Free silver debate and political figures in early era
The piece discusses a reviving tariff, Colorado lecturing on free silver, and political shifts. It notes the election of a free silver Republican in place of Dolph, naming G. W. McBride as senator, while Grover Cleveland faces decline. It mentions Mer. Buano invited for lectures, and reflects on national credit and a prominent Black orator and diplomat, Frederick Douglass, dying in Washington.
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Oreegow
Dolph
United States Senate
G. W. McBride
Mer. Buano
Colorado
Congress
Arkansas ex Treasurer Woodruff found guilty after four trials
After a four year delay and four trials, the ex-State Treasurer of Arkansas Woodruff was convicted on a minor charge and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He had embezzled 110000 dollars of state funds, all but 310000 have been made good by bondsmen.
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Arkansas
Woodruff
Castellane Gould Wedding Described With Irony
A remark on the Castellane Gould wedding mocks pomp by noting the groom rises, dresses, and eats breakfast, then adds that such routines are common in daily life, even in a country newspaper's operation.
Public debt trends under two administrations compared
During Harrison's term the public debt fell by 233.59 million dollars, while in the first two years of the current administration the debt rose by 164 million. The note questions the current government's ability to reduce debt, contrasting it with the previous administration's efforts.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Tariff lesson in Flat River leads miners to aim higher
In the Flat River lead mining district workers face deprivation yet gain a political economics lesson. The contrast shows they prefer protective tariffs yielding about 31.50 per day to free trade earnings of 90 cents daily.
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Flat River
Debt and interest rise blamed on Democrats in charge
The speaker argues that experience shows the country learned hard lessons from Democratic governance. The national debt has increased by over 150 million dollars and annual interest on new bonds will cost between seven and eight million dollars, a burden on the people.
Congress Passes Era of Democratic Reform Praised
The article notes the Democratic Congress will soon be history. It claims its acts were widely condemned, even by Democrats, and expresses relief that the country is relieved from that period.
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Demcratic Congress
Democrats Promise of Economy Falls Short in Spending
The text argues that two years ago Democrats campaigned on economy but federal appropriations will reach and likely exceed one billion dollars. It notes warnings from Missouri’s Mr. Dockery about reckless treasury raids and criticizes Democratic claims of restraint while in power.
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Tur
Congress
Democratic Congress
Treasury
Dockery
Missouri
Sedalia Removal Plan Prompts Capital Vote Question
The article describes a scheme by speculators to push a capital removal question to voters at the general election. It claims a Sedalia town lot deal is tied to the move, though proponents insist it costs the state nothing. The plan requires approval from both legislative branches before a statewide vote.
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Aomarcc
Deter Son City
Isis
Sedalia
Missouri Legislature and taxpayer burdens debated
A fragment discusses the Republican legislature taxing Missouri taxpayers to fund cutbacks in allocations while Democratic papers criticize Republican arrogance. It suggests people seek restraint and praise reliable service. The farmer’s frustration over low wheat prices is noted as indicative of broader financial strain.
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State of
Missouri
Bond Issue Failure Sparks Patriotism Rally
An editorial rails against the administration for sending half the bond issue to Ene land, accusing it of unamerican missteps. It calls for full subscription, laments high rates and foreign influence, and urges patriotic Americans to defend national credit and oppose Wall Street manipulation. The piece predicts public outcry in 1896.
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Joans
Harrison
Rivoape
Cleveland Adinistration
Wall Street
United States
John Dill
Washington Letter on Civil Appropriations Slap by Senate
Our Washington Letter discusses Congress altering the sundry Civil appropriation bill to ban pirate sale of bands, warning such action signals lack of confidence in the administration. Senator Mills of Texas plans further amendments, signaling ongoing clashes over policy and funding.
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Wasmaros
Dcl
Commtrn
Congress
Amic al Me
Senate
England
Millsvof Vesxas
Senate Debates Repeal of Bond Issuance in Specie Act
The article outlines Senate talks on repealing the specie resumption act provision that authorizes bond issues, critiquing President Cleveland and detailing the political maneuvering around postmaster nominations, Treasury policy, and administration snobbery. It also includes a long excerpt from a farmer’s rotational crop and livestock operations in Pennsylvania, describing fields, crops, and management practices.
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Senate
Cleveland
Congress
Congressional
Alihough
Pettigrews
Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Pettionesw
Sth
Dedin
Morton
Mr. Cleveland
Jerry” Rusk
Nanis
Cmbinent
United State
Tie
Thevasian
House
A Profitable Rotatiaan. First Prive Essee in the Dreetieay Farner
Fragmentary OCR text describes a farm in Jettron County West Virginia, totaling 256 acres with 100 plus acres cultivated. Mentions a Time stone and elav and a “tarethy gris” with permanent pastures and experimental haetes. details are unclear due to garbled phrasing and missing context.
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Jettron
W. Va
Forte Mere
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Washington D.C
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Virginia
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Agopile
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U.S
C.a.sho
Ore Parent Office
Acum
Connolly’s
Fountain Farm
J. A. Dupfy
Potosi, MO
G.I. van Alen
Attorney At Law
AMD
Washington County
Potosimo
Olice
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Louisiana
Texas
Great Southwest
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C. Townsend
Jourdan
Austin
Potosi
Batis
WM. M. Settle
F. W. Bliss
Heinrich
Over Post Office
Long & Berryman
Saganaw
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