Towne Libel Suit Retraction Highlights Honest Money Campaign
The Dispatch retracts its 1896 charge that Charles A. Towne acted from corrupt motives to advocate silver. The retraction argues the gold standard campaign used unscrupulous methods, praising Towne for disinterested defense of bimetallism and noting other papers echoed similar attacks.
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Charles A. Towne
Congress
Minnesota
Towne
Bryan
West
St. Paul
Northwest
United States
St. Paul Dispatch
Honest Money
People’s Rights Versus Corporations in Courts
A Racine Wisconsin Journal editorial questions whether courts too often rule for corporations over the people. It argues that courts should respect citizen rights and privileges as well as corporate interests, suggesting limits or reassessment of judicial power.
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Racine ( Wis
Rep
Pennsylvania's One Chance to Curb State Corruption
The Pittsburgh Post argues this year offers a chance to expose knavery in state politics and legislation. It urges public cooperation to apply a lasting cure while the public mind is purified by the sacrifices of war.
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Pittsburg
Grand Traverse
Michigan
Union Central Life Insurance Camps Corporation
State of Ohio
Cincinna Ohio
Thomas A. Con
Michael M. Conton
Mary J. Chamberlain
John Conlon
Mary Conlon
Brrn J. Morgan
Gran Hail
Traverse City
Grand Traverse County
State of Michigan
Circuit Court For
County of Grand Traverse
Gra Traverse
Fred H. Apt
Gr Traverse County
Pratt & Davis
Wolcott Placed In Dispute Over Bond Proposal
Wolcott of Colorado, cited as a silver advocate and bimetallist, voted with the gold bloc in the senate finance committee to issue 500 million dollars in bonds. The move signals his stance on the silver issue and the currency question as described by Silver Knight Watchman.
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Wolcott
Colorado
Senate Finance Committee
What Will Senate Do On Hanna Bribery Charges
The piece urges the United States Senate to act promptly on bribery charges against Mark Hanna based on an Ohio senate investigating committee report. It warns that internal corruption threatens liberty and presses for expulsion if the charges are sustained.
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United States Senate
Mark Hanna
Ohio State Senate
Hanna
Board of Trade
Senate
The
Coal Miners Starving and the Repression in Pennsylvania
The Chicago Dispatch laments Hazleton miners who petition Congress for aid while recounting threats from Sheriff Martin and guards. It accuses Weylers of oppression, compares U S actions to Cuba, and questions Republican leadership for failing to feed starving coal workers and uphold liberty.
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Coal Trust Weylers
Pennsylvania
Martin
Hazleton
Sheriff’s Guard
Courts of Justice
Congress
Chicago Dispatch
Democratic stance on annexation and empire building
A National Democrat essay argues democracy allows free opinion until 1900 platform. favors extending U S power with coal stations and the Nicaragua canal, wants to expel foreign powers from the West Indies, rejects an alliance with England, and predicts a clear 1900 party platform to unite true Americans on these issues.
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Democratic Party
Philippine
Porto Rico
Republican Party
Nicaragua
England
West Indies
Nicaragua Canal
National Democrat
The Reign of Trusts. Republicans tax the people not the trusts
An opinion piece mocks Republican unity opposing tax on corporations while supporting taxes on life’s necessities for the poor. It claims Republicans ridicule taxing trusts and warns against a reign of terror, praising the common people’s intelligence.
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United States
Democratic candidates for congress need stronger leaders
Democrats must select wise, aggressive, sincere candidates for Congress while criticizing Republican inactivity. The piece urges better men to front the party, warning against inexperienced ambition and cranks and calling on Democratic leaders to improve the field.
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Congress
Patriotism and tax resistance mockery in journal quotes
The piece condemns St. Louis businessmen who forced employees into Bryan parades and now resist war taxes. It cites a Shakespearean line via Journal of Agriculture about justice finally prevailing, noting more incidents to come with critical wit.
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St. Louis
Bryan
Journal of Agriculture
Free People Rally Against Goldbugs and Sharks
A Pittsburg Kansan editorial urges Americans to conquer "goldbugs" and interest-eating sharks as Spaniards were overcome, arguing that such victory would make the nation proud, happy, and free. The quote frames a call for economic resilience and national resolve.
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Pittsburg
Kansan
Nominate Good Men
The piece argues that Democratic success hinges on nominating the right men for governor and Congress. It warns that electing the wrong candidates risks future defeats and urges prudent, loyal Democrat selections while condemning crankish voices. It notes nationwide dissatisfaction with Republican hypocrisy and dishonesty.
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Quay
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Congress
Chicago Dispatch
Republican Perfidy Attacked by Chandler in Silver Debate
The speech criticizes McKinley and the Republican leadership over the war revenue bill, accusing them of abandoning the St. Louis platform, opposing the gold standard, and exposing hypocrisy in party ranks. Chandler defends Stanley Matthews positions and blames McKinley era votes for silver. The critique targets Secretary Gage and calls for honesty in Republican leadership.
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Chandler
New Hampshire
St. Louis
McKinley, Hanna & Co
McKinley
Allison
Stanley Matthews
Gage
A New Definition of Plutocrat Debates Wealth and Power
The Kansas Standard argues that plutocrats are not defined by wealth alone. It claims many nearly poor people hold power while wealthy individuals can be genuine democrats. A plutocrat wields wealth as authority over industry and government, while praise for wealth becomes a tool for influence and control.
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Kansas Standard
Mound City
Kan
Honest money not gold says Martinez County Paper
The Yreka Journal denounces gold as honest money and argues silver is the true honest currency. It predicts forthcoming debates will favor logic over protectionist rhetoric and emphasize that silver, not gold, serves the common people.
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Yreka Journal
Martinez County
Checks and Balances in Government
A critical line from the Danbury American Free on how checks and balances protect progress yet concentrate wealth. The piece argues the system serves the privileged by redirecting the masses' wealth to elites.
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Danbury American Freeman
Elijah and the brook Cherith in I Kings chapter seventeen
A 1898 commentary on Elijah's obedience to God's directions from Cherith to Zarephath. The prophet relies on God's provision as ravens feed him and the widow's oil and meal endure, illustrating faith, daily sustenance, and God's power in hardship. The piece reflects on reliance, obedience, and the sustaining word of the Lord.
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D. M. Stearns
Israel
Elijah
Ahab
Paul
Cherith
Jordan
Jesus
Nazareth
Christ
Zarephath
Zidon
Samuel
Red Sea
Heaven
Earth
Transplanting Muscles for Paralyzed Leg Shows Success
The New York Ledger notes a pioneering muscle transplant case restoring use in a lifelong paralyzed leg. A six inch thigh incision, sartorius transfer, kangaroo tendon sutures, and plaster immobilization followed by gradual rehabilitation yielded successful outcomes in several similar operations.
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New York Ledger
Guatemala’s potential as an immigrant land of wealth
The Forum notes Guatemala could support ten times its population due to rich soil and labor, with dense forests and timber for markets. It warns the railway limits at 250 miles, no internal navigation, and poor wagon roads hinder development. Mineral wealth exists but requires machinery and capital to profit.
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Guatemala
Central America
His Own Composition
Le Figaro profiles the American colony in Paris noting many are Americaines and that American men focus on business, leaving wives to mingle in salons. An anecdote describes a Yankee wearing a mysterious lapel star who calls it his own composition.
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le Figaro
Paris
United States
Superstitious Bonapartes and Decisive Fates
The piece recounts Napoleons family superstition and a mother’s belief in a century of rise and fall. It notes Napoleon I fearing December 2 and a recurring vision of red figures going to battle, framing his battles with superstition alongside historical anecdotes from Toronto Saturday Night.
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Napoleon
Napoleon I
Toronto
Irreversible marriage vow nor the rival suitor
In a witty Chicago News snippet a father declares he will leave all his money to educational and charitable institutions before allowing his daughter to marry. The suitor retorts with a claim that the father once bet on a bicycle road race, implying dubious sanity.
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Chicago News
Coffee growth in Minas Gerais boosts Brazil’s vast plantation scene
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a father accusing his son of extravagant tastes as a daughter says the son wants her as a wife. It mentions the Du mont plantation in Minas Gerais as possibly the world’s largest coffee estate, established by a Frenchman, with 4,718,000 coffee plants counted in 1896.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Brazil
Minas Geraes
First Sermon Delivered on Monhegan Island 1607
The record notes a sermon in Maine at Monhegan on August 9 1607 marking an early colonial religious observance. It identifies Monhegan as the site and the date as a historic initializing event in the region's religious history.
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Maine
Monhegan
Foot Powder Aids Comfort for Swollen and Hot Feet
Jen’s Foot-ase powder claims to cool feet, prevent sweating, and boost endurance. It is marketed to relieve hot swollen nerves and aching feet, with 100,050 users cited and 25 cent retail price. Sample offered by mail from Allen S Olmsted in Roy NY.
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Jen
Allen S Olmsted
Roy
Excursion Rates for Summer Werings Across Cities
Various rail lines announce excursion fares to Bay View Charlevoix Detroit Ludington Nashville Omaha and Sanaroga among others. Dates span July to August with return limits and one fare rate. some limits extend to September or August 31. Agencies urged to advise customers for rates and extended deadlines.
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Bay View
Mica
Charlevoix
Mich
Chicago, Ill
Detroit
Knights of St. John
Ludington
Epworth
Nashville
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Hon. C. A. Towne
Democrats For Congress
Chicago & West Michigan
Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western
Burrao, N. Y
Y P.C. U
Universalist
SanaroGca, N. Y
Washington, D. C
Court St
Rochester, N. Y
National School OF Business and Shortilas J
Gilbert & Gates
Lax
Hancery Sale
Albertus T. Hox
Anna B. Hoxie
Martin Sheridan
Register of Deeds
Grange Hall
Traver City
Martin Sheridas Mortgaze
U. S
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