The Gold Standard Debate and Silver Controversy in 19th Century Policy
A dense discussion argues against free silver and for a gold standard, comparing money to global water, and insisting currency values align with international gold. It critiques the 1873 act and 1872 policies, warns of higher interest and slower growth under silver, and emphasizes stability, confidence, and international exchange as core benefits of a gold-backed system.
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Isth
United States
The Silver Dollar Debate and Wage Pressure in Mexico
A fragment discusses labor: wages in Mexico and twenty years of progress, arguing that modern gains have not benefited Mexican workers. It rebuts calls for silver or devalued dollars, noting Japanese underpay and warning that wage cuts would worsen the economy.
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Amerie
Debating Silver Coins and World Money Supply
The passage critiques opponents of restoring a dollar’s value with silver, arguing that even at current world coinage levels silver stands large. It notes the risk of a 25 percent world money contraction if silver coinage were devalued and accuses critics of seeking private silver stamping for profit rather than government-backed money.
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Bryan
The Drive to Restore Silver and Mint Policy
The piece argues for remonetizing silver by restoring the dollar stamp privilege to the mine owner and maintaining the old supply of silver. It critiques the 1873 act and suggests only an international agreement can open mints used by several nations. It discusses past experiments from 1800 to 1893 removing silver from the market and the consequent price effects.
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Germany
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Tily
Austria
Scandinavian Union
British India
Wot's all the bloomin' racket Bryan on parade
A stylized political verse recounts Bryan on parade debating tariffs and free trade across eras 1804 1895 1806. It critiques McKinley’s protective tariff and voter choices as mills, banks, and farmers face economic shifts. Names Bryan McKinley and protective tariff recur amid satire.
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Bryanon-parae
Britfisher
Mckinley
Tarlf
Bryan
Pavitt
Gald
Ryan-On-Parade
Bryan-on-parade
Bryan le
MecKinley
Brynnon-parade
Beyatcon-parade
Bryn
Ben McKinley
Bryar-on-parade
Tarr
Trade Dollars and the Gold Value of Coinage
Illinois State Journal argues the trade dollar lacks gold redeemability, explaining that while silver dollars are effectively redeemable in gold, the trade dollar is not. It cites New York Times statistics claiming direct costs over 2 billion dollars and additional indirect costs totaling 3 billion, illustrating the burden of 16 to 1 coinage and questioning free or unlimited coinage.
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United States
New York Times
Wlinois State Journal
Ionisienar
Stiuts-Avitung
New York
Democratic Party
Bryan
Bryan Attacks Bryan Yet Carries No Clear Help for Farmers
The St Paul Globe editorial targets Mr. Bryan arguing free silver inflates prices, harms wage earners, and destabilizes the economy. It contends Congress cannot fix market parity or guarantee lasting demand, urging readers to see through rhetoric and recognize broader harm to workers, widows, and pensioners.
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Chicago
India
Afri
Australia
Mr. Bryan
Lihor
New York Illustrated
Americus
Plain People and Mr Bryan Campaigning Strategy
The piece questions William Jennings Bryan as he tours the nation claiming to champion the plain people and toiling masses. It argues the rhetoric is a campaign tactic meant to sway voters, challenging the substance of his cause and its appeal to the electorate.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
German Americans on the currency question underscore cautious, thrift-minded voting
The Lulanapolis News notes that German Americans favor the gold standard and oppose free silver, with many centered in thrifty business and savings sectors. It praises German Americans as prudent, skeptical of radical change, and influential in community finance and thrift initiatives while warning against radical shifts that could threaten credit and purchasing power.
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United States
Ape
Bryan
Gerturmuat-Aimericans
Geran Wus
Flere
Lotegs
Lulanapolis News
Free silver would wreck wages and protections
The Times argues free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 would devalue the silver dollar, drive gold out of circulation, depress wages and salaries, and erode protective duties. It cites historical depreciation during metal-related monetary shifts, cites Mexico as precedent, and warns that a depreciated dollar halves the value of duties and protections, harming laborers and clerks.
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United States
Onze
Senate of the United
North
Mexico
City of
Thomas E. Crittenden
New York Journal of Comerce
protection—Times
Richmond
Silver policy would ruin rail bonds says silver kings
American railroads have floated more than 5 million dollars in gold bonds. With free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and gold rising to a 50 to 60 percent premium, railroads would be unable to buy these bonds. Bankruptcy and repudiation would result, warned silver kings and supporters who push to temporarily double profits on silver ore.
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Japan
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