Debate Over Silver Coinage and Party Alignments
The editorial excerpts critique the Indianapolis Sentinel for biased silver advocacy tied to foreign policy, accuse President Cleveland of opposing silver, and discuss local Fort Wayne news and Indiana politics. It notes shifts in Republican rhetoric after the Cleveland convention and hints at forthcoming candidate discussions such as Gil Shanklin and J. H. Bass.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
John Sherman
The
Sentinel
United States
Europe
England
Cleveland
Henry C. Paul
New York
J. H. Bass
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mr. Bass
Democratic Party
Gil Shanklin
Democratic Editorial Association
Maxinkuckee
the News
the Sentinel
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Lake Everett
Conventions and campaigns stir in a wary press
The piece critiques political optics ahead of a campaign, noting Democratic and Republican factions, Dublin and Cleveland convention dynamics, and the absence of clear stances on monetary issues. It mocks Coxey’s activities and the Kaiser, while urging forthright policy ideas and timely Lake Everett talks.
Driftwood Silver Democrat to Visit Shelbyville Around July First
The free silver organ Tur Driftwood Silver Democrat is announced to appear at Shelbyville around July 1. The event signals a political maneuver as supporters expect turnout and campaign activity in the town.
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Tur Driftwood
Shelbyville
Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver From a Business View
Announcement favoring free coinage of silver by Charles H. Bliss. The pamphlet explains the subject from a business perspective and is offered for 10 cents at the Tres-Post office with mail orders promptly filled.
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Charles H. Bliss
Tres-Post Office
Stoll Denies Candidacy But Endorses Governorship Bid
The Kendallville News notes J. B. Stoll denies any lieutenant governor run yet urges his suitability for Indiana’s governorship. Stoll is praised as the best candidate among proposed names and the paper invites business for TimeEs-Post job printing.
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Kendallville
J. B. Stoll
Indiana
TimeEs
Coroner Rules Officer Killed Man in Duty
Valparaiso Vidette reports a Fort Wayne coroner's jury found that a policeman killed a man while discharging his duty. The jury concluded the death occurred in the line of duty, correcting earlier impressions that the officer fired in error.
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Valparaiso
Fort, Wayne
Among Our Exchanges on Silver and Politics
A collage of editorials from Ohio and national papers debate silver money revival, monometallism, and the 1896 issue. Chauncey Depew weighs in on the Harrison Cleveland contrast, with calls for bimetallism and warnings about England’s role. Also a note on local job printing services.
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Ohio
Findlay Courier
Chauncey Depew
Harrison
Cleveland
Evansville
France
Germany
England
Tories
Organization of the Republic
Atlanta :Constitution
Silver debate on gold standard versus bi metallic policy
A collection of editorials from several Georgia papers urging silver coinage and opposition to the gold standard. The pieces warn of a “money monarchy” controlled by syndicates, press for unlimited coinage of gold and silver, and call voters in the eight district to act in what they frame as a decisive 1896 financial fight.
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Elberton
England
Germany
France
Eighth
Augusta
Morgan Syndicate
United States
Covington Star
Albany Herald
Goldbugs
Sparta Ishmaelite
Cleveland Gang
Seneca Enterprise
The New Conflict by George E. Bowen
A fiery poem condemns greed and the overpowering lure of gold. It urges brave action, speaking against corrupt law and powerful interests that threaten conscience and justice. The author calls for liberty and wisdom to defend society against gilded ruin.
Excursions and rail promos across cities in 1900 era
Travel notices advertise low rates and half fares for journeys to Baltimore Boston Chattanooga Denver Niagara Falls Rome City and nearby Lake Erie and Western lines. Dates span July to August with various organizations and assemblies listed for summer trips.
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Baltimore
Baptist Y.P.A
Boston
Knights Templar
C.K
Chattanooga
Epworth League
Denver
Col
National Educational Association
Niagara Falls
Rome City
Island Park Assembly
Laziest Mule on Record in Georgia Town
The Atlanta Constitution reports a Georgia tale from Houston County about the laziest mule on record. The mule allegedly paused midair ten feet from ground after a fall from a barn as someone cried Whoa.
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Georgia
Houston County
Atlanta Constitution
Unclear Montana Attorney General Candidate Defeat News
Fragmentary report notes a Montana attorney general candidate who was defeated. The text references a woman candidate and mentions marriage and a successful competitor, but details are garbled and names, dates, and places are not clearly identifiable.
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Montana
Byrnes Plans Private Detective Agency
Seig reports former New York police superintendent Thomas Byrnes will form a private detective agency soon.
Wives of Army Men and Melancholy Tales of Travel
Edith Sessions Tupper shares stories of glamorous brides facing harsh realities from army postings and mining camps in Mexico. A mining engineer’s wife recalls grueling journeys, stark living quarters, and lonely months, while another recounts aiding a ranch wife with a polonaise dress and shared hardship.
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Edith Sessions Tupper
Mexico
Washington
Arizona
Trouville
Monaco
Black Hills
Nevada
Columbia School of Mines
Trousseau
New York
Fifth Avenue
Texas
Humorous Quip About Married Life Exchange
The dialogue shows two men greeting after a wedding with playful chatter about shared living and roles at home. One asks who will be the speaker of the home, the other replies humorously that they share the “hair” together.
New Parasols and Outdoor Costume by Ju di Chollet
The text describes a variety of parasols with pearl moire, black satin bands, gimp edging, lace applications, and gem decorations. It notes handles ranging from gun metal crutches to tortoise shell with gold caps. It also covers Paris millinery trends with green and blue plaids and an outdoor costume with emerald green crepon, a white satin yoke, black satin choux, and a draped bodice designed by Ju di Chollet.
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Paris
The Silks of the Summer Dressy Lightweight Fabrics
A feature on summer silks praising lightweight fabrics that shed dust stay cool and dressy with colors like blue green nut brown and cream. Describes surah and summer silk varieties and a pictured inexpensive blue satin striped gown with lace details and a Dutch style bonnet. Also includes poultry industry admonitions on improper practices.
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Marie Antoinette
Little Trianon
Ladies’ Home Journal
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Gart Shore
Charles H. “Bliss
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Republican Party
the Gazette
Carl Brown
Coxey
Capitol
Kaiser
Trags-Post
George E. Bowen
Lake Erie
Sions
Pete
Mike
Washington Star
Board of Health
New York World
South Side Wall Paper Store
Jay
Telephone
Will Advocate
E. Berry Street
Fort Waywar, Inc
Times- Post
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