Debunking Gold vs Silver Wage Myths in 19th Century Debate
A fiery critique denounces gold standard orthodoxy and calls out editors and orators for fraud. It argues wage levels across nations on silver and gold standards disprove currency value dictates pay, citing U S, England, Spain, and China figures and accusing the gold bug camp of deception.
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Cicero
England
United States
China
Japan
Ricardo
Mili
Montesqueia
Congress
Columbia
Venezuela
Germany
Italy
Spain
Mexico
Denmark
Ecuador
Peru
Canada
New South Wales
Coopers
Ecquador
Persia
Venezeala
America
McKinleyites
Resignation of Hoke Saith Shocks Georgia Politics
The Georgia secretary of the interior resigns citing his determination to back Democratic nominees. Cleveland’s cabinet aims for pliant members, sparking criticism that his judgment has faltered. The El Paso Times notes Texas Governor Culberson's fiscal reforms reducing expenses and increasing school funds.
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Hoke Saith
Georgia
Cleveland
En Iet
Culberson
Hogg
el Paso Times
Foster predicts two great storm periods in September
The forecast notes two major storm periods are expected in September across the central U.S. region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. The predictions emphasize strong storms and potential weather impacts for communities within the corridor.
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Foster
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
Fire Burns Clifton Row Of Wooden Buildings
A blaze in Clifton destroyed all wooden structures between the opera house and Stephen's hotel, leaving a charred swath along the street. Fire crews fought the flames as residents watched from nearby sidewalks.
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Clifton
Opera House
Stephen’’ Hotel
Free Coinage of Silver Debate in 19th Century Speech
The speaker argues for free silver, warning a gold standard would ruin the economy. He claims more money would raise prices, boost demand, help farmers and miners, revive industry, and relieve widespread unemployment, while European countries can care for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Red headed girl bears taunts in family witty reply
A Texas child with red hair endures taunts from playmates and adults. Her mother consoles her with God made your hair and He does all things well. The child jokes that next time she would make other arrangements, noting one red headed girl is enough in one family.
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Texas
Sifter
Johnnie's Mistake. Sister’s Question on Nee
A dialogue in a newspaper snippet features Johnnie asking why married women use nee before their maiden name. Mrs Ceaffe explains it marks the name before marriage, sparking Johnnie’s humorous misinterpretation about sitting on a fellow’s knee.
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Johnnie Ch
Ceaffe
Bostonese to the Backbone and Civic Rhetoric
An assorted clipping mocks language usage and political fervor, citing a Boston fire scene, a theater cue misstep, and a jailbreak reference. It notes the Canton mayoral faction’s support, and quotes a state Democratic platform endorsing Bryan and Sewall with emphasis on income tax and silver coinage.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
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