Banks Should Protect Depositors Not Government
A speech argues for mandatory deposit insurance as the easiest solution to bank instability. It claims banks profit from depositors funds and should back their deposits, with government guarantees avoided in favor of bank-led security and rapid notice of bank suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Baltimore
Fidelity Company
Postal Savings Bank
Europe
United States
New York
Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
Straus Endorses Bryan Citing Broad Prosperity Ahead
Nathan Straus a leading New York merchant and philanthropist explains his reasons for supporting William Jennings Bryan. He argues Bryan will win, bring general prosperity, and serve all Americans as a safe conscientious president. Straus vows to work for Bryan and vote for him on election day.
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New York
Bryan
Nathan Straus
Laboring Men Rally Against Taft Address
A circulated poster titled Laboring Men Attention promotes a Taft speech. It claims he influenced his federal appointment via Senator Foraker and the Standard Oil attorney, attacks his use of injunctions against workers, and questions jury trials for laborers, while accusing capital and trusts of backing him. The piece denounces political doomsterism and urges stable governance to avoid business panic.
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William H. Taft
United States
Senator Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Wall Street
Special Interests Versus Equal Rights Debate Opens
The piece contrasts Taft and Bryan positions, accusing Taft of favoring trusts and special interests, opposing consumer rights and jury trials, while Bryan is portrayed as defending equal rights for the people against privileging the few. It frames a sharp moral choice for voters.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Democratic tide seen for Bryan in key states
Norman E. Mack as Democratic National Committee chairman expresses strong confidence in Bryan's victory. He cites rising support in Ohio, New York, and Indiana, predicts a large popular vote and electoral win, and urges continued vigorous campaigning through the final two weeks. The piece also covers Republican attacks on labor and a list of corporate-backed supporters backing Taft and Sherman.
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Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Yun
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Taft
James 8. Sherman
Republicans howl calamity over Bryan election
The speaker denounces Republican panic rhetoric and predicts defeat for the party. He argues the GOP fostered panic and business stagnation while claiming Bryan would offer honest governance and restore confidence and prosperity.
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Bryan
Republican Party
William Jennings
Railroad Employes Versus Mr Taft
Excerpted remarks from 1893 press and quotes from John J. Ingalls attack Judge Taft’s decision as treason to republican ideals. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers denounces Taft and condemns trusts for inflating prices to boost fictitious capital.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Journal
John J. Ingalls
Farmers Resent Coercion Endorses Chain Among Farmers
Indiana farmers meeting in Washington township Marion county adopt resolutions condemning P M Sharples statements about Sharples Separator Works closing on Bryan election. They form an endless chain to unite farmers across the country and urge fair play, denouncing partisan fear tactics by firms. Albert Blue chairs. Ross S Ludlow sec.
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Indiana
Sharplea
Mack
Washington Township
Marion County
Associated Press
P. M. Sharples
Sharples Separator Company
Westchester
Bryan
Sharples
Albert Blue
Ross
Ludlow
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Banks
Straus
William J. Bryan
Gof
Explainer
Judge Taft
Ihklees Clerc
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Duncan
Charles F. Brooker
Brass Trust
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Standard Oil
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
George M. Pullman
Great Pullman Palace Car Trust
T. Coleman du Pont
Powder Trust
Boise Penrose
George R. Sheldon
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hughes
William Nelson Cromwell
Edward H. Harriman
Fred W. Upham
Republican
West
Board of Review
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