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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
7
Fragmentary note from Wordhell Weekly Capital dated Friday February 5. The legible text references a Friday issue with unclear content. Names, dates, or events are not clearly readable beyond the publication’s title fragment.
Florida Times-Union editorial argues for a sharp rise in business failures over the past sixteen years, links failures to free trade policy and populism, and warns that populist influence could alter government purposes. It notes records back to 1884 and 1893 with extensive figures, and suggests economic unease is fueling political reaction and risk to lenders and workers.
In Lincoln Nebraska a free silver convention heard William J. Bryan say it is better to run for office and lose than never to run. The remark, reflecting his view of the 1896 canvass, suggests office seeking over public welfare, and hints his 1900 prospects may be forlorn as his public esteem wanes and chances for future runs appear remote.
A critical look at Britain's trade shift shows exports excluding machinery and coal falling while manufactured imports rise. The text notes Lancashire's cotton trade shrinking, with yarn selling up and cloth down, and a drop of thirty three million yards of plain cotton goods in October. It discusses rising machine and mill supply exports and Britain losing its former workshop advantage as other nations develop factories.
The article outlines the US Capitol’s upcoming central role as the new President is sworn in and tariff and international bimetallism bills are debated. It recounts the building’s history from Washington’s cornerstone in 1793 through 1814 fire damage, expansion with white marble wings, and the iron dome completed in 1865, with dimensions, costs, and key chambers noted.
The article argues that Treasury redemptions show little risk of the government abandoning banking functions. It notes low gold redemptions for government notes and silver purchases, cites data from 1890s to 1898, and dismisses recurrency reform as essential while criticizing sweeping currency changes. It cautions against overhauling the system without clear necessity.
The Burford Courant notes Bryan counsels the Gold Democrats to unite against Republicans while Silver Democrats resist, arguing the silver issue remains live. Editorials urge reconciliation but Bryan pledges no reunion on forgive and forget basis, complicating coalition hopes.
The text portrays William Jennings Bryan warning Democrats that there can be no terms short of surrender for deserters over gold standard or trust defense. He urges firm party unity and hints that gold Democrats must join bolt or Republican ranks. The piece foreshadows 1898 congressional and 1900 presidential campaigns.
A Democratic source declares that business revival post election will gain momentum and bring prosperity never seen. It predicts McKinley’s administration will be welcomed with broad bipartisan goodwill and conservative support as the nation moves past gloom toward steady progress and confidence.
Gryan warns of silver shortage citing an official New Year treasury report. It lists cash in the treasury including gold coins, silver dollars, and subsidiary coins totaling about 500 million dollars with roughly 9.6 million more, noting over sixteen thousand tons of silver on hand yet insufficient for bimetallic needs.
The Chicago Journal notes 1892 as a peak year for U.S. exports at 1.03 billion dollars, then examines 1898 declines across Europe and Asia with a contrasting rise in South American trade under reciprocity. It argues repeal harmed industries, damaged trust with partner nations, and urges reciprocity as a core element of future tariff reform spearheaded by Republicans.
The Democratic Republican faction led by Thomas Jefferson avoided the label sound money Democrat, first using Republican, then in 1805 dropping that name to adopt Democrat. The shift reflects evolving political branding with historic prestige attached to party names.
The passage notes that they were better known as Democratic Republicans and that Jefferson accepted the designation while it lasted, describing him as the soundest of sound-money Democrats.
Washington January 15 The Commercial Advertiser reports figures on national debt per capita and per person, tracing shifts from 1867 to 1896. It notes that debt per capita fell under Republican rule to 12.55 in 1876 but rose again after 1893, with interest per person increasing to 49 cents in 1896 amid Democratic governance.
The Macon Telegraph discusses gold production and currency stability. Mint figures put world gold production at 215 million dollars in 18, with U S output rising over 10 percent, while population grew about 8 percent. The piece argues against free silver agitation and calls for wise, businesslike governance to avoid demagogues.
The article argues free trade lowers exports and raises per capita imports, citing a decline in exports since 1894 and rising per capita tariff taxes. It contrasts protection with free-trade policies, noting higher exports under protection and lower taxes, and presents a table of per capita exports and imports across tariff eras. It cites historical figures from 1867 to 1894 to support claims about duties and commerce under Republican protection versus Democratic free trade.
The Weston Journal notes folly in wool price theory. It critiques a Wool Growers claim to raise wool to twenty cents per pound, showing how the Herald misapplied arithmetic. It explains cost impacts on a suit’s price, calculating $18.70 rather than $28.80, and questions President Cleveland’s patriotism.
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