Rail workers appeal for unified vote on sound money
A Freeport Stephenson County appeal from Lilinola Central and several railroad companies urges citizens to oppose silver coinage at 16 to 1. The声明 emphasizes loyalty, wages, homes, and national prosperity, urging a united vote for sound money and denouncing depreciation of currency. It lists many signatories led by H. M. Metz and others, calling readers to stand with railway workers for the nation's financial future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Stephenson County
Stephenson
Lilinola Central
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Eaben Atta
United States
Lincoln
Out County
Cal
H. M. Metz
W. Wasson
J. J. Metz
Co. C. Kunz
John R. Bingmen
Adam R. Wieke
Ed Bering
Nick Wilky
John Keehn
D. L. Murphy
P. J. Lonergan
A. J.mccoy
L. McGovern
J. O. Ore
L. Loveland
I. Goodwin
H. H. Hayes
W. 8. Smith
W. H. Sharkey
H. Egan
G. W. Lukee
J. A. Keethen
F. P
Geo. Stoum
Edgar Watson
J. M. Prinkey
Frank Holliste
Geo. Woodard
R.H. Holder
Lewell Brink
William Lecke
David Brittenstein
J. B. Sweatt
Jacob
Byron Sweatt
G. R.bush
Matt Mosher
J.E. Baker
JE. Yoho
J. J. Mallory
E. C
Chas. George
John P. Glennan
Richard Y. Holder
Stephenson St
Schaub & Dickes
Mlinois
Address to Democrats Urges Vote Against Populists in Jo Daviess
A historical appeal from Sound Money Democratic League leaders in Jo Daviess County claims Bryan backed Populists infiltrate the Democratic Party. It accuses Populists of endorsing free silver coinage, repudiation of debts, and social discord, urging Democrats to reject Bryan and his Populist alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Bryan
Jo Daviess County
Sound Money
Democratic League
Omaha
St. Louis
National Committee
Senator Butler
North Carolina
People's Party OF the
United States
Friends and Brethren
Wm. J. Bryan
Thomas E. Watson
Boot and shoe shop moves to Van Buren Street
C F Scuutz announces relocation from 87 Galena Street to 198 Van Buren Street and invites old customers to visit. The notice lists the new address and expresses anticipation of meeting patrons.
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Galena Street
van Buren Street
C. F. Scuutz
Visitors on Sunday close pre election scenes at Canton
Canton Ohio witnessed a campaign close with a Sunday delegation of about 100 first voters from Detroit joining Major McKinley’s circle. Thousands of women and girls gathered in gala attire for a tableau on the lawn, while parades from Canton, Youngstown, and other cities highlighted the day. Crowds totaled around 100,000 in various demonstrations, with numerous clubs and workers participating.
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Canton
McKinley
Detroit
Major McKinley
Youngstown
Mapor McKinley
Yong
City Hall
Market Street
Canton Women’s McKinley Club
Niles
Tabernacle
Elwood
Muncie
Ind
Cleveland
National Carbon Company
Toraaker
Palmer Buckner urged while Bryan choice by Populists
In Warrensburg Missouri General Palmer telegraphs The Globe that some voters will back McKinley next Tuesday but Democrats should cast ballots for Palmer and Buckner. He notes only Populists will vote for Bryan, reflecting partisan guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Warrensburg
McKinley
Palmer
Globe
Buckner
Bryan
Officials Go Home to Vote in Midwest Cities
Washington officials depart to vote with Attorney General Harmon heading to Cincinnati and Assistant Secretary Scott Wike to Pittsfield Illinois. Secretary Kag gone to St. Louis to cast ballots for Palmer and Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harmon
Cincinnati
Scott ‘Wike
Pittsfield
Ills
Francis Kag
St. Louis
Palmer
Buckner
Aluminium as a Nonpoisonous Metal Tested by Doctors
Two healthy doctors aged 26 and 35 volunteered to swallow 15 grains of aluminium tartrate daily for a month with lunch to test aluminium’s safety. They showed no adverse effects. alcohol in aluminium containers caused turbidity after time, though remains harmless. A London Electrical Engineer notes cast aluminium utensils function well for cooking for over a year, with no poisoning fear. Dental plates are increasingly made of aluminium due to light weight and lack of metallic taste.
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Imperial German’ Health Bureau
London Electrical Engineer
What becomes of old billiard balls
A Chestnut Street billiard parlor expert explains that ivory balls wear out after a year or so. Worn balls are returned and repurposed, eventually becoming pool balls, then chipped or cracked pieces sold to ivory workers for various small items. Tiny scraps are used in inlaid work, making worn balls highly saleable.
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Chestnut Street
Kiven
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Democratic Sand Money League
Davin Suewan
Paul Kerr
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
W. D. Matthews
Dugal Clark
Dan J. Fane
Charles Schmidt
Frank Anderson
Jacob Wyant
Fred Smith
Charles Grier
John Arthur
D. O. Clark
Adolf Homenn
Henry Ludeker
John Wendell Theo
Secker
J. A. Lewin
Ed Jordan
Herman O. Bevan
Knolle
Henry Ament
Wm. Kerch
John Peters
Jobo Knickelbein
Wm. Rolterman
Fred Grier
John Hauer
G. A. Leithner
Jr John E. Norrin
Charles Harter
Carios F. Lewit
Fred Sieck
A. G. Seachrist
Jason Jones
H. Murphy
Edwin R. Goodwin
Walter G. August
Geo. Waugh
H. M. Mease
E. H. Dickenson
C. F. Lee
W. L. Maine
Louis Raynor
Chas. G. Glaw
J. W
Geo
H. Davia
F. Peloquin J
O. Dawson
C. Swiresa
F. Daughenbaugh
John Kruger
Chas. Wolf
Chas. H. Bardell
J. B. Martin
Jos. Bach
W. F. Jones
A. W. Bellows
Vetera Pub
Chicago
RN Tee
Dean Chaseman
St. Lois
Covington
Blackburn
Kartsas City
New York
Coover Union
Boston
A, B & G Economy
Frawers
Rockford
Turkey
Carling Tron
Oupayee
Raby
Boya
Brown
Rewster House
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