Bankers Convention in Atlanta Urges Silver Policy
A late 19th century banker's convention in Atlanta advocates free and unlimited silver coinage at 16 to 1 with gold, seeks to retire greenbacks, fix a gold standard, and issue national bank currency, while denouncing opponents as obstructive to commerce and credit. The piece cites speeches by Jno P Odell and others, criticizing Secretary Morton and endorsing monetary reform.
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Jno
P. Odell
National Association of Bankers
Atlanta
Associated Press
Aldridge
Dallas
Texas
Merriam
Minnesota
Treasury
Debs
Woods
Eldridge
Morton
Jackson
Jefferson
Cleveland
Gold Bug
Africa
Undertaker
Man Vain Authority Seen in Brief Civic Show
A fragment from a 17th century moral note highlights vanity when a figure of authority makes grand but short lived displays before onlookers. The passage contrasts human folly with moral judgment. It reads as a caution about pride and public posturing.
Silver remonetization urged by businessmen during hard times
The article argues that a merchant class relies on community prosperity and thus endorses silver remonetization to stabilize credit. It warns that a wind-driven economy leads to collapse and urges business leaders to back monetary reform to preserve solvency.
Durrant Case Prosecution Fails to Prove Alibi
The prosecution in the Durrant case failed to prove their alibi or other material allegations. The verdict of the press and public sentiment will be the jury’s verdict unless new evidence emerges. Durrant used religion and prestige as a cloak for a fiendish disposition. Let him hang.
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Durrant
Anaconda Standard Reports Growth in Editions and Prestige
The Anaconda Standard enlarges its daily and Sunday editions to meet rising patronage. Advertising and news facilities show continued improvements, signaling status among western publications. The piece notes a visit by the President and cabinet to Atlanta with nationwide dignitaries converging for multiple conventions and events.
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Anaconda Standard
Standard
West
Co-Owner Notice on Queen and Warren Lode Assessments
John B Horner, acting under section 2324 R S U S, has performed assessment work on the Queen and Warren Lode claims in Jefferson County Montana Park mining district. C B Jaquemin and heirs must contribute 799.00 and publication costs within ninety days. failure forfeits their interest to the undersigned. First publication Oct 24 1896. For fresh lard contact J W Schaaf at Broadway butcher stand.
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C. B. Jaquemin
John 8. Horner
United States
Queen and Warren Lode
Jefferson County
Montana
Park
South Stow Creek
Hassel
Joan
Horner
Notice of Patent Application for Eme K Lode in Jefferson County
No. 1 patent application filed by Henry Miller Charlies V Rinda Thomas E Crutcher and Carl Kleinechmidt for 1372 feet of Eme K Lode Survey No 479 in Crow Creek unorganized Mining District Jefferson County Montana. Describes start corner 1 and bounds embracing 16.65 acres. Notice posted October 25 18% in Boulder office of Recorder.
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U. 8
Land Office
Helena
Montana
Henry, Miller Charlies V. Rinda
Thomas E. Crutcher
Carl Kleinechmidt
Seattle
Washington
Congress
Crow Creek
Jefferson County
Range
Recorder of
Boulder
Patent Application for Ruby Silver Mine in Jefferson County
Aaron Hersfield of Miles City Montana applies for patent on 20.66 acres of the Ruby Silver quartz claim in unsurveyed Township five north Range one west Jefferson County. Location records are in Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Adjoining claim unknown with sixty day adverse claim period. Also contains an unrelated advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure.
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Aaron Hersfield
Miles City
Montana
Jefferson County
Montena
Clerk and Recorders Office
Burlington Route Travel to Chicago and Midwest Destinations
The advertisement promotes the Burlington Route to Chicago with two western routes via Billings Montana or via St Paul and urges tickets read via the Burlington Route. It touts service to Omaha Kansas City St Louis and Peoria as nearly perfect and directs readers to contact a ticket agent or write for rates and schedules.
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Burlington
Billings Mont
St. Paul
Billings
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Chicago
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the Townsend
Townsend
J. R. Stout
G. G. Watt
Bankers Convention Atlanta
Florida Atheletic Club
Union
Bankers Convention
Farmers Convention
Wall Street
J. W. Schaaf
Broadway
Register
de Witt
J.R. Weston
General Merchandise
Baxter
Nick Hoffman
Aililieiouirs
U.S. Land Office
B. Cox
Odell W. McConnell
J. R. Weston
Alex. C. Carson
A Aan
W.C. Pierce
Northern Pacific
W. W. Johnston
Com'l, Agt
Billings, Montana
Peter J. Meloy
J. C. Stuart & CO
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