Boon to the World. Plain Facts on Value and Money
A discussion explaining value as the exchange ratio of money and goods. It argues money's value links to supply and demand, notes the role of circulation, hoarding, and transactions, and cites gold and silver as money metals. The piece discusses 16 to 1 coinage and the impact of expanding coin supply on prices and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bensberg
Mississippi Valley Democrat
W. Petty
Cantillon
United States
Republicans and the Greenback Legacy in Crisis
The piece criticizes the Republican stance on greenbacks, arguing the party invented and sustains a blood stained noninterest bearing currency. It claims pursuit of more money via interest bearing bonds would harm borrowers and notes a Senate report favoring printing money again. It argues the party has shifted from Lincoln to a pro Jeffersonian attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Dick Oglesby
Gage
Republican House
Senate
Lincoln
Jefferson
Political Generals and Army Promotions
The author denounces political generals and argues President McKinley should avoid appointing civilians to high army positions. The senate should refuse confirmations to protect a merit based command, insisting loyal, experienced officers earn advancement over political connections and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Senate
Gold supply cannot explain rising prices, critics say
The article argues that despite gold output doubling since 1873, increased demand from growing business and nations switching to gold standards outpaces supply. It notes much gold goes to non coinage uses and recoinage, so even full circulation would not meet demand.
The Cost of the War and Its Aftermath
Senator Chandler and experts note the United States has lost at least 20 billion dollars since 1873, eight times the Civil War cost. Factories closed and millions unemployed could have added 5 billion annually in wealth. Interest paid on the national debt exceeds the original principal, and two fifths remains to be paid with future production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chandler
Henry Carey Baird
Philadelphia
Paper Soldiers and Recruits Mentioned by Washington Post
A Washington Post editorial targets Republican American Protective Association members describing them as shysters who neglect proper form in contacting recruits through newspaper columns. The remark likens voluntary recruitment to lax procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
School histories and geographies urged after Cuban scrimmage
After the Cuban scrimmage ends, the schoolbook trust plans a strong push for a full overhaul of history and geography lessons, citing new perspectives and updated content as essential. The Omaha Bee notes the warning as an ill wind for those who profit from outdated curricula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolbook Trust
Omaha Bee
Boston Strikers Report Prompt Call for Artillery Band
A National Democrat complaint questions the location of Boston’s Ancient and Honorable Artillery, noting the unit always dresses in uniform and is ready to be deployed when strikers face action. The editorial implies concerns about militia readiness and labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Democrat
Farm Product Prices and the Case for Bimetallism
H. M. argues that wheat prices rise when money supply tightens and fall when money or silver increases supply. Citing 1878 Bland Act and Sherman Act changes, he links price levels to standard money supply and predicts bimetallism would raise farm prices by boosting currency in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Russia
California
Australia
Goldite
H. M
Awakening of the Giant and the Anglo American Pact
The National Democrat argues that no American driven bimetallism or gold standard paper is owned in England. It claims all pro Anglo American or England friendly papers are English owned, not reflecting American will. The piece predicts a waking American public will reject British influence and fortresses among the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
National Democrat
Prize List and Lesson on Spain’s Global Trade
The article notes Spain’s dominance in transoceanic commerce despite naval lessons. It states that over half of twenty prize vessels captured off Florida were trade ships unrelated to Cuba. It praises Spain’s worldwide flag presence while criticising American shipping restrictions and the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Florida
Cuba
McKinley Distribution Scrutiny In Immunes Debate
A Southern View notes that in assigning higher army offices President McKinley shows less concern for immunes. Memphis Commercial Appeal commentary reflects on wartime staffing controversies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
McKinley
Memphis
Nominate Wise Men to Fight for Democratic Standards
The piece urges Democrats to nominate strong, true standard bearers for Congress in the 1900 cycle and reject career politicians or single‑missive ideologues. It critiques Republican efforts to block Governor Pingree in Michigan, claiming it exposes flaws in party nominating practices and warns Democrats to avoid cranks and weak candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Michigan
Hanna
Congress
Chicago
House of Representatives
Money Making Cowards
The author denounces New England bankers for shifting funds inland to avert potential raids, accusing them of cowardice driven by love of money. They warn such fear harms national reputation and patriotism, insisting Dewey, Sampson, and the army will defend the nation while bankers should remain silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Atlantic
Spain
Dewey
Sampson
Army
Wise Men Needed in Democratic Nomination
The letter argues Democrats must prioritize patriotism and party loyalty by nominating only the best men for Congress. It urges selecting men with clear judgment and sound democracy, while keeping hobbyists from running, to secure a Democratic victory in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Von Helst’s Lone Voice on Philippine Policy
Professor Von Holst of the University of Chicago opposes the Philippine occupation calling it a colossal blunder. He is noted for opposing the Monroe doctrine and other American principles and for advocating the British gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Helst
University of Chicago
Gerrymander Nuisance Thwarted by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court invalidated the gerryman der enacted at the recent legislature session. It prevents any apportionment changes until after the next census, aiming to curb meddling and promote rational county representation nationwide, per the Indianapolis Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Illinois
Indianapolis
Silent Patriots in 1896 Field Nationalist Echoes
The National Democrat notes that Cyclone Davis Bloody Bridles Waite and other so called patriots who backed McKinley in 1896 are unusually quiet now. It contrasts their past readiness to battle a foreign foe with their current silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Davis
Waite
McKinley
National Democrat
On the Cross He Died for Sinners Believers
A devotional lesson on Jesus crucified, his words on the cross, and the moral implications for faith. It reflects on the fulfillment of scripture, the crowd's derision, and the deep divine love shown in Christ’s atonement. It cites related verses and emphasizes obedience, repentance, and belief in the resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Stearns
Christ
Jesus
Israel
Nathaniel
God
Paradige
Satan
Eli
Lama
Sabachthani
Herod and
Pilate
Elias
Matthew
Joseph
Nicodemus
Merrill & Morres Spray Pump Advertised in Traverse City
An ad touts the Only Spray Pump for uniform distribution of insect poison in spray mixtures. It claims perfect agitation prevents plant injury or ineffective controls and lists Merrill & Morres Spray Pump sold by Z. Fairbanks and Barney Anderson at 123 Cass Street Traverse City Mich for demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Govermental Agricultural
Foreclosure Notice on Mani Gold Mortgage Wayne County Bank
Notice of sale under mortgage. Peter N Mani gold and Margaret Manigold owe Wayne County Savings Bank eight hundred fifty eight and 671 dollars. On June 18 1898 the property in Grand Traverse County Michigan will be sold at Grange Hall Traverse City to pay the debt plus eight percent interest and costs. The mortgage covers the west half of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section four township twenty five north range ten west. Mortgage dated April 21 1893 and recorded April 24 1893 in Liber 28 of Mortgages page 297.
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Peter N. Manigold
Margaret Manigold
Wayne County Savings Bank
Detroit
Michi
Register of Deeds
Grand Traverse
Michigan
Grange Hall
Traverse City
County of Gran
Traverse
Gran Traverse County
Wayne County Savings Bank Mortgagee
DAVIS
Cyrus A. Bark
William H. White
Thomas D. Stimse
John J. Fay Jr
State of
Mortgas
Thomas D. Stimson
American Exchange National Bank
Chicago
Illinois
Circuit Court
County of Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Bay
Front Street
Said
Cass
Park Place Streets
Sis Village
Traverse City Railroad Company
Hannah, L. & Co
Therton
Hannah, Lay & Co
Averse City
Changhe
Braepe Daves
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Gold Standard
Book Trust
Awakening of the
M. Stearns
Ted Trea
Lo Hon Cate
Court St
Rochester, N.Y
National School OF Business and Shorthand
Parm ¢, Gilbert
M. B. Gates
Chlbel” & Faves Attorneys At Lay
Sale
Broadhagen
Wisewa Weky
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