Rise in Wheat Shifts Campaign Focus and Votes
The article argues that wheat prices rise due to tighter supply rather than silver movement, challenging farmers to see the wheat market’s independence from silver trends. It notes world shortages, lowered harvest estimates, and export declines from Argentina and Russia, asserting farmers should base voting on real commodity demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manis
Wiis Frien
Cuthbery Milly
Manzas
India
Russia
Argentina
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Jones
Sicily
Aos
The Crime of 1892 and Its National Impact
Meadville Tribune-Republican recalls the 1892 tariff defeat as a defining crime. It argues demagoguery harmed prosperity, sparked poverty, and drove workers abroad for goods, urging voters to undo the error and punish its architects. The piece casts the tariff issue as central to the election and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isue
Congress
Cleveland
England
France
Germany
Italy
Meadville Tribune-Republican
Proportion in Gold and Silver Mercantile Debate
A telegramlike excerpt discusses mercantile problems of valuing gold and silver. It argues that prices should move beyond strict legal proportion and suggests examining market prices across connected nations and averaging them to set fair exchange rates. The tone is analytic and anticipates practical methods.
Dem Rowdyism Boosts Republican Support in Espyville
Meadville Tribune correspondent reports country rowdies attempted to disrupt a Republican meeting in Espyville headlined by Rev. B. E. Hill. The Tribune notes several Democrats vowed to vote for sound money and protection, influenced more by silverite disruptions than the speaker’s arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville Tribune
Espyville
B. E. Hill
the Tribune
Vote for Sturtevant and the Republican ticket
A blunt election endorsement argues for Republican congressional candidate for the Erie Crawford district. It praises Sturtevant as honest and for the people, contrasts him with Populists advocating free silver, debt repudiation, and ruin. It urges voters to read records and support the Republican ticket on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sturtevant
Sturtevant
Jefferson 1784 On Market Price Of Gold In Commerce
A fragment notes Thomas Jefferson discussing in 1784 how the use of gold and silver should be measured against legal proportions and the need to inquire into market prices across principal trading partners to establish an average.
Prices Then and Now in Franklin 8 J
John Rusty, former Franklin grocer, circulates a price comparison showing 1868 costs for butter tea sugar and other goods against present values. He cites 1895 prices, then attacks free silver and Bryan in a charged argument contrasting wages and purchasing power with references to Wilson bill and Philadelphia Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rusty
Franklin
John Rusby
Patrick Cuffee
Stephen Balls
John Corb
Jacob Kierstead
Stewart
Mr. Bryan
Bryn
Philadelphia Inquirer
Thomas Jefferson and the future of American commerce
A fragment references Thomas Jefferson in 1784 discussing intercountry commerce and the benefits of maintaining strong ties with principal trading partners. The note hints at the aim to engage with key nations on favorable terms and to secure steady average benefits from such relations.
Market Report from PrrrseveG Pennsylvania 1896
Prices for flour hay straw mill feed and grains with per barrel and per bushel rates. Flour spans several blends. hay includes timothy and clover mixes. straw values for oat wheat and rye. mill feed middlings two grades. corn oats and wheat by grade. butter cheese eggs poultry and potatoes with varied regional prices. Entities include PrrrseveG PA and dated October 13, 1896.
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Ohio
New York State
Property Boundaries in Indiana Borough Amid Historic Lot Line
A 1895 deed description notes a lot in Indiana borough, Indiana County, bounded by Water Street and an alley. It begins at a Water Street post near H W Miller, runs 200 feet south, then 80 feet north to an alley post, proceeds along Brant line, and returns to Water Street after 60 feet. The document dates September 30, 1895.
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Indiana
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Water and
Twelfth Street
Fourth Street
West
Indiana Borough
H. W. Miller
Water Street
Uicreon
H.W. Miller
Orphans' Court Sale in Green Township Indiana County
An order of the Orphans Court of Indiana County authorizes a public sale at Indiana borough Court House. The property in Green township is described with bounds and measurements and is to be sold with terms of half cash and the remainder in one year with interest secured on the premises. Sale conducted by William Davis, administrator of the deceased James N Stewart. September 36, 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court of
Indians County
Armstong Township
Didi County
Pennayivania
Jacob Peeler
A. Stewart
Hunter's Heirs
Jane E. Miller
James X, Stewart
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana Borough
Thomas Thorn
Robert Mitchell
William Mitchell
Orphans’ Court
Aundry Mense
Jesse M. Harter
Evan Williams
Wm. Davis
James N Stewart
Ruute
D. L. Reser
R. H. Harbison
West Lebanon
Young County
Indiana
Pennsyvianis
S. J. Telford
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Thomas Jefferson
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Crawford
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Jefferson
the Market Report
W. M. Cunningham
Wilser, Rowe & Hetrick
Bert
Neaneensaracanseae
Veal
Pei
Gorelon
Pqanacere Ronson
Jack & Taylor
Juesday
P. M
Entoise
Didiana
Woolock
A. M
Netherlands
Saxony
Germantown
Telephone
Col
Philadelphia & 10Th Sts
Third Ward
Indiana, PA
Lightning Fruit Picker
Gurr LemEn
Omspocker
Chester, Mich
Cungworre
Mrce
E. A. Foote
City of
Charlotte
Canmel
Mica
Warren Davis
Carrie
Frank Douglas
William Davis
Green Township
Delmont Jones
John Thomas
Wm. Fleming
John Roberts
Daniel Williams
O. C. Repine
Seaonto
Cie BS
O Repine
Blacklick
John T. Studhal
UTOR
Elliot D. Ferguson
Blacklick Township
Register of County
D. Winemar
Fes
Bolivar’s
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