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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
4
Fragmentary historical note from a July edition. Mentions Alma I Record and Brown as editor. Outdated typography and garbled phrases obscure specifics but indicate a local newspaper snapshot with limited readable items.
Text argues for the single standard and silver coinage, contending free coinage would boost bullion owners and hurt the public. It explains that under current policy the government buys silver at market price and coins it, preserving gold reserves and broad monetary benefits, while opponents and bullion interests push for change.
The article argues for an independent U S monetary standard aligned with international practice, stressing the need for a universal money value system to support foreign trade. It recalls past congression al actions on bimetallic conferences in 1778 and 1803, notes England’s prior resistance, and suggests that eventual international agreement could resolve the silver issue within five years without disrupting financial conditions.
Read as a rough digest of press reactions to the Democratic Chicago platform. The Detroit Free Press denounces the platform as harmful to national prosperity and declares it will not back Chicago choices. Other papers like The Chronicle and Daily Times echo discontent, while Detroit leaders criticize the platform and threaten opposition in November.
The Michigan Republicans plan to halt their state convention and align with the national platform on protection, reciprocity, and honest money. The 1875 honest money lesson guides a firm caucus-driven push, while the party weighs candidates McKinley and Bryan.
The piece argues labor deserves preserving fair wages in the United States, opposing any system that degrades workers or makes them slaves. It cites McKinley favoring dignified labor, with humanity and stable institutions depending on just rewards and broader employment opportunities.
The piece discusses money as value standard and its impact on circulation, noting that money regulates value and volume. It cites banks and deposits, then shifts to politics with Leet’s district trip, Gratiot’s nomination, and Michigan Free Silver scene. It mentions Maj. Watkins, Charles Stigh, Seth Engle, C. H. McGinley, and S. W. Hopkins.
The Republican Party outlined plans for the Eleventh District delegation to meet at Ithaca to select representatives for the county and senatorial conventions. Proposals include naming two delegates from each ward and appointing officers for the County Committee, with meetings at the village courthouse and various ward locations. The caucus aims to choose candidates for state and local offices and to conduct related business.
Fragmentary notice describes an excursion to Saginaw labeled Panday at Qvara Low Ss. It mentions Alma AK and Bay City travel with a round trip rate TM, noting no charge for cycles and urging readers to take their own, with DeHaven GP referenced.
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