Mortgages of the Nation and the Rise of Democratic Unity
Ex Governor John P Altgeld denounces the Republican party as controlled by foreign influence and corrupt interests. He cites debts, labor costs, and the mortgaging of future generations, arguing for a reorganization of the Democrats and praising the 1896 union and election momentum against McKinley.
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John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jefferson
East
Democracy
Republic
Lincoln
McKinley
Drive Out Traitors in Missouri Democratic Stand
Honorable William J. Stone of Missouri urges eviction of Harrity from the Democratic national committee. He argues that Randall and Harrity allies blocked tariff action and warns the party must crush mutinous gold Democrats to uphold Chicago platform against Palmer Buckner forces. Missouri Democrats will decide at Springfield on the Chicago platform and its enemies.
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William J. Stone
Missouri
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
Samuel J. Randall
Democratic Party
Randall
Jones
Stone
Palmer-Buckner
Chicago
Palmer- Buckner
Springfield
National Bank Battle for Control of Currency
James Cooney argues the national bank seeks exclusive power to issue currency and control the gold standard, warning that such a shift would collapse real money, trigger widespread ruin, and devastate prices and livelihoods. He frames the conflict as a long-standing fight between the people and banks over monetary sovereignty.
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Congress
Gage
National Bank
United States
James Cooney
Oregon Votes Yield Big GOP Victory
Oregon swung Republican by a large margin as voters backed the party seen as favoring higher wheat prices. Wheat prices fell soon after the election, signaling market jitters amid political shifts.
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Oregon
Wheat Prices Fall Despite War And Growth
The note argues that wheat prices fell after the war due to the single gold standard and war taxes reducing currency. It cites Oregon as a wheat state that previously backed gold, now facing a 50 percent drop, with implicit comparisons to silver miners and cotton growers in the South.
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Grover Cleveland
Oregon
Mortality in Spanish Army 1897 and pay disparity
The mortality reports show 32 534 died of yellow fever and other diseases in 1897, arguing that a slow war is most destructive to foreign troops in that climate. The author questions officer pay and rations versus private soldiers, calling the current disparity an old monarchy idea.
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Republic
Flowers and Faith in a World of Beauty
W C T U column on flowers as living lessons of God’s love. Pansies roses lilies and sweet peas symbolize unselfishness and cheer. A poem by Mrs A E Mains, Flowers for the Dead, questions burial flowers and urges living kindness. Also notes concerts and arrivals in Traverse City area.
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North
Rose
A. E. Mains
Republicans decry German support claim in war debate
A National Democrat accuses Republican papers of falsely alleging German public opposition to the war. The statement argues Republicans historically claim German loyalty but face claims of anti war sentiment during elections.
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Maine
California
Republican Party
National Democrat
Omaha Exposition Excursion Vick ets Now on Sale
Omaha trip rates and routes for the Trans Mississippi Exposition are offered by agents of Co. & W. M. and D. G. R. & W. A. R. to provide full information and travel details. End of display.
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Omaha
Fruit Trees Available From R B Cook Nurseryman
Mr. R B Cook, a well known nurseryman, is on his rounds taking orders for fruit and ornamental stock. Please hold your orders for him. 19-3m.
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R. B. Cook
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Battle Creek Reader
Oliver Guiteaux a Battle Creek veterinary surgeon recounts a friend’s kidney trouble and his praise for Doan’s Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims long standing backache and numerous remedies failed until Doan’s cured him. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo listed as sole US agents. price 50 cents. Also notes Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as travelers’ aid for dysentery and diarrhea.
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Battle Creek
Jy Oliver Guiteaux
Kalamazoo
Marshall
Amberg & Murphy’s
Hattle Creek
Dean
Doan
Amberg & Murphy's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U. S&s
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the National Bank
Mrs. M. J. Johnsor
A. C. Smith
Flower Mission
Willard Union
Green Lake
Bendon
C. E. Cox
Interlochen
Winfired Hands
Hubbel
Traverse City
Minnie Lamson
Worth
Dakota
Eod
Mumphreys’ Med. CO
William St
New York
Fowler
Court St
Rochester, N.Y
National School OF Business and Shorilland
Gilbert & Gates, Attorneys At Law
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison
Philada
Hanchry Sale
Grand Traverse
Michigan
Union Central Life Insurance Compa. Corporation
State of
Ohio
Cincinna
Thomas A. Conlon
Michael M. Conlon
Mary J. Chamberlain
Conlon
John
Albertus T. Hos
Anna B. Hoxie
Martin Sheridan
Register of Deeds
County of Grand Traverse
State of Man
Mortis
Gagee
Prin Pa
Grange Hall
Pratt & Davis
Mortygagee
U.S
Washington
U. S
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