What Money Is In Value Measures
The article discusses Alexander Del Mar and others arguing money measures value rather than possessing intrinsic value. It contrasts money with a yardstick, noting money’s function as a dynamic, socially dependent measure of value that varies with time and place and cannot be fixed like length. It argues the essence of money is numerical symbols used in exchange, not production cost or effort, and that material choice is political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Watchman
Ricardo MacCulloch
Alexander del Mar
Mr. del Mar
Calamity warnings and political alarm during the Bryan era
The piece parodies dire forecasts from Roosevelt Gage Ingaths and other figures against Bryan’s policies. It mocks apocalyptic rhetoric about financial ruin, a foreign war risk, and drastic monetary changes, arguing for stable policy and broader monetary bases to aid common workers. It questions sensational prophecies and defends free silver and national credit stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Roosevelt
Lyman J. Gage
Melville E. Ingaths
Matthew Marshall
New York Sun
Chicago Inter Ocean
Jist
National
Useless Philippine War Dispatches Question War Costs
Dispatches from the Philippines reveal a dire situation with calls for more troops as U S forces face entrenched insurgents. Gen MacArthur honors heroism while critics note mounting casualties and growing public weariness, arguing subjugation costly and unwarranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
MacArthur
Legal Tender Money and Its Economic Impact
The note argues that legal tender money is essential for emergencies and prevents lenders from gaining advantage over debtors. It cautions that restricting basic money heightens costs for borrowers and labor, contending only the government can issue legal tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swlinne
McKinley or Bryan: A Nation at a Crossroads
A historical editorial argues the presidential choice between Bryan and McKinley as deciding between republic and empire. It warns that voting for the opposite candidate would threaten independence, constitutional rights, and democratic ideals, urging firm allegiance to Bryan.
Money Talks on Philippine War Policy Echoes in Telegram
A telegram weighs the cost of imperial conquest, arguing ten million Filipinos and tens of thousands of Americans suffer bloodshed. It condemns McKinley’s policy, links it to anti imperialism, and warns of a shift in votes against the Democratic party, hinting at a reactionary upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Democratic Party
Providence
Yale Professor Ladd Attacks American Philippine Rule
George T. Ladd, Yale professor of philosophy and psychology, returned from a world tour and Japan, urging America to end its rule in the Philippines. He calls the U S attitude unjustifiable and notes potential Filipino rebellion or self-government. He cites, as source, statements from a rust secretary at an industrial commission hearing.
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George T. Ladd
Yale University
Fir East
Prof
Ladd
Japan
East
Americ
Philippines
United States
Wads Trust
Rust
Industrial Commission
Keokink Constitution-Democrat
Remedy for Trusts and Independence in Republican Policy
A speech outline argues Republicans use trust policy to mask imperial aims. It attacks private monopolies and proposes federal licensing to curb interstate corporations, with safeguards and revocation. The speaker defends public access to candidate views and warns against European investments.
Debate Over Labor and Unions in Coal Strike Resolution
A critical editorial argues the coal trust seeks to crush the United Mine Workers through a wage increase as a price for disunion. It claims Mark Hanna and a Morgan-backed condition align the Republican party with big business to suppress organized labor and push a debt-based currency system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trust
United Mine Workers of America
Mark Tanna
Republican Party
Vanna
Aly Hanna
Meir
Mark Hanna
Pierpont Morgan
McKinley
Dulientes
Willbour J. Ueyan
Political intrigue and election rhetoric quoted in fragmented text
Fragmented report quotes figures like Mr Tuma and Mr Hirgins amid references to elections and cabinet denials. Mentions of Melini Reva and Richard Geoker as political players appear with hints of party dynamics and public statements on independence and policy.
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Tuma
Hirgins
Richard Geoker
Pawinny
Melini
Reyan
Wisconsin State News Treasurary Warract for Mail Carrier
I Lynch covered salary for carrying United States mails from Mineral Point to Dodgeville daily. He drove a stage and earned from passengers and freight. A year ago he contracted with the government to carry the mails for four years at one cent per year. June 39 closed the first year of his contract.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Ton
I. Lynch
United States
Lynch
Mineral Point
Dodgeville
Tune 39
Damaged by Bligh Water Floods Wisconsin River Area
Damaging floods from Bligh water pushed the Wisconsin river beyond flood stage after heavy rains. Lumber yards at Wausau reported losses of about 30,000 piles afloat. Islands below the city submerged while roads and booms along Marathon City were washed out. A tragic death by self inflicted shooting occurred near Whitewater on the eve of a planned marriage. Idaho timber deal involving Glover Humbird and Weyerhauser offered 41,000 acres along the Clearwater headwaters with vast timber volumes.
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Wisconsin
Barker & Stewart
Wausau
Edgar
Marathon City
Milwaukee Road
Vine River
Dessert Junction
Noted Barrister Dead Judge Stephen Barlow Dies
Judge Stephen Barlow, age 32, died at his home in Arnhoo. A noted barrister, he served in the assembly and senate and was elected attorney penecal. Born in Saratoga County, New York in 1818, he came to Wisconsin in 1847.
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Stephen Barlow
Arnhoo
Harlow
Assembly
Senate
Saratoga County
N. Y
Wisconsin
Tragic Double Death at Two Rivers Reveals Motive
Ila Raby and Mrs. Valentine Roullier are described as dying by their own actions at Two Rivers. The children were with them as the bodies were discovered. The deed is linked to constant worry over a husband planning to farm, to which she felt strong aversion.
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Ila Raby
Self
Valentine Roullier
Two Rivers
Crop Report Warns of Delays in Wisconsin Plowing
The last weekly crop report of the season from the Washington Weather Bureau notes heavy rains in many localities delaying full plowing corn husking potato digging and thrashing in Wisconsin. Buckwheat is nearly all cut and pastures are in excellent condition with crop fair and substantial rye ready but little wheat.
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Washington
Wether Burreau
Wisconsin
Injunction Denied Over Chicago Quotations Used by Milwaukee Brokers
Judge Seaman in Milwaukee denies the Chicago board of trade a temporary injunction restraining Milwaukee outside commission men and brokers from using Chicago quotations. The ruling blocks the board from enforcing the restraint in the current case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Milwaukee Outside Commission
Seaman
Millwaukee
Miscellaneous Wisconsin items and notices from Kenosha to Oshkosh
A chaotic summary of local notes and incidents including street filth removal by merchants in Kenosha, teacher appointment in Nevemantown Indian school, steamship and delivery area plans in Fond du Lac and Tathicon, notable deaths in Ashland and Oshkosh, a Racine settlement for an eye injury, a Milwaukee death by suicide, a Marion Jackson residence fire, Reedsburg settler Mrs. Liette, and political notes from Rusine and Darien.
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Kenosha
William Densmit
Ashlind
Nevermantown
Minn
Brandon
Fond Dune County
Nath &. Green
Deverson County
Fort Atkingon
Tutal
Tathicon
Doge Yunnty
Jionjamin Henning
Rosign al Slskosh
New York
Myor
Oshkosh
Robert A. Kitts
Racine
R. Merman
Milwaukee
Chicago
Marion Jackson
Oaks
Maaviet
Joseph
Bundy
Darien
Lanse
George H. Cameron
Campbell & Cameron Lumber Corepany
Gerin
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