Brief overview of silver coinage history and bi metalli m debate
A condensed history of U S monetary policy from the founding mint to 1890s legislation recounts fixed metal ratios, free coinage eras, and key acts such as the Bland and Sherman laws. It notes impacts on silver and gold flows, repeal of the Sherman act, and growing bi metallic sentiment nationwide with figures like William Jennings Bryan linked to current politics.
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China
Japan
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Congress
Republican Platform of South Dakota Convention at Yankton
The 1541 edition platform endorses protectionist economics, opposition to foreign labor competition, support for sugar and wool policy, labor capital harmony with arbitration, immigration safeguards, bimetallic coinage including silver as legal tender, anti-trust measures, state development in agriculture mining and manufacturing, stronger railroad regulation, veterans’ recognition, prudent state finances, and a call for citizen support to advance the party’s program for the commonwealth and nation.
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Republican Party
South Dakota
Friends of Protection
Democratic Congress
Sugar Trust
America
Boards of Arbitration
Railway Commission
Union
Commonwealth
Hinckley Calamity Death Toll Surges In Minnesota
Pine City Minn Sept 5 The Hinckley disaster sparks frantic relief as 200 plus dead are feared and many more unaccounted for. Brook Park Brook Park area and Pokegama lake reports raise total fatalities to about 250 with 50 to 60 dead nearby. Relief efforts expand with tents and supplies while survivors seek transport away from wreckage.
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Pine City
Minn
Hinckley
Brook Park
Pokegama Lake
J. D. Markham
Rush City
Prinz City
Duluth
Superior
Sandstone
Rev. P. Knudson
Miners Wanted in Massillon Strike Area
The Massillon Coal Operators association issued a circular calling for 1,000 men to work in the mines at 60 cents a ton on a 34 inch screen basis. They guarantee miner protection from violence as the district faces a brewing crisis and events to follow in the coming days are awaited.
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Massillon
Massillon Coal Operators Association
Relief Efforts Grow for Hinckley Disasters in Minnesota
Governor Nelson calls for broad state aid as Hinckley Sandstone and surrounding towns face forest fires. Cities along the line raise funds and supplies while Pine City hosts 300 to 400 refugees. Two Harbors donors send 400 for fire relief and churches plan further collections. Search parties prepare to recover bodies amid grim conditions.
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St. Paul
Hinckley
Duluth
Stillwater
Minneapolis
Pine City
General Bunker
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Two Harbors
Minn
Nelson
St. Pau
Alexandria
Minnesota
Sandstone
Mission Creek
Massive timber loss on South Shore fire belt
In Marquette Michigan on September 6, flames along the South Shore railroad belt destroyed an estimated 150 million feet of standing pine, two thirds owned by Diamond Match and about one sixth by the Nesters estate. Many homesteads lost possessions but no major disasters reported as winds shift and rains arrive to curb fires.
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Hinckley
Johnstown
Marquette
Mich
South Shore Road
Duluth
Ashland
Saxony
Bibon
Marengo
South Shore
Wisconsin State Line
Diamond Match Company
Nestor
Worms
Nestoria
Fires Endanger Rail Lines in Northwestern Wisconsin
At Chicago head of railroad offices Sept 5 reports from forest fires reaching the Northwestern and Wisconsin Central headquarters tell of heavy loss of life and widespread property destruction. Freight train abandoned on a burning bridge. crew escaped. Warnings say high winds could trigger greater havoc, rain not sufficient to quell fires amid demoralized service and down telegraph lines.
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ChicaGo
Northwestern and
Wisconsin Central Railway
Northwestern
Wisconsin Central
Ashland Division
The
Navigation Dangerous Smoke Hinders Great Lakes Travel
Smoke from forest fires blankets the Great Lakes creating dangerous navigation from Duluth to Buffalo except Ontario. Reports say visibility drops to a few hundred feet on many lakes, hampering maritime movement and safety.
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Great Lakes
Ontario
Duluth
Buffalo
Democrats Unite After Dual State Conventions
In Denver on September 5 two Democratic factions, each holding state conventions, formed conference committees. The committees prepared a common platform and nominated a full state ticket, resolving differences. The party now stands united.
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Democratic Party
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