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Campaign clash over 1873 coin act and silver debate
A Grinnell columnist defends Republican views on the 1873 coin act, refuting claims of stealthy passage and bribery. The piece cites Congressional Record passages, cites Grant Blaine and Garfield, rebuts Populist and Bryan claims, and argues a McKinley victory preserves the monetary system while a Bryan win risks upheaval.
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