Rice Letter Attacks Tin Fraud and McKinley Duty
Gen John H Rice comments from Pieasen ton Herald dated April 27 1891 on la grippe and death rates. He argues tin mines are political fables and that American tin industry stories are false warning that McKinley and Aldrich profit Welsh tin plates while American consumers pay. He cites Behring Sea questions and doubts Blaine will act, closing with signature Jonu FH Rice.
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John H. Rice
Pieasenton Herald
New York
Horace
Park Row
America
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Black Hills
Hardware and Metal Review
Aaga
Omaha Board of Trade
Congress
Welch
Mr. McKinley
Aldrich
McKinley
Blaine
Italy
Aleutian Islands
Jonu FH. Rice
Government Control Across Railroads Placed in Gould’s Hands
A San Francisco editor argues Jay Gould could soon command about 29,289 miles of railroad, worth around 800 million dollars, creating a private autocrat of U.S. rail transport unless action is taken. The piece warns such power threatens free institutions and may force government takeover.
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New York
Jay Gould
Gould
United States
Ilia
San Francisco
Political party critique in two Brooklyn papers
The Brooklyn Times (Rep) argues the Alliance and Prohibition party serve Democratic aims to erode Republican regions. The Voice counters, challenging crediting Democrats with every sensible political action.
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Prohibition Party
Brooklyn Times
Oup Huren Loses Fortune and Mind in Grain Pit Decline
Oup Huren once ruled Chicago grain pit fortune has faded leaving him destitute and mentally troubled. The Midland Mechanic quotes that common people who ate from his speculation will show little sympathy in his adversity.
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Oup Huren
Chicago
Midland Mechanic
Farmers Alliance Strikes Germany Sparks Democratic Annex Talk
The Farmers' Alliance has struck Germany. Administration papers there may call it a Democratic annex.
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Germany
Wheat fields in Kansas face sew bug threat noted
The Midland Mechanic reports a wheat field issue as a sew bug appears in Kansas. Farmers treat the insect with little fear, contrasting with concerns about a gold bug from the east noted by K. O.
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Kansas
Midland Mechanic
Twe State Alliance Moves HQ to Topeka Block
The Twe State Alliance has relocated its headquarters to Topeka in the Dennis block on Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh.
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Twe State Alliance
Topeka
Dennis
Jackson Street
50 Tons of Good Baled Seed for Sale at Smith’s
For sale at Smith's Wholesale and Retail Flour and Feed Store. Sorghum millet and flax seed available in large or small lots to suit purchaser.
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Smith's Wholeesse
Flour and Fred Stock At Prime City Location
A large stock of flour is offered in the city at a prime site, located one door west of the First National Bank. Shoppers are invited to inspect and compare prices, with attention drawn to the convenient downtown spot and ample supply.
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First Door
First National Bank
Investment pitch promises guaranteed shares and rising dividends
A dubious prospect advertises guaranteed shares at six dollars each, with par value ten dollars and promised yearly cash interest. It claims members gain full company rights and bonds may convert to ordinary shares, touting safety, growing profits, and a tunnel project financing scheme to attract buyers.
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