Quiet Local Politics and Global Economic Shifts
Local politics are calm with few county race stirrings. The tin plate strike ends as mills grant a 15 percent wage increase. Major capital flows include a $10 million New York loan from Chicago and Minneapolis financiers to New York City. The 1899 US foreign trade shows a record year with a half‑billion dollar trade balance. The Democratic National Committee meets in Chicago with a free silver banquet, inviting most members.
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Rev. Downey's remarks stir split at East Brooklyn women group
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton Political Equality club invited Rev. Dr. David Downey to speak at its opening. His critique of domestic life and childrearing drew sharp backlash from members who labeled his comments gallant yet inappropriate. The club remains open but faces internal strife and postponed plans.
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Denver Festival to Elect Maid of Honor by Newspaper Ballot
The Denver Festival of Mountain and Plain will run September 25 to 30. A Maid of Honor will be chosen from each county by newspaper ballot. Ballots to be cut from county papers and returned to the county clerk. The winner gets a round trip to Denver and hotel entertainment at the Brown Palace.
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