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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Times Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1895
Page
3
The Harvey Harris debate continues with Horr arguing that fixed silver to gold ratios fail, citing historical volatility. Harvey defends bi metalism, arguing unlimited coinage and market demand keep parity, while noting past demonetization shifts and the effect on wages and prices.
The discussion centers on silver and gold value with Harvey and Horr challenging each other on legal ratios, coinage, and the impact of demonetization. Harvey argues wages and labor define value while Horr insists on the persistence of a monetary standard. The exchange concludes without resolution.
Mines near Negaunee face a major strike demanding 2 dollars daily for miners 175 dollars for unskilled underground labor and 150 dollars for unskilled surface labor. Over 6000 workers affected. Directors to meet in Cleveland to decide action.
Report from Havana on July 23 details battle losses for both sides near Valencia and Santiago de Cuba, including wounded Lt Cols Paquero Samartin Loto and Benites, and a killed aide. Insurgent raids destroyed railway near Puerto Principe, Nuevitas, and Mounts Piri Siguanea Vallas. A surrenders from Santa Clara and Guineas are noted as tensions rise toward a decisive engagement.
Telegrams report the mother of Milaroff denouncing the killer who executed him amid monastery watching gypsies in Bourgas. Government inquiries into Stambuloff murder show possible private vengeance and police protection for the fallen statesman’s grave amid fear of disinterment.
A petition from Chicago and Cook County citizens asks the legislature to legalize pool betting on horse races run within state race tracks. It limits racing to 69 days per year, bans foreign book betting, and sets May 1 to November 1 as the racing window. Hotels and railway executives in Chicago back the measure.
Denver dispatch reports from Pueblo say Whitewater New Mexico near Silver City suffered heavy flood damage to business areas and several bridges. No lives were known lost at Santa Fe headquarters though several buildings including the largest hotel collapsed and telegraph wires were down.
Reports describe damage across the area with couriers confirming the extent. Despite claimed high figures, early estimates indicate no loss of life as details emerge from the affected section.
New York club sailors Defender and Vigilant contested a thirty mile triangular race. Defender led by minutes and 37 seconds in official time, finishing 4 19 39 after starting 11 25 30. Vigilant began 11 26 01 and ended 4 25 47. Results inform the Cup committee on defense selection. further trials remain possible. In Springfield Illinois the state auditor reports Dime Living s National Building and Loan of Chicago insolvent and to be prosecuted for law violations after officers failed to comply. In Angels Camp Cal a fire erupts in the Utica mine producing 500000 in gold monthly, flames at the 900 foot level. thirteen hundred inches water flow and heavy pumping planned, with losses estimated at 25000.
San Francisco reports the Durrant murder trial began with a day spent reading an affidavit for change of venue. The document notes newspapers in the city have framed the case against the defendant in their columns for three months, largely in favor of the prosecution.
A popular edition summary of a 302 page novel detailing de monstization and the evil spirit behind the destruction of American prosperity. Described as fascinating and instructive with engaging internet-like reading from start to finish. Available in popular edition for 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth 109 dollars.
Number seven by W H Harvey illustrated 192 pages with apt illustrations. It contains an exposure of the crime of 1878 and the Harvey Lincoln joint debate. One of the most attractive books of the Series. Popular edition 25 cents. Sent on receipt of price. Fort Wayne.
At the Wabash ticket office a complete line of single and round trip tickets to Great Lakes ports is on sale via Toledo and Detroit. Destinations include Buffalo Erie Cleveland Mackinac Island Chicago and Duluth with intermediate points. A book titled Mid-Summer Voyages outlines lake tours and costs. State room reservations and tickets available. Nickel Plate offers summer excursion tickets from Linwood Park Vermilion Ohio on Lake Erie.
An 1880s promotional item from Times-Post Fort Wayne advertising Ge Patt F eres Cotn's Financial School by W H Harvey Illustrated 150 pages 64 illustrations simple for schoolboys and a reliable money text Also advertising Scuvpt ContinuED 200 pages 40 illustrations history of Coin the little financier with editions in paper cloth prices 25 to 50 cents and $1.00 One volume bound cloth for $1.09 Sent on receipt of price.
Lake Erie & Western R R announces a popular 1895 excursion to Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls with cheap rates and options for side trips to Lewiston Thousand Islands and Toronto. Special Sunday visit to Niagara Falls includes Brockton Junction to Chautauqua Lake trip free. Train arrives 7:00 am Aug 9 and departs Aug 11 6 am with return options through Aug 18. Tickets and sleeping car reservations available via agents or Daly Indianapolis.
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