Altgeld Reacts to Eddy on Gold and Bonds Debate
In a letter to Judge Dunne ex Governor John P Altgeld rebuts President Eddy of the Iroquois Club, arguing the gold standard harms workers. He recalls Matthews resolution, notes bonds payable in coin, and condemns gold supporters as dishonest and corrupt while defending soldiers and wage earners.
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Chicago
Altgeld
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Congress
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Grant
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Cleveland
America
New England Manufacturer Urges Tariff Reduction
A prominent New England maker in New Britain Connecticut advocates abandoning vigorous tariff campaigns. He states U S manufacturers seek foreign trade and cheaper production through lower tariffs to secure cheaper raw materials.
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New England
New Britain, Conn
Savannah News
The Unthinking Masses Reference in Thoughtful Critique
The piece argues that calling the public unthinking reflects a conservative view. It suggests hope lies in awakening the masses from manipulated beliefs about confiscation and invites continued independent thinking in pursuit of truth.
Farmers Made Poor By Gold Standard Woes
A Chicago Dispatch summary notes the New York labor commissioner’s report showing farming in New York in dire straits from 1894 to 1896. It questions why farmers struggle while urban nonproducers prosper, blaming the gold standard for widespread rural impoverishment and foreclosures.
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New England
New York
United States
Metropolis
Royal Commission On Agriculture of
Great Britain
Chicago Dispatch
Republicans Defeat Free Homestead Amendment in Indian Bill Debate
The Republican House rejects the free homestead amendment to the Indian appropriation bill amid sharp dispute. Minnesota Representative Morris argues for the policy citing the St. Louis platform, accusing eastern congressmen of ignoring its terms and demanding adherence to pledged positions. The exchange highlights frontier interests and party loyalty versus platform commitments.
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Senate
House
Payne
Dingley
Morris
Minnesota
St. Louis
Republican Party
Faith Tested By Canaan Woman Lessons From Matthew
The sermon discusses Jesus in Tyre and Sidon, highlighting the Canaanite woman’s persistence, faith, and Jesus’s response. It cites Scriptural context from Isaiah and John to illustrate that faith, not status, pleases God, and notes the crowd’s reaction to miracles and the coming of God’s kingdom.
Harrison May Be Looking Ahead Address on Wealth
Former President Harrison spoke at the Chicago Auditorium on The Obligations of Wealth. His remarks on tax dodging and remedies warrant wide reading, signaling a notable departure that some see as a possible 1900 presidential bid.
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Harrison
Chicago
Minneapolis Times
Year of Lost Opportunities Reflects McKinley Era
The Boston Post laments 1890s governance as a missed chance under McKinley, warning that a pending fall congressional election will shift power to a hostile Congress, marking the first year as one of lost opportunities for his administration.
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McKinley
Congress
Boston Post
What Did He Mean by Lincoln’s Half Slave Half Free Statement
Ex-President Harrison commented that Lincoln’s claim the nation could not endure as half slave and half free could, in modern paraphrase, be read as a statement that the country cannot endure being half taxed and half free. He framed the quote as a critique of divided policy.
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Harrison
Lincoln
Russell Sage Takes Interest in Government Loans
The Indianapolis News notes Russell Sage will lend the government money. It comments that Sage may not be seen as patriotic, yet he consistently shows keen interest in public matters.
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Russell Sage
Sage
Indianapolis News
Tennyson Lunches With Lion Hunter
The Chicago News recounts a tale of a lion hunting lady who pressed Alfred Lord Tennyson to lunch with a large party. The poet finally agreed and, at luncheon, spoke only once to declare his preferred mutton cut in chunks.
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Tennyson
Chicago News
Mortgagee sale notice for Grand Traverse County Michigan
The Wayne County Savings Bank of Detroit Michigan by mortgage dated April 21 1803 and recorded April 24 1893 seeks 858 67 due with interest. On June 1 1898 at Grange Hall Traverse City the front door sale will occur to satisfy the debt with costs. Property described as west half of southeast quarter and northeast quarter of southeast quarter section four town twenty five north range ten west Grand Traverse County. Mortgagor attorney Pratt & Davis for Mortgagor.
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Margaret Manigold
Wayne County Savings Bank
Detroit
Michigan
Register of Deeds
Grand Traverse
State of
Werlock
Grange Hall
Traverse City
Circuit Court
County of
Grand Traverse County
Mortravee
Pratt & Davis
Mortyvaree
Lizzie M. Harris
Howard Whiting
Grange
County of Grand Traverse
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure by Public Auction
Delia T. Davis mortgage holder gives notice of default on a December 1844 mortgage to Geo K Steele et al. Amount due $513.24. No suit filed. On June 11, 1898 at Granite Hall Traverse City the property will be sold at public auction the north half of the northwest quarter of section 33, town 27 north range 11 west. Pratt & Davis represent the mortgagee.
Mortgage Notice of Foreclosure in Traverse City Michigan
Notice of mortgage foreclosure on a loan made by Cyrus A Burke and William H White to Thomas D Stimson and John J Fay Jr dated November 25 1891 recorded January 2 1892 in Grand Traverse County Michigan Liber 22 page 481 later assigned to The American Exchange National Bank of Chicago Illinois on January 4 1895 recorded January 18 1895 Liber 32 page 211 for twenty two thousand one hundred forty and 9 100 dollars with sale set for June 11 1898 at 10 am at the front door of Grange Hall Traverse City as described including parcels in sections 3 27 N 11 W and related boundaries with Dr Boardman River Bay and Front Street landmarks.
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William H. White
Thomas D. Stimson
John J. Fay Jr
Register of Deeds
County of
Grand Traverse
State of
Michigan
American Exchange National Bank
Chicago
Illinois
Grange Hall
Traverse City
Circuit Court
Grand Traverse Bay
Boardman River
Front Street
Cass
Park Place Streets
Traverse City Railroad Company
West Boundary
Hannah, Lay & Co
City of
Engineer saved his life with kidney pills tale from Bell NY
A Bell New York Times feature tells of J Baxter, an engineer on the W N Y and P Railway, who suffered Brights disease and kidney stones. After hospital treatment failed, he took Dodd s Kidney Pills, improved rapidly, regained weight, and returned to work. The recovery caused widespread railroad interest.
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Sisters’ Hospital
Sm Times
Haxter
Dodd
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted for Children's Ailments
The advertisement extols Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as well suited for children. It claims the remedy soothes throat and lung issues and positions it as a universal cure for related ailments.
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Dr Wood
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