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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1895

Page

6

Free Coinage Debate on Silver and Dollar Value

The article argues against free coinage and states that history shows unlimited dual-metal coinage did not stabilize silver or gold. It notes fluctuating silver prices, large world silver production, and 1871-78 demonetization in Europe as factors. asserts the dollar’s value is tied to bullion markets, not fiat minting. It references Jefferson, Hamilton, and historical gold silver ratios to argue that free coinage would not raise silver value and could displace the gold dollar.

Jefferson Hamilton Jackson Hety Treasury Department United States Norway Sweden Germany Europe Denmark Holland Russia Austria Hungary Bremen

Suspension of Silver Coinage Sparks International Debate

Secretary Hoke Smith spoke in Gainesville on June 24 noting that silver coinage could not sustain bullion value, citing long suspensions since 1874 and global pauses in India, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other nations.

Switzerland Italy Greene India Brazil Argentina Republic Chile Hoke Smith Gainesville Tudy

Remarkable Recovery by Bicycle Training for Paralysis

G A Boettner of Brooklyn regained mobility after four years paralysed, learning to ride a bicycle on a wheeled adaptation. Friends wheeled him around Prospect Park for weeks, guiding feet and balance until sensation returned and he could ride alone, with notable improvement after six weeks. Philadelphia Press notes this as a unique cure.

G. A. Noettner Grooklyn Wis New York Borttuwer Himilly Philadelphia Press

Novel suit seeks damages in supreme court over bicycle explosion injury

Rochester resident sues for 6000 alleging a bicycle tire repair plug failed to hold a puncture causing a left eye injury. He blames the front rider in front, cites a pistol-like explosion, and describes a dangerous tire collapse. Separate report notes a Colorado train wreck with a rockslide near Weld County and a wrecked rail car incident.

Rochester Polnoweo Aevel Damges Supreme Court Han Wenn New York World

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