United States Ideals and Policies in Tense Era
Condensed by the Times-Herald listing major policy aims including tariff revenue and labor protection, open markets with reciprocal duties favoring the American merchant marine, anti silver coinage stance, veterans pensions, a strong foreign policy, and territorial plans. Also notes Monroe Doctrine, Caribbean and Pacific interests, immigration controls, civil service, free ballot, lynching condemnation, arbitration, homestead laws, territorial admittance, Alaska representation, temperance sympathy, and women’s interests.
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Times-Herald
Aly Tivyan Delivers Talk at Every Way Station
Aly Tivyan rests his tired brain by speaking at each way station, offering observations and commentary along the travel route.
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Aly
Tivyan
Silver and gold standards debate written in 19th century terms
The piece argues against a cheaper silver dollar and cites wage data from 1860 to 1891 to claim wages rose under the gold standard. It warns workingmen against Bryan’s 200 cent dollar proposal and cites the Washington Post and senate reports to support the superior purchasing power of gold plus rising wages and shortening workdays over time.
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Japan
Washington Post
United States
Senate
Mining Trade Journal Shrinks Page Size While Expanding Merit
The Colliery Engineer expands its reach with a nine by twelve inch page, increasing pages proportionally to showcase its status as the world’s most circulated mining trade journal. Warnings about danger in coal mining and calls for greater caution accompany praise for industrial progress.
Bryan Urges Support for Silver Mine Owners
The text questions why Bryan remains advocating for the owners of silver mines despite seeming little appreciation for his past services and implies continued public or political effort on their behalf.
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Bryan
Debate on Brooks high license law and Raines reform in Harrisburg
Readers learn of a self appointed committee in Harrisburg and Philadelphia seeking revisions to the Brooks high license law. Proposals include adopting the Raines law in cities, enacting stricter penalties for brewers or distilleries, and expanding license rights while reducing court dependence. Also noted are mining and railroad risk comparisons, political commentary on Bryan and McKinley, and calls for David Martin’s response to charges over a Philadelphia franchise graft.
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Robbing Pillars Explained by a Colliery Engineer
The article defines robbing pillars as removing pillars in a coal seam as mining advances toward the boundary. It explains room and chamber workings with pillar patterns and cross headings to aid ventilation and airflow, noting that robbing pillars is not inherently dangerous when properly managed.
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The Dangers and Dilemmas of Pillar Robbing in Coal Mines
The article discusses mine roof failures from heavy pillars and squeezes in coal mines. It explains why prudent pillar robbing is necessary to maximize profits, avoid structural collapse, defend worker rights, and prevent community harm.
Critics warn on free coinage and silver profits burdening public
In a Washington Post column J B Mann argues free coinage would double silver owners’ gains, forcing the community to cover the difference in trade. He contends profit from coinage becomes a levy on production, risking widespread business harm and a massive debt tied to silver holdings.
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Forerunner of Misfortune in August Bankruptcies
The New York Advertiser cites A G Din & Co showing August failures for eight days reaching 2,409,774 dollars last year and nearly 7,000,008 dollars this year. The surge is blamed on the free silver prospect and prospects remain dim.
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Hegans tariff stance questioned on foreign goods
The Times Herald notes Hegan aims to free the country from Mrntieh domination but argues his tariff policy would open imports from countries using cheap foreign labor. The piece flags potential conflicts between national freedom goals and protectionist measures.
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Why should a man who would refuse to rade 1 cents for 11 cents vote to ex change his 100 cent salary for a 6-cent salary
A brief inquiry from the Times Herald questions a man's consistency over price and salary terms. It contrasts refusing a small gain with accepting a much smaller wage, prompting readers to consider motives and fiscal fairness.
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The
Times-Herald
Democratic campaign managers seek use after windbag loss
From the New York Press, it notes that Democratic campaign managers are pondering how to proceed now that the windbag has had his influence diminished. The remark signals a strategic rethink following a setback in political momentum.
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Sherman Encounters Free Silver Cause in Political Turmoil
The passage notes Uncle John Sherman facing a clash with the free silver movement, leaving little remaining support for the cause as reforms and debates unfold in the political arena.
Wisdom Rather Than Wind From the Canton Votes
A Boston Journal summary notes Canton voters drew more support than New York and St Louis results. The commentary contrasts Canton gains with broader city outcomes and critiques silver policy momentum, framing a regional shift in political sentiment.
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Boston Journal
Canton
New York
His Great Trouble Freight Debt Darkens Jones
From the Times Herald Jones is unable to pay the freight, facing financial strain and a looming burden. The article notes his inability to cover shipping costs and contemplates consequences of overdue charges.
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Daily Horoscope Sparks Between Campaign Silliness
Amacchus drafts a dated astrological forecast for Friday August 31 180% noting a child born that day. The column mocks political rivalries mentioning Hilly Bryan Harry Hopewell and Sewall while poking at editors and a “Forum of the People” in a Breakfast Chat. It ends with a pop quiz on Sarah as a New Woman.
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