Tribune Defends Sherman Over Treasury Gold Reserve Debate
The Times-Post criticizes Sherman for a secretary of the treasury gold reserve while The New Albany Tribune defends him. The Fort Wayne Times-Post questions the 1479 and 1879 figures and notes a 100 million reserve, redirection of greenbacks, and the lack of a legal basis for retirement.
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Times-Post
Sherman
Tribune
New Democrat
Fort Wayne Trues-Post
Treasury
Times- Post
Secretary of the Treasury
Tres-Post
Trimus-Post
Debate on Legal Tender and New York Sunday Law Clash
The column argues legal tender restricts contracting against gold and silver coins, citing U S Supreme Court positions and the Greenbacks as lawful money. It also critiques Chicago Tribune and New York politics, warning that enforcing Sunday closing under Mayor Strong risks Tammany regain and national political shifts.
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Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
West
The
Strong
Roosevelt
New York City
New York
Tammany
Mayor Strong
Pammany
Washington
Chicago
Reform
City Editorial Criticizes Democrats Over Law Enforcement
The Gazette reports that critics among the Democrats attack the administration for enforcing laws passed by their party, noting tension between party members and enforcement actions in New York City.
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New York City
By num Endorses Free Coinage in Denver Speech
Congressman Bynum declares lifelong support for free coinage of silver. He notes his role on the Forty-ninth Congress committee on coinage and the early bill he helped pass, stating he will vote for free coinage whenever the issue arises. The remarks were delivered amid loud cheering in Denver on October 14 1894.
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Cleveland
Congress
Congressman Bynum
Denver
Indiana ex congressman declines joint debate with rival
The Rockville Tribune reports W D Bynum declines to meet Jo B Cheadle in joint debate over the financial question. He would debate the silver issue with William Jennings Bryan or Gen A J Warner instead. Bryan may be invited to attend a future venue if timing cooperates.
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Bynum
Indiana
Cheadle
Frankfort
Rockville Tribune
W. D. Bynum
Jo B. Cheadle
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Rockville
Bryan
Bryan and Dynamus listed for silver question debate
The article notes an anticipated contest over the money question with Bryan or Warner as champions. Bryan received the letter and offers to debate Dynam on August 3 or after August 12, preferably in Indianapolis but Rockville residents may push for the local venue.
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Bryan
Warner
Dynam
Indianapolis
Rockville
Legal tender status of silver dollars questioned
An inquiry response notes standard silver dollars are legal tender for all debts unless a contract states otherwise. Individuals may contract against silver dollars, but cannot refuse them unless a contract excludes them. Cincinnati July 21. A. T. North depot ticket sold for 2.50.
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Treasury
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Tris- Poly
Nickel Pirate road mileage books offered for travel price
Announcement promotes 2 cent per mile travel via Nickel Pirate road mileage books priced 20 dollars, available at the depot. The text also recalls several old mysteries and debates, criticizing newspapers and praising or lampooning political figures while promoting local printing services.
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Nickel Pirate Road
A Cigarette Ad Claims Style Over Health Risks
A pamphlet-like passage media notes urge risks of smoking as costly and dangerous, listing cancer and brain issues and noting some prefer the style despite dangers. It mentions a $2.90 Lake Maxinkuckee rail fare and return via Nickel Plate, valid until Oct same year, and advertises Times-Post job office letter heads and envelopes.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Nickel Plate Road
Old Chicago Opinion Calls for Marriage and Equality
A Chicago Record quotation argues the best approach with a new woman is to marry her and combine her intelligence with domestic comforts, ridiculing ads that suggest the family should be without one.
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Chicago Record
Russell City Council Bans Cigarettes with $500 Fine
Russell Nan city council passes ordinance imposing a 500 dollar penalty for selling cigarettes or cigarette paper. The measure targets retailers and emphasizes compliance with new restrictions.
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Russell, Nan
Poem of Lucius Gay and the Bracted June
A domestic verse about Lucius Gay and his studied life in a Brooke study. He reads on Washburns page about prescription law and, after years, returns to his wife with a professed reason to break a legal chain. The piece closes with a playful moral on rights and time.
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Louelli Mabbitt
Green
Lucius Gay
Devo
Washburn
J. H. Beale, Jr
Nickel Plate Offers Summer Rates to Linwood Park
Nickel Plate road announces low seasonal rates to Linwood Park in Ver million C during the summer months. The resort area is described as a delightful destination with cheerful amenities and convenient travel access. The notice targets travelers seeking affordable leisure trips and emphasizes the service during peak season.
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Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Nickel Plate Road
Infant Napoleon of Finance Emerges in Wall Street
A New York World profile portrays a teenaged broker nicknamed the infant Napoleon. Consulting Henry Clews, he has won about $100,000 in weeks on the street, drawing praise and wary forecasts from veterans who warn he may be ruined by gambling temptations.
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Wall Street
Napoleon
Mr. Clews
Monte Carlo
Boston
Chicago
Finance
Rothschilds
Belmonts
Morgans
New York World
Lightning Strikes Clermont Resident in Blazing Bolt Ordeal
A fierce electrical storm at Clermont Florida produced meteoric bolts that struck the Williams home. Mrs Williams suffered a deep blue burn and unconsciousness but is expected to recover. The cradle and baby were left unharmed though the baby’s ring was tossed aside by the bolt.
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Clermont
Fla
Verently
Williams
Mrs. Williams
Baby
Cincinnati Enquirer
Prehistoric tunnel found by miners near Divide
W D Clark and Thomas J Howard returned to Butte Moon from a prospecting trip in the Big Hole country and reported a remarkable tunnel dug by unknown miners ages ago. The 6 by 4 foot shaft runs 50 feet into a rich copper ledge with stone picks found near the far end. They claimed a mining claim and plan to return for further investigation. The New York delegation to the Catton States exposition at Atlanta also plans a model workman's home behind the Woman's building to show comfort and economy for laborers.
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W. D. Clark
Thomas J. Howard
Butte, Moon
Big Hole Country
Divide Station
Fleocer Mountains
Howard and Clark
Butte
Francisso Examiner
New York
Atlanta
Affordable living for working men showcased
The piece presents demonstrations of how a laboring man can live cheaply yet comfortably, detailing wholesome and select dishes as examples of economical nutrition and frugal living. The Atlanta Constitution frames the topic as a practical guide for affordable daily sustenance.
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Atlanta Constitution
Chinaman Labor and White Workers Probe Movement
A California protest to the labor commissioner alleges white women were hired by Chinamen in Traver fruit orchards to pick fruit. The labor union says the practice should not occur. In Prineville Oregon a Chinaman owns a large hotel rented to an American who runs it for Caucasian guests.
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Pacific Coast
Labor Commissioner
California
Traver
Prineville
Centenarian Inmate Jacob Urban Faces 101st Birthday
Jacob Urban, inmate at a Lutheran asylum, nears 101st birthday next month. He has a hearing impairment but can read his Bible and walk about the home alone. His health is comparatively good and friends stretch across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Jacob Urban
Lutheran Asylum
Dves
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Blouse Bodices and Summer Taffeta Toilets Featured
Fashion notes describe blouse bodices with lace collars and cuffs in Valenciennes, cambric and embroidery, plus new capes and summer outfits in taffeta. Descriptions cover morning wear, simple muslin looks, and accessories made from older dresses, with lace and guipure details and a pearl gray taff eta gown sketch.
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Jace
Valenciennes
Cheap Excursions from Cincinnati and Niagara Falls
Round trip rail offers from Cincinnati and Niagara Falls with special and regular trains. Parlor chair cars available from Fort Wayne with seats starting at 50 cents and a one dollar surcharge each way. Call the depot to secure seats.
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Cincinnati
Niagara Falls
Worth
Fort Wayne
Talk Of Two Nations by W. H. Harvey
Book summary on a 302 page novel tracing demonetization and its effects on American prosperity. Describes the evil spirit and influences behind the decline. Delivers engaging episodes from start to finish. Popular edition priced 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth binding 100 cents.
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W. H. Harvey
Publication notice for a detective book by W. H. Harvey
Number seven by W. H. Harvey illustrated 192 pages with apt illustrations. It contains an exposure of the crime of 1873 and the Harvey Laughlin joint debate. Popular edition 25 cents sent on receipt of price. James-Post Fort Wayne.
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W. H. Harvey
Harvey-Laughlin
Jfimes-Post
Fort Wayne
Central Bimetallic Compact Calls For Silver Coinage Restoration
A historical resolution urges the formation of a Central Bimetallic Compact to campaign for restoring silver to its coinage role prior to 1873. It calls members to educate the public and organize meetings through the Teres-Post to advance this political action.
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Teres
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