The Monetary Problem Our Young Hen
A 19th century editorial argues that parental concern for youth requires action against money power orchestrating monopolies. It claims the self-made class, open opportunity, and expanded credit can revive industry, ending usury and restoring fair chances for future generations. The piece urges citizens to oppose gold contraction and political manipulation by money lenders.
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Tvir
Lhe Weiter
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Lesire
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Silven
The 290-Cent Dollar and Gold Standard Debate
Text argues that the gold standard inflates value while monometallism supporters claim fixed value. It criticizes Wall Street rhetoric and notes alleged profiteering by Morgan syndicate, claiming widespread economic harm from a rising gold-based system and demotes silver as debased. It cites producers and farmers harmed by the gold combine and price manipulation.
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Alnosh
Aod
Wall Street
Currency Reform Debate Reflects Gold Standard Clash
A New York Journal discusses currency reform contrasting fiat money with gold backed notes. It argues fiat issues become legal tender through government action, critiques “Nazism” and “sound money” talk, and predicts Republicans may retire greenbacks by exchanging them for gold, shaping next year’s financial debate.
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New York Journalies
United States
Treasury
Reform Club
Atiouta
United States must stay true to Monroe doctrine in Philippine policy
A St. Louis Republic editorial argues the United States should uphold American principles in future dealings with the Philippine Islands. It warns against holding distant lands as colony and urges steadfast Monroe doctrine adherence to deter monarchical encroachment and preserve honor and global credibility.
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Philippines
United States
Philippine Islanis
Dusaing
Philippine Islands
Old World
St. Louis Republic
Evils of Contraction and Gold Standard Debate
The piece argues currency contraction harms the economy, citing 1865 prosperity per capita and current underconsumption. It criticizes falsified treasury reports and press influence, notes wage declines, factory underuse, and widespread labor pauperization. It references WLC Jones and A. Wageners, plus the Chicago Daily News summary of a stump speech.
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Wlc. Jones
United States
Ion
W. C
Chicago Daily News
Currency Reform Debate Divides Republicans Over Gold Standard
The House Republican caucus outlines a compromise currency reform plan with gold redemption for government obligations on demand and limited greenback reissue. It allows national banks to issue notes to bond value, reduces minimum bank capital, and avoids a pure gold standard or bank-only issuance, signaling a cautious step amid stronger plans. The piece notes the broader struggle between money power and Democratic hope, and critiques McKinley era policy toward empire and foreign war.
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House Republican Committee
Indianapolis
House
Republican i Gaucus
Senate
Chicago
Alger May Stay In Cabinet If McKinley Wins Again
The Michigan senator Gen Alger may retain his cabinet seat if President McKinley seeks a second term, with reports suggesting a possible cabinet reshuffle and Alger possibly stepping aside. Public statements from Meirlin and others hint at political maneuvering ahead of the 1900 campaign as factions seek to relieve the president of burden and adjust power dynamics.
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Alger
Iiet
Michiguin
McKinley
Gen. Alger
McMilling
Lori
Alver
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Campaign outlook in Ohio and national politics in 1897
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Ohio has a favorable outlook for Democrats this year while warning that results in Ohio may affect next year’s national races. Republican leaders McKinley and Depew predict strong party positions, yet Democrats must stay united to improve chances of a national victory in the 1898 elections. The piece urges cohesion to extend last century’s limited federal power and avoid future reversals.
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Foraker
Philadelphia Ledger
Ohio
Demcralic
Manin
McKinley
Depew
Repubtican
Binghamton
Yale Elects Hadley as Yale President After Resignation
The Yale Corporations elects Prof. James Hadley to succeed the resigning President Simerhy Dough. Celebrations erupt on campus with speeches, lighted torches, and college songs. Hadley, born in 18? to James Hadley, studied at Berlin and Yale, served as professor of political economy, and authored Railway Transportation.
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Lardier Witting
James Ds
Yale
University of Berlin
Hadley
Sumner
Haley
Carter
Hadley Levy Yomalay
Oreelararoom
Madley
Intar
Connecticut
Settlement on St Louis at Presbyterian assembly
In Minneapolis on May 26 the Presbyterian general assembly heard D W Gless of Baltimore propose a resolution directing Arthur J Brown secretary of the board of foreign missions to call a New York conference of all evangelical Christian bodies to discuss illimunious arrangements and mission distribution. The resolution invited Roman Catholics if Brown deems wise. It was referred to the board. St Louis is named as the best meeting site. The assembly adopted the committees recommendation in favor of Lenpton avenue and Washington church of St Louis by overwhelming vote.
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Minneapolis
Mimn
Presbyterian General Assembly
D. W. Gless
Baltimore
Arthur J. Brown
Board of Foreign Missions
New York
Ve. Brown
Debire
Bt. Louis
Lenpten Avenue
Washington Church of St. Louis
McKinley Faces Tough Sledding Over Alger View and Republican Rift
Fragmented chatter from St Louis papers notes McKinley’s difficulty with Alger and anti Republican factions. Contemporaneous editorials hint Towne seeking harmony while party divisions loom at state conventions and in White House politics.
Memorial for Harrison Reed Widens Across States
Harrison Reed died suddenly in South Jacksonville on May 26 at an advanced age. Born in Middlesex County Massachusetts, he moved to Wisconsin and helped found the Milwaukee Sentinel. He served in the constitutional convention of Wisconsin and later played a role in Florida politics before leaving public life. The obituary notes his varied career and public service across several states.
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Mla
Harrison Reed
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Mr. Reed
Middlesex County
Mass
Wisconsin
Milwauk Sentinel
Washington
Florida
Nevin
Lvesitent
Lidkeol
British North Allevien
John Bfotter Wits
Wisconsin Mourns John Potter and Local Judge Rules
Wisconsin mourns John Potter a longtime figure in state politics and anti slavery circles with service in Congress and diplomatic posts. Milwaukee judge voids state dental board fishing rules saying boards cannot set standards for colleges or determine reputability.
Wisconsin dam failures and disaster toll across rivers
The text reports major flood damage with Pike River Dam near Amberge breached by high water, four other dams failing later, and wood drive losses totaling about $50,000. It notes a Grand Army encampment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin IAN officers named, and a Chippewa Falls death by suicide amid local tributes.
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Amberge
Davis Fails
Aseberg
Dow
Menominee River
Fragmentary note on subscriptions and project funding
Readable fragments mention new apse S2973000 and a SULA see by calleating cnminittoce. Damiiid cotar aetinals Jurvison Jt near 25,200,008 originally promised.
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Sula
Cnminittoce
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