Ohio Democrats Battle Over Silver and Gold Coinage
In Mooresville Indiana the Ohio Democratic platform argues over money policy and the coinage of silver and gold. It claims the constitution favors gold by default and denounces unrestricted silver coinage while condemning monet ary manipulation and proposing free coinage of both metals at 16 to 1. It cites 1873 acts, tariff links, and global standards to support a gold oriented system and warns against demonetization and private control of money.
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United States
Congress
Tim
Cie
Uthler Vainiiton
Oetas
Congressional Record
House
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Billind
Ational Hous
Democratic Party
Mexico
China
Central American States
Germany
Great Britain
Netherlands
France
London
John P. Jones
Arthur Sewall
John P. Altgeld
John R. McLean
Jefferson
Buchanan
Cleveland
Wheat's Valuable Lesson in Supply and Demand
The Washington Star argues that wheat prices rise with natural supply and demand, not money supply. It notes silver advocates once blamed money shortages, now admit the law governs prices as wheat reaches the dollar mark amid foreign crop shortfalls.
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Mr. Jones
Nevada
Teller
Bryan
Nebraska
White House
Washington Star
Myers and McLean Loom Over Ohio Democratic Scene
At the state convention Allen O. Myers acted as McLean’s chief influence, dictating the platform and shaping the campaign. The piece recounts Myers long ties to McLean, once rival, now boss of Ohio Democrats and U S Senate hopeful, with Myers as his principal henchman.
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Allen OQ. Myers
John KR. McLean
Blade
Myers
McLean
Ohio
Meers
Fife
John KR
United States
Toledo Blade
Pension costs rise but pensions deemed honest
The Baltimore Sun editorial argues the war cost will soon be matched by pension spending and much is wasted. It credits Cleveland for exposing frauds yet notes his pursuit harmed widows' pensions, proving the pension roll mostly honorable per the Washington Post.
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Mirer
Baltimore Sun
Cleveland
The
Sun
Washington Post
Mexican Workingmen in Hard Luck Report
A commission for the Trade and Labor Assembly compares Mexican wages with Chicago earnings. Teamsters in Mexico earn 1 per day in Mexican money while in Chicago they receive 1.75 in dollars. street car drivers 75 cents in Mexico versus 2.25 in Chicago. printers 1.25 in Mexico versus 3 in Chicago. and other trades show similar gaps. The Mexican dollars are worth about 43 cents of a U.S. dollar, highlighting stark purchasing power differences and hardships for Mexican workers.
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Usts
United States
Peffer
Senate
TMH
Kansas
State Board of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
India
Liverpool
England
California
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Argentine
Australia
Mexico
Trade and Labor Assembly
Chisago
Chicago
Business Still Improves Across the Nation
The latest Dan's Review reports that business conditions remain better nationwide with widespread trade gains and bright prospects. Buyers from across the country indicate confidence, while stocks rise, bank clearings grow, railroad earnings increase, and wheat speculation spikes, marking a peak week.
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Dan
Senator Hanna Letter About Public Duty Debunked
The Times Star says a supposed Hanna letter claiming no public official owes the public anything is false and likely part of McLean-Chapman campaign tactics. Attorney General Watson denies ever receiving such a sentiment from Senator Hanna, exposing campaign fraud.
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Hanna
Watson
Times-Star
Hannan
McLean-Chapman
Wool at Twenty-Five Cents in Harrison County
The Cadiz Republican reports wool in Harrison County selling for twenty five cents a pound this week. C M Hogg and Son purchased 35 000 pounds from local farmers including Dunlap Brothers John Clifford S B Porter R R Cochran Joseph L Thompson and others. Purchases covered Cadiz Green and Wayne townships and nearby Jefferson County.
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Cadiz
Cadiz Republican
Harrison County
Messrs. C. M. Hogg & Son
Dunlap Brothers
John Clifford
Green
S. B. Porter
R. R. Cochran
Joseph L. Thompson & Son
Cadiz Township
Tenury McKee
Green Township
John McDivitt
Stock Township
Samuel Hedges
Ross Mansfield
Wayne Township
Jefferson County
Hl. B. Laces
Laceyville
Oliver Road
Democrats gain control of Ohio would send a senator
Chairman Geo IX Nash warns that if Democrats win Ohio power the state would send a senator who would back the Chicago platform and gerrymander the state. He claims fifteen or sixteen Ohio men would go to Congress to support those principles.
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Ohio
Senate
Chicago
Congress
Geo
Nash
Gold Production Rises Worldwide Discouraging Free Silver Support
Global gold output climbs with forecasts of a 1900 election shift as silver theory weakens. Wheat prices rise while silver dollars fall ten cents, and U S exports hit a record high despite free coinage debate. Genevieve Griffith raises 200 Chinese pheasants near Salem Oregon. Heavy rains hurt coal dealers at Baton Rouge as Coyle & Co. boats sink.
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Genevieve Grifith
Waldo Hills
Salem
Ore
Griffith Place
Baton Rouge
W. G. Coyle & Co
Gold Bond Records Show McLean Demanded Gold Payments
A long standing dispute details John R. McLean's 1889 contract with the Columbia Athletic Club of Washington. The club issued two gold payable bonds totaling 70,000 dollars for a northwest Washington clubhouse, with principal and interest to be paid in gold coin. The records, including a deed of trust and bond copies, confirm the arrangement and terms.
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John’ R. McLean
Columbia Athletic Club
District of Columbia
Washington
John R. McLean
United States
McLean
Citizens’ National Bank of Washington
City of Washington
George W. Swartzel
A. T. Britton
Recorder of Deeds
Lereof
A. D
Charles A. Bradbury
Howard Perry
Citizens’ National Bank of
Washington, D. C
Mexico's Move Toward Gold Standard Discussed
The fall in silver prices pushes Mexico to consider the gold standard as Japan Russia and others show the path. Officials fear continued business troubles and seek alignment with civilized nations to safeguard finances and trade. Dr James B Angell arrives as U S minister to Turkey in Constantinople.
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Mexico
Japan
Russia
Peru
James B. Angell
United States
Turkey
Constantinople
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New York Journal
New York
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