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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
4
The Missinger editorial urges 16 to 1 silver coinage and restoration of silver to the monetary unit. It lauds county commissioners for cutting expenses and reducing the debt by about $17,000 in one year while criticizing financial policies tied to national money and President Cleveland.
An editorial argues about Grover Cleveland as president, denouncing personal attacks while defending republican ideals. It frames the chief executive as a servant of the people and contrasts common people with plutocratic power, urging adherence to democratic principles.
The Eastern press and eastern lawmakers express astonishment at growing free silver sentiment. House vote against the bond bill shows Democrats and Populists united, while the Senate Finance Committee approves a free coinage substitute. Prominent figures zoals Voorhees West Walcott Jones Morgan Harris Tillman defend remonetization against the money power.
A Jan 11 1896 exchange shows the New York World asking Bank of Townsend about patriotism and investment in a new government loan. The World replies it will not invest, arguing foes of a double standard and NY influence on policy. The piece notes New York as financial center shaping debt and money values.
The piece condemns the metropolitan press and New York wealth as plotting to secure a permanent gold standard and bank control. It argues bond issues expand lender influence, curb free silver, and threaten American liberties. Montana is praised as a rising force ready to confront plutocratic despotism.
The quote warns that borrowing against the present with good credit creates a chain of debt that will bind future generations and burden descendants with a lasting financial obligation.
Notice to co owner Thomas Powers and heirs that $10000 has been spent in labor and improvements to hold the Little Pittsburg lode mining claim in Park district Jefferson county Montana for 1895 under Section 2324. If he fails to contribute within 9 days after publication his interest will transfer to subscribers Timothy McCarthy and Lewis Ash. First publication January 16, 1896.
A travel notice warns passengers that fault lies with the traveler if a ticket to Omaha St Louis Kansas City or Chicago fails to read via the Burlington Route. Names listed include H F Rupert T P A Helena Mont and others.
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