Wall Street threats spark talk of silver remonetization
George S. Bowen of Elgin publishes a rebuke to Henry Clews alleging a Wall Street plan to seize the presidency if silver is remonetized. He cites economic distress, farmer losses, and calls for sound money and an expanded silver standard to restore purchasing power and employment.
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West Virginia
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Pennsylvania
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Two men own vast land holdings across three states
A Lakeside Oregon representative rails at Lux and Miller’s control of 14 539 200 acres in California Nevada and Oregon. He warns the power of land monopolies could extend to the planet, urging concern over the concentration of wealth and future human displacement.
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Lux & Miller
California
Nevada
Oregon
Rustler
Lakes Flew
Langley
Campaign Duty Sparks Populist Appeal Caving Debate
A fragmented line discusses a populist duty to support the campaign, claiming public funds are used to back certain entities and calling out rapid moves by figures named Tus rope and Jugolog. The text is garbled but signals political maneuvering and finance concerns within a populist frame.
Watsonisms and party deceit in McKinley tariff wars
A critical critique of McKinley and the Republicans, charging alignment with manufacturers and monopolies. The piece links nails prices, tariffs, and the 1893 Democratic tariff repeal debate to ongoing campaign rhetoric. It blames both parties for deceit and argues for protectionist unity against monopolies. It names McKinley, the Manufacturers Association, and figures H. G. Turner and Starles F. Crisp of Georgia.
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Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
Wnit
McKinley
Teonaiue
Turk
South Georgia
Sreut Atatewmen
H. G. Turner
Starles FL Crisp
Crime and poverty as roots of crime in the nation
W S Morgan discusses Andrew D. White's critique of crime and punishment, arguing poverty drives crime and the justice system fails due to lenient penalties and rugged economic inequality. He contrasts paternalistic state aid with Coxey’s plan, urging employment before hunger to curb crime.
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Columbus
Columbus Manufacturing Company
J. A. Wayland
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Morgan
Johnny's Fourth of July Cheated by Granma's Duty
Johnny recounts a long summer before the Fourth when his mother left for Uncle Ben's and gran'ma kept him indoors. He imagines a night of fireworks and a belated celebration on July 13 with lemonade and cake, while reflecting on how boys deserve one day a year to celebrate Young America.
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Uncle Ben
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Ube
Johnny
A Back Yard Show on Fourth of July Night
A vivid account recalls a highly successful Fourth of July entertainment staged in a backyard. Youths presented tableaux with music and recitations beneath a grape arbor stage with foot-lights and a curtain. The audience lined the arbor as awnings or tents provided seating and the open air used colored lights for effect.
The Heroes of 74 and the Patriot Dead
A reverent poem recounts colonial struggle with British rule and the American pledge to liberty. It honors fallen patriots who bled for independence, vows gratitude to Washington, and envisions enduring glory for freedom through future generations.
A Gentleman of '76 Bravely Recalled in Rhyme
A poetic tribute to a forefather named Clinton Scollard, celebrating a Revolutionary era legacy. The verse casts him as gallant and steadfast, recalling bold acts, a defiant stance against the British, and a celebratory national mood sparked by Philadelphia bells. The piece links lineage to American independence and personal honor.
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Sultan
Shah
Philadelphia
Very Ave ammodating Grandpa and Freddie in street exchange
A terse exchange unfolds between a grandfather and Freddie near a window. Freddie demands distance on the sidewalk and threatens to drop torpedoes on the grandfather’s bald head. The dialogue presents a tense, darkly combative moment.
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Grandpa
Freddie
Fourth of July Quip Sparks Curious Exchange in Puck Cartoon
In a Puck cartoon a Native and a Stranger debate language and the Fourth of July. The Native questions the Stranger's loud oration while the Stranger defends his style amid patriotic festivity.
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Puck
Explosive Jokes Mentioned in Philadelphia News
A Philadelphia News item notes jokes about exploding near people using large cannon crackers, warning that such humor is best not dwelt upon.
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Philadelphia News
Firecrackers and Fourth of July Observances
A brief note on how citizens celebrate Independence Day. Some seek quiet in the city while others imitate fireworks with a lively display. The Philadelphia Times comments on the cheapness of fireworks and its impact on American patriotism.
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Philadelphia Times
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