Crime of '73 and demonetization claim in congressional lore
J Fatimrx McLavantay cites testimony from members of Congress and Senate leaders alleging that the 1873 bill demonetized the silver dollar, was passed by a doctored process, and harmed the American monetary system. He accuses figures including John J. Knox and John Sherman of engineering the act and calls the event a great crime in history.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Bank of England
John J. Knox
John Sherman
Ohio
United States
Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Kelley
Pennsylvania
House
Congressional Record
Committee On
Maxsre
Blaine
Voorheee
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Voorhoos
Hooper
Judge Kelley
Pig Tron Kelley
Senate
Bright
Mr. Bright
Frand
Allison
St. Louis
Mr. Sargent
Back
Kentucky
House of Congress
Mnota
Thurman
John Sharman
Hereford
Poe
Holman
Treasury
J. Fatnrax McLavantay
Mexican argument on silver and wages in monometallic debate
Silver Knight argues against gold standard schemes by noting Mexico's cheap living under bimetallism. He claims Mexican workers remain fed while Americans suffer unemployment and low wages. He contends demonetizing silver would not fix the economy and stresses supporting domestic relief.
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United States
Mexico
Europe
An Honest Dollar and Its Effects on Trade
A New York Suburban column argues for an honest dollar that preserves equal purchasing power and benefits workers, mechanics, and laborers. It condemns hoarded wealth and embellishes how fair currency fuels industry, employment, and broad commerce rather than enriching syndicates.
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Honrao
Romm
Ian
Morgan-Balmont Syndicate
New York
B. and O. Shows Heavy Deficit
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad records a six month deficit ending June 30, 1896 totaling $1,368,497, underscoring a severe financial shortfall for the period.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Demonetization and gold standard debate rages in 1890s politics
A verbose critique argues that bimetallism would stabilize values and aid debtors, while the gold standard enriches lenders. It cites per capita money in 1886 1890 figures, the McKinley act, and Sherman Silver Purchase act impacts, urging continued gold to protect creditors and debunk silverist plans.
Stock Claim of the Gold Bugs on Free Silver
The piece critiques the free silver claim that national silver supply shocks would force Europe to sell silver at 53 cent dollars. It argues such scenarios are absurd, noting vast world silver stocks and potential effects on per capita money value and European stability under bimetallism.
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Democratic Party
Bimotelliim
United States
Europe
Asia
Lero
Bryan in Boston Draws Massive Crowd to Speak
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Boston to address a vast audience, with 50 000 to 75 000 people gathered at Kneeland Street and the common. Police faced a difficult crowd as they cleared space for the candidate, who spoke to 76 000 attendees from a temporary stand.
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William Jennings Bryan
Boston
Maes
Kneeland Street
Bryan-Sewall- Williams Club
Mr. Bryann
Mr. Bryan
Kageland Street
Kngeland Street
Carringe
Arthur Sowall
Bath
Moody Boynton
Heston
Bryan
Mistaken Identity Fatal Shooting In Alabama Home
In Lanier Milla Alabama Steve Powers was killed by his son Joe Powers who mistook them for burglars. The same bullet fatally wounded Cinda Cotton a cook in the Powers household. The elder Powers and Cotton were in the kitchen when the younger Powers fired two shots. He is held at LeFayette jail as locals allege the shooting was preconcerted.
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Don
Steve Powers
Lanier Milla
Alabama
Joe Powers
Young Powers
Cinda Cotton
Powera
Young Powera
Lua Tayatte
Als
Powers
Que Ball
LeFayette
County Treasurer Mor rison Tied to Bonded Debts in $306000 Real Estate Balance
County Treasurer George H Morrison of Renssalar County New York faces inquiries over bond and securities holdings valued at 306000 with a suggested recovery not less than 40 cents on the dollar. His accounts indicate the county is owed nearly 300000.
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Short
George H. Morrison
Renssalaer County
Hia Bondemen Real Estate and Securities
Morrison
Mutual Fire Insurance By Atlanta Leaders Described
A 19th century profile of the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company of Atlanta. Key figures include president Charity Dayton, vice president Thomas H Felder, treasurer Heth Cathourt, and organizer Peyton Douglas. The article highlights its mutual plan, charter by the Georgia legislature in 1888, a $100,000 guarantee fund, and the firm’s aim to blend stock security with mutual generosity.
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Brinchod
Georgia
South Broad
Charity Dayton
Bishees
Heth
State Savings Bank
al- Tanta
State of
Georg
Manufacturon' Mutual Insurance Company
Thomas H. Felder
J. Cian
Anderaan, Folder & Davis
Fulton
Jegisliture
Manufacti
Mutual Tasuvangs Company
Launh
Hanis
Peyton Douglas
Comepany
Tte
Nas
Douglas King
Insurance Busi
Tnuer
Legion
H. Cathourt
Transurar
Mr. Cathourt
Baltimore
South
Atlanta
Pars Paitie van Jon Fa
The Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company Overview
A historical notice describes the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Co as independent and patron driven with profits pledged to policy holders. It cites a surplus at year end and notes agency presence in principal Georgia cities, highlighting indemnity to patrons and the company’s strong, reliable reputation.
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Rofl
Dora Fen
Pamneal Nie
Theyeare Carne
Cannol Bo Ng
Jossya
Psaote
Geornin
Witnessril
Forget Va
Georine
Mutual Liuraues Copity
Lindt
Banana fueled lamp claim sparks safety doubts
Researchers warn about unreliable banana based light claims and indefinite durability. The ad by Dobbins Moating-Borax Boap asserts purity and no yellowing, touting Borax value and Vanderbilt railroads’ products as color stabilizers, casting doubt on the bananas tied to the light source.
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Mts Co
Phils
Vanderbilt
Ladies Use Syrup of Wits Promoted As Safe Remedy
The advertisement praises Syrup of Wits for women under all conditions, claiming pleasant effects and perfect safety. It instructs readers to seek the California Ng Syrup Company name on the package to obtain the genuine article and notes availability from responsible druggists. It also mentions a holy water font award for a New York cathedral.
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California Ng Syrup Company
New York
Fragments of medical ads and remedies from an old issue
A garbled OCR page lists various remedies and medical claims. It mentions cures for ringworm and teething, and names like Dr. New Fernlands and Bender, with references to Savannah Georgia and Cincinnati. Several products and tones resemble patent medicines and claims of instant relief.
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New Fernlands
Aleo Bender
Bavannah
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Panto
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Gold Bugs
Amito City
John Johnson
John Cotton
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Johnson
Miss
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Tuizzie Miller
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Obo
Insurgenta
Hubert de Blanck
Conservatory of Music
Hall
Winslow
Booth
Vinson Cure
Bia
Ayers
Ayer
Aduresai J. C. Aydt Co
Lowell, Maca
Prof. Babcock
Sxsw
Caemis
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
McElaee
Cardus
Pangborn
New Virginia
Iowa
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Dubes
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