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Newspaper
Windham County Reformer
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1896
Page
7
A struggling Vermont reform movement faces backlash as Republican support grows, with reported fiscal pressures since 1840 casting doubt on reformers' rise and the state's political landscape shifting toward conservative policy.
A crowded clip discusses Delaware politics with Dupont and Quay linked to a senatorial fight, plus a sharp critique of party responsibility. Sprawling items mention Morgan bonds, Carlisle, John Dillon, and Irish party shifts, then pivot to health ads on catarrh cures and medical remedies amid a flood of misreadable OCR.
The piece traces the free silver controversy and how votes in the House and Senate shifted over years, noting leaders like Sherman and Hawkins and the party implications for Republicans and Democrats. It highlights the public push for a monetary standard tied to gold and silver, and references Nansen’s Arctic expedition as a separate news item in the era.
The Hellieh Mende of Cvormeon backs down from Salisbury stance seeking peaceful settlement by arbitration as proposed by the United States. The amendment to the Queen's address advocates arbitration, backed by Balfour and others, while opponents warn against delaying the administration. A plan for a new joint Anglo American commission is discussed to report on the dispute and pave negotiations. The piece notes political maneuvering and public opinion, ending with an unrelated advertisement for a salve.
The piece argues the GOP faces a likely failure of its legislative program in Congress. It notes tariff reform stalled by the Republican free silver faction and compares current events to a prior period when Speaker Brice blocked a Democratic tariff bill. It predicts a disaster for the country if new measures fail or shift toward protectionist aims.
The town reports inventory reaching 265,005 with farm value at 5,000 and stock and fittings at 70. A list of year additions includes 18 volumes, mostly from Brooke Harbor. The town hall notes difficulties financing planned improvements, a new boiler, and ventilation upgrades. Architects Win. MenI recommended by the committee, with final payments and bridge work outlined. Health, sewer and lighting plans are discussed, with estimated costs and tax implications for next year. A lengthy roster of residents, illnesses, and local notices follows.
A fragment notes a line of common teststeads offered at lower prions. It mentions thin overs and a term Hetarm Nayet B, but lacks clear context or full details.
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