The Cause of Free Silver in Our Currency Debate
A critical analysis argues that proposed monetary reforms would enlarge bank note issues and inflate circulation. It contrasts U S policy with international practices, questions gold standard assumptions, and critiques Treasury deposits in banks as a method to prevent contraction.
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Senate
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Bank of Magland
Bank of Germany
Ifher
Bank of Englind
Ameria
Nhat
Berlin
Wall Street
Uxehwige
Eirenlation
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Aigu
France
Tank
Adita
Trilyu
Dillon
Thag
York
United States Treasury
Lonten Daily Financial News
Harrison
Cleveland
Bynum
Secretary of the Treasury
Houses of Congress
New York
The Gold Standard Clarified in Historical Text
A fragmentary historical note discusses the concept of money as a standard of value. It describes gold as a yardstick for purchasing power and compares different measures of value to property worth, reflecting early debates on monetary stability and wealth.
Monetary Reform and Its Potential Powers
The piece argues the monetary reform would make gold the sole measure of value and shift government currency functions to banks. It warns of centralized money under bank control, conversion of silver dollars to credit, and eliminating redeemable currency, potentially enslaving the people and harming the republic.
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Fim
Boston
Republic
Congress
Abolish tariff to curb trusts say St Louis Republic
In an editorial view from St Louis Republic the piece argues abolishing high protective tariffs would destroy trust power. It claims tariffs protected American megacorporations at consumers' expense and that removing tariffs would unleash healthy domestic and foreign competition, ending favored status for tied industries.
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Acciun
Europe
St. Louis Republic
United States
Just-Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hell Outer
Republican Congress
Nashville Americas
Tay
Memphis
Columlins
Phe Vipin
Hermits
Meelis
Pirte
The
Republic
Shifty President Sparks Tariff Talk On Porto Rico
The article describes President McKinley shifting publicly toward free trade for Porto Rico while privately urging Congress to maintain tariffs. It argues this double stance weakens presidential influence over legislation, noting the public message versus private counsel to Republican lawmakers. The piece cites passage in December and February actions as evidence of the tactic.
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McKinley
Congress
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Ico
Conrac
White House
Martford
Political Dispute Over Currency Bill Filibuster Debates
A fragmentary report shows senators and party figures clashing over a new currency provision. The piece references the senate finance committee, civil service reform, and criticisms of political leaders amid ongoing partisan rhetoric.
McKinley and Hanna Clash Over Currency Policy
A Chicago Chronicle opinion surveys the 1890s political clash, arguing Mark Hanna secures six years of a gold standard, shuts the door on free silver, and paints McKinley as a protector of trusts. It warns Democrats against aligning with him and foresees political realignment as a result.
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Mark Haous Baz
Republic
House of Representativ
Mark Honey
Howdy
Mcfriley
Mark Hanna
Mckinley
Minna
Hanna
Channtry
Republic of North America
McNinley
Chlego Chronicle
Press Commentary On Annexation and Trusts Across Times
A compilation of editorial excerpts from multiple papers criticizing annexation without full rights, anti trust stances, and republican governance. It links American aid debates, constitutional questions, and calls for resignations with reflections on presidential leadership and economic policy.
Trust Goes Under for Alchvaukes Mills Company
Trusts collapsed at Alchvaukes Wis with United States Milling Co. put in receivership. Judge James vahitis appointed Daniel Thomas Albert C. Loring and Charles Kinball to the role. each must file a 25000 bond and inventory within 90 days. Creditors have until September 1 to file claims as the firm fails to float its securities.
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Alchvaukes
Wis
Four Mist Trust
Tess
United States Milling Company
Recers
James Vahitis
Daniel Thomas
New York
Alpert C. Loring
Minaeapolis
Charles 4. Kinball
Trans-Mississippi congress meet in Houston April 17 to 21
Report lists agenda topics for the gathering in Houston including irrigation rivers harbors canal Pacific cable merchant marine and statehood. Other items cover railroad transport trade with Mexico and Americas travel.
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Trouston
Thomas Wiehardsom
Houston
Mississippi
Mexico
Gaitoul Prclte
Three accidents kill workers in nitro field blast
In Marietta and Williquistown two men Harvey Denediet and Chester Campbell were killed by nitroglycerin explosions while handling a shot. A second blast near the scene felled Samuel Menning, his team, and wagon, shaking miles around. the region faces extensive damage and fear.
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Marietta
Harvey Denediet
Chester Campbell
Williquistown
Samuel Menning
Telegraph link across Nile sources reported at mid winter
Fragmentary report describes delegates assembling in a university hall for the opening of a convention of the National Renewal Association. It notes telegraph lines linking London to Nile sources via a RiponFalls event and mentions February 18 as a notable date.
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Felus
Conmlys
Pniversity
Vine Arte
Threde Parti
National Renewtional Association
Tre
Atri
Mombasea
Canada
Ripon Falls
London
Nile
Wisconsin State News Bragg Anniversary Held In Fond du Lac
Sevenity-three years old Gen Edward Bragg commander of the Iron Brigade received birthday congratulations as his comrades and friends visited Fond du Lac. He opened his house with his daughter Mrs Scriven assisting as veterans called. Local telephony men met in Portage to finalize a metallic circuit linking Portage Baraboo and other towns. Robbery suspects James Franklin Frank Flynn and William Howe were discharged in MilTown, but federal agents sought them for a separate DeKalb post office robbery case.
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Edward 5. Bragg
Iron Brigade
Fond du Lac
B's. Bragy
Mrs. Scriven
Ma. Scriven
United States
Philippines
Portage
Janesville
Evansville
Milton Junction
Stoughton
Portege
Baraboo
Sam
James Franklin
Frank Flynn
William Howe
Pasnen Century Mark Hundredth Birthday in Oshkosh
Mrs Hasbrouck reached her hundredth birthday at bee howe Oshkosh and is the oldest resident of Winnebago county. She remains sharp and hearing intact though totally blind in recent years. In Platteville three men were killed when a powder explosion wrecked a cylinder mill and presses, destroying the mill and nearby buildings. No rebuild is expected.
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Pasnen
Hasbrouck
Bee Howe
Oshkush
Winnebago County
Thomas Bans
William Noldigee
Fred Genihe
Pardoned life prisoner in Waupaea County case
John Cheyne, serving life for the 4s14 quarry workman killing in Waupaea County, has been pardoned by the governor. This is the first life prisoner pardoned by Gov. Scofield. New evidence was submitted showing the condemned acted in self defense.
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John Cheyne
Waupua
Hig Stone
Waupaea County
Scofield
Wou
Train Wreck Near Curtisa Injures Seventeen
A west bound Wisconsin Central passenger train was wrecked three miles west of Curtisa, the fifth station west of Abbotsford, in Clark County. All coaches left the track. seventeen were injured, two likely fatally.
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Wisconsin Central Railroad
Curtisa
Fiveth
Abbotsford
Glark County
Cedarburg Residents Seek Halt on County Lands Sale
Judge Tick and Jimeau extended an injunction requested by Cedarburg citizens restraining Yaukee County from selling public lands. The suit concerns funds tied to building a courthouse at Port Washington.
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Honda
Tick
Jimeau
Cedarburg
Yaukee
Epidemic Fears Sweep Marinette and Local Fires Cause Loss
News from Marinette reports a suspected cerebral spinal meningitis outbreak while fires destroyed seven businesses in Onever Worth totaling about $20,000. Other items note Milwaukee banking dividends, a Viroqua city hall library plan, a pastor resigning in Tort age, and a coroner's verdict on a poisoning death near Horeb.
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Marinette
Creditara
Plankinton Banc
Milwaukee
Henry A. Heath
Ludden & Heath
Viroqua Common Council
Trobert Kitto
Lucine
Woods
Frederick
Dewell
St. John's Episcopal Church
Tortage
Thehird
Congress
Joseph W. Rabcoeh
Yaraloo
Reedsburg
Maximilian Tneloux
Nea Algona
Sit Gong
Long Lake
Samira
Simimans
Kenosha
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Dan Medvad
Thary
Muldoon
Ifo
William Nolce
Ritar Mommat Horeb
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