Populists Propose Stalemate On Tariff Controversy
A joint Populist caucus in the Senate and House issued an address condemning the tariff as a political tool. They argue neither party offers a remedy to the gold standard and monopolies and propose silver reinstitution, price restoration, and revenue cuts instead of new tariff agitation. The text is signed by all Populist senators and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hons
Amies
Congress
Supreme Court
Rivera
Harbors
Dingley
Wilson
Reepublican Party
Mency
Ovo
Conehrona
Vic McKinley
Tacoma
Monte New York
Wai Street
McKinney
Denver Thames
Mexico
United States
Apa
Michigan
Charles A. Town
Mt Town
Secretary of the Treasury
Treaury
Notes on the Lotd postal bill and political economy
The piece critiques a postal bill aimed at monopolizing newspapers, urging public opposition in the Senate. It cites Senator Hanna, Wolcott, and a Massachusetts anti-union measure, arguing monopolist influence, propaganda, and wealth disparity. It contrasts western and eastern growth, citing Ruskin on luxury and production, and questions wealth gains under a gold standard policy.
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Bunlen
Pasvet
House
Senate
Hanna
Washington
Massachusetts
Hecator Wolcott
Aponnor
Hradley Martin
John Ruskin
Bradley Martin Hiss
West
East
Jobo Maye
Tathes
Masoachusetti
Givnert
Kanga
New England
Topeka
Thy
The Day of Reckoning and Reform in America
A quotation from J Sterling Morton warned that renewal or ruin awaits the United States. He urged a shift from federal growth to businesslike, economical governance at all levels, from households to transportation, echoing New England frugality to reduce fixed charges and cut government expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New England
J. Sterling Morton
The Rabbit Hunter and the Silver Question
A fable about choosing a critical immediate goal over a minor prize. A rabbit hunter fails to pull the leg free hoping to reach the body in one sweep, risking hunger for his family. The tale argues sacrifice of a small matter to secure essential needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diia
Populist Movement Sparks National Political Debate
News wires report growing interest across parties as Populist fiscal and political actions stir discussion. Nebraska warrants rise in value despite debt disclosures, while Minnesota Labor Commissioner ethics accusations fuel cross party tensions. The New York World praises Nebraskan campaign finance reform and urges similar laws nationwide.
Good Ties The Story Of A Dog From Texas
A Texan town dispatch tells of a mixed breed dog named Tige who outwits and saves his drunk master who slept in a wagon. The fleeing ponies led their wagon toward a northbound train, but the alert dog barked and bit at the heels, keeping danger at bay as the wheels narrowly cleared the pair.
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Philadelphia
Tige
Alaska Miners Bid High for Steak in Circle City Raffle
A ten pound beef steak from Forty Mile was hauled 250 miles to Circle City Alaska and sold by raffle to raise funds for a miners hospital. Bids reached up to 5 per pound but tickets were sold from 50 cents to 2 60 for the chance to draw the meat. The drawing wrapped up after 430 dollars in tickets. The event drew miners and onlookers who gathered at the camp.
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Circle City
Alaska
Thomas O'Brien
O'Brien
Miso
Bishop Rowe
Cirele City
Poatetilly
Tacoma
Wash
Galveston News
Fragmentary Verse Note Reveals Hidden Lapse in Draft
A garbled OCR excerpt hints at a corrected version of a poem or verse. The readable lines mention a lover of sleet and a refrain about loving the ground, with misspelled words suggesting a reconstruction during editing. No clear names or events are identifiable.
Depew Confesses Rail Pool Plan and Opposition
A long quote filled piece reports Depew claiming freight rate discrimination under current law sustains trusts. He argues pooling railroads with unified management could equalize rates benefiting small shippers. Critics label the plan a rail trust and warn of market manipulation by powerful carriers and big shippers.
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Abamvey M. Depew
Vanderbilt Rafieuad Intea
Supreme Court
Tinahn
Depens
Traiic Association
Washington
Sigs
Depew
Atrang Polit
Hocanm
New York
Mr. Depew
Points From The Press On Campaign And Rail Rates
A Chicago firm loses a heavy sum amid a lesson on silver coinage. Maryland Steel at Sparrow Point prepares to reopen after three years down. The Abner McKinley NY bar admission ties to White House policy. State freight rate relief from the 1897 legislature is noted, with continued expectations before fall elections.
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Chicago
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrow's Point
Steel Trust
Cleveland
Abner McKinley
New York
White House
Cleveland Recorder
Parable of the party line traveler and the mountains
A storyteller recounts a traveler asking guidance as a party dictates his path. The traveler insists the group knows best, though his directions continually diverge. Audience questions whether the traveler is sane, while the name given is Right Par tisan, as narrated by J. Waterhouse.
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High Enndeavor
A. J. Waterhouse
Coxey's Army Se Nar and the Commonweal on Washington
The Galveston News contends a more dangerous army than Gen Coxey’s walks the capital. It argues the Commonweal movement in Washington reflects habitual invasions by speculators and campaign workers who parade for pay and votes every four years, deeming Coxey’s demands more reasonable than the motives of patriotic activists gathered in the capital.
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Merny
Coxey
Washington
Toe
Galveston
Tax Justice Demands Fair Rail Taxes in State
In a scathing comment attorney for the Great Northern argues no mile of track can be built under 45,000 dollars in this state. He questions county assessors stalling valuations during tax levies that burden producers while corporations evade their share of government expenses. The Seattle Popular outlet echoes the call for tax dodgers to pay their due.
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Thompson
Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
Large failure wave hits multiple firms in 19th century listings
The report catalogs numerous insolvencies and assignments across the United States. It notes The Louisville Chair Company facing $6000 liabilities, Ralph of Ogdensburg with sizable judgments, Paris Tex cotton buyers Martin Wise & Fitzhugh failing, a clothing store deed of trust in Paris Tenn, and multiple bank and business collapses. It highlights Parkd Tex bank assignment, a Chicago receiver filing for Christoper Columbus building loan, and Knowles & Poole suspensions tied to Bryan. Creditors’ totals and deposit figures are included with asset and liability estimates, plus wage cuts at Pittafield and various regional firm actions.
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Louisville
Seeis
D. Ralph
Ogdensburg
N. C
Martin, Wise & Fitzhugh
Paris
Tex
Liverpool
Connor
Tenn
Monaghan
General State
Ad Sumpter
5. C
Buainesa
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank of
Parkd
Christopher Columbus Building and Loan Association
Chicago
Young & Son
New Castle
J. R. Dayton ‘Tablet Company
Quincy
Breeden, Talley & Co
Richmond
Commercial Bank
Selma
Ala
New Orleans
Galveston
Houston
Dallas
New York
Havre
Purla
Knowles & Poole
Pittafield
N. H
Bryan
Parity of money and property in monetary science
A reflective piece by Silver Knight-Watchman discusses money supply and general price levels. It argues that money volume and property values regulate each other, with prices as a gauge of money needed for legitimate business. It stresses parity between money and property as essential for justice and fair dealing.
Municipal Ownership in Public Utilities Debate
The article weighs whether cities should run or own street lighting and transit rather than lease to private firms. It notes widespread private franchises in major cities and the capital invested, arguing that American cities can adopt public ownership if business and financial factors justify it. It also mentions efficiency and fair handling of vested interests as considerations.
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Streats
Lake Trom
The Fire Top Floor Rescue at Tall Office Building
A man remains trapped on the top floor as flames rage through a tall office building. Onlookers speculate the blaze cannot reach him for years, noting the dramatic danger amid the smoke.
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