Bimetallism and currency reform debate in Scotland
A speaker argues that silver using nations keep prices steady despite gold appreciation, urging a return to pre 1873 international bimetallic norms. He critiques rent reductions, outlines the mass of gold and silver, dismisses objections to bimetallism, and emphasizes broader economic reform including foreign debt, investments, and the need for agreement among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Union Pacific Railway
America
West
Auststralia
Speech Emphasizes Importance of Industry Worldwide
The speaker urges that the great industry and workers of Scotland hold superlative importance for all productive labor, not only in Scotland but across the civilized world, drawing loud and prolonged applause from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
London
Lord Bacon
Scotland
House of Commons
Eople
House of Amons
Lancashire
Lord Rosebery
England
Ireland
Edinburgh
BENEFITS OF GARGLING SUGGESTED BY DOCTOR
A St. Louis Doctor urges washing the mouth twice or thrice daily with an antiseptic. He notes personal immunity from colds and throat troubles and touts carbolic acid as an effective, simple gargle. He claims mouth cleanliness prevents disease germs from lodging in mucous membranes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Grizzly Bear Encounter Stuns Arizona Kicker Narrative
The Arizona Kicker recounts a perilous campout on Bill Williams Mountain where a grizzly bear confronts three campers including a Cincinnati gentlemen, a poet, and an artist. They climb a tree to escape, sharing a tense standoff until the bear retreats after a day of waiting for editorial meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Williams
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Old
Ephriam
Christopher Columbus
America
Arizona
Mountain Lion Intervenes in Lost Party Tale
A humorous escape recounts a party perched in a tree pursued by a grizzly and a mountain lion. The lion helps them by looking for an easily climbed prey, while the bear wanders away. After a rocky return to camp they seek a doctor about potential apoplexy from mountain stress, and brace for the next issue.
Alliance Organizers Named by District Across North Carolina
A list of organizers for district camps across North Carolina counties is given. Jas H Wright of Carlton and C McG Dunn of Populi head Seventh and Eighth districts including Robeson, Granville, Vance, Harnett, Moore, Union, Stanly, Montgomery, Guilford, and others. Names: E Hunt Michael, P Sossaman, T W Babb, Don C Owen, W Cox, W Hahn, A W Parker. Counties span Currituck to Cherokee and include Gu, Robe, Alamance, Mecklenburg, Watauga, and Transylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Wright
Carlton
N. C
Jon
Granville
Vance
C. McG
Dunn
Populi
Izer
Cumberland
Robeson
Bladen
Columbote
Rockingham
N. Ij
D C
Harnett
Moore
Richmond
Anson
Union
Stanly
Montgomery
Gee
E. Hunt
Michael
Guilford
Rocksham
Stokes
Forsyth
Davidson
Avie
Yadkin
P. Sossaman
Huntersville
Keens
Cou-Td
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenarg
Gaston
Lincoln
Iredell
Currituck
Camden
Tank
Perquimans
Chowan
Eee
V. T. W. Babb
Hertford
Chatham
Lee Fo
Demands Adopted for National Currency and Tax Reforms
A reform platform urges a government issued currency for all debts, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, and a per cap ita circulation target of 50 dollars. It calls for a graduated income tax, protection of public funds, postal savings, and land reform restricting alien ownership and reclaiming excess lands for settlers. It also emphasizes balanced national legislation and transportation as public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ublic
Treasury
Iines
Also Mentioned on This Page
At & P
India
Great Britain
Avery
St. James Hall
Lear
Applausse
Agricultural Commission
Brussels
United States
Germany
Arthur Balfour
Gold and Silver Commission
Mr. Lindsay
Lindsay
Broken Hill Proprietary
South Africa
Mexico
Alliance Organizee
Farmers’ Alliance and Industria Union
Topeka
Kan
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