The Greenbacks and the Gold Standard Attack
A. J. Warner argues against retiring greenbacks and coin notes, calling it part of a gold standard scheme. He contends bonds would burden the US with debt, gold prices would drop, and bank issued currency would harm the economy while the greenback currency remains beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
New York
San Francisco
Carlisle
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
France
Ile Pee Iorel
Union
Gold Trust
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic League
Colorado gold standard fight in Colorado silver mine owners view
The Denver Road voices the gold standard stance of Colorado mine owners. It argues gold production will rise in 1895 and 1896 with gold cheaper labor and cheaper goods for eastern machinery, furniture, and mortgages. It mocks opponents of free coinage as the silver barons unable to sell on a gold basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Middle States
Middle West
South
Denver Road
Free silver fight spreads from coast to coast
A nationwide battle over silver and gold coinage heats up as delegates to the Democratic national convention prepare for a platform on bimetallic policy. Supporters of both metals argue their views will shape the party stance, with compromises likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Louisiana
Michigan
Jackson
Miss
Clarion
Dem
Their Little Game on Gold and Silver Politics
The passage ridicules gold standard cappers who claim to fight for silver until the party fixes on gold. It accuses them of deceiving voters by pretending either old party has real American principles while they manipulate outcomes and loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronty Ethias
A Typical Western Girl Miss Staunton of Davenport in the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks lure women hunters as Miss Frances May Staunton of Davenport becomes a notable example. She wears corduroy with a cartridge belt and knife, shoots a bear at Long Pond after awakening to its growls, and balances hunting with a love of singing. Other followers named include Miss Jackson of New York Miss Grace White of Philadelphia Miss McAlister of Washington and Miss Julia Belo of Galveston.
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Frances May Staunton
Ords
Jaden
Misses Jackson
New York
Grace White
Philadelphia
McAlister
Washington
Julia Belo
Galveston
Davenport
Staunton
Brain
Long Pond
Miss Staunton
New York Times
Prosperity claimed while nation runs deficits and debt rises
The free trade press and allies praise good times while the treasury runs deficits of about 50 million dollars annually and the national debt grows by 162.5 million dollars under this administration. Exports fall by over 120 million annually versus McKinley era, imports rise, and US wages stay low amid unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Trade Press
Mogwump
Treasury
Congress
Washington
Europe
Asia
Africa
Revenue rise plans draw sharp political clash
A Washington report states the commissioner of internal revenue is preparing to propose higher taxes on beer and tobacco and new stamp taxes with the aim of increasing revenue. A Republican Congress is urged to refuse direct taxation and restore McKinley era duties on wool and manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revéhme
New Republican Congress
Congress
Cleveland
Theodoro Justice
Qualifications of Wife in 18th Century Etiquette
The Worcester Journal on September 24 1761 offers a tongue in cheek profile of a wife noting minor defects in spelling punctuation and speech. It describes a decent sensible woman with wit and good nature but little formal learning, and comments on appearance and social expectations of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Journal
England
Woolgrowers Fight For Tariff Protection In Congress
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports national woolgrowers push for renewed duty on wool as protectionists heap critique on free trade. A Washington meeting of the National Woolgrowers Association is planned after Congress, with a petition seeking a wool duty amid broader tariff agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Friends of Protection
National
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Washington
Congress
Pittsburgh
Mary J. R. N. Strang Ends Long Island City School Trustee Term
Mrs. Mary J. R. N. Strang declines renomination after 15 years as school trustee in Long Island City New York. She served as active secretary of the board and was regarded as an excellent school official, with a retirement that saddens the public life of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. R. N. Strang
Long Island City
N. Y
New York
Southern Poets Grow With Miss Mary Louise Hantley
The roll of southern poets has been increased by Miss Mary Louise Hantley of Atlanta. She is tall slender and studious. Her poem The Sobbing Rain is an exquisite idyl and was quoted by the press. She is the third talented singer in her city after Lollie Belle Wylie and Arelia Bell Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Hantley
Atlanta
Lollie Belle Wylie
Arelia Bell Key
Mohair Crepon Skirt Favored for Theater Wear
The sensible woman will buy a mohair crepon skirt for theater wear. This material looks silky with any bodice and wears well without wrinkling, making it highly desirable for stage use.
Won't Acknowledge the Corn Policy Debate
A fragment discusses free traders seeking to accept any explanation but favor protection for moderate prices of American manufactures. The piece hints at broader trade policy tensions and economic debate without naming individuals or events.
Free Use of Compensations of the Civil War
A brief notice discusses the concept of compensations available from the Civil War era. It outlines rights to restitution and the potential for claims under veteran or government programs, noting application processes and eligibility considerations.
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the Greenbacks
JA. J. Warner
The
Woolgrowers
Free Trade Papers
Chia
Victoria Bicycle
Overman Wheel Coo
Victor
Detroit
Denver
Los Angeles
Portland
Ore
Dillon, Montana
Poindexter & Orr, Dillon
Irontank
Opera House
Dillon, Mont
Chicago
Pointa & Hinta
Gilmore & Co
Open Board of Trade
Ill
Miles
Charleston
Coles Co
Will
H. Will
Broadway
Arizona
Butte
Mont
Eastman
Catalor
Pacific Coast
Petaluma Incubator CO
Petaluma
Cel
Main &J
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
America
Scientific American
Munn & CO. Publishers
New York City
Washington, D. C
Stockmen’s Directory
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