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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
6
E B Ewing argues for silver based or mixed money finances and a government issued currency. He claims the United States should expand silver bullion, open mints, and establish government banks to create a national monetary system, reducing reliance on European markets and empowering the American economy.
Col Uryats remarks as the campaign ends discuss wartime unity and postwar policy. The piece notes public sentiment, Republican defeat concerns, and the need to face economic questions from the Culesgu platform. It highlights Nebraska's tight race, fusionist success, and the impact of legislative election methods on senator selection.
A garbled OCR passage presents a New York Journal editor predicting democratic movement outcomes. It references a grand effort to realize payment democracy and mentions tensions around local issues, national expression, and a distant May culmination amid a chaotic political frame.
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper page mentions a Missamel figure singled out in a late election and a silicon champion, with garbled phrases about a feast and a playful note. Names, places, and precise events are unclear due to OCR corruption.
The remarks critique apologists for trusts arguing that management ends strikes while noting delayed glass trust wage talks. Commentary covers Dingley’s revenue plan, import policy, and fears of monopoly power expanding under Republican leadership. Cleveland and St Louis editorials reflect mixed opinions on protection, trade, and war debates.
A vast blizzard battered New England New York and surrounding coasts from November 23 to 28. Snow depths reached two feet in Hartford and heavy seas wrecked ships and disrupted railroads. Deaths occurred from exposure and accidents as utilities and tolling services faced major losses and icy conditions persisted across multiple cities.
The report backs preventing postmasters from enlarging salaries at public expense and highlights post offices as community hubs. It notes misuse through soliciting purchases of money orders and stresses improved military postal cooperation during wartime plus potential expansion of money order service to cover many offices. It also discusses post office staff reductions and the cost of establishing free delivery in 1900s era.
Washington reports that with signals a peace treaty will be signed the War Department plans to muster out 30,000 to 40,600 volunteers. Many Manila regiments seek return to the United States, but no definite promises made until peace terms are settled. The aim is to garrison Cuba and Manila, with forces reduced as affairs in the Philippines settle.
Fragmentary report describes a man obtaining a revolver, shooting a woman while she sewed, causing fatal injuries. A subsequent intervention involved a retreat and another shooting near a related event. Nearby, earlier violence tied to a separate figure is noted, with arrests or deterrence implied.
An inmate at Part Ye confessed to murdering Sir Lugher of Lake near Milwaukee on October 1. The suspect, aligned with his father Smith Burin a St. Paul road figure, described the crime and named an accomplice. The tale ties a robbery and personal entanglements to the broader case.
Justice Gray announced new bankruptcy rules approved by the Supreme Court, to take effect Monday January 2 1899. The rules aim for uniform procedures and promise to uphold proceeds in line with earlier practices where practical, though some courts may delay due to consolidation and proof issues.
Readable fragments report a terrible explosion at Havana with powder dust and a fort near Chivind livin penton. One person seriously injured and others possibly—the fragmentary text hints at dangerous debris and a chaotic scene.
A violent incident at a resort left four-year-old Rab hsnels dead when Joseph Sovak used a weapon in self defense after a flit in Manitosyou. Novak surrendered to authorities claiming self defense and admitted to the cutting.
A Wisconsin village 12 miles south of Marshfield on the Wisconsin Central railroad suffered total ruin except for a seven stallion and a small shingle mill. Loss estimated at about $10,000. Other notes include new political group in Kenosha, a post office creation at Creston, jail plans in Rock County, and various local appointments and developments.
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