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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
2
The week long drop of over six percent in silver stirs criticism of metal as a value standard while critics cite McKinley and Bryan era positions, gold shipments, and European power influence. Reports also note rising Pennsylvania activity, record bank clearings, and temperance advances across states.
From Our Regular Correspondent J N Washington Oct 11 1897 President McKinley plans to travel to Ohio before the election and cast his vote He views voting as a patriotic duty and has preached this across Ohio He may speak in Cincinnati though a partisan address in a state campaign is considered improper Secretary Wilson travels to Ohio to campaign for Republicans and defend administration policy Spain Cuba and international bimetallism are noted as evolving issues with Weyler recall and talks with Britain on bimetallism and the Wolcott Commission. Secretary Gage contests a Board of Appraisers ruling on Dingley tariff refunds and Supreme Court review is anticipated. a possible $300 000 refund hangs on court decision. Rev Samuel Zane Batten faces possible misdemeanor for conducting a marriage ceremony without a license under Lloyd Act citing Bridget Baird Lausser ceremony. officials note Batten violated the law.
A seven day guided rail tour leaves New York at 8 00 A M and Philadelphia at 12 20 P M on Saturday October 28. The route covers Gettysburg Blue Mountains Hagerstown Antietam Shenandoah Valley and Luray Caverns then to Washington with an experienced chaperone for ladies. Round trip fares are 27 from New York 26 from Trenton 24 from Philadelphia and proportional from other points. Tickets and itineraries are available through ticket agents or Gen W Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
A Housewife reflects on temper as a strength when mastered, noting temper helps shape character. Willie asks about leaving parts of oneself in places and Arizona for lungs while Ma and Mrs. Softpedal debate practicality and art. The piece links self command to personal growth and moral integrity.
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