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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
8
The piece argues that money is mischaracterized as cheap under a gold standard, noting collateral requirements and high practical costs. It claims idle money in banks proves times are hard, not cheap, and urges restoring silver money to the constitutional monetary system. It contrasts gold standard ignorance with advocates for the constitutional money framework and the silver cause.
A fringe argument labels gold as a flawed standard while others warn against replacing currency with gold backed notes. The writer stresses that gold is globally scarce and that shifting to a rigid gold standard would disrupt supply, hinder banking, and fail to improve prices or economic stability.
In a discussion on silver versus gold standards, the writer argues silver nations like Mexico and Japan grew rapidly in exports and manufacturing over five years, while gold standard countries stagnated. He notes low per capita silver circulations abroad and contends flooding the U S with silver would spur prosperity, not harm it.
The piece accuses Mark Haut and Mark Hautook of serving corporate interests through the Republican Party. It alleges Monopolies control trade and influence elections from McKinley to the Senate. The text portrays Hautook as a trusts ally in leadership and policy.
In New York a frail scene of industrial fatigue unfolds as workers in a garment district sweat shop endure long hours and low pay. The piece notes hardships of men, women, and children amid poverty and harsh working conditions, comparing toil across urban quarters and hinting at broader social strain.
Fragmented OCR notes critique a Republican party strain inspired by Foraker, praising McKinley while warning against overreliance on party praise. Mentions crops and prosperity as tied to Republican measures, and critiques leadership and public sentiments. References Roosevelt era politics and imperial leaders in a storm of partisan prose.
The passage condemns William McKinley and the party for serving monopoly power and financial interests. It accuses him of replacing principle with profit, arguing the republic rests on honest finance while unemployment worsens under perceived corporate manipulation and political decay.
Kaunas City Hines reports a muddled scene as factions scramble to influence local governance and restore order amid shifting allegiances. The piece cites tensions within the Republican party and related derisions as leaders navigate public sentiment and internal rifts.
Dispatches report Washington discussing Chinese admission to the Philippines amid Sino American tensions. The Chinese will be landed but without recognizing the right of the Chinese government to demand this. A conference between Acting Secretary Hill and the Chinese minister failed to resolve the general issue between governments. The matter was considered on its own merits with limited formal provisions.
Dispatches indicate a forthcoming British note will press the absolute fulfillment of the 1881 and 1884 conventions, despite violations across points, while offering a five year term for Wu franchise. Cable reports from reform and Cape Town suggest Boers will not retreat, heightening unrest at Pretoria as Lieven government begins appointing officers for potential hostilities.
A large cash balance of 1.5 million dollars exists in the public treasury, with estimates that December taxes will push funds toward 2.4 million after bills are settled. Residents discuss prudent uses for the surplus as population and property values rise amid annexation.
A troubled colony located at Roel Leke declares itself under a new social issue. The text outlines dissociation clauses and calls for levies and reforms amid local disputes.
The piece records a mul titude of events including a 75th birthday at Madison and a Ker manin Singing society anniversary. It notes the federal judge in the Western District of Wisconsin since Mayes, a banquet with Germain, and visitors from La Crosse and Marshfield. Also described are a train hand car collision injuring Anderson and Smith, a fatality from a family suicide, and a woman’s admission to insanity with a prior pledge to self harm.
Gov Scafield appoints Attorney O T Willbone of Milwaukee as judge of Milwaukee county superior court. He succeeds Judge Sutherland who died of apoplexy at the Clifton hotel in Chicago while returning from Europe. Willbone is a Lawrence University graduate.
The weekly crop report notes killing frosts in northern and central portions with light frosts in the southern area. Some slight damage to very late corn and late potatoes, but the bulk of crops fully matured and unharmed. Cranberries are being gathered with heavy yields and excellent quality. rain is needed for plowing and winter grafts.
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