Debated Silver Policy and Money Theory in 1890s Harangue
In a lengthy seventh day debate, Horr and Harvey clash over silver coinage, gold standard, and primary versus credit money. Horr challenges Harvey on mint records and coinage history, argues silver costs and mining risks, and warns of endless debt cycles, while Harvey cites production data, currency values, and farm prices to defend the gold standard and coinage policies.
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Sarvey
Herr Guow
Azel F. Hatch
Horr
Harvay
Nevada
Colorado
California
United States
Congress
Treasury
Philadelphia
Harvey
Harr
Carson City
Nev
Mr. Cleveland
Rothachilds
Washington
Car 600
England
Europe
Great Britain
United Stats
Philadelphia Mint. I Did That. Now I Want To Say To Mr. Horr
London
New York
United States Mint
Brother Harvey
M. L. Studder
Scudder
National Banking Association
del Mar
Debates Over Money, Prices and Silver Power in 19th Century Trade
The discussion compares the value of grain and silver across decades, citing U S production and prices from 18 60 to 1894. Harvey and Horr argue over money supply, real wealth, and the impact of silver demonetization while other speakers reference imports, debt, and industrial costs. The session adjourns to July 27 after questions.
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United States
Brother Harvey
London
Horr
Monterey
Harvey
Harr
Agricultural Department
Orient
Mulhall
India
Wealons
England
Startling Wyoming clash rumors claim fifty-nine killed
A Denver telegram cites Market Lake reports of fifty-nine whites killed by Bannocks near Jackson's Hole, but verification is lacking. No authentic news has arrived in three days. Forty four cavalry cars head from Cheyenne toward Market Lake amid rumors of Indian movements and white readiness to fight.
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Dkenver
Col
Pucatello
Market Lake Gay
Roxbury
Idaho
Jackson’s Hole
Jackson's Hole
United States Cavalry
Cheyenne
Jackson's
Beck Abuses Statesmen In Omaha Land Lease Row
Captain Beck of the Omaha and Winnebago reservation clashs with Nebraska lawmakers Senators Allen and Thurston are insulted to their faces Beck refuses to acknowledge their authority The delegation telegrams Secretary Hoke Smith urging suspension of operations against reservation settlers Also Springfield Ill report says Dr Reasoner shot in barn by suspected assassin Dr Hatreken turns himself in described as insane
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Omaha, Neb
Beck
Omaha and
Winnebago Reservation
Nebraska
Allen
Thurston
Hoke Smith
Epringfield, Fils
State Register
Morrisonville
Reasoner
Hig Barn
Hatreken
E.treken
Taylorville
Indians and Game Must Not Go About Killing Wild Food Animals Too Vgerously
Washington dispatch reports the Indian Affairs Commissioner Browning advising Fort Hall agency to order Binnocks and other Indians on the warpath back to their reservation quietly. It cites a 1889 circular limiting treaty hunting rights to necessary sustenance and condemning wastage. Indians urged to abandon nomadic hunting and adopt civilized, self supporting pursuits.
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Washington
Browning
Agent Teter
Fort Hall
Iaho
Indian Office
Frial
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Bull Fight At Atlanta Exposition Approved By Treasury
The treasury department declined to entertain a Humane Society protest against importing bulls and torreadors for an Atlanta exposition bull fighting display. Officials cited a federal law allowing exhibition scenes and foreign performances with express permission, adding Georgia authorities may forbid it locally.
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Washington
Treasury Department
The
Humane Society
Mexico
Hamlin
Georgia
Congress
Atlanta
Secretary of the Treasury
J. P. Porteous
United States
Revenue report and tax refunds directed in Washington
Miller submits preliminary annual report showing total internal revenue receipts of 14,245,977 for the year ending June 30, a drop of 3,922,471 from the prior year. Treasury orders refunds to taxpayers entitled to refunds after filing claims. In San Francisco, Durrant murder trial opens with venue change motion denied. juror impanelling begins.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Miller
Secretary of the Treasury
The
Treasury
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Murphy
Durrant
Chicago Great Western to cut agent salaries in Minnesota
Part Minn July 26 The Chicago Great Western will operate a new agent pay plan in Minnesota with salaries cut from five to four dollars per month and a commission on business of one to five percent replaced by a reduced base with commissions.
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Part
Minn
Chicago Great Western Willon
Gains for the Farmer as New Jersey Roads Improve
The Philadelphia Press notes New Jersey road improvements boost farm profits. In Camden County, better roads allow faster, cheaper market access. A single wagon can now carry double loads daily, prompting demand for larger wagons, higher prices for land, and greater farm profits with only modest tax increases.
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New Jersey
Philadelphia
Camden County
Imperfect drainage blamed for bad roads and frost damage
The article argues drainage is core to road quality, warning that rain softens earth roads and frost damages beds. It urges use of road machines, proper rolling, and controlled grading, plus a note on La Patria praising Cuba's independence and Mexico's claims to Cuba.
A Tale of Two Nations by W H Harvey
A popular edition of A Tale of Two Nations presents a love story woven with the history of monetization and the forces said to degrade American prosperity. The 302 page novel is praised as fascinating and instructive with engaging online reading from start to finish. Available in various formats: popular edition 25 cents, extra quality paper 50 cents, cloth $1.00.
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W. H. Harvey
The Latest Number Seven by W H Harvey
A popular edition of number seven features an exposure of the 1873 crime and the Harvey Laughlin joint debate. Illustrated, 192 pages, with apt illustrations. Price twenty five cents, sent on receipt of payment from Fimes-Posi Fort Wayne.
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W. H. Harvey
Harvey-Laughlin
Fort Wayne
Wabash Ticket Office Sells Great Lakes Routes
At the Wabash ticket office in this city two complete lines of single and round trip tickets are on sale for travel via Toledo and Detroit to all Great Lakes ports including Buffalo Erie Cleveland Mackinac Island Chicago and Duluth. The modern fast steel steamers offer speed comfort and safety on fresh water. A book titled Mid-Summer Voyages details lake tours costs and durations and is available on request. State room reservations and tickets are open via the Wabash office telephone number 6. R G Thompson passenger and ticket agent.
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Wabash
Toledo
Detroit
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
Mackinac Island
Chicago
Duluth
R. G. Thompson
Linwood Park Vermillion A Summer Lake Erie Resort
Linwood Park in Vermillion Ohio on Lake Eries south shore offers summer excursions via Nickel Plate Route tickets all season. Ocean breezes and lake views attract visitors seeking leisure and travel by rail.
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Linwood Park
Vermillion, C
Lake Erie
Deaug
Coin's Financial School and Sequel Advertised
An advertisement for Coin's Financial School by W. H. Harvey promotes simplified financial learning for schoolboys. It touts illustrated editions, varied formats, and prices from 5 cents to $1. There is a combined cloth volume option and an offer through TIMES-POST in Fort Wayne.
Niagara Falls Excursion Rates Announced by Lake Erie & Western R R
The Lake Erie & Western R R offers an August 8 1895 excursion to Niagara Falls Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo with low fares and side trips to Lewiston and Toronto. Additional free Brockton Junction to Chautauqua Lake travel and discounted entries near the Falls are featured. Train arrives 7 00 AM August 9 and departs August 11 at 6 00 AM with return options through August 13.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
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Philisppic
Wyoming
Indiana
Fiournoy
Indians and Game
Mr Lo
Internal Revenue Report
la Patria
Cuba
Spain
Republic of Mexico
the Great Lakes
Eels
Coran’s
Financial ScHool
W. H Harvey
Finnancial School
Coin
Dare
Times-Post
Niagars Fall
Lake Erie and Western R. RR
Oc. F. Daly
Gen. Pass
Indianapolis
Ind
Peoria
Muncie
Bloomington
Conners Hill
Lafayette
Rushville
Michigan City
New Castle
Cambridge City
Vipton
Fremont
Lima
Sandusky
Pennsylvania Lines
Central Time
Pollowa
Pennsylvania Station
Wayne, Ind
West Bound. O
Nickel
N.Y
Boston
Eastern Express
Toca! Freight
Witsge Express
Biesge Mail
Extern Expresa
Cal Freight
Truster
A. W. Johnston
F. Horner
Heveland
Baker
Fort Wasue
Fiase, Chi Aati As
Erie & Western Railroads
Connerville
Canada
North Potmod
Ats
Leaven
Yaya
Philley
Lailroad
C W Daly
Agate HC
New York and Boston Limited
Vledo Express
Atlantic Express
Weal Freight Sewer Tere
Gafayette Accom'n
Jaritie Express
Ansag City Express
Lafayette Accom'n
St. Louis Limited
Indianapo
Tanny
Port Wayne
Cee Foo Pan St
New York Palace
New York Vestibule Limited
Caarh i Pacific Limited Express
Kansas City Express
Cannon Ball
Pullman
Cary
Kansas City
Rand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Fort
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
A. Ayres Pielmaaime
West Wayne St
Rvuane
Hamilton
Capitel
Hamilton Nationaal Yenk
Thearles Reculucchl
Ios Mone
JH. Costieg
Emery
Cork
Cass and
Wells Streets
Gust. Schubert
Dyer
E. Main ST
White National Bank
Fort Wayne, Ind
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