Vagarities in Finance and the Nature of Greenbacks
The Cincinnati Enquirer argues greenbacks are not fiat money but government promises backed by country wealth not gold. It contrasts greenbacks with bonds, notes both sustained by property wealth, notes that carry no interest, and warns against assuming permanent gold backing or fiat status.
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Chicago Tribune
Louisville Post
Washington Post
Louisville
United States
New York
The
Congress
Cincinnati Enquirer
Big Men Not Wanted in McKinley Court Firestorm
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch criticizes Pacific coast protests against Attorney General McKenna’s Supreme Court nomination, arguing the root issue is political smallness. It blames President and allies as “small bore” figures and says a larger minded judge would be needed for the bench.
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Pacific Coast
McKenna
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
McKinley Outfit
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Papa
Heran
Insane Asylum
Prosperity In New England Proclaimed By Republicans
The first new year after Mr MacKinley’s election brings a wave of Republican prosperity to New England. The blow from this prosperity is felt across most productive industries including cotton mill operatives. The region faces difficult times as industries grapple with the impact of this shift.
Sundaypaper's role questioned by garrulous divine
A garrulous pastor and president figure criticizes Sunday papers as evil while contrasting his view with a recent alleged bias against other Christian denominations. He claims the Sunday press can defend itself.
The Fight in Ohio and Hanna’s Senate Victory
The Atlanta Constitution argues Hanna’s Ohio Senate win reflects Republican intraparty conflict. Foraker and Kurtz oppose Hanna not on virtue but because the businessman meddled in party management. Democrats gain moral victory seeing Hanna’s methods on display in the Senate.
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Hanna
United States Senate
Ohio
Foraker
Kurtz
Republican Party
Senate
Democratic Party
Atlanta Constitution
Hanna and McKinley Telegram Sparks Senate Conspiracy Claims
The St. Louis Republic quotes Allen O. Myers accusing President McKinley of being a "full but not a silent partner" with Hanna in a conspiratorial scheme. Myers cites federal employees on Hanna’s staff and questions the president’s congratulatory telegram as evidence of compromised integrity.
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Allen O. Myers
United States
Mr. Myers
White House
Hanna
United States Senate
Myers
McKinley
Not In Doubt: Public Turns Against Gold Standard Plot
The Indianapolis monetary commission report is denounced as biased and partisan favoring the gold standard. Critics say the body excludes producers and laborers, serves creditors, and will worsen debtors’ burdens as the movement loses credibility. The public is urged to stay alert as this proposal threatens the gold standard structure nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Gold Standard Press
United States
Gold Standard Party
Antigold Standard Party
Gold Standard
Redhot Populist Wins Voter Respect Across Districts
In a broad message many voters express higher respect for a bold populist who stands by his convictions than for indecisive leaders. The speaker notes this sentiment is found in every congressional district among the electorate.
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United States of America
Senator Chandler Warns McKinley to Stand by People
The piece compares Chandler’s demand that McKinley support the public against favoring plutocrats to Blondin crossing Niagara. It imagines the president balancing between the people and powerful interests including pools, syndicates, civil service reform, trusts and monopolies.
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Chandler
McKinley
Blondin
Niagara
Roaring Rapids
Depews Vain Hope For Peace
The piece mocks Dr. Depew’s call for tariff peace arguing it would undermine Dingley’s policy and jeopardize Republican campaign funding from protection beneficiaries. It questions how a tariff peace would affect national industries and party finances.
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Dr. Depew
Dingley
Republican Party
Wages No Higher at Carnegie Works
Mr. Carnegie pays no higher wages than last year and some workers see pay cuts while Mr. Dingley is urged to remonstrate with the frugal Scot.
Following Jesus Levi and the call to discipleship
A preacher reflects on Jesus calling Matthew, healing the sick, and dining with publicans. He discusses faith, fasting, old versus new covenant, and the need for spiritual renewal through Christ, warning against self righteousness and stressing true discipleship.
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D. M. Stearns
Jess
Matthew
God
Israel
Jesus
Levi
Luke
Peter
John
Emmaus
Mark
Japan
China
Imperial University
Hosea
John the Baptist
John iii
Jesus Christ
Christ
Stier
Class Honors Mrs Kellogg With Silver Bread Plate
A social gathering hosted by the class in Mrs Kellogg’s honor featured music and readings. Gifts included a large silver bread plate and a cut of the First M. E. Church as tokens of esteem. Mrs Kellogg thanked the class for their kindness and support.
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Bradhaw
Kellogg
Wonderful Escape Reported By Prison Keeper
A Jackson Michigan prison keeper describes a dramatic kidney swelling illness and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a complete recovery after five boxes. He praises the medication for curing kidney disorders without harming the body and notes availability through Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
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Jackson Citizen
A. E. Wing
N. Jackson Street
Jackson
Mich
Michigan State Prison
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Doan’s
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Resta
Depew
Mrs M J Johnson
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Elis
K Jhogy
Asocial
Reading
Gilbert & Gates, Attorneys At Law
Michigan State
Western Canada
Canada
Im. V. McGinnes
Merrill Block
Detroit, Mich
Bad Axe
J. Crieves
Reed City, Mich
Chichester
Trapve
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