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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1895
Page
2
The article argues that contraction of money supply corrupts morals, boosts poverty and crime, and urges informed, nonpartisan citizen action. It contends advancements in education and machinery fail without broader employment and calls for people to seek useful labor and reject partisan zeal.
Treasury statistics indicate exports at 731.96 million dollars with a 75.78 million dollar trade surplus. Gold and silver bullion add 66.13 million and 47.23 million respectively, while immigration rises to 276,136. The author laments 154 million dollars sent abroad as interest on foreign capital and argues for coinage reform to keep wealth from leaving the country.
The speaker warns that foreign investment will lead to European style landlordism, not a day or year away but coming. Lawmakers ignore the point, while drinking and luxury divert attention. The call is for residents to awaken and block nonresidents from owning property.
An article debunks the claim that silver dollars are redeemed in gold dollars and that silver and gold are on parity. Official letters from the Treasury dated 1898 and 1904 state no redemption in gold occurs and that silver dollars pass as one dollar due to legal tender status, not metal content.
In the Harvey Horr exchange yesterday Mr Horr admitted both gold and silver are needed as money and urged laws coining both metals on equal terms. He argues that only such law can settle the issue and restore silver to monetary status, while gold advocates resist any move toward equal tender for silver. The piece also notes W J Bryan’s maiden congressional speech and media praise, reflecting cross party views on silver coinage.
St Louis Post Dispatch cartoon shows Chairman Moffitt and Francis as gold figures lassoing a speeding Missouri state convention train. It warns of the silver question and promotes Bryan tonight. Nickel Plate offers a new interchangeable mileage book valid on 24 lines for $20, on sale at the depot.
An analysis from Dun's Review shows manufacturing failures per firm in 1895 half-year at about 3.5 per 1,000 and 4.2 in 1894, while trading failures stayed at 6.4 per 1,000 across halves. Liabilities per failed manufacturing firm average around $113 in early 1895, rising to $8117 later in that year, with regional variance and notable New England anomalies cited. Also noted is the first Niagara Falls Excursion of 1895 on the Nickel Plate Road set for August 19 with agent time and rates.
A list of hotel arrivals and guests spanning multiple cities including Montpelier Cleveland Bloomingdale Chicago Detroit and Indianapolis. Guests include W Horn Townsend Rummell Klein Mitchell Engleking and others from Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Syracuse and Massillon among others.
A special train leaves North Depot at 5 a.m. for Cincinnati arriving at 11 a.m. Return from Cincinnati departs at 7 30 p m. Tickets valid on regular trains until July 23. Get your tickets now from Times Post job printing office offering first class work at 40 19 rate.
Frances Bennett Calloway offers a four year Chautauqua course on the art of letter writing. The Boston educated instructor teaches that letter motive matters more than form, guiding a diverse pupil set from farmers to lawyers. She plans a book on her methods and has authored several small works. Her manuscript, printed by hand, previews topics from observation to apologies and silent conversations.
A critique of how few women truly take holidays. The piece argues real rest requires total mental disengagement from domestic duties, favoring idle beach or countryside time over reading or sewing. It advocates a summer holiday as medicine, with simple gear like a rug shawl and cushion, and suggests minimal eating and early bed to maximize recuperation.
In Paris a craze for white gloves stitched in white grows, but only suitable for small hands as they demand immaculate wear. White gloves and shoes magnify hands and feet, making them unflattering for larger extremities. The sailor hat remains a perennial, practical fashion note though the piece ends abruptly.
A brief notice advertises A TAL or Two Nations by W. H. Harvey as a 302 page novel detailing a love story and the history of demonetization. The narrative is described as fascinating and instructive, with strong depictions of the evil spirit affecting American prosperity. Popular edition priced at 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth 109 cents.
A historic resolution urges formation of a Central Bimetallic Compact to educate and campaign for restoring silver coinage to pre 1873 levels. The measure condemns the 1873 act ending free silver and vows joint effort by supporters to organize meetings and actions.
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