Harden's Silver Views Stir Debate in Tribune Commentary
The Dell apids Tribune quotes J. W. Harfien criticizing silver coinage as fiat money and argues Republicans drift toward bi metallism. The piece contrasts Populists and Republicans on intrinsic value, government stamp, and fiat vs bi metallic theories while weaving in notes on wheat and corn values, Colorado potato yields, tin plate tariffs, gold flows, and rail extensions.
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Dellapids Tribune
J. W. Harfien
Harden
Sugar tariff debate frames sugar price and trust influence
The piece argues the sugar trust and tariff policy shape sugar prices and supply. It contrasts McKinley era free raw sugar with the Gorman Wilson Brice bill provisions, noting Cuban imports and a claimed $40,000,000 gain. It accuses Democrats of favoring refiners and neglecting planters.
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Sugar
United States
North
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Silver coinage and monetary policy debates in 1890s press
The Denver Times-Sun reports on silver dollar stocks and bullion in the treasury, noting 524 million of 546 million in active circulation. It contrasts silver with gold reserves and cites political views on bi metallism and 1896 presidential prospects. The piece also questions public tax claims by Freeman Knowles and Auditor Hipple's stance on a 24 mill levy.
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Denver Times-Sun
Friends
Treasury
Washington Post
The
Post
Freeman Knowles
Mitchell
Hipple
Mr. Knowles
Deadly Luke Fiedler mine fire in Shamokin traps men
A massive fire raged at the Luke Fiedler colliery in Shamokin Pennsylvania with one man dead and four others trapped by smoke and afterdamp. Fifty five workers escaped amid dangerous conditions as救 rescue parties battled flames and planned flooding of the mine to quell the blaze.
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Shamokin
Luke Fiedler
No. 1Shaft
Irving Buffington
George Brown
Anthony Robertick
Robert
Morris Williams
The
Mineral Railway and Mining Company
Associated Pres
John Anderson
Buffington
Williams
Brennan
Heber
Arthur Kennedy
Fiedler and
Cameron
Hickory Swamp
Union Coal Company
Patrol Vessels Return From Behring Sea Run
The U S steamer Mohican and revenue cutter Corwin arrived in San Francisco after heavy gales off the Northern California coast. Mohican lost two propeller blades while Corwin’s starboard davits and two boats were damaged. Bear remains at sea and is not due until December. A tropical storm moved northeast along Florida to Southern Georgia with strong southeast gales and likely dangerous conditions for the Middle Atlantic and Southern New England coasts. Earl Gray former secretary of state for colonies is dead in London after service in multiple government posts.
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San Francisco
United States
Mohican
Corwin
Behring Sea
California
Bear
Washington
Florida
Georgia
Savannah
South Carolina
Middle Atlantic
New England
Czar's Illness Described By Russian Specialist
Berlin reports state the czar's condition worsened but with hope of recovery if climate improves. Professor Leyden details a kidney contraction and heart hypertrophy causing breathing pain and unconsciousness, with diabetes in early stage and no immediate danger.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Leyden
Russia
Spain
Corfu
Madeira
Russian thistles reach Northwest from Yankton farm
In 1876 Henry Schantz imported flax seed in Yankton county and a single thistle grew, spreading a pest across the Northwest. The weed, tied to Russian farming, is discussed as a forage and potential fuel when cut young. Formerly with Milwaukee New York. Thorne commits suicide at his father's home in Brooklyn after leaving a St Paul post. Breckinridge discussed for senator with Owens’ supporters pushing Blackburn to stump in Ashland district.
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Yankton
Henry Schantz
Yankton County
Old Country
Russia
Milwaukee
New York
William 5S. Thorne, Jr
Thorne
Red Star Manufacturing Company
Dingle & Co
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Brooklyn
Breckinridge
Cincinnati
Times Star
Lexington
Carlisle
Blackburn
Brown
Buckner
Henry Watterson
Owens
Ashland
Madagascar Question Remains Unsettled and Delayed
Washington reports the Madagascar issue is not settled but postponed to late October. A French official slated to defend France’s Madagascar position will not arrive until October 17. In Portland a lawyer, X. N. Steves, is charged with murder in connection with General W. S. Ayres’ assassination, held without bail.
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Washington
Madagascar
France
Portland, Or
W.S. Ayres
Willamette River
X. N. Steves
Prodigal Shoots Himself in St. Charles Minn
Otto Miller a 20 year old son of George Miller a local meat market operator shot himself in the forehead with a revolver in St. Charles Minnesota. He had left his father recently for other work and the father's refusal to take him back is blamed for the act.
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St. Charles
Minn
Otto Miller
George Miller
Jordan Store Robbed in Bold Overnight Break-In
Jordan Minn Oct 10 One of the year s bold burglaries damaged a rear window at Nicolin s Mammoth store. Thieves forced open money drawers but did not touch the safes. They stole clothing silks and jewelry valued at over 200 dollars.
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Jordan
Jordan, Minn
Nicolin
Mammoth
Cloakmakers Strike Idle Thousands Await Settlement
A general cloakmakers strike in New York begins with about 10,000 workers involved. Some 7,000 finishers and operatives will be idle within a day or two as shops close. The strike demands bonds from manufacturers and a union-wide halt until terms are agreed. Joseph Baron dess opposes the plan, warning it could keep many out of work.
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New York
Joseph Barondess
Freight on Rock Island jumps track at Sleepy Hollow
A westbound Rock Island freight derailed at Sleepy Hollow near Seymour Iowa at 6 pm. Engineer Geraldine Nolan Fireman Marshall Lower and Head Brakeman Charles E. Demsey all of Trenton Missouri were killed. Conductor Sam Wainhook injured.
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Rock Island
Sleepy Hollow
Seymour
Here
Geraldine Nolan
Marshall Lower
Charles E. Demsey
Trenton
Sam Wainhook
Stubble Fire Near Goldfield Destroys Hay Stack
A stubble field fire south of Goldfield Iowa burned over 200 tons of hay, threatening several farmhouses and buildings. The blaze, started the second day, was brought under control by neighbors and cooled by rainfall.
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Damag
Iowa
Fats
Goldfield
Manitoba Grain Shipment Duties Grow Exports to Europe
A large export trade develops in Manitoba grain with Winnipeg receipts totaling 400000 bushels over three weeks in September. Fall exports via Duluth are expected to reach 4000000 bushels, with shipments sent through Montreal or direct bills to New York for Liverpool.
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Manitoba
Duuty
Europe
Winnipeg
Duluth
Montreal
New York
Liverpool
Failure of a Grain Company in Sioux City
The Lacey Grain company failed here during the afternoon. Liabilities amount to about $20,000 with assets thought to be considerably less. The firm did business mainly with Chicago firms, which are likely to incur losses.
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Sioux Fats
Lacey Grain Company
Chicago
Chili
Washington
State Department
Chilian Claims Commission
Chile
Peru
McKinley Backs Campaign Kickoff in Buffalo
Governor McKinley of Ohio accepts invitation to open the campaign with a speech in Buffalo New York on Thursday evening as organized by the Republican state committee.
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McKinley
Buffalo
New York
Ohio
Republican State Committee
Over Half Million Bushels of Scotch Potatoes Shipped to U S
United States Consul Savage reports from Dundee that more than 500 000 bushels weighing 31 746 tons were imported from Scotland in nine months to June despite a 26 cent tariff. Prices started at $11 55 per ton fob. freight to New York was $2 85. Outlook uncertain due to smaller Scotch acreage and weather. tariff changes may raise shipments.
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Washington
Scotland
United States
State Department
Savage
Dundee
America
New York
Who Are the Losers Half on Wheat in California Pool
The Examiner reports 200000 tons of May wheat at Port Costa costing about 1.5 million more than current value including interest storage and other expenses. Rumors name ex Senator James G. Fair as a participant with possible partners George Whittell or Luning Camp, while ownership remains uncertain after a year of market moves.
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California
San Francisco
Port Costa
James G. Fair
George Whittell
Luning Camp
New Life Saving Station Established at Minnesota Point
Duluth reports a new life saving station completed on Franklin square Minnesota Point costing 3468 dollars. Captain Abbey of New York accepted the structure which will shelter eight crew members who arrive next spring. A smaller bay side house for one boat is planned for the future.
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Duluth
Franklin Square
Minnesota
F. L. McDonald
Abbey
New York
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