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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1897
Page
4
The discourse centers on coinage and value ratios between silver and gold, questioning the 1873 act and its demonetization of silver. Arguments cite constitutional interpretation, price effects, and global monetary policy, with references to Alexander, Peffer, and fiscal impacts on taxation, debt, and industry.
The Washington Star argues that silver advocates cannot explain wheat’s price rise now that supply and demand explain it. It notes last year they claimed money scarcity drove prices, but with wheat near a dollar amid unchanged money supply, their theory collapses as short crops abroad boost demand for American wheat.
Allen O. Myers acted as John R. McLean’s representative at the state convention, effectively directing the platform. Once adversaries, they grew close as Myers, not paid by McLean, became his chief ally and allegedly controlled party course and key decisions.
The article argues the pension list has expanded under the McKinley era and will keep growing as more names are added. It notes public support for pension laws but warns death will reduce the total slowly, while mismanagement and political factors contribute to the expansion.
Reports from top authorities indicate continued improvement in business conditions. Dan's Review notes widespread gains in trade, many buyers from across the country, rising stocks, higher bank clearings and railroad earnings, and heavy wheat speculation making the week notably active.
The Times-Star notes a supposed letter from Senator Hanna claiming public service duties were not owed. Watson denies receiving any such letter and calls the quote a fabrication. The incident weakens McLean-Chapman silver campaign rhetoric and reveals fraud in the push.
The Cadiz Republican reports wool prices at twenty five cents per pound in Harrison County. M M Hogg and Son bought 35,000 pounds from local farmers, paying twenty five cents each. Buyers include Dunlap Brothers Cadiz and many residents of Green and Cadiz townships along with Jefferson County names.
The passage warns that Democratic gains in Ohio could send a Senate supporter of the Chicago platform, leading to gerrymandering and a change in representation with fifteen or sixteen new congressmen replacing current incumbents.
The rising world gold output trims support for free silver wages the silver dollar value drops about ten cents and wheat climbs roughly twenty five cents per bushel since last year’s coinage debates. The 2900 election may show a billion dollars more gold than in 1896 as gold production accelerates.
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The document details a district records based transaction between Mr. McLean and the Columbia Club. Two bond classes, one at 45000 total and another at 25000, were issued and payable in gold, with corresponding trust deeds and agreements. The public record confirms issuance and transfers since.
The Columbia Athletic Club of the District of Columbia issues a first mortgage five percent bond to John R McLean or bearer for one thousand dollars due March 1 1909 with semiannual interest. It is one of forty five bonds in a secured deed of trust to trustees George W Swartzel and A Britton. If interest or principal payments default they may be accelerated. The bond is redeemable on March 1 1904 or September and March thereafter at options with proper notice. Signed by President and Secretary with corporate seal.
The fragment notes interest coupons attached to a band read as follows. No further context or identifying details are readable to determine date, parties, or specific issuer.
On September 1, 1889 the Cohumbia Attele Club of the District Cohumbia announces a six months interest payment on its Class A first mortgage bonds. The payment is due at the National Bank of Washington, DC, and will be made in six hundred dollars in gold coin to the bearer.
The text discusses silver’s decline pushing Mexico and other nations toward gold as a standard. It notes world leaders and business sectors reacting to the silver fad and urges alignment with civilized nations to keep trade and finance strong. The New York Journal is cited as noting prosperity due to changes in policy.
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