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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
8
A commentary notes the drive toward a gold reserve and single gold standard in Mexico and India, while London’s Bank of England raises rates amid gold scarcity. It argues that international bankers influence national money systems, with tension between gold and silver standards. The piece cites London dispatches, US and Japanese monetary moves, and bimetalist critiques.
Patwick Cawley, laborer, found near death by starvation on a New York sidewall with a single onion. Reports say he subsisted for two weeks on an onion daily from a grocer, until hospital care saved him. Debate rages over causes of poverty and employment in the era.
A speaker argues the gold standard fuels trusts and falling prices, urging silver restoration and government paper money to revitalize demand. He claims trusts arose from monetary contraction since 1873 and calls for ending currency tightening to restore prosperity before addressing tariffs.
Kansas City Times notes that debates over the 1900 Democratic platform echo past fights over silver and reform. It predicts strong sentiment for bimetalism, opposition to federal troops, and calls for national regulation of trusts, with a focus on anti imperialism and labor concerns shaping the campaign.
The Central Association of Bankers referred the gold reserve issue to a committee noting Germany’s discount rate rise and American gold withdrawals. The Statist warns London could benefit from a four percent rate, while the Indian currency commission urges a firm gold standard and open minting to bolster India’s financial interests. The report endorses legal tender for a larger gold stake and calls for ample foreign remittance reserves.
A discussion questions how a man of large fortune can retire from business without losing wealth. It contrasts past practice of income via farming and agents with modern needs for capable, dynamic agents and ongoing, active investment, noting multi millionaires rarely truly retire.
A fragment discusses Republican doubts about President McKinley and the likelihood of anti McKinley sentiment inside the party. It cites Platts, Dannas, and Quays as critics and hints at a contested renomination driven by patronage and factional power. It notes calls for a candidate with resolve and clear decisions.
Washington Times argues that Algerism persists despite Alger's resignation, noting Michigan donations to Alger reception funds and harsher views on McKinley. The piece cites conversions and calls such tactics unhelpful, urging focus on Algerism rather than personalities.
A garbled OCR piece references political figures, war conduct, and a president’s responsibilities. It mentions Ohio elections and Albany, with scattered phrases about demonstrations, administration, and alleged offenses, all presented in a distorted, unclear form.
Details describe Pabloteres and allies joining Don Juan Isidro Jim to combat government forces across Guayabia Sabineta Mancino and Cajabou towns. Many troops defect to Gen Pacheco who reportedly commands a large, armed force. Guellifo of Monte Cristi reportedly faces capitulation as revolutionaries gain strength. May tidings mention cross frontier arrivals and coastal intercepts by armed steamers.
Former Georgia governor W. Atkinson died at his residence after a ten day illness. He served in the state house, became speaker, won the 1894 gubernatorial race defeating Gen Clement Evans, and led the Democratic Party in Georgia.
Reports from Camp Douglas Wisconsin describe a fatal lightning strike at Clifton six miles from Milwaukee, killing Engelbert and his two sons Vincent and Engelbert aged 16 and 27. One other person was injured and a rescue effort followed as authorities investigated the event.
A severe wind and fighting storm visited Couilardsile causing property damage and crop destruction. A deadly illness from China or Europe and Asia spreads among meat handlers, called wonder storers disease, with symptoms and transmission across skin and white systems. Also noted are suicides from dynamite use near Poskin Take, a man bitten by a rattlesnake, census figures for Mali nor and school counts, and state bank statistics showing loans, capital, and deposits.
The West Superior mills will not close before season end thanks to adequate log supply. Earlier fears of log shortages have eased as recent estimates show enough logs afloat to sustain the usual run. The lumber price boom has boosted activity in lumbering circles.
Margaret Garvin, likely the state’s oldest resident, died at her York home at age 106 years 7 months. Born in Ireland in 1798, she leaves four children, 80 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren. Other items note a drug firm manager's death, Capt Pollock’s fatal wounds, and various local notices.
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