Silver versus silver across states shows regional split
Dispatches compare Oregon Illinois and Nevada stances on free coinage at 16 to 1 ratio. Democratic convention near June 5 expected large turnout with nine tenths backing free silver. Oregon Republicans oppose federally endorsed free silver. Essay-like mix of historical commentary and ads interrupt the report.
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Illinois
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Spercreep
Jane
Hinrichsen
Democratic State Central Committee
Chicago's Confederate Monument Debate on Decoration Day
The piece surveys press opinions on Chicago’s Confederate monument. It notes Commander Thayer of the Massachusetts GAR condemns it as apotheosis of secession, while others view it as reverence for fallen soldiers of a lost cause and urge forgiveness and reconciliation after civil strife.
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