Smith on Remonetization of Silver and International Action
The passage reviews Charles Emory Smith's Harrisburg address criticizing Charles Heber Clark's push for independent silver remonetization. It questions Smith's stance on international action, mint policies, and potential currency options if no agreement occurs within five years, including gold, state bank currencies, or paper inflation. It probes US attitudes toward silver production and bimetallism amid gold-silver dynamics.
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House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Charles Emory Smith
Charles Heber Clark
United States
Mr. Smith
Philadelphia
Cleveland
The Use and Abuse of the English Language Debate
A discussion in two Chicago journals over farther and further weighs whether usage should reflect distance or degree. The piece defends the newer lexicographers and notes vocabulary growth, with cautions about misuse in finance and ethics contexts. It also cites Governor Altgeld on corporate thefts and a Minnesota libel ruling, ending with a critique of government bond schemes.
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Chicago
Minnesota
St. Paul
Language Evolution and Responsibility in English Writings
The passage contrasts changing word meanings with currency expansion, urging restraint in linguistic drift. It notes English began as vigorous and practical and now allows time for cultivation of art and literature, stressing writers' duty to widen readership without carelessness.
Strategic concerns in Scranton council on safety and diplomacy
The passage questions how bonds will be paid and urges faster adoption of car fenders to save lives in Scranton. It notes potential UK influence on Nicaragua and cites diplomacy as a field where feints are possible, urging cautious yet proactive policy.
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Scranton
England
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Beymer-Bauman
Jowett
Davia-Chambera
Pohnestock
Armstrong
McKelvy
National Lead Co
To & S
New York
Foote & Shear Co.'s
The Currency Question Text from The Tribune Letter
The letter by Bimetallic Republican of Scranton argues that the currency system long relied on silver and gold as money. It cites Jefferson and 1878 coinage acts, describes silver demonetization and the 1-unit value of a silver dollar, and warns of the societal risks if metals lose their monetary roles.
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Tribune Company
Chicago School Fund
Tribune
Hilom
Farge
the Tribune
Chittenden
Josh Hillings
Jefferson
Congress
United States
Summarine
Esthers
Daily Horoscope and Amacchus Advice Cartooned Features
A 16th century style horoscope notes May 4 155 with moon rise at 1 58 a m and cheeky predictions for a female child about happiness and ice cream while a male child’s luck is tied to politics under the Cleveland administration. A letter from Allentown Pa praises Scranton and Vicinity illustrated for its views and portraits as a beautiful representation of the city sent to Scranton Tribune.
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Sioux Center
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Baldwin
Scranton
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Rowe
Allentown
Scranton Tribune
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G. W. Bearraves
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