lists his opposition to free coinage and the Chicago platform He vows to vote Republican for the first time in his life He rebukes Charles A Robinson over monopolies and cites mint reports showing substantial silver coinage while condemning Populist attacks on silver and tariff reform.
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Admiral Belknap
Chicago
Charles H. Gear
Henry Gear
Rush
Caleét
Geal
Richville
Rush County
Indiana
Thomas M. Green
German regulation blocks American canned beef trade
Unofficial but reliable from the Department of Articulture in Washington reports a new German regulation effectively halting American canned beef imports by requiring inspection of all canned beef. The measure, intended to regulate meat, forces opening cans, thus hindering shipments and enforcing the prohibition already on dressed beef and live cattle.
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Department of Articulture
Washington
Germany
Republicans Offer Free Silver and High Prices Promise
In 1892 Democrats claimed lower prices with free trade while boasting low costs, but in 1893 they kept the pledge and closed factories, causing widespread unemployment and hunger as markets flooded with unsold farm produce. The piece argues free silver would reduce wages and urges voting Republican. A Chicago cattle dealer cites declines in live cattle and pork due to repeal of reciprocity, noting domestic meat consumption fell amid hard times and idle factories. The Civil Service Chronicle, published
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Republican Party
Indianapolis Journal
Nelson Morris
Chicago
Germany
France
Switzerland
Belgium
Austria
Morris
England
Ireland
Scotland
New England
Civil service reform foe Bryan defeated at polls
An Indianapolis publication, born in the civil service reform era, declares Bryan’s defeat certain and condemns his proposals to destroy the merit system. It praises honest politics, notes his demagogic start, and argues his plans would unite reformers and the public against him, ensuring continued effort against any relaxation.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
Bryan argument on pricing eggs and silver in Kentucky
The piece cites a Kentucky speech by Mr. Bryan praising free coinage and price rigidity, arguing that if one party could buy all eggs at 25 cents a dozen, sellers would not drop below that cost. It extends the idea to silver and general prices, noting Bryan’s candidacy in the 1890s era.
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Bryan
Kentucky
Free coinage of silver harms workers says Cordage Trade Journal
The Cordage Trade Journal argues against free silver on grounds it would raise consumer prices, leave wages flat for years, and force delays for workers as debts in depreciated dollars hit firms. It warns the 16 to 1 ratio would debase money and debilitate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
United States
Cordage Trade Journal
BISMARCK ADVICE AND BRYAN SILVER POLICY INTERPLAY
The piece argues Mr. Bryan regards a Bis marck letter as favorable to free silver and recalls historical German silver policy. It notes Bismarck demonetized and later dumped silver, sided with Egypt on coinage, and suggests his stance favored German farmers and distillers while warning against American potatoes and pork via policy links.
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Mr. Bryan
Culberson
Texas
Prince Bismarck
Europe
Bismarck
Bryan
United States
Empire
Prussia
Germany
Egypt
London Economist
Bryan silver dollar debate sparks confusion and questions
The piece catalogs speeches by Mr. Bryan promoting free coinage of silver and the farmers and workers who would gain or lose. It includes excerpts from the Chicago Times-Herald and Nebraska State Journal critical of his plan, plus a farmer’s quizzical remark in the state library. The message questions whether free silver would yield two different dollars or just one and ponders practical benefits for livelihoods.
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Mr. Bryan
City
Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
State Library
Nebraska State Journal
What Bryan Would Have In Free Silver Mexico
A column from a Mexico City daily depicts dollar quotes under free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. It notes Mexican dollar values and New York sell rates, then muses on Bryan's election affecting American currency. The piece praises McKinley’s "Open the mill" platform and its potential to reopen mills.
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Mexico
New York
Bryan
McKinley
DeWitt’s Early Risers and Other Panaceas in Ads
A collage of patent medicine claims highlights DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as fast acting pills, DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns and piles, One Minute Cough Cure for asthma and colds, and a South England farmer’s spaniel trained to fetch the London paper at the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Coffin & Co
DeWitt’s
O.S. Coffin & Co
England
London
Working Woman's Home Association Adopts Foley's Honey and Tar
A Chicago notice from January 11, 1896, praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy. The post marks the association's gratitude and signs from Laura G. Fixon, Bos. Mgr., with O. S. Coffin & Co. cited. The item includes an editorial quip about theater and a health warning touting One Minute Cough Cure as preventing pneumonia and consumption when cold symptoms arise.
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Working Woman's Home Association
S. Peoria St
Chicago
Working Woman’s Home Association
Foley
Laura G. Fixon
Bos. Mgr. O.S. Coffin & Co
O. &. Coffin & Co
Empress Presents Silver Kettle Drums to Dragon Guards
The Empress of Russia acts as honorary colonel to the Second Prussian Dragon Guards and gifts a splendid set of silver kettle drums. The gesture highlights the ceremonial ties between monarch and regiment and complements their imperial honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
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Carthage
William G. Allan
Charles A. Robinson
Davis & Rankin Co
the Civil Service Chronicle
Samson
Platte
P. O. Box
City of Mexico
Palestine
Jaffa
Li Hung Chang
George Francis
Henley & Guffin
Att’vs
State OF
Jane I. Gwynne
Jane J. Gwynne
Hill's
Ripley Township
William K. Sproul
W. M. Edwards
Mnightstown, Indiana
Fruits and Vegetables
Empire Grocery
East Side
Main St
M. F. Lovett
Henley & CO
Scale
Stinger & Stone's
East Mill Street
Waverly
Indiana Bicycle CO
Ind
Hill Bros
Nas
Will M. Sparks
Rushville
Smith & Cambern
Mackey
Otto P.aill
Wary J
Odeltl
Main Street
Carthage, Ind
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