The Free Silver Debate and Chandler's Stand
A long editorialized account reviews the free coinage fight, focusing on Senator Chandler of New Hampshire and his shifting stance on bimetallism. It traces reactions from party leaders, press commentators, and currency reform advocates, noting internal GOP tensions and potential impacts on future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangue
Senate
Finnuse
Gev
Grosvenor
Ghie
Gig
Golditer
Jey
Diancally
Hun
Wilam J. Chandler
New Mampelite
Staturmin
Mucbetl
Ain
Manders
Chandler
Rew Sugland
Congress
New Hampshire
Teis
Caesar
Lynnte Bedow
Chandlers
Semutov
India
Chen
Mr Chandler
Charles
Mane
Britain
Tony
Vevtiin
Prange
United States
Chandier
Jouth
America
Washington Post
Dim Voet
Greenbacks
Cain
Hows
Taven
Republican Party
Bryan
Banl
Dingley
Bingley
W. Chandler
McKinley
Smang
Hurny
Channy Clark
Washington
Imperialist debate and expansion views echo in republicans
A San Francisco Chronicle column debates imperial expansion following Dewey. It contrasts Jacksonian principles with annexation talk, warns against quick asserts, and recalls Cuba and Mexico gains. It weighs military rule in the Philippines, cautious policy, and timing of expansion decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue
San Francisco Chronicle
Hinds
Thearty
Republican Party
Principe
Hoarsaye
Philippines
Thomas Jetterean
Louisiana Purchase
Mexico
Philippine Islands
Blau
McKinley
Spain
United States
Cuba
Dewey
Atidie
Cipelmnati Baquirer
Unclear historical notice on national debt and security
Fragmentary text references BENNICES Hae hivkers and country danger. Mentions gold shindarih and wisest rung, displace wildcat bands, borutholders, Tanks, Metileary-tiage bill silver. Context and specifics are obscured, leaving only garbled references to financial action and security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indard
eHnel Beto
Bill Silver
Unclear Passage on Counting and Gifting Terms
A garbled OCR fragment discusses counting and gifts among named terms but lacks coherent facts or context. Key entities are unreadable, making it difficult to extract a definite event, date, or organization.
Untitled fragment hints at unclear local notices
Fragmentary OCR reads like garbled notes with indecipherable names and phrases. No coherent events, dates, or entities are extractable for a meaningful summary.
Alger the Autocrat and Cuban Franchise Powers
A Chicago Democratic columnist condemns Secretary of War Alger for asserting sole control over public franchise grants in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The article argues such authority should rest with Congress and the President, warning of potential abuse favoring friends and special interests amid multi million dollar concessions.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Alger
War Department
United States
Michigan
Congress
Secretary of War
Senate
Alper
Congresso
Chicago
Democra
Bankes View on Subsettling and National Bank Risks
A county banker laments engaged in a fitful discussion of monetary policy. He predicts that in the current crisis many bankers may be displaced as expansion weakens protective barriers and affluent interests flee to safe aims, warning that prosperity hinges on resisting the spread of servility among the populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankes
Haleonot
Gangestion
Economic Recovery Seen As 19th Century Parallel Repeats
A Chicago Chronicle editorial argues that 1897 1898 show revival signs with record cotton output and strong foreign demand. It links recovery to favorable conditions rather than party politics, predicting growth through 1909 with later cycles and a potential war panic, urging optimism.
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United States
Spain
McKinley
Sueh
Thrudgliver’s
Congress
Pega
Sumipanie
Wat Une
Chierga Chronicle
Press Comments On Tariffs And Expansion Debates
A collection of editorial snippets from various papers railing against trusts and tariff policies. The notes discuss currency reform, expansionist aims, and political cautions, highlighting concerns over national policy and economic control.
Reelection and Caucus Shifts in State Legislature
Reports from multiple states detail Republican caucuses nominating successors to U S senators and electing leaders. J Burrows expected to be reelected amid a large joint-ballot majority. Albert Pack and Cushman K Davies connections noted. Frank Littlewan chosen speaker in Indiana with Hale considered heir in the Senate race. The tone is formal and reports party consensus with little opposition.
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Laysing
Mick
Jines
Tle
Burrows Ia
St. Punl
Mina
Repubeliga
Cancus
United States
Cushman K. Davie
Senate
Paris
Shumaueus
Legleasure
Dae
Augusta
Legislatue
House
Hale
Dimeci
Indianapolis
Ind
Jun
Eepublicans
Frank Littlewan
Senia
A. G. Nave Dy
J. Brant, Linty
Maroyette
Wallod Rales
Chapter of Accidents on Toll Road Tragedy
A Wisconsin dispatch describes a fatal accident on the Tolmes Toll road near Marinette. Julius Wowk was killed when a falling tree struck him and John Koling died after being crushed between cars. The piece notes the broader postwar push by cable firms to seek government compensation for business losses due to military actions.
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Milwaukes
Marinette
Wisenys
Ile Tolmes Togg Hwy
Wunica
Julius Wowk
John Koling
Explosion at Hewitt shipyard kills workers in Barking
A boiler explosion at Hewitt's Barking shipbuilding yards in London July 7 killed an engineer and eight men, with about 60 injured. The dead suffered severe mutilation as the whale shipyard was wrecked and a body was found 300 yards away. Several women and boys are missing and nearby house windows were shattered.
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Fyles Dotter
London
Hewitt
Barking Buest
T Heen
Uii
Pereens
Fady
Surrogate Court Funneled Estate Worth Millions
A New York estate valued at roughly seven million dollars sparked questions as the administrator’s filings show a fixed value of six hundred thousand for tax purposes. Officials noted the bulk of Brice Exme’s property lies outside this county and state, complicating probate. Nearby, Plymouth church’s quicary committee in Brooklyn advised appointing Willis to a new pastorate after reviewing the subcommittee’s plan for literary leadership. A revelation from a friend of Agwingldo mentions odd dealings and a spread of generals and officials amid a broad inquiry into property and horses.
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Brice
New York
Dan
Calvin
Sirles
Allie
Mir
Arice
Plymouth Eaareh
Brooklyn
Lyman Rohott
Kevwell
Dwight Willis
Wisconsin Teachers elect officers in state meeting
TheWisconsin Teachers association reports officers elected including President John T. Tay a superintendent of Dodge county schools. first vice president W. S. Elson. second vice president Fanni Heleusat. third vice president Ik. Came ney. treasurer H. L. Morri coop. secretary J. Swart. The record notes funds and supplies furnished for cadets and mentions a general sustion.
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Sustion Vis Nglyaukey
Wisconsin
John T. Taya
Dodge County
W. 2. Elson
Wee
Fanni Heleusat
Millwaukee
Whitewater
H. L. Morricop
Merrily
Swart
G. UL Halsed
TE Jackson
Aghlad
Ge. Sims
Styer
Wisconsin G A R Sessions and Parade Details
A garbled report discusses Wisconsin G A R events with dates May 16 to 18 in Milwaukee. It notes regimental gatherings, smaller meetings, and a large parade with a lake pageant on the second day, plus financial figures regarding state banks and resources during the wear period.
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Agsuy Gneawsmeel
Tye
Ihp
Ae Pnea
Wisconsin G. A. R
Milwanukee
Lake Plige
Bizarre Fire Tragedy and Local Notes From Wisconsin
A fragmented 19th century Wisconsin column reports a deadly fire in Dallas where two adults perished in an attic blaze, three children surviving. mentions winter wheat in the region, a new residence for D BF Jones, the Western Wisconsin district attorney. Also notes the Wisconsin Pharmacy Board warning railroads, hog cholera outbreaks near Lodi, and upcoming Knights of Pythias assembly in Milwaukee. Reports on Private Jady Mack’s death in Alabama, a new Appleton courthouse, and various local obituaries and incidents.
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Wisconsin
Tu Creese
BF. Jones
United States
Lodi
Assembly of
Pelgade
Uniform Yank
Knights of Pything
Milowaukee
Harry
Jady Mack
Battery 4
Second
United States Artillery
Peloit
Huntsville
Ala
Cuba
Appleton
Bolol
Philelus Sawyer
Fron
Lima
Oshkosh
Vermande Winsar
Liie
Maustog
Coleman
la Croisse
Moneay
Memlus
Tarim
Vusa
Henie Cale
Matton
Cie
Feng
Syed Tiek
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Netaryl and
Cerdala Heautt
Sapeuason
Setilsan de
Ithe Ponti
Antonin Tar
Teddy
N. V.teuth
Autocrat
Wrotherion
South
Albany
Bouston
Barks Tange
St. Lawis Republic
Interior
Ohio
Denver
Manni
Mark Thorn
Waterbury American
Mark
Herat
Sapansion
Mickigum
Simms Eeota
Wiseumata
Cobley
Washington, Day
Faye
State Department
Justice International
Viewna
Das
GeTha
Wiener ‘Caysett
Urol
Wintaatitt
Agwingldo
Tie
Chilis
Tacinatitavangy
Slau
Euiomile
Bird
Abel Houghees
Sénezohs
Mayet
Kidd Jude
Wisconsha
Wilhout Stickley
Tis
Dallas
Thein
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