Weighing Costs and a Third Term Talk in 1895
A mix of verse and Washington letters reports on income tax, a potential third term for Cleveland, and finance as the central issue. Notes include McCulloch’s burial, clerk cuts in the War Department, Virginia gambling concerns near Jackson City, and Gray Gables plans as Sherman eyes a keynote speech at a gubernatorial convention.
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Washington
Cleveland
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Rock Creek Cemetery
Europe
Lamont
War Department
O' Farrell
Virginia
Board of Trade
Jackson City
Washington Board of Trade
Gray Gables
Sherman
Zanesville
Ohio
Free Coinage Speech Critique in 19th Century Debate
The piece criticizes political stances on free coinage and metallic money, quoting a Kentucky orator on gold and silver values. It argues against unlimited minting and predicts dire consequences from devaluing currency, stressing that only government action can create money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye
Observer
Cleveland
Carliste
Janet Kentuckian
Europe
Household treasure praises Dr King's New Discovery
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says the medicine always gives best results and his family would not be without it. G A Dykeman Druggist of Catskill New York calls Dr King's New Discovery the best cough remedy and has used it for eight years with complete satisfaction. Trial bottles are free at R Blacknll Son's drug store. regular sizes 50c and 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
J. King
R. Blacknull & Son
General John B Gordon Addresses Confederate Veterans in Houston
The United Confederate Veterans Association held an encampment and reunion in Houston Texas with thousands attending Gen John B Gordon delivering the day’s keynote address. He praised Texass progress since statehood and lauded ex Confederates for reconstructions and economic recovery. Winnie Davis appeared briefly to greet veterans as crowds pressed forward.
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John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
Houston
Texas
General Gordon
Republic
Union
South
Winnie Davis
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U. S
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Atlanta
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Loomis
Saddlery
May l
Guara BC
A. Woodall
Morehead Bank
Ays
Ellis, Stone & Co's
Durham, N'C
Ada Smith
Moller
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First National Bank
Main Street
Rs Ellis
Stone & Co
Strouse & Bros
T. J. Lambe
Gnghams
Sateens
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Mattings
AHL Communications
Bromprey
Ills
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