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Newspaper
Traverse Bay Eagle
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
6
H F Bartine condemns claims that price falls or free coinage harm no one. He argues that losses cannot be offset across all groups when wealth concentrates in money, and that rising prices would similarly affect buyers and sellers. He notes rhetoric praising prosperity via rising wheat prices is inconsistent with wage workers’ interests.
The St. Louis Republic voices scorn for Mark Hanna, arguing his wartime stance and alleged use of money to win political office reveal a lack of manhood. The piece questions who would trade places with him and condemns his influence over war policy for private gain.
The National Democrat accuses Mark Hanna and his associates of seeking to recognize a Cuban republic aligned with moneyed interests. It questions Gomez and Garcia for refusing recognition over bonds and warns Hanna may organize a compliant Cuban government, risking military discipline as the war continues.
William J. Bryan notes John Sherman warned that currency contraction would bring severe distress. He argues capitalists out of debt salaried officers and annuitants gain while most workers suffer. He questions fixed salaries and suggests paying salaries in commodities could align interests with inflation.
The Kansas City Times laments businessmen and financiers pushing for war bonds after Congress acts. It argues that pro war advocates reveal greed, using Cuba and Spain as pretexts while seeking quick profits, and claims patriots care more for self enrichment than national fate.
Wharton Barker argues that restoring bimetallism expands currency base and keeps gold and silver in circulation. He asserts silver price rises via minting would shift English buyers to U S crops, boosting cotton and wheat exports while gold remains a commodity. The piece contrasts gold monometallists with a silver backed future and urges expanding U S foreign markets to gain trade.
A National Democrat editorial accuses the administration of treason for seeking to delay ending the war until bankers and bondholders are satisfied, criticizing Democratic pressure in Congress for shaping policy.
A small band of followers drives a neo Jacobite revival that upholds Stuartism and divine right, aiming to energize their movement despite limited numbers.
The note suggests Mr. Quay readies himself for a confrontation with Mr. Wanamaker in Manila, with a tightening belt as a metaphor for preparing for action.
A St. Louis wholesale grocer accuses trusts of driving price increases on essentials like sugar coffee meat and tobacco in a sweeping indictment. The piece warns that if true the nation faces a fundamental challenge to its business system and calls for public judgment on the trusts and policy blamed as Dingleyism.
An editorial compares New York City Seventh Regiment members who opposed national defense to Illinois Irish Americans who supported Bryan and later joined the front. The piece discusses Pilate, Jesus, and the crucifixion with moral exhortations to accept Christ, urging reflection on personal responsibility and faith.
The National Democrat letter claims Hanna and his allies have blocked volunteers from joining the army. It accuses Hanna of disliking unpaid volunteers and portraying the volunteer force as never fighting Spain quickly, while suggesting the war’s length serves his aims.
The senate rejected Henry Demas, a Louisiana politician of mixed race, nominated by McKinley for a naval officer of customs at New Orleans after a delayed confirmation. The nomination tied to Hanna’s 1896 Louisiana delegate support, with Demas facing a notorious record.
A reader argues that real patriotism is serving the common good over self interest. The piece criticizes war bond plans as schemes by self serving designers posing as national welfare advocates.
The Hon. Lyman J. Gage announces a popular loan after consulting a New York banking circle. The proclamation echoes a belief that bankers are the people, reflecting Gage’s tastes and affiliations. The document also proclaims the saints shall inherit the earth and that they themselves are the saints.
The advertisement proclaims Merrill & Morres Spray Pump as the only device delivering perfect agitation and uniform insecticide distribution at every stroke. Marketed by Z. Fairbanks and Barney Anderson at 123 Cass Street Traverse City Mich, with official approval cited.
Wayne County Savings Bank declares default on a mortgage dated April 21 1898 to Peter N M Gold and Margaret Manigold. It calls for sale by public auction at Grange Hall Traverse City on June 18 1898 to cover principal interest and costs on the west half of the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of section four township twenty five north range ten west Grand Traverse County Michigan.
Notice of mortgage default and impending power of sale in Grand Traverse County Michigan. The American Exchange National Bank of Chicago, as assignee, announces sale of property in Traverse City at Grange Hall on June 11 1898 to satisfy principal interest and costs on a mortgaged parcel described by lots in section 3 township 27 north range 11 west with Bay River boundaries. Attorneys for the assignee: Davis.
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