McKinley Letter Rejects Free Coinage of Silver
Major McKinley submits his formal acceptance and outlines a firm stance against free silver coinage. He argues that monetary policy must be carefully studied, urging voters to consider the broader impact on national credit, industry, and prosperity while stressing unity and constitutional governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Press Association
Tron
John M. Thurston
Iasus
Haye
St. Louis
Nfever
Democratic Party
People’s and Silver Parties
United States
Spers
Democratic National Convention
Josa
Chicago
Plans of Gold Men Name Caffery Permanent Chairman
United States political updates indicate Donald Caffery of Louisiana will serve as permanent chairman of the national Democratic convention to be held in Indianapolis next week. Temporary chair uncertainty centers on Bourke Cochran of New York or Roswell Flower of New York. Delegates are forming, with about 900 expected and preparations for Tomlinson Hall largely complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gockran
Governor Flower
Grover Cleveland
Gold Standard Movement
Chia
Cleveland
John P. Wilaun
National Committee
Toerday
Nevada
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Georgia
Texas
Michigan
Tomlincon Hall
Cotton 15 Saved Near Term But Rainfall Fails To Boost Yield
Government weather bureau reports a week of hot dry weather badly damaged crops. General rains across Georgia brought some relief but not enough to lift predicted cotton yields. Early crops suffer while pastures and water supplies improve. late crops may still benefit from the rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather Bureau
Georgia
Destructive Fire Ravages Sault Ste Marie Michigan
A major blaze in Sault Ste Marie Michigan Thursday caused extensive damage with over 300000 dollars in property burned. The fire gutted multiple blocks including the Soo National Bank block Rensselaer block Chippewa House Cleveland House Metzger Block Perry Hotel post office and United States custom office as well as the tala phone exchanges and several wooden structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Soo National Bank
Rensselaer
Cleveland
Metzger
Perry
Post Office
United States Custom Office
Talaphone Exchanges
Bombarded Sultan of Zanzibar Palace Falls Under British Fire
British warships bombarded the palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar on Thursday morning. By noon the fort lay in ruins as the usurper Bal Khalid and his commander Said Sales escaped to the German consulate for protection. The British then took possession of the town.
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Zanzibar
Bal Khalid
Sales
Li Hung Chang Receives Welcome in New York Harbor
Li Hung Chang arrived in New York as the honored guest of the United States. A naval pageant greeted the envoy as warships formed in the bay and a flotilla escorted the St Louis past Castle Williams. Crowds lined Went Street and Broadway, cheering Li Hung Chang as he walked or rode to the Waldorf Astoria, where General Ruger and officials welcomed him.
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Li Hung Gling
China
Russia
New York
Li Lung Chang
Uncle Sam
Bristol
M Ojor
Thomas Ruger
Department of the East
Cliveland
George W. Davis
Mills William K. Hockhill
Yang Yu
United States
Pont Dolphin
St. Louis
Li Hung Chang
Ruger
St. Douin
Wright
Tnge
Bort Wadsworth
St Louis
Li Kung Chang
Castle’ Williams
Sixth Cavalry
United States Army
Hin Auite
Li Hong Chang
Hia
Rockhill
Bowling Green
Broadway
Fourth Street
Fifth Avenue
New York Times Sold Under Court Order at Auction
The New York Times was sold Thursday under court order. The property was bid in by the reorganization committee headed by Spencer Trusk for 128090 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Spencer Trusk
Georgia Tax Rolls Show Two Million Dollar Gain in 1 Year
Georgia's wealth increased by about two million dollars in the past year as tax returns rise toward an estimated 412 million. Railroad assessments add over eight million, with seventy six counties showing gains while large counties with cities show declines. The Central Railroad begins paying state taxes this year for the first time, boosting revenue by around two million. Consolidation and approval by the governor and attorney general follow, then the new tax levy will be set and notices issued to county receivers.
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Fulton County
Muscogee County
Bibb County
Chnatham County
Richmond
Pattnall
Sumter
Wilcox
Irwin
Gerald
Aatabliahe Bank of Fitzgerald
Ulee
Central
Savannah
Macon
Dparlow
Comptroller's Office
Oldik Farlow
Lovy
Tate
Big New York failure sinks Hilton Hughes & Co
The dry goods house Hilton Hughes and Co, once a dominant New York retailer founded by A T Stewart, has assigned to G M Wright without preferences. Manager Manley M Gillam cites tight money and weak business sentiment as core causes. The firm, led by Hilton and Hughes veterans, has faced five years of impaired credit and questions about stock sales to a Sixth Avenue house.
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A. T. Stewart
Wall
Hilton, Hughes & Co
Manley M. Gillam
Broadway Drygooda House
Sixth Avenue
Mr. Gillam
United States
A.T. Stewart
Henry G. Hilton
Hilton
B. J. Jenning
John M. Hughes
Albert Hilton
Hughes Hag
Hughes 10
Ex President Harrison Speaks at Carnegie Hall Rally
Ex President Harrison addressed a packed Carnegie Hall in New York City where an enthusiastic audience heard eu-President Hartigan discuss campaign issues. The Republican tally was hosted by the Republican state committee with Chauncey M. Depew presiding and delivering a stirring address alongside President David J. Hill of Rochester University.
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Harrison Speaks
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Hartigan
Republican State Committee
Fon
Chauncey M. Depew
David J. Hill
Rochester University
Negro Cotton Mill Venture Promises Negro Led Enterprise
Concord dispatch reports a group of small capitalists led by N. Odleman plan to build a cotton mill using black labor to test if Negro workers can operate mills. Odleman says he would prefer Negro-owned stock but may accept white subscriptions. aims for operation within the year. The item includes stray dialogue about unrelated matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Tab Pride
N. ©. Odleman
Fragmentary quote on wages and domestic labor in Boston Budget
A fragment from the Boston Budget quotes a wife arguing against paying a girl twelve dollars monthly for all household work while noting that neighbors would expect her to manage her duties herself. The source artifact presents a stage of domestic labor discourse with names withheld.
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Nottie
Boston
Witty philosophic quotes on weight and temper
An assortment of quoted musings contrasts Socrates and modern habits with remarks on temper, weight standards, and inquiry. The dialogue touches on how even learned figures faced irritability and the need for consistent scales, citing a Washington State anecdote about precise weights and April comparisons.
False Medical Claims From Silly Patent Medicines Card
A damaged OCR fragment advertises dubious remedies and warnings about patent medicines. It mentions Syrup of Pig, Mercury tonics, and safety cautions, noting misleading labeling and unsafe ingredients. The garbled text lists brand names and claims while warning readers to beware ineffective or harmful products.
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Sauratea
Om Polgun
Tamipor
Washington Staty
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Monson
Washington Bitar
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Clint
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Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
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