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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
8
The piece contrasts the old farmer's grueling rural routine with modern machinery and conveniences. It cites shifts from horse power to steam and from manual labor to automated processes, predicting farmer leisure and capital status alongside telephones and groceries by wire. It also critiques tariff policy, arguing protection aids industry and breaks cotton tie trusts.
The 16-to-1 silver meeting in Springfield Ohio drew weak crowds despite large press talk. Noted figures like Mr Bryan did not attend. Towne and Warner appeared only for affiliation. admission income barely covered expenses. Local Democrats blame the silver issue for the flop.
The Iowa State Register comments on a Bryan sola spect argument claiming the Republicans burned one of two piles of money in 1873 and that gold doubled in value. It notes actual figures show circulation rose from 751.85 million to 1.6066 billion between 1873 and 1896 and per capita money increased from 18 to about 33 dollars, refuting the accusation.
An opinion urges vigorous prosecution of all involved in the Hogansville Georgia attempted assassination of Isaiah H Loftin the colored postmaster. It argues federal authority and protections for colored officeholders and condemns color line boycotts against qualified appointees.
A Charlotte dispatch reports Llinvis Manufacturing offering flat cotton ties at 70 cents per bundle wholesale in carload lots and 75 cents retail, with several carloads already ordered for the region. Last year retail and wholesale prices stood at $1.50 per bundle. The Wilson G1.35 at.
A San Francisco Post editorial argues that free silver would ruin the US economy as it did in Mexico. It cites rising costs, wage stagnation, paralyzed business, and mass emigration, warning Bryan supporters that currency inflation harms labor and should not be adopted without foreign consent.
The Kalamazoo Telegraph reports a railcar shortage as the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul seeks to borrow 5000 cars from Southern lines to handle surging grain and westward merchandise. Railroads including Northwestern Burlington Rock Island and Atchison warn current car supply cannot meet demand.
The author argues that if critics blamed European financiers for the gold standard last year they can equally blame the money power for global crop failures. The comparison extends to Argentina's grasshopper devastation and a nation's currency decisions, suggesting a broad attribution to the money power.
The article notes large wheat production paired with rising domestic consumption. It estimates about 2,400,000 bushels available for export and projected distribution of roughly 200,000,000 golden dollars to farmers as a result of exports and prosperity.
Statistician Mulhall argues the prairie States are the most prosperous area, countering last year’s silver proponents who urged cheap money as a path to prosperity. The remarks challenge advocates for monetary expansion affecting the region’s economic outlook.
The article notes that countries protesting a new tariff have not acted on their threats. They now recognize the trade balance favors them and that they cannot afford to pursue any further action.
The text notes three anti Republican gatherings in Nebraska revived the call for free silver as their issue. It also observes the Democratic tariff theory and other Democratic positions are too unpopular to reintroduce, reflecting a battered factional stance.
A long 135 foot wide brick building with fireproof design and wood doors and windows. The north facade features a basement and three stories plus a belfry tower, while the south overlooks the Potomac with chimneys. the west supports fumes from hardening rooms and acids. The plate vault holds engraved government plates and is guarded day and night. government notes are printed here.
The Albany Journal notes Senator Jones of Arkansas as Democratic boss shifting lines on the Chicago platform. Letters to James O'Brien show differing policy views while New York Democrats appear to bow to Southern leadership. The piece argues North Democrats follow the South and critique the party's stand as it aims to campaign in New York.
The latest advices show Russia exports only about six per cent of 1896 levels with total grain at 143 million bushels in eight months. With crop shortages and minimal exports from India, Australia, and Argentina, the United States becomes the main outside grain supplier, explaining rising wheat prices and the Republicans' claim that prices hinge on supply and demand, not silver.
Records from the New York post office show about ten thousand more domestic money orders paid at the general office in early August this year than the same period last year. The trend implies increased purchases from New York merchants by out-of-state residents, signaling a wave of nationwide economic growth and free trade optimism.
The article argues that intimidation over past foreclosures has pushed farmers to settle mortgages, disputing claims of working-class fear of Republicans and noting Mr. Bryan points to foreclosure threats as the motive.
Report shows fewer business failures across the United States in the second week of September 1897. Data points reference multiple years with numbers indicating totals and comparative trends.
The Democratic State Committee of New York rejects reviving the free silver coinage issue for use in the ap...
At the semiannual meeting the Governor stated the Bank is prepared to hold one fifth of its note reserve in silver if the French mint is reopened to free silver coinage and the silver price remains satisfactory. The Bank has not bought silver, only agreed to act under the 1844 Bank Act, a cautious boost for bimetalists.
Senators Cannon and Pettigrew travel to Japan to interview the emperor about the silver question. They may argue that the emperor has not heard of silver’s decline or cannot resist their eloquence to oppose the gold standard in his dominions. The apostles’ world tour seeks support, driven by mining interests aiming to profit from a depreciated metal.
The piece notes little public anxiety over Pettigrew and Mantle meeting the Mikado of Japan to discuss silver demonetization. It explains the official mint data shows the Japanese silver yen fell from 75.3 to 47.8 cents between 1897 and July 1897 while the gold yen held steady, with prices for 1885 and 1897 identical.
The Iowa Democratic party distances the Boies wing after Horace Boies urged adopting a commercial gold silver ratio and base free coinage on 36 to 1. Leaders ordered him sidelined from statewide campaigning.
Free trade theorists warned that McKinley era protection would not let the United States make tin plate. The text notes that U S tin plate now largely comes from domestic makers and that these producers are also entering foreign markets.
The Ohio man who pushed free silver two months ago now regrets the stance. He embraced the policy for the Democratic party and cannot easily escape it. He must live with the consequences of his choice.
The Kansas City Journal notes W. J. Bryan, after previously arguing that law of supply and demand dictated prices, now claims government actions govern prices while criticizing Republicans for shifting ground. The piece accuses him of impertinence in reversing his stance and attempting to mislead voters about wheat and corn price causes.
The piece argues that protection boosts business while free trade crushes investment and competition. It cites the cotton tie trust selling bundles at 70 cents instead of 1.35, illustrating how tariffs restrain or invite market manipulation. It urges free traders to abandon the tariff-trust claim as facts become clearer.
A comparison contrasts conditions under President Cleveland with today. The piece notes four years ago manufacturers faced a low tariff, banks failed, railroads faced receiverships, factories closed, and mass unemployment. Now many workers gain employment, railroads order cars, banks show larger deposits and clearings, and factories operate with smoke and busy wheels.
The piece argues England protects shipping while the United States does not. It notes Britain launched over a million tons of new vessels last year, while U S output was less than one-fifth. It calls for the U S to challenge England's control of the carrying trade and imperial supremacy in world markets.
The South shows increased protective sentiment with Senator MecLaurie’s election in South Carolina. The New York Sun notes growing Republicanism in the region, calling it a key field for the party ahead.
The article surveys tariff shifts and silver versus wheat prices, noting farmer hardship amid protective policies. It cites voices from Bryan and Debs, worries over foreign grain and currency, and McKinley’s call to defend the republic as soldiers pledge loyalty to the nation.
The excerpt notes farmers receiving lower wheat prices than promised by Bryan and followers, with references to silver coinage and devaluation. It contrasts the offered one per bushel in silver jars with current value, describing ongoing financial loss for farmers as good dollar value lags behind expectations.
The article notes silver, once valued at 68 cents per ounce in York, has fallen to 51 cents, suggesting it is not a safe money metal. The 1896 November figures show a drop over ten months, prompting debate over silver’s monetary status.
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