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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
2
In a piece by H. F. Thurston, the article rails against currency restriction as harmful to trade and labor. It argues money should expand with goods, to prevent idle labor and keep prices stable, praising the free flow of currency and denouncing the gold standard party.
The argument declares there is a single side to bimetallism condemning gold standard as harming the majority. It cites England’s defense that a strong metal unit lowers domestic prices yet raises foreign payments in products. It notes Harcourt in Parliament and the burden of debt payments offset by trade.
A fragment quotes Cc. A. Towne arguing that gold backed by liver products or similar assets could defend the gold standard. The text presents a partisan view without full context or corroboration.
A hostile campaign targets Alfred H Love, president of the Universal Peace Union, charging treason and harboring sympathy for Spain. The letter to the Queen Regent is cited as proof, with claims of Independence Hall as his quarters and a Spanish flag displayed in Union space. The piece calls for action against Love and notes past involvement in a 1896 sound money parade.
The Post-Dispatch quotes a Rhode Island committee report blaming cotton industry gloom on overproduction or underconsumption. It urges limited tariff changes for manufacturers while preserving overall policy, criticizing Hancock and Barnum for prioritizing locality and public gullibility amidst competing interests.
Students ignore Professor Norton’s pro British and pro Spanish stance enlisting in the army and navy. The Harvard body unites in presenting colors to the university’s auxiliary cruiser. Norton’s un American utterances are rebuked as he once yelled for national honor in 1896. He should have his passports returned to Canada.
The piece argues for aligning with Silver Republicans or a Populist ticket rather than a full Democratic absorption. It warns against dissolving the party and urges keeping Populists united for emergencies while noting Bryan’s continued prominence and the Democratic Party’s evolving strength into 1909.
A Republican criticizes a self-satisfied official who advocates mass casualties in war. The piece contrasts wartime calls to sacrifice with questions about overproduction of food and the rationale behind sending others to danger. It accuses the party of forced support for a conflict it previously avoided.
United States marines under Lieut Col Robert W Huntington and Cuban forces led by Col Laborda attacked a Spanish camp five miles from American positions. About forty Spaniards were killed, two Cubans died, four wounded, and one American marine slightly wounded. The battle ended with Spanish retreat and the camp and well destroyed.
Reports from Havana and Washington describe Cuban insurgents aiding U S forces with scouting near American camps in Cuba while Vesuvius dynamite guns test on Santiago de Cuba fortifications. The United States denies Germany plans to intervene in the Philippines and cites only German notifications contrary to London rumor.
Reports from the war department say the Santiago expedition advances slowly toward its destination. The fleet remains in the gulf under cool seas, with Guantanamo Bay prepared for rough weather and iron piers ready to assist landing on the east side. Admiral Sampson’s crews, steam launches, and boats enable rapid unloading. The buildup suggests a swift, low-risk landing and a likely fall of Santiago if operations continue as planned.
On June 17 the schooner Gypsium Princess of Parrsboro was sunk after colliding with the North German Lisrd steamer Ems Weidnes. Captain David Merriam his wife and their eldest son Edgar the mate a girl fourteen and a boy five were drowned in the incident.
Holland, inventor of the submarine boats Holland and Phinger, reports to friends he is dissatisfied with government treatment and contemplates action toward Russia. In Iowa, the Grand Army of the Republic, department of Iowa, elected R. W. Thrill of Manchester as commander and set Waterloo as encampment site for 3899. The Woman's Relief Corps named Mrs. Georgia Wade McClelland of Denison as commander.
Indianapolis June 17 Chairman Herney calls the republican state central committee to meet here in June to set a date for the state convention. Senator Turpie will preside over the democratic convention at its meeting next week.
Five or more people are believed dead after a blast around 11 p m last night near Chelsea Path a suburban resort about three miles southwest of here Washington dispatch notes Gen Miles being asked to return for a Porto Rican expedition conference with the War Department Miles is expected in Washington within a day or two Also reports say Duke Almidovar de Rio Spanish foreign minister and others ordered to leave Canada Chicago will host Republican state central committee headquarters after Springfield caucus
Telegram from Springfield reports Lieut Will M Haris injured by torpedo explosion at Jacksonville Florida is improving and will recover.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a Zoo raccoon yard where newborns are christened in a water pool by both parents. The ceremony, performed with Baptist-like solemnity, draws smiles as mother and father coon baptize each kit before the family returns to their tree corner. Spectators toss treats, and the animals’ dainty, neat feeding elicits laughter.
Four year old Jennie poked at a grate and burned a hole in her dress. Her mother warned that further fire could burn her to ashes and asked what would be done. Jennie responded that Bridget would be called to sweep up the ashes.
A Circassian asks if they will be allowed to stop at the boarding house again. A living skeleton replies that it is not his fault, recalling that a hoarder compared his appearance to how he felt after one of the landlady's breakfasts.
Samuel Pitcher MD asserts in court his rights to Pitcher's Castoria the original Castoria product from Hyannis Massachusetts with CHAS H. FLETCHER signet on every wrapper The Centaur Company with Chas H Weber as president is cited March 3 18?5 as the filing date The letter warns against unauthorized use of his name and the Castoria trademark by others
A local newspaper tone mocks poetry and editing while noting a marriage in Monoe county Illinois. A questionable marriage claim is parodied and a widow bride remark appears. The text also mentions COSMO BUTTERMLR SOAP and a Norwegian law requiring girls to be skilled in sewing knitting and cooking before marriage. Navy weapons are described as wearing out after about seventy five firings.
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