The Battle of the Standards in Silver Debates
The article traces the Demonetization Act of 1878 and the Bland-Allison fight over silver, detailing Republican and Democratic positions, party defections, and the struggle between gold and free coinage. It argues the key divide is single gold standard versus double or bimetallic standard, with broad implications for future prosperity and trust in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Thomas Wren
Nevada
House
Senate
Bland-Allison
R. B. Hayes
South
West
Democrate
Republicava
Bryan
Meliniey
Congress
Auc
Citeu
William J. Beyon
United States
Parallel Legends of Lincoln and Bryan in 19th Century Politics
The piece compares William J. Bryan to Abraham Lincoln, noting Bryan's past defeat in a Senate race and current strong bid for President. It draws parallels between slavery era政治 debates then and finance debates now, citing Lincoln's 1860 nomination and prior 1888 Douglas defeat, with Whigs and Democrats handling major issues as today’s parties handle finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
United States
John M. Thurston
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
Illneis
Lincoln
Bryan
Dryan
Emancipation Rhetoric Across Sides of 1896 Debate
Fragmentary excerpt contrasts Lincoln's emancipation of blacks and Union preservation with Bryan's pledge to emancipate whites and curb gold trusts, reflecting populist economic and racial rhetoric in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bryan
Populists and Bryan at St Louis Conventions
Two national conventions gather in St Louis next week the Populist and the National Silver party. A Bryan nomination appears likely from the Silver camp and much Populist leadership supports him, suggesting a strong case for his nomination or a major bolt if not chosen. Gold influence is suspected but free coinage remains the core issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Silver Party
Indorse
Bryan
Bia
Teller
Stewart
Jones
Cannon
Dubois
Mantle
Pettigrew
Newlands
Hartman
Allen
Teller backs Bryan for president amid party shifts
Senator Teller of Colorado abandons his party over free coinage of silver and endorses William J. Bryan. The piece argues the nation must choose liberty and prosperity over the gold standard, uniting farmers and workers behind Bryan as the people's candidate against party lines.
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Teller
Colorado
William J. Bryan
United States
William J. Brgan
Bryan
Gold paper shift flags money issue in campaign
A survey notes how papers once stressing tariff now declare the money question dominant. Some administration papers oppose Bryan over his platform while Western free coinage papers back him. Silver supporters outnumber gold in key regions, with farmers in New York backing silver and Illinois Indiana Republicans rallying to the standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Bryson
Nominee for Vice President Arthur Sewall Profile
Arthur Sewall, Chicago nominee for Vice President, is about sixty, head of a major ship owning and building firm, and a bank president. He favors free coinage, aided by a background in Maine support, with a son Harold who left the Democrats for the Republicans and a nephew in W. H. Diamond & Co. The piece notes his San Francisco renown and predicts Maine backing for silver.
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Arthur Sewall
Chicago
America
Harold
Samoa
Democrat Party
Sewall
Daniel
Hill
San Francisco
W. H. Diamond & Co
Maine
Judgment Granted Against Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern
The receivers of the Northern Pacific railroad obtained a default judgment in U S Court for 1 260 690 dollars against the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern railroad. The claim covers services rendered money advanced and losses incurred in operating the Lake Shore road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railroad
United States
Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railroad
Lake Shore Road
Sewell Nominated for Vice President at Democratic Convention
At Chicago July 11 Harold M Sewell of Maine was nominated for Vice President on the fifth ballot after long party deliberations. John R McLean waived any candidacy for the second spot while Bland withdrew, California supported Sewell, and many states later made the nomination unanimous amid cheers.
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Jame
Mase
Harrity
Clark
Pattison
Daniel
Pol
Stone
Missouri
Bland
Mississippi River
Harold M. Sewell
Maine
John R. McLean
Associated Press
Sewell
California
Foote
New England
San Francisco
Miss Ashe
Apia
Samoa
Honolulu
Illinois
Maryland
Nevada
McLean
Chicago
Texas
Annual Meeting Report on International Bimetallism
The London based Bimetallist League reports substantial progress in the year toward international bimetallism. It cites France, Belgium, and Prussia regulations and notes in the United States broad support for remonetizing silver, with strong resistance to gold monometalism.
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London
Telegraphic Notes From Various Points Of The Nation
A compilation of dispatches notes fires at Cottonwood California and more. W J Bryan family travels from Salem Illinois toward Lincoln Nebraska. A New Hampshire convention to steer silver policy faces decisions. People's Savings Bank of Dinsing Michigan closes. Essays failing to realize on debt cited. National Democratic Committee picks Senator Jones Arkansas for Chairman. Headquarters debate shifts from New York to Chicago. Louise M Jones of Los Angeles seeks to annul a $10000 note given to her maid in 1895. Christian Endeavor Society completes annual Washington City convention with key topics. National Trustees present a banner to Shand of the Entertainment Committee. Thames match sees Australian James Standberry defeat Wig Harding in a long distance bout. Standberry leads by four lengths in four minutes twenty seconds mile. final clock 21 minutes 10 seconds.
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Southern Pacific
Cottonwood
Shasta County
California
W. J. Bryan
Salem
Illinois
Lincoln
Nebraska
New Hampshire
National Democratic Committee
Jonez
Arkansas
New York
Chicago
Henry Waterson
Courier-Journal Company
Switzerland
Louise M. Jones
Los Angeles
Christian Endeavor Society
Washington City
National Trustees
Shand
Entertainment Committee
Thames
England
James Standberry
Wig Harding
Standberry
Death of Carson Mint cashier shocks state capital
The sudden death of C. C. Pendergast, cashier of the Carson Mint, was the day’s sensation. Found in Arlington House room between 9 and 10, he appeared to have died in his sleep. Once ill with valvular heart disease, he remained in low spirits lately, leaving Maryland-born, single, about 65, with ties in California and the Comstock era. Carson Postmaster J. H. Day will assume duties on the 16th. Electric Bitters advertised as a tonic for liver, bilious fevers, headaches, and more, at Hodgkinson’s drug store.
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Carson
C. C. Pendergast
Carson Mint
Arlington House
John M. Giles
Lee
Deveased
Maryland
Baltimore
California
Comstock
Orareau
State Board of Pardons
Tele
William Nieholls
Ale & Norcross
T Ho Boly
Gafford
Washoe County
Conlon
O’keefe
Martin
Virginia
H. Day
Washington
Alf Doten
J. Hodgkinson
Bryan cited as best representative of Independence and Constitution
B. F. Loaele, visiting from his salt works, told a Journal reporter that in public life today William J. Bryan of Nebraska is the best living representative of the sentiments of the Declaration of Independence and the Fundamental doctrines of the Constitution of the United States. BLE, Leete.
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B. F. Loaele
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Ble
Leete
A Child Enjoys The Pleasant Syrup Of Figs Remedy
A parent friendly note extols Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative with gentle action and soothing effect. It claims it provides gratifying results and is the best family remedy that every household should keep on hand.
National Democratic Committee selections by state list
The National Democratic Committee roster is announced with many states named and several marked not chosen. Notables include Alabama Henry D. Clayton, California J J Dwyer, Georgia Clark Howell, Maryland Arthur P. Gorman, New York W I Sheehan, Pennsylvania William F. Harrity, and many others. A number of states such as Indiana Maine Missouri New Mexico and District of Columbia are listed as not chosen.
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New National Democratic Committee
Alabama
Henry D. Clayton
Arkansas
T. C. McRae
California
J. J. Dwyer
Colorado
Adair Wilson
Connecticut
Carlos French
Delaware
R. R. Kenney
Florida
Samuel Pasco
Georgia
Clark Howell
Idaho
George Ainsile
Illinois
Thomas Gahan
Indiana
Towa
C. A. Walsh
Kansas
J. G. Johnson
Kentucky
Urey Woodson
Louisiana
N. C. Blanchard
Maine
Maryland
Arthur P. Gorman
Massachusetts
John W. Cocoran
Michigan
D. J. Champau
Minnesota
Daniel W. Lawler
Mississippi
W. V. Sullivan
Missouri
Montana
J. J. McHatton
Nebraska
W. H. Thompson
Nevada
R. P. Keating
New Hampshire
W. A. Sulloway
New Jersey
James Smith Jr
New York
W. I. Sheehan
North
Washington
H. C. Wallace
West Virginia
John T. McGraw
Wisconsin
Marvelous Results and Teething Remedy Ad Claims
Letter from Rev J Gundermar of Diamondale Mich lauds Dr King s New Discovery for pneumonia La Grippe relief with quick effective results Trial bottles offered at S J Hodgkinson s drug store Also promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething claiming universal cure benefits and child relief A State Medical Society banquet report describes an elegant Arcade banquet with fine décor and menu for physicians and guests
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J. Gundermar
Diamondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
C. Lemery
State Medical Society
Thorough Workmen Awarded Mono County Plat Book Contract
Thorough Workmen Mesers Gould and Chalmers civil engineers have won the Mono county California plat book contract. They previously drew the Carson Mint interior, used in the mint trials, proving their thoroughness and reputation. W. T. Craig arrived from Luganville last evening.
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Mesers Gould & Chalmers
Mono County
California
Carson
Value of counsel to older women and prenatal care
The article argues that older women's guidance is vital for girls entering matrimony and motherhood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Common Sense Medical Adviser as essential for preparing prospective mothers, noting the sale and free distribution of 500,000 copies via a medical association in Buffalo.
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Wenne Orgennetey Merpical Association
Street
Buffalo
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Carelor
Teeters
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Castilla
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Shively
Waile
National Committee
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Goeorge
Fred Williams
O'Sullivan
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Marston
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McKinley
A. Miller
Oregon
Sylvester Pennoyer
Burke
Arthur Sewell
Showalter
Jos. O. Sibley
Pennsylvania
James W. Lewis
Thomas
W. Powers
Utah
Fred P. Morris
Sibley
Sloan
Ohio
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Blackburn
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People’s Savings Bank
Dinsing
State Capital Notes
Electric Bitters
Mr. Leeta
Iver
Mrs. Winslow
W. T. Craig
Luganville
Erie Medical CO
Fuffalo, N.Y
Catarre
United States and Office
Scsanverzee
Cal
Susanville
Anthony ¢Rardella
Peter Tosaint
John ‘Letrault
Verdi
George Nelson
Reno
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