Hill on Silver and the Sherman Act Debate in Senate
The article records Mr. Hill's Senate floor remarks on silver policy, the Sherman act repeal, and the monetary debate. He critiques the current currency system, argues for a return to bimetallism, discusses the steel of British gold monometallism, and warns against inflation fears while urging fiscal clarity and parity adjustments. He cites figures on profits, coinage, and treasury silver, and questions the path of party support for reform.
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Two Men Saved After Shipwreck Off Long Islam Coast
Purmaperrain reports Assistant Albert Smith of the Reading Co. steam colliery Panther and a Likens Valley fireman survived a wreck off the Long Islam coast Thursday morning. Of about twenty vessel crew, only two were saved. The fireman's name could not be confirmed.
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Voorhees Presents Plan to End Silver Purchase Policy
Senator Voorhees, chair of the finance committee, argues for repeal of the silver bullion purchase and a shift to a state and national money system. He criticizes the Sherman act, defends pension money as currency, and promotes a currency based on both gold and silver with state banking and federal notes.
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Silver Debate Shapes Senate and House Silver Policy
Congress debates free coinage and repeal of the Sherman act. Senators Voorhees, Hill, Dingley and Stewart argue for varied silver policies while House leaders push for free coinage and a return to bimetallic standards amid protests, applause, and shifting fiscal positions.
Weekly Trade Review highlights improved sentiment and cautious gains
R.G. Dun’s weekly trade review notes fewer failures and growing mercantile activity but warns that relief is uneven. Banking issues persist with currency flows constrained. new york securities markets dull yet not sharply down. European receipts steady before further shipments. dollar liquidity tight as rates rise.
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Stored Compliments Lead to Unexpected Reproof
A candid professor praises a private theatre hostess for leading a play, praising her fit for the role. The hostess modestly replies that the part needs a younger, prettier woman, prompting the professor to insist she has proved otherwise.
Lost Village When Gates Open In Historic Town
A tourist in a small historic town admires a massive wall and vast gates. He warns the escort to be careful, noting that when doors are open the village may get lost, a quip reflecting the town’s storied atmosphere.
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Dialect Tales and Witty Exchanges Across Newspapers
A collage of short humor bits shows a famous author correcting dialect spelling, a father testing a suitor, a suitor’s foolishness, a measles misunderstanding, and a graduate’s clever toeing of rules by wearing a poemless gown. Each vignette reflects early 20th century social manners and punchy one liners.
Desperate Fighting Echoes in Mexican Political Strife
Reports from Madan Pass Texas describe a fierce clash between Galanist and opposition forces near Puerto del Armen Nadadores. Forty five killed as Andres Feunt and Emile Garranza led opposing factions. General Trevino advances with 730 men toward Piedras Negras. Local authorities release political prisoners, sparking further tensions.
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Broadside of Opinions on Commerce Sends Cautious Optimism
The Commercial Advertiser publishes a broadside of opinions on the present commercial mood. Trade leaders from Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and from Kansas City New Orleans Baltimore and Providence report that the worst of the downturn may be past and an upturn in manufacturing and trade is likely soon.
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Senator Hill Scored by New York Stock Exchange Brokers
In New York on August, two floor members of a major banking house said Senator Hill would be mobbed on the exchange floor. They criticized his attacks on New York banks and suggested he should go to Kansas, arguing New York libraries and administration were unfriendly to the banks.
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