The Prohibition Split And Political Decline In 1896
The Marshall Michigan June 5 1896 issue notes a Prohibition National Convention riot like scene over currency rows free silver against sound money. It argues the split destroys reform aims and calls the Prohibition party a public nuisance doomed to disintegrate. It recalls Grant’s 1868 stance and reports a British Atlantic steamer encounter with a derelict Flying Dutchman ship.
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Prohibition
Prohibition National Convention
Reform
Prohibition Party
Atlantic
Nat Jong -Go
Changes Wrought by the Bicycle
The bicycle reshapes trades and livelihoods, boosting some sectors while harming others such as dry goods, theaters, and livery businesses. It spurs massive spending on machines, repairs, and related industries, with 4 million riders and 120000 workers supported, and portends national road improvements amid legal intrigue of Mrs Fleming's inheritance case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
United States
Mra Fleming
Fragments Reflecting Global Politics and Society Myths
A collage of opinions touches on Cuba, Spain, and a pirate-like fate for the Competitor crew if not for wartime recognition. It also notes the Duchesse of Marlborough as England’s popular figure, praises American aid to Blenheim Palace, and comments on dollar power, UK sentiment, and a Persian noble marriage pattern amid political discourse.
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Duchésa of
Marlborough
England
Yeal Dollara
Blenheim Palace
Amer‘icans
City Council Proceedings May 18 1896
Mayor Ferguson presides as minutes read and approved. Petitions for sidewalks and street work referred to committees. Kalamazoo avenue graveling discussed and referred. Sidewalk and sewer plans approved or recommended. Various bills and marshal’s fund noted. Meeting adjourned for two weeks. Z. C. Sawby, Recorder.
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Green Street
Alyah Laberteaux
Ald
Greenfield
George H. Watson
Butler
Kalamazoo Avenue
Ed. Kinch
North High St
Jina
Chas, Jaguar Estate
Prospect
Theodora Cook
Linden
Bose
Ald. Hyde
East End
Ald. Hoyt
Mutual Block Co
L. Murphy
State Street
Battle Creek
Wm. Reiley
Marshall City Electric Works
J. Cuzzins
Udell Bros
J. W. Lester
Joy
J. B. Allwagh
Hamilton
Fort Wayne Electric Co
the Adams Baywall Electric Co
Contract Electric Co
Marshal's Fune Rol
Z. C. Sawby
Mind and body in mental healing beliefs
An excerpt reviews mind healer ideas that the mind drives the body and that the self is spiritual rather than bodily, noting two minds within a person and how belief that “I am not body” can trigger healing effects, while cautioning that mind control must be trained to be effective.
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Ferce
What Makes Them Poor Free Silver Lesson for the Needful
A compact polemic on monetary policy arguing the 1878 crime harmed workers by limiting money with gold and proposing the silver standard as a cure. It contrasts silver and gold with questions about poverty, coin values, and global examples, concluding that the benefits of free coinage remain unclear.
Briver and the Fall In Prices
The Philadelphia American argues that adopting the gold standard did not cause price declines. It notes prices have fallen in silver standard nations like India and Russia as well as in the United States. The piece questions why cheaper wheat abroad does not raise domestic prices and asks silver advocates to answer why silver money would raise farmers’ prices if it is beneficial.
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United States
Stewart
China
India
Mexico
Philadelphia American
America
Russia
VER WaAaars and Labor Policy Claims
The report outlines a proposed policy to curb laborer power by reducing wages and limiting strikes and lockouts. Officials argue the measure would devalue the payroll currency and weaken worker leverage, while opponents warn of higher unemployment and social unrest.
Cures Claimed by Dr Armstrong At Royal Hotel Ad
An advertisement from the Royal Hotel in Marshall promotes Dr Armstrong’s remedies, claiming rapid cures for consumption bed-fast cases, paralysis, dropsy, asthma, liver and kidney diseases. It asserts thousands cured, lists patients from Indiana towns, and praises vitality therapy and female health benefits.
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Armstrong Has Jong
C. Blanchard
South Milford
Ind
Amstrong
Lu. Armstrong
John Greene
Armstrong
Mabel Rowe
LaGrange
Armstyong
E. 4. Robinson
C. U Wade
Leteuit
C. R. Gilllings
Veere Haute
Hiford
Javte
Wien
Med. College
Chicago
J. Meelhany
Watseka
Armistrong
Wa. Burt
Milford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hyde
East State
the Statesman
Enai
On, Publisher
Marshall, Mich
Gen. Grant
New York
Ohio
Eee Ug
Bleyete Ly
Aey Eines
Ian Sng
Cleveland
Cuba
Spain
Greater New York
Brooklyn
Tanmnenyires
Persia
Aduh
The
Sun of
Lexington
Ver
L. B. Thompson
DR. Armstrong
Royal Hotel, Marshall
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