Free Coinage Dominates 1896 Political Debate Across States
A national surge for bimetallism dominates discussions from Illinois to Kentucky and Missouri. Illinois Democrats plan a June currency convention amid sweeping support for free coinage at 16 to 1. Philadelphia manufacturers and Brown University leaders urge coordinated action. Nebraska, Oregon and Missouri voices warn of rapid shifts toward silver and risk of new party gains if major parties abandon bimetallic policy.
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Democratic State Committee of
Illinois
Charles H. Clark
Manufacturers’ Club
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Andrews
Brown University
New England
Washington
J. R. Buchanan
Nebraska
J. D. Warner
New York
Morton
Carlisle
Blackburn
Congress
Missouri
Democratic State Committee
Mitchell
Oregon
Democratic Party
Goodwin Line Could Link Mesa to Tempe Rail Network
Efforts push toward constructing the Goodwin line to join the M and P at Tempe. Mr Goodwin spent days securing right of way a quarter mile north of Main Street or along the northern boundary road. The franchise granted a year ago runs fifty years and would place Mega in the railway welcome.
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Mesa
Goodwin
Tempe
Main Street
Mega
Survey Begins for 8 F 2 P Railroad from Phoenix to Mesa
The Phoenix to Mesa extension survey started on Wednesday as the company moves to extend the line at least to Mesa to secure growing business. Right of way isn’t fully granted yet, but one route into town may encounter no major obstacles. The railroad’s arrival is seen as boosting valley development and resource growth.
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Phoenix
Mesa
Silver sentiment grows in politics and tariffs fade
The piece notes rising support for silver in political platforms, predicting parties lacking a clear silver stance will fare poorly in the South and West. It also says tariff issues will not feature in the next presidential campaign, and that economic improvement is spreading from the East to Denver.
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Friends of Silver
Law Association Elects Officers and Directors
A branch of the Columbia Building and Loan Association organized last Saturday night with strong membership. Directors elected include Dr. T H Sabin W J LeBaron Phil Mets A W Babbitt O H Starr A St John Gaylord and A P Shewman. Officers named President Dr T H Sabin Vice-President C H Starr Secretary A St John Gaylord Treasurer W J LeBaron Attorney A P Shewman Appraisers T H Sabin W A Macdonald Don M LeBaron Phil Mets A P Shewman A St John Gaylord Agent.
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Columbia Building and Loan Association
T.h.sabin
W. J. LeBaron
Phil Mets
A. W Babbitt
O. H. Starr
A. St. John Gaylord
A. P. Shewman
C. H. Starr
A. St. John
W.a.macdonald
Don M. LeBaron
Gaylord
ZeHOS G0 0 Finest Line Opened in Mesa Delivers Furnishings
The store announces a new Mesa location offering dress goods flannels ladies and gents furnishing goods and hardware and grocery stock. Agents for Myers Pumps Featherbone Buggy Whips Canton Clipper Plows with best lines and lowest prices. Special orders given prompt attention.
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Myers
Public Notice of Homestead Final Proof for Thomas Anderson
Land Office Tucson announces Thomas Anderson of Mesa Arizona filed for final proof to prove residence and cultivation on Lots 1 and 2 and half of NE quarter Sec 6 Tp 18 R 6 in Maricopa County. Proof set before the District Court Clerk Phoenix on May 13 1895 witnesses William Irwin James R Wilson Frederick C Weeks and Robert G Banta all of Mesa. Protest or evidence may be offered at the scheduled time and place. Eugene J Tripple Register April 12.
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Tucson
Arizona
District Court
Phoenix
Thomas Anderson
Mesa
Maricopa
County
William Irwin
James R. Wilson
Frederick C Weeks
Robert G Banta
Maricops County
Ordinance No 24 Tax Levy for Mesa City 1895 96
The Common Council of Mesa City Maricopa County Arizona ordains a municipal tax of seventy five cents per hundred dollars on all taxable property for the 1895 1896 fiscal year. The village assessor will prepare a full assessment roll, file it by June 1 1895, keep it accessible until June 2 1895, and post notices in at least three places announcing inspection and opportunities to appeal valuation.
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Mesa City
Maricopa County
Arizona
Musa City
Arena
Coquney
Mesa Free Press
Tax delinquency and sale provisions in Mesa City ordinance
The ordinance details tax assessment equalization, penalties, and collection steps for Mesa City. It covers delinquency after October, 1895, 1.5 percent monthly penalties, notice and public sale of property, redemption rights within one year, and deed transfer to purchasers. It also outlines tax certificates, record keeping, and public inspection, with repeal of conflicting ordinances and effective date.
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D. Morton
P. Shewman
Morton & Shewman
Oun Yuan Montus
Denver
Law Association
Alhambra
E. J. Long
Zehos
Hardware and Grocery
Interior Department
Eugene J. Trippel
Register
J LeBaron
Attest J H Pomeroy
Village Recorder
Uya Wicel Veoril
Averley
Indiana Bicycle Coq
Indianapolis
Tiara
Alkire Dry. Goods & Glothene
Pheerix
T. R. Jones
Watchmaker
Jew eLer
Hudson’s Drug Store
Tom Depue
Alhambra Hotel
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