Silvery Sounds on Currency Debates and BankPower
The speaker denounces national banks and calls for monetary reform, arguing money is a public trust and warning against gold standard moves. He condemns the policy of repaying debts with gold, urges restoring silver and greenbacks, and questions tax burdens. The piece also notes the First National Bank of Kansas City suspending operations and Chicago business failures totaling liabilities.
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Mr. Voorhees
Shemboney
Jenner
America
The
United Act
Dallad
Siedense
Congress
United States
Japor
Santary
Wagrevers
Privi Sud
Wif
Cape
Camry
Josson
Nur Houdil
Europe
Tom Ly
Secretary of the Treasury
Hanks
Weekly Leader on European affairs and greenbacks
A summary column notes no marked change in European events, with England in deliberation and Russians advancing toward Constantinople. Senator Dan Voorhees is praised for his silver question speech, urging bonds paid as contracted. It previews the St Louis Chronicle, its greenback stance, and Charley Mantz as editor, plus Louisiana election turmoil and a forgery case involving Vernon Parish officials, with judicial tensions and states rights themes.
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Tuenk
England
Constantinople
Dan Voorhees
Yeaders
St. Louis Chronicle
Owl
Greenbucks
Chas. A. Mantz
Charley Mantz
the Chronicle
Louisiana
Vernon Parish
U.S
Shel
Capias
Wells, Anderson, Cassanave
Kenner
U. S
Custom House
Ile
OSS
Washington
Wells
Hayes
The Silver Resolution Victory in Senate and House
The Silver Resolution marks a sweeping win for the West and South over the East as Senator Stanley Matthews leads a broad majority in both chambers. It asserts that government bonds may be paid in silver dollars and directs Secretary Sherman to heed public will, signaling a push against the President's stance on the Bland bill.
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Stanley Matthews
Cort
Senate
House
Sherman
Hayes
Great West
Great Southwest
New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Uoctern
Congress
Southwest
Howe
Alex
He Stephens
Port Worth
San Ding
Washington
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
West
Ben. Butler
Wastxetex
Blaine
Maine
Massachusetts
Hearthat
Cincinnati
Lamar
Thurman
Ben
USA
Greenbacks and silver letter from M H Keveney on finance
A letter from M H Keveney of Newton County discusses the Washington meeting on American finance. He endorses urging silver and greenbacks, critiques party politics, praises Butler, and urges nationwide organization. Also referenced is a St. Louis railroad case seeking right of way and compensation from Missouri Pacific for a track alongside the Pacific road.
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S. Riveney
Dean Leapen
Washington City
Congress
Ben. Butler
Butler
Granby Miner
M. H. Keveney
St. Louis
Nasser Agex Which Said Defendant May &Tain
Maj Harvey W Salmon Nominated for Sixth District Congress
A public letter urges voters in the Sixth District to back Maj. Harvey W Salmon of Henry County for Congress. The document argues his quiet, businesslike character, proven fiscal management, and strong stance against Eastern capital would benefit national reform. It notes southern counties’ favorable reception and emphasizes action over rhetoric to counter dangerous financial policies.
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Leave
Maj. Harvey
W. Salmon
Congress
Maj
Salman
Distriet
Salmon
West
Henry Eounty
Clinton, Mo
Jaen
Mississippi River Navigation and Western Rail Plans
An 1875 Washington dispatch argues for improved Mississippi navigation and Western rail links to boost internal trade. It notes river-choked channels and costly rail transport, urges federal action, and highlights a St Louis convention memorial backing the Tejas and Apache railway project. It also discusses Southern Pacific railway needs and subsidies, plus national shipping expansion to lower costs.
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Valley of the
Mississippi
Stone Hills
Atlantic
Alleghanies
United States
Rocky Mountains
West
Great River
Europe
Gulf
Atlantic Seaboard
Congress
St. Louis
St. Paul
Washington
Joseph Brown
John Hogan
J. H. Davidson
St. Vanl
Ilon
M. F. Johnson
Galena
Great Valley
Bristow Dinner Sparks Speculation of White House Endorsement
In Washington, debate swirls over whether James G. Bristow will receive a presidential nod. A recent State Dinner, hosted by the President and his family, is cited as possible formal backing while lawmakers consider Hayes administration actions. Observers note Bristow’s past unpopularity and rising influence amid looming political maneuvers.
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Roukle
Draper
Congress
Senate
Aie
Hays
Sammond
Army
Seme
Bristow
Vendleman
Bay State
Sehurz
Ewart
Aud Sherman
Edmonds
Allison
Beck
Davis
Waite
Mr. Bristow
White Lonse
Albion
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First National Bank of
Kansas City
Chicago
ISU
Fis
Cerner
Layeye
Weekly Leader
Springfield, MO
Greenbacks
M. H. Ritebar
Newton County
Harvey W. Salmon
Stine Nursery
Stephen Bateoe
Welk
Pisalseetlement
Sparta
Putnine
Prine
Saat
Onean
N.Y. Grace
Joxeevicee
Miet
South Norwet
WM. Burrough
Em Meum Hewena
Bt Springs
Bell Howse
Banakeel
Ons Springfield
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