Debate on gold and silver coinage and bimetallism
The document outlines James E. Towner style arguments on monetary law, explaining supply and demand as they apply to gold and silver coinage. It discusses 1873 silver demonetization, future recovery if silver is recognized as money, and the resulting price adjustments. It notes Bryan's Nebraska visit, audience reaction, and a political shift in Oregon toward silver advocacy and party roles.
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Times Mountaineer
Congress
Bryan
Chicago
New York
Oregon State Journal
Harrison R. Kincaid
Oregon
McKinley
Hobart
Col
BE. Hofer
Daily Capital Journal of
Salem
New Silver Party
Sewall
London
United States
Populists win concessions in Oregon fusion talks
The text notes that Oregon populists gained concessions from Democrats in the electoral ticket, reflecting their balance of power after the last election. It warns their influence in the silver campaign and suggests their terms of fusion are harsh yet preferable to McKinley.
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Wute
Democracy of
Oregon
McKinley
Hood
Cora
CongressMAN Exits Says Tariffs Matter More Than Money
A curiously phrased report notes that a congressman has shifted focus from money to tariffs, implying a renewed emphasis on protectionist policy and potential tariff-related offices or duties. The remark hints at political priorities realignment without detailing specific actions or positions.
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Congressman Exits
Democratic Platform and silver standard critique
The platform proclaims core Democratic principles from Jefferson, cites freedom and equal protection, and argues the 1873 Coinage Act favored gold, harming the people. It condemns single gold standard as a British-driven policy causing economic hardship and wealth concentration.
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United States
Bryan
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Declaration of Democratic monetary and tariff principles
A political manifesto condemns bonds and gold monometallism, urges treasury issuance of notes, opposes bank control, favors income tax amendment, and calls for tariff reform. It attacks McKinley era policies, warns against foreign labor competition, promotes simplicity, economy, fewer offices, and Democratic success at the polls for relief of the people.
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United States
Federal Treasury
Congress
Jackson
Treasury Department
Ple
Supreme Court
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