Free silver debate frames repudiation of honest debts
In Rochester Democrat commentary, Barnyate argues against Bryan’s free coinage plan claiming it would force government silver purchases and ruin circulating money. The piece counters that free coinage would trigger a currency collapse, panic, and repudiation of debt, urging voters to think independently.
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Barnyate - Aegiment
Bryan
Wentucks
Mr. Bryan
United States
Mer
Seinghodys
Wade Lim
Bevan
Pha Farmera
Ataine
Ars Kigeng
Ofther
Goxton (Mane
Demagogues and economic strain discussed in wartime address
An examination of demagogy in wartime policy criticizes demagogic attacks on farmers workers and capital, urging unity. It contrasts East and West needs and argues for balanced credit, labor respect, and a caution against promises from the Democratic party at Chicago. It also clarifies the distinction between free silver and free coinage.
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Warhington Press
Drran Ehowa
Seauth
Hirran
Frank
Hatha X.Y. Towonil
Vetera
Democratic Party
Chicago
Adana
Baikon
Changeey M. Depew
Europe
Bax
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Tretia
Wales
Loman
Double Dealing Sewall in Gold Payment Scam
The paper alleges Altgeld and Arthur Sewall preach silver but demand gold in contracts. It cites a Unity company lease requiring rent in standard gold coin. Sewall’s timber contract allegedly includes UNITED STATES GOLD OR ITS EQUIVALENT, exposing hypocrisy in the silver cause.
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Iie
Altgeld
Chicago
Sliver
Unity Company
United States
Arthur Sewall
Bryan
Fie
New York Tribune
Sewall
Maine
Long Island City
Eppinger & Stussell
Ilal- Taras
Conte
Brean
Tom Watson
Canpany
The Fool's War Revenge and the Farmer's Plight in 19th Century Text
Anecdotes on bankers and silver money contrast with a tale of a man who trusts sleep to avert vengeance and a farmer crushed by debt. The piece cites Bryan and Wilson tariff debates, showing how cheap money, reduced wheat prices, and farm foreclosures drive economic distress and class tension.
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Gollang
Not the multiplication of taals but supply and demand
The text argues that quantity of money drives distribution and consumption. It notes money per capita is 20 percent higher today than in 1873, yet industries and earning power collapsed by 1892, causing people to spend less despite abundant money.
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New York
Poeansylvania
Ohio
Hinois
Massachusetts
Maine
Rochester Democrat
Brean
Japan
Pega
Wall Street
Spain
Bank of Heath
Numismafisia
Bank of Spain
Greece
Depew Tallies Bryan With Beecher Quotation in Brooklyn
Six thousand attend the Kings County Republican campaign opening in Brooklyn where Henry Ward Beecher is invoked by Chauncey M. Depew. Depew cites Beecher on standards, currency and public faith, tying the Populist Bryan to the sermon’s warning against tampering with money and law.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Cherget
Mr. Bryan
Brooklyn
Channecey M. Depew
Clermont Avenue
Kings County
Hanna
Bryan
Depew
Beecher
Dar-M
Congress
Payne & Delt Inn
Mypan
The Flame Market Debates Free Trade and Home Market Hope
A Rochester Chronich opinion argues protection and domestic demand sustain industry and forestall foreign dependence. It cites tariff gains, trade balances, and the failed push for free trade and silver coinage as warnings from historical markets and policy, urging care for the home market.
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Axl
Industrica
Psve
TSUG
SRB Lou
United States
Pal
Rochester
Free Silver Wolves Attack Sound Money Claims
The piece argues against silverite criti cs of the gold standard, blaming cheap money for economic anxiety. It cites Japan Spain Greece and broader world trends, contending debt relief and fiat pressures harm business and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint
Wileer
Silver Mine Profits Verse the West and Bryan Doctrine
The New York World exposes Western silver mines showing heavy dividends from Utah’s atarin and other mines, with large totals like 13 million and 8 million, while noting the silver trust'.s role. The piece argues profits could double under Bryan’s doctrine and warns of distorting factors in industry, including farmers and speculation.
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New York World
Atarin
Utah
Comstock
Colonie
The
Silver Trust
Cays Silver
Stel Michigan
Why Some Nations Fall Behind in Resources and Opportunity
The author argues that free silver lands spread across natural resources, commercial options, and favorable climates rival world powers. Some regions have long histories of peace and others have benefited from education after upheaval, yet they still lag behind in development and progress.
Free coinage argument by Dr. Hill on value and units
Dr. William Preston Hill argues that free silver coinage would alter the unit of value itself. He warns that paying a gold dollar for silver would effectively raise silver prices only if world silver supply and gold reserves permit, changing the monetary standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Preston Hill
Louis
United States
The World's Stock of Gold And Free Silver Debates
A dense column argues against free coinage of silver and attacks a gold stock conspiracy. It cites 1895 US gold supplies, critiques government silver purchases, and notes economic fears about inflation, wages, and credit. It also includes anecdote about Chinese diplomat Chang and reflections on labor markets and social issues.
Hailstones of odd shapes and strange colors across history
The article recounts historic hail events and bizarrely shaped stones. From orange colored hail in 1813 to blood red snow in 1798 and monstrous blocks in 1823, it cites multiple locations including Amsterdam London and the Sahara Wadi Oasis with stones like wheels, crowns and grapes.
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Humboldt
Uscally
Carnigla
Germany
Amsterdam
London
Ireland
France
Munson
Mass
Waltham Register
Wadi Oasis
Desert
Sahara
Iead
Wisconsin
St Louis Republic
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