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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1896
Page
7
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan’s monetary views, calling them antiquated and illogical. It paraphrases his stance on bimetallism, silver and gold coinage, and the aim to raise money supply to balance property values, arguing these ideas would destabilize the economy and damage debtors and the broader public.
An article surveys varied opinions on bimetallism and free coinage, citing a Pittsburg visit by T. F. Filmore who argues silver hurts labor and props up capitalists. It contrasts McKinley and Bryan stances, praising mills over mints and urging protectionism to restore economic stability.
A critical analysis argues William J. Bryan's New York speech promoting a silver standard risks devastating savings and life insurance funds. It cites deposits in banks and unions, pensioners, and policyholders, urging Bryan to address the impact on millions who would lose value if coins drop to half value. The piece condemns his silence on specifics and labels his stance a dangerous shift harming ordinary citizens.
The veteran journalist Murat Halstead declares there is nothing in free silver for farmers. He argues farmers should not trust silver promises and contrasts fixed currency with debased dollars, warning that silverwould not benefit rural incomes as explained in the New York Tribune.
The piece argues for a strong education campaign in the West led by Chairman Wann to promote sound money and oppose free silver. It predicts Michigan as a pivotal state, notes Detroit mayor Pingree as Republican candidate, and calls for a dignified, nationwide effort led by pro money groups and Associated Press coverage, aiming to revive Republican influence this fall.
The Athinta Constitution asserts that Sou American nations lack a silver standard and rely on a darmat dollar of reinserce. It accuses a wid of misrepresentation aimed at swaying U.S. voters toward Mr. Bryan. Published in Uhiterior city, it notes that even in silver countries prices are stated in gold terms, declaring the gold dollar the true commerce dollar.
In a London letter the New York Press argues the American farmer must embrace protection to defend both foreign and home markets from competition by Argentina Australia Rhodesia and other regions. It warns free trade would cripple the farm and cites historical price trends and currency debates to support a return to tariffs. The piece urges voters to choose a candidate who champions American protection.
In Madison Wisconsin Sen Thurstan warns that no country allows free silver coinage while keeping gold or other money circulating. He claims any nation open to silver coinage sees its dollars buy more abroad, implying silver destabilizes value.
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