Silver Coinage and Weaver Rally in Western States
The article argues for General Weaver of the People’s Party as the pro silver candidate, warning that monometallists in rival parties threaten remonetization. It cites Nevada and Colorado positions, urging unity among silver supporters while condemning Pinkerton activity linked to labor conflicts and noting anti Pinkerton laws spreading across states. The piece stresses silver as the central issue in national politics and calls for a solid, state by state political front.
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Omaha
Minneapolis
Chicago
Virginia City
Winnemucca
Colorado
Nevada
Denver News
General Weaver
People’s Party
Weaver
Friends of Silver
Eist
Wig Ait
Rocky Mountain States
Iets
Paryt
Europe
Congress
Pinkerton’s
Carnegie’s
Pennsylvania
Alleghany County
Carnegie
Homestead
Pinkertons
Carnegies
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
West
Trades and Labor Assemblies
Illinois
Kentucky
Routt
Wisconsin
Michigan
Are Our Professions A Sham In Nevada Vote Context
The Baimont Courier critiques party integrity in Nevada noting in the silver coinage debate that professed devotion to free coinage resembles a sham. It argues state prosperity should trump party success and warns Nevada would lose moral force if it votes predictably for the Republican and Democratic nominees.
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Baimont Courier
Nevada
Carnegie the Philanthropist and the Silver Demonetization
The Denver News portrays Andrew Carnegie as a philanthropist and criticizes his support of demonetizing silver and the gold standard. It accuses him of amassing wealth from steel and iron gains and of heartless wage practices linked to a recent tragedy at his works.
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Andrew Carnegie
North American Review
Denver News
Friends praise Foster as temporary Secretary of State
Friends of the Administration assure readers that Mr. Foster holds the post as a temporary makeshift after Secretary Blaine resigns. The remark comes amid a tone that the big brainy Republicans did not seek the vacancy.
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Mr. Foster
Scretary Blaine
Silver bill moves to House with favorable report
The Silver bill has been reported favorably to the House by the Committees on Coinage and the Committee on Rules has agreed to report a resolution setting apart Wednesday and Thursday for consideration of the measure.
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House
Committees On
Committee On Rules
Chicago unions salute Hyestead strikers with telegrams
The Baiding and Trades Unions of Chicago, about 20 000 strong, telegraphed congratulations to the Hyestead striking workers for their manly stand against the Pinkertons, and a cannon was sent to the strikers from Texas.
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Baiding and Trades Unions
Chicago
Hyestead
Manly
Pinkertons
Texas
Hyattsville Adopts Single Tax System
Hyattsville Maryland has adopted a single tax system with building improvements exempted and a tax of 25 cents per $100 on land values assessed.
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Hyattsville, Mud
Trouble in Idaho echoes Carnegie strikes in Wallace
The Idaho incidents mirror Pennsylvania unrest as union miners clash with imported non-union workers at the Gem mine. Four men are dead, including two union miners and two guards, with several wounded. The confrontation follows wage cuts proposed by mine owners.
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Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Idaho
Wisconsin
Gem
Frisco
Cesare d’ Alene
Beatty
United States District Court
Mires
United States
Homestead
Cspital
Ex-Boss Clarkson Praised or Ridiculed in Washington
A Washington correspondent notes ex-Boss Clarkson is mocked for a self flattering proclamation linking him to the Republican National Committee. The piece suggests his failure to secure a bargain with Mr Harrison left him out of the committee, making the claim seen as egotistical and silly.
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Washington
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Harrison
House Proceedings on Army Transportation Bill Adjourns
A disagreeing report on the Army Appropriation bill was presented in Wasumatoy on July 11 with the Senate amendment striking the provision that funds be used for army transportation over current bonds on Union and Southern Pacific Railroads. No further conference was ordered and the House adjourned. A fire in San Francisco on July 11 destroyed about a quarter block at Fifteenth and Howard streets, with total losses of $45,000 including coal yards, a grocery, and over a dozen dwellings.
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House
Wasumatoy
Senate
Union
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Fifteenth
Howard
Cleveland Objection to Quay Amendment at Free Coinage Hearing
Proceedings of the House address the Berkeley explosion and the free coinage issue with Cleveland lodging a strong objection to Quay's amendment. The debate centers on fiscal policy and monetary reforms affecting national coinage.
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Cleveland
Quay
Fatalities Reported After Explosions In City
Five people died in a disaster affecting three white workers and two Chinese. Damage from broken glass could reach 10 000 dollars. A quake near Highlands California on July 9 was felt over sixty miles, doors and windows rattled. Washington July 9 The House rules committee adopted a procedure for the Free Coinage bill, with prospects of defeat, postponement, or closure rules depending on votes and absentees. mixed Republican stance, Democrats wary, and a Mississippi member found the bill defective in certain parts, notably repealing redeemability of treasury notes.
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Tt Ia
Hearpstorn
Cal
Highlands
Washington
House
Senate
Committee of Ralea
Williams
Mississippi
Kilegore
Terrific explosion at Berkeley powder mills rocks Bay Area
San Francisco reports a deadly blast at the Berkeley powder works. Three white men died in the nitro glycerine house and others were injured. Officials estimate damage near 200000 dollars with smoke, debris, and shaken Berkeley, San Francisco, and Oakland. Some Chinese workers feared killed but not confirmed.
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San Francisco
Dickinson
Bowes
John Bowe
Wallace Dickinson
Charles Gaterlidge
Giant
Mazaines
Hell
Byena
Berkeley
Oakland
Highlands
Frances Cleveland Influence Club name objected to by Galver Cleveland
Mary Frost Ormsby of New York informs Mrs Cleveland of a Frances Cleveland Influence Club formed of wives sisters and daughters to perform campaign work. In a July 6 1892 letter Galver Cleveland declines approval urging that Mrs Cleveland’s name should not be used for political clubs.
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Buazaro'y Bay
Jaly 9
Mre
Cleveland
Mary Frost Ormsby
New York
Mra
Damocrate
Guar Gasies
Buzzard’s Bay
Maas
Gauver Cleveland
Great Fire Ravages City Leaving Thousands Homeless
Jonas N F reports a major blaze in July with six hundred structures destroyed and damages reaching six to twenty million dollars. The English cathedral and many fine buildings are ruined, communications cut, and looters active as the fire rages. The disaster leaves about fifteen thousand people destitute and paralyzes city life.
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Jonas
N. F
Haurrax
N. S
St. Johns
Senate Amendment Sways Fair Coinage Bill
Wasutraton July 9 The Senate debated an amendment to a World’s Fair souvenir half dollar coinage bill requiring the fair’s Sunday closing. Washington July 9 The House passed the post office and pension appropriation bills as the legislative appropriation bill remained unfinished.
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Wasutraton
Senate
Qrey
Wasuington
Post Office
The Coeur d Alene Strike Fight and Casualties
Report of miners fighting at Coeur d Alene with several killed and wounded. The Homestead situation notes an editor arrested amid coinage controversy triggering sharper opposition to free coinage policy.
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Fo Lenge
Stone
Chalows
Cour a' Alene Miners Fight a Battle at Gem and Frisco
Violence erupts as Gem and Frisco mines clash between union and nonunion miners near Gem Idaho. Gunfire hits the town, a mill is wrecked by a giant powder blast, and several killed or wounded. A sheriff and U.S. marshal arrive, a truce is arranged, and surrender follows. Names cited include Gus Carlson and Harry Camminoge among the union miners.
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Cour A
Frisco
Union
Gem
John Ward
Gue Carlson
Iit
Carlson
U. S
Riften
Gus Carlson
Harry Camminoge
Lightning Fluid The Great Pain Killers
Advertisement extols Lightning Fluid as a rapid, universal pain reliever for headaches neuralgia rheumatism sprains bruises chilblains influenza coughs colds cramps back pain and more. Sold by druggists in 60 and 1.00 bottles and by Wm Pinniger.
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Wm. Pinniger
Frisco mine explosion sparks deadly clash in Idaho strikes
Reported casualties include John Ward Hugh Campbell and Gam Peters among nine dead from the Cesar d Alene unrest. The Frisco mill was blown by dynamite and the Gem mine surrendered to strikers while guards take charge. Governor Willey moves to mobilize National Guard and requests federal help. Unconfirmed reports say twenty non union officers were killed in the Frisco mine blast.
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John Ward
Hugh Campbell
Ju. OW
Gankergoger
Gam Peters
Tacoma
George Pettibone
Frisco
Gem
Cour d’ Alene
Brozang
Wash
Cesar d” Alene
Jynawite
Wallace
O'Brien
The
Union
Bower
United States
Marebel Pinkham
Washington
Bore
Idaho
Union Pacific
Cara
Peaceful Home stead welcome planned for militia
In Homestead Pennsylvania a 6000 person assembly led by Burgess Mc Lakie urged a peaceful reception for state militia. Police prepared to eject anyone insulting troops, with a ban on unaffiliated workers. The crowd cheered and a proclamation to keep nonessential people away was announced. Baseball results noted: Los Angeles 9, San Francisco 9. Van Joss 5, Duke Stand 4.
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Homesrop
White Wings of Peace
Homestead
Burgess McLakie
Burgess
McLakie
Atrikera
Ailitia
Pettison
Pinkerton
Bes Gees
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Helene Dons
van Joss
Duke
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Pinkeltons
the People's Party and Silver
Vermont
Louisiana
Commonwealth
Carnegie, the Philanthropist
Newfoundland
Coeur D’ Alene
James A. Roang
Philad’a
J. H. Zeilin &O
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