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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
8
W J Bryan argues against changing the free coinage ratio from sixteen to one. He says altering the ratio would destabilize contracts raise currency costs and harm global wealth. He contends bimetallists fail to gain wider support and urges Democratic unity to maintain the sixteen to one parity.
The passage explains that price levels depend on the volume of money, not on the quantity of goods. Doubling money with unchanged goods leaves prices unchanged. conversely, halving money raises prices. It contrasts gold price levels with a bi metal plan and notes that with gold alone prices cannot rise, while a stable money supply before 1873 would have allowed a price surge.
The piece argues Republicans blindly back trusts, claiming they lower production costs and aid the poor, while predicting wage cuts and crushed competition as trusts consolidate. It warns that efficiency and wages will drop, urging a shift to Democrats to restore Jeffersonian simplicity against Wall Street pawn makers.
The piece argues for parity between money and property rather than between gold and silver. It contends that without the Gresham law, a true single standard would emerge, with a tight price relation and no double standard. The discussion references monetary theory and the Gresham effect in a historical column tone.
The Syracuse Post-Standard condemns trusts and answers how the GOP should respond to the rapid growth of combinations. It argues that mere price reductions do not protect against exploitation in legislatures and calls for the party of Lincoln to act against capital combines and restore public reliance on Republican leadership.
A garbled historical note mentions Tene Silver and Rentieriay MUSH Gryici with references to a democratic path and free silver schemes. It notes a county room for cons Olu poten Heathened and an occupation by Me- Nanna, Rothschild & Co, amid scattered names and phrases.
A Chicago Chronicle letter argues that Republican praise for farm prosperity rests on foreign famines. It cites India and Russia, warning that U S policy cannot cause global shortages to bolster election chances. The piece cautions against blaming famine figures on party rhetoric and predicts a return to normal conditions.
The fragmentary text surveys party rifts, candidate talk, and editorials about President McKinley and the 1900 election. It notes Republican intraparty friction, Democratic squabbles, and various newspapers citing political maneuvering and public sentiment during the era.
The Wisconsin Legislature considers taxation and regulatory bills. Measures raise taxes on insurance and foreclosures, set factory sanitary standards, and align the state superintendent's term with Supreme Court justices. A joint resolution proposes a four year term and a state exhibit funding for the geological survey.
The article reports on a Wisconsin state issue with names and places unclear due to OCR errors. It mentions Marathun county and a defawling treasuree, a $2,000 suit, Wausau correspondence, and a franchise for a public heating and hot walker plant. It cites Dwight of Hipon yollege and references the Wisconsin geology and natural history survey completion of maps.
Chicago April 7 Daily Trade Bulletin summarizes correspondent estimates on winter wheat area seeded and damage from two months of severe weather. East of the Alleghenies reports range from slight to serious damage, with California prospects excellent. Overall U S condition near 75 percent. potential yields far below last year. Seeding of spring wheat is backward in several states, signaling reduced area. Mason City says much wheat in Illinois is dead with large acreage sown elsewhere.
An April 7 decision by Judge Seaman in a Milwaukee bankruptcy case concludes the court may control assets of the debtor and pursue related proceedings if warranted. The ruling marks a first under the new framework and could broaden options for unsecured creditors.
Mrs Rose Sharp was acquitted on charges of blinding an attorney in December last. The jury returned a verdict with one juror reportedly changing his vote before the county convening.
Astea o Divored Anna Mlizabeth dlathews Rich ardson sues Henry Tewis Lelurdsan pastor of Racine Congregational Church for cruelty while Mrs Richardson, formerly with Gee Sherburne S. dath ews, retires as pastor of Ilwnover Street Congregational Church in Milwaukee, time unsure.
At Rev G L Richards home in Burabee two Wrolhars married. The couples were Daviarshall and Alias Jivele Steed and V m Mayshall and Mies Anny Steel. Both pairs reside in the town of Ciledonia. Death of Judge Silas WU. Pinney in Madison aged i years after retiring from the Wisconsin supreme bench six months ago. He served nearly seven years, was a former mayor and ex legislator.
The University of Wisconsin confirms it will be represented in the Poughkeepsie intercollegiate regatta by both the university crew and the freshman team. Other items note legal actions, local orders, accidents, and various society notices across Wisconsin, including a jail release motion denied and a district court update.
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