The Monetary Problem and Farm Prosperity Debate
A historical column argues the farm sector suffers under current finance and policy, citing Sir George J. Molmes figures on per capita income and regional production disparities. It laments farmer poverty, attacks gold standard and political bias, and endorses bimetallic finance as a remedy while contrasting with urban wealth and industrial gains. The piece also touches on the broader political divide and imperialism critiques, urging farmers to vote informedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jt. Mtolmes
Agriculture
United States
South Atlantic States
Central States
North Central States
North Atlantic States
Europe
Shylock
Shane
Mississippi Valley Democrat
Debates on Demonetization and Buying Power
A reflection on silver demonetization and the fall of prices, arguing money value rises as prices drop but harms wealth holders and workers. It notes industrywide distress, business failures, and trusts formed to prevent further price declines, with emphasis on unequal benefits and social injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Europe
America
Anlos
the Evans
Foraker and editorial attack spark Ohio senate dispute
A heated exchange emerges as Senator Foraker condemns a Chicago editorial assault linking him to ballot box forgeries. The piece accuses him of falsehoods from start to finish and details a Washington investigation into forged signatures connected to Gov Campbell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tintes-erihd
Lev Sung
West
Ateick
Foraker
Olio
Suime
Wesderak
Arpus
Semitar Foraker
Harses
Beginnis
Chicago
Tignes-Tierald
Washington
Fokker
Ohio
Richard G. Wood
Hall & Woot Bullet Box Co
Gov. Campbell
Hen Watterworth
Wiliam MiKinley
Campbellanu
Paraker
Toome
Debtors and creditors face value shifts in money
The piece argues that changes in money value affect debt payments and prices, noting how money’s purchasing power benefits either debtors or creditors depending on inflation or deflation. It references economic authorities, political figures, and editorial stances on monetary policy and governance.
Alger Denies Alliance With Pingree Amid Michigan Visit
The report claims Alger met with Pingree to unite against McMillan for Michigan senatorship and to push a direct popular vote platform. He denies any formal alliance or involvement with the Detroit group, while questions about his previous ties to the Potatoes trust persist from court records and prior interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
New York
Gov
Danier
Michigan
Peesi
Toni
Pingree
Alges
Chivaze
Fierly
Potato Statesman
McMitlin
Fy Qven
Wingrev
Phatovrasion
Fie Fnd Eye
Vimond Matete Trust
Amner
Thas
Press Comments on McKinley and Campaign Slogans
A mosaic of editorial snippets from Chicago Record Albany Argus Memphis Commercial Appeal Pittsburgh Post Kansas City Times lamenting or critiquing President McKinley’s potential political strategy. The notes discuss campaign slogans, cabinet dynamics, and the likelihood of party alignment across regions in the lead up to next year’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio
Chicago Record
Ind
Alger
Meinley
Albany Argus
Mark Tiavna
United States
Memphis
Mabye Spaeeh
Vrinceton
Hobart
Dooney
Dye
Chicago Chronicle
Mier
Health and strength of volunteer regiments abroad
Telegraph reports from Newport and San Francisco detail health declines and low available strength in multiple volunteer regiments. Nebraska, Washington, and South Dakota units show many on sick lists while Montana and Kansas regiments report around 200 active men. Cavalry units shell insurgents near a lake shore as officers seek replacements and travel pay for Oregon soldiers. A dispatch requests 2,500 horses for cavalry in the Philippines as Manila troops fail to provide suitable mounts. The City of Dara ships four companies to Manila under Maj. Wigant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teadaport
Newport
Novolute
Washington
Fornitge Junction
Laguia de Ray
Nebraska
Metin
Ratsas
Washiegton
South
Orepon
Lily H
Als
Sec
Oregon
Puarth Cavalry
McGraw
Lieut
Larsen
Napidau
Otis
Philippines
Manila
Alger
San Francisco
Dara
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Maj
Wigant
Richmond hosts large Young People's Union convention
The Ta Young People's Union of America held its VIII convention in Richmond with about 4 000 attendees at the open session. Delegations from Maryland and other areas arrived as greetings were delivered and plans discussed to cover convention costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metjuestun
Gea
Ela
Manik
Hestaus
Sobol
McKinlay
Anand Meechtus
Danie Young People's Catun of
America
Richmond
Vay Sulyid
Bapta Young People’s Union of America
Auditoritaa
Welva
Chote van Mlison
TL Montagus
Thitchor
Dehal
Fnrms
Ber O R. Anderson
Taehhester
N.Y
Taptiet
Unclear OCR fragment recounts barn fire and losses
An OCR fragment notes a Thursday night fire destroying two large barns and mentioning individuals Whitey and Cornishites. It references a voyage or sailing and a recue, with a total loss around 880,000 dollars and mentions one person named Whitey and a person named Hurd. The passage is garbled and hard to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey
Faeroge
Bathie
Wisconsin State News: Severe Storms and Water Power Debates
A Wisconsin dispatch reports large class sizes at a Madison session for D249, with cross-state representation and a landmark water rights dispute involving Kaukauna dam costs running into thousands. A tornado in Waupaca County devastates Union township, destroying homes, farms, and stock. Manitowine resident Perry Smith regains sight in his injured right eye after hot water treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stight
Perry Smith
Manitawou
Wisconsin Library Meeting and Regional News Highlights
A joint gathering of the Wisconsin Traveling Library Association and Wisconsin Free Library Commission convened in Ashland to discuss the rapid growth of traveling libraries, now over 215 statewide, with 10 750 books reaching pinelists and remote farms. The report also covers a veteran cyclist making a 1200 mile trip to Philadelphia for the GAR encampment, a court ruling allowing legal-rate charges for certain publications, a first-degree murder verdict in Manitowoc, and various local civic notes including a sheriff’s salary decision, a state settlers’ convention date, a railway issue, and several accidents and burnings in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
West Superior
Vinja
James L. Hempton
Manitowoc
Nompton
W. C. Johnson
Tr oWef
Grand Army
Republlic
FE. C. Kinnerly
Gramlasrmy
Marinette
Danguary
Wisconsin
Gurtral
Sewarnt
Sheri McDowell
AF. Weleh
Creshany
Wallans
Tansey
Andy
Googe
Lottie
Ace
Manitasas
Latroksy
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Bytienes
Porc
Standacu
Himetutlis
Wana
B. Eddy
Uberago Daily Sows
Ghia
Livde
Leeatse
London Economist
Neta Des Crediu
Minois
Repis
Wood
Balt
Onio
Joseph DB. Foraker
John Sherman
Blayor McKisson
Times-Herald
Republican Harmony
Mark Hanns
Jones
Toledo
Hina
Lanna
Murna
Columbus
Qhio
Ota
Rochester
Cheanmvie
Argus
Jblic
Simyell
War Department
Bird
Wingree
St. Louis Republic
Tims
Governor Plegree
Wirow
CAWT
Algher
Pingtee
Father
Ps Rs
Rejwihlivan Organg
Ehese
Manos McKiway
Kansas City Times
Shormier
Uae
Tere
Wisconsin State News
Wrary
Whck
Yoof Wisqursty
Dyer Libeury Cumuiseion
Madison
Wiese
Dilgurien Mded
Uni
Cam Company
Elvinyd
Civer
Lise
Tiyvision
Kaukauna Able
Union
Waupaca
Willissual Niles
Jenning
Avery
Theodore Weber
Wehur
Clintonville
Pred Hansen
Henry Schroeder
Seat Linda
Chris Ne
AL Gorgeson
Long Wise
B. A. Rappe
Philadelphia
GAR
Mr. Rappe
Cincinnati
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