Ex Senator Edmunds on the Perils of Free Coinage of Silver
The speech reviews the constitutional value of gold and silver money, recounts Jefferson and Madison’s stance, and warns that free coinage would destabilize prices and harm labor and small traders. It cites historical acts from 1792 to 1898 and argues monetary policy should reflect commercial value.
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Edmunds
States of the Union
United States
Congress
Constitution
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Madison
France
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Thomaas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Jones
Nevada
James Madison
ISM
Wold
Republic
Russia
China
Japan
Mexico
Bryan
Literary Notes on Twain Benson Handy and Doudet
The item previews Mark Twain planning a globe tour volume and the abridged English edition of Memoirs, notes writer Dodo Benson and Jacob Hood, hints at Handy expanding The Marsal of the Well Beloved into a novel, and mentions Alphonse Doudet and Paria winds affecting his study. It recalls four West Point roommates who became notable figures.
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Dodo” Benson
A.C. Benson
Jacob Hood
Handy
Marsal
Alphonse Doudet
Jan Southerner
Paria
Faubourg St. Germain
Danudet
Mugsey's Made a Tint of Baltimore News
In a chaotic Baltimore pageant a crowd cheers and sings as Mugsey or Magsey dominates the scene. A wild atmosphere with horns, cheers, and fearful yells shows a city in carnival mood and widespread excitement.
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Eos Loreen
Magsey
Baltimore News
European Cities Outpace Some U S Cities in Growth
The Florida Times Union notes rapid city growth worldwide with Greater New York and London expanding dramatically. It cites London’s five year gains, predicts Paris slipping behind Chicago Berlin and others, and highlights that urban migration favors large cities, with Rio Buenos Aires Melbourne Sydney growing quickly.
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New York
Chicago
Greater
Greater London
London
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
New Orleans
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Paris
Berlin
Tokio
Vienna
Europe
Amesterdam
Duda-Pesth
Warsaw
Rome
Marseilles
Bt. Louis
Accident Statistics From 2000 Claims Highlight Falls on Pavements
An insurance analysis of 2000 accident claims from a large company shows 631 falls on pavements, 48 vehicle incidents, 17 nut with edge tools or glass, 9 weights falling on people, 7 bicycle incidents, and 72 stair falls. A noted point is bicycle accidents are comparatively rare though loud in discussion. The text cites a figure of 1800 bicycle accidents daily with fatalities under 1 percent of total.
Spring House at Heart Lake A Summer Resort Note
A temperance resort run by U E Croftu r situates between Binghamton and Beranton on the Montrose and Lackawanna RR six miles from D L and W R at Alford Station five miles from Aloatrose. It offers row boats fishing tackle free to guests a 100 foot veranda and a dance pavilion with scenic grounds. Weekly rates seven to ten dollars daily rates one fifty with excursions available and cold water at all stations on the Lackawanna line.
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Republic
Chicago
Mer
Binghamton
Beranton
Montrose and
Lacksawanna
Alford
Aloatrose
Howse
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Merce
Db L&w Porter
Two Cases Cite Rheumatism Cures From Williams Pink Pills
From the Argus Vernon Michigan two men recount long battles with rheumatism and credit Dr Williams Pink Pills with relief. John Q Davids of Vernon describes severe attacks since 1860 and says he has remained free of major pain after using seven or eight boxes. C L Farris, a veteran, also testifies a year of relief after taking the pills, noting his improved health and urging others to try them.
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Argus
Vernon
Michigan
John Q. Davids
Davids
Shinwassee County
Davila
Methodist
Epi
State OF Michigan
Shiawassee
Shiawaseee
John Q. Davida
J. Q. Davips
Bela
Vicksburg
Atlanta
New York
Harris
Duke, Hinns Co
Miss
Thirty Eighth Missimippi Infantry
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Aires
New Orleans
Athens
Allen Veom Santely
Th Terrell
Arris
Farris
Utica
Williams
Buland
Ike Nee
Leary
Wwlias’ Medicine Co
Bebe Eneetady
It Sounds Like a Miracle in Hinds County Mississippi
A tale from Otica near Utica Mississippi reports C L Farris of Duke cured after thirty years of rheumatism. A Commercial Appeal reporter visits the Duke store to verify the miraculous recovery and its impact on the local community.
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Lipminootia
Marcus Clarke
Cheld
Memphis
Tenn
Hinds County
Miss
Hitle
Otica
C. L. Farris Lves
Duke
Utica
Commercial Appeal
Mr. Farris
Farris
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Treasury
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Tors
Appleton
Claude Bras
Edward III
Edward
Bannockburn
Piera Calveston
Earl of
Carlisle
Thomas of Lancaster
Joseph Conrad
Almayer
Basil Thompson
Rown
Themegelves
Wilkie Colline
Laird and Lee
Ita
Mark Twain
Globe
Rothefort
Weat Point
Captain Charles King
Arthur Sherbourne Hardy
John Brishe Walker
Riv Hand Henry Savage
Mugsey Redivivus
Mageey
Mugsey
Florida Times Union
Spring House
Heart Lake
Susq’a CO
U. E. Crofut
Scranton, PA
Moosic and Rughdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Madea
Matthews Bros
Bereatea
Jennine
Ricker General Dealer
Pennsylvania
New Telephone Exchange
Adama Ave
Scranton
D. Beck
Adami Ava
Pierge
Penn Ave
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