The Currency Question and the False Gold Standard Claim
The piece denounces pro gold standard advocates as politically motivated and claims a true gold standard does not exist in the U S, except in England. It argues a gold standard would threaten liberty and democracy, warn of currency contraction, and insists the price is paid by debtors and taxpayers alike, urging Americans to oppose passage of such measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Ciermuny
Asia
Clyne
Murley
Seofield
Tns
Debates Over Silver Value and Gold Standard Policy
The document discusses silver’s market value and a hypothetical US move to issue one billion six hundred million dollars in legal tender to redeem bonds. It weighs effects of free silver versus gold demonetization and the impact on foreign loans, mint activity, and potential price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phis
FOMN
Trent
Boden
Sven Teal
Tokyo
Debates on Silver Standard and World Money Power
An analysis critiques gold standard advocates, noting silver coinage remains legal tender in Germany and France. It argues the silver monetary system persists as effective money, undermining calls to force a gold standard via federal policy. The piece discusses historical crop booms, import/export shifts, and new mineral discoveries affecting US gold supply and debt payment dynamics. It contends monetary reform benefits from varied global conditions and opposes gold-centric fiscal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
France
Simerson
Tarelyners
Masta
Unclear Text From Historical Page
Fragmentary OCR line referencing administration and continuation of duties in the response. No clear events, entities, or specifics to summarize into a factual item.
Notes From Asia and Oddball Foreign Rants
Fragmented notes discuss Asia and India with odd claims about population, food, and soldiers. A Calcutta paper is cited about a supposed policy on coaching a ballet fly and driving across the country, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.
New York Trade Review Faces Mixed Signals Across Industries
G Dur & Cos weekly outlook notes light new manufacturing growth in several branches, with large woolen orders and high prices. Cotton, iron, and steel markets show volatility, with rising wool demand eyed for next fall and dry goods selling in spring. Shipping and grain exports falter while lumber and rail sales reflect cautious optimism amid uncertain policy and weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G. Dur & Cos
Lrade
Asat Industries
Boston
Bessemer
Moyne
Pacific
St Bat
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Broulstreet
Dropped Dead In Office Post. Strassburger Veteran Dies
Detroit reports Col Louis Strassburger died Friday from apoplexy in the post office. A Baltimore councilor and businessman, he served 14 years in the Confederate army after enlisting at 18. The article notes his prior Baltimore roles and mentions various unrelated local incidents and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Micb
Louis Strassburger
Coby Strassburger
Tale Yimore
Mary
McLean
Lloyd and
Jackson
Kirgssburger
Aml
Baltimore
Hite
American Victories In Philippines Campaign Detailed
Manila reports Brig Gen Kobbe’s expedition occupying Sorsogon Legaspi Bulusan and Viray on Catanduanes island. Legaspi saw five Americans wounded and four dead with 45 Filipinos wounded. About 125000 bales of hemp and 2000 bales in ports were seized. Nashville’s guns burned 80000 bales at Legaspi. The expedition began January 20 and raised the U S flag. insurgents numbered around 300. Heavy fighting near Legaspi as American forces bombarded trenches. 200 insurgents used villagers in front lines. Natives complained of food shortages and friars opposition. One American was killed and five wounded at another engagement. further clashes with insurgents occurred near Veas and Mie veeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Sprit
Warren
Spion Kop
Butler
Spearman
Buelanan Niddell
Iking
Rayal Rifles
Spiva Kop
War Office
Fuller
Patlore
Geo
Gidler
Wenkuy
Woodgate
Luller
England
South Africa
Fulness
Kimberley
Pretorin
Dan
Ladvemith
Pretoria
Lerlin
Denisuhy Vagesblatt
Stearles Warren Hiad
Cnet
Manila
Sursogon
Kobbe
Sersogun
Tonsel
Bulun
Legaspi
Viray
Catunduants
United States
Nashville
Levaspi
Sorsog
Robbe
Col. Howe
Nashville and
Veoas
Forty-seventh Infantry
Onder
Shipton
Ted
Maj
Narhoille
Albay
Tloze
Sumuar
Leste
Webb C. Mayeshie
Sarina
Casteel
Laras
Gravia
Taniy
Awertena
Carnegie Denies Donor Claim Involving William Bryan
In New York Tan denounces a democratic senator unnamed in the report. Carnegie denies contributing a hinge sum to William Bryan's campaign. Bryan spoke in Wilmington and Smyrna Delaware and will attend a Gridira lab event in Washington Saturday. A list of January and February dates follows across multiple cities including Providence Boston Portland Concord Montpelier Springfield Holyoke North Adams and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tan —Hypen
Tiis Beet
Carnegie
William Z. Bryan
Carnesie
Willina
Bryan
Wilminghom
Smyrna
Del
Will
Washington
Providence
Boston
Portland
Concord
Montpelier
Springfield
Holyoke
Pobruary
North Adams
Muisfeld
Stafford
Bridgenort
Plan and politics mix in New York dispatch
A garbled report from New York on Mr Cockran and Wourke Cook discussing presidential nomination, silver question, and Chicago platform alignment. Mentions postponing the silver fleet to 1900, endorsements, and imperialism as the democracy’s issue amid a loaded election year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Wourke Cookran
Fragmented historical device description with symbolic gems
An unclear passage describes a crafted object featuring a serpent motif, a large sap plize, and decorative wings adorned with emeralds and diamonds. It mentions a beaded eye representation and a pearl like Olanih element, with references to a bee, a serpent, and various symbolic components in a brittle OCR fragment.
Wisconsin State News: Paralyzed burlesque star Edith Lemunte dies
Edith Lemunte once called Wisconsin’s most beautiful woman dies at Trempealeau home after paralysis. Career spanned burlesque and light opera across the U S and Europe. Lora Blackman, nurse in war with Spain, wed Dr. William Young in Chicago Grace Episcopal Church. Governor Scofield reconfigures state tax commission naming Gilson head, Anderson to member, Starkey new private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mied
Migs
Nik S
Utter
Edith Lemunte
Wisconsin
Trempealeau
Europe
Lora Blackman
Kenosha
United States Corps of Army
Spain
William George Young
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grace Episcopal Church
Chicago
XN. TL. Gilson
Leen
Scofield
Michael Griffin
Col. W. Anderson
Tax Commission
J. B. Starkey
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
Anderson
St. Luke's Church
Racine
Janesville
Joy Sachet
Sam
Navy
J. W. Cabeen
Sheboygan
T We
Common Sense
Jossein
William Ryan
Agraite Streek Paiway Company
West Superior
Maurdeng
Abraham Carlson
Degen
Wisconsin Department of the Gi A
Woet Sue Pelter
Wed
Une Taetie Nails ‘Trek Company
Secretary of the Interior
Hayward
Profit sharing started at Appielan woolen mill
The Appielan woolen mills began a profit sharing plan paying a four percent dividend to over 40 employees based on last year’s wages without prior notice. The move marks the first such program among Fox River valley plants and signals a bold approach to employee profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appielan Woolen Mills
Fox River Valley
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McKinley
National Watchman
Cotqnet
Treasury
Wien
Chicago Daily
Gen. Warren
Spon Kup
Bondon
Twelinapuliz, Ltd
Oinherman Herily
Hannaisne
Col
Louis Steasaburger
Pont Ofer
Vaut
Pana
Thomas J. Downey
Montgomery
Romo
Thomas Furlong
Litelfiekl
Evan Te
AL Cos
New Orleans
Womaan
Asfane Tenel
China
Ishes
Furyluy
Haven
Reyer
MR. Cockran
Wanpun
Wis
Hanes
Ferdinand Kasak
John Wilson
Edward Rutigan
Imark
West Siperior
Mibyry
Genehni
Weorle
Wisconsin State News
Gawipfield
Oshkosh
Rushord
Hol Laker
Doys Browneds
Harold Stancliff
Agte
Murphy
Pond du
J. ¥. Merpix
Chiraro
D. B. Clarks
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