Chronicle attacks gold-bug press over currency policy in tone
The Omaha Nonconformist denounces The Chicago Chronicle and other gold-bug outlets for praising flat money and bank note inflation. It argues government issued money would save interest on bonds, warns of subversive attempts to control the Democratic convention, and endorses Bryan if reform platforms align.
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Chicago Chronicle
America
Ita
Congress
Treasury
Angels
Ministers of
Grace
Chronicle
Pops
Opulism in England and tax policy debate
A New York Journal editorial criticizes Britain's postwar finances and Sir Michael Hicks Beach reform, noting income tax rises from 3 13 percent to 5 percent and higher levies on large incomes. It cites American magnates like Astor renouncing citizenship for tax reasons, arguing the level of taxation could fund a battleship.
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England
Michael Hicks-Beach
W. W. Astor
New York
Astor
Michael Hicks- Beach
Bis
New York Journal
Are Producers Anarchists This Time in History
A fragment questions anarchist influence on profieer and tolls. Mentions a large algur crop and a total yield estimated at 488,807 tons valued at 22,500,000 dollars, noted for Worme and child on the Island.
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Man
Worme
Child
A Disinterested Citizen Observes Civilization in Action
A citizen enters a house under attack as five intruders claim to be civilization and seize the householder’s property. The householder seeks lawful judgment, while the monocled leader mocks restraint and courts. The scene ends with renewed assault as the dispute escalates.
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Jim
N. S. World
Principle Must Stand in Presidential Fight
Gen Weaver, former Populist candidate, says the silver issue could be delayed until 1902 for state and congressional conventions. The Denver/Deseret debate warns that gold bug Democrats still oppose Bryan, while Weaver remains faithful to the Populist platform. Disparaging remarks target McKinley supporters and subsidized papers pushing reform, urging honest Populists to reject cowardice and unite for victory.
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Weaver
City
Chicago
Washington
Bryan
Gen
McKinley
Palmer
Buckner
Ohio Republican Convention Nominates Grosvenor for Congress
A recent Ohio GOP convention nominated C. H. Grosvenor for another term in Congress. The platform voiced support for McKinley’s ideas on the Philippines and Puerto Rico, sparking doubt over whether free trade or tariffs should guide policy. The piece mocks indecision in following the president and suggests a pro or anti imperial stance with a wag wag metaphor.
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Ohio
C. H. Grosvenor
Congress
McKinley
Puerto Rico
Forellle
M'Kinley Summed Up by Press as Weak Leader
Indianapolis Sentinel ridicules the president as a wet, wavering figure on a major issue. It contrasts him unfavorably with Pierce and Hayes, mocks his indecision, and notes party pressure shaping his stance. The piece portrays him as indecisive and swayed by the latest voice.
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Indianapolis
The
United States
Franklin Pierce
Rutherford B. Hayes
Standard Oil dividend attacked as robbery by Springheld Republican
A Springheld Republican article declares the Standard Oil trust uses extortion rather than economics to justify a 20 percent quarterly dividend and an 80 percent annual rate. It cites a 30 percent rise in oil retail prices with no legitimate cause, noting 38 percent stock profit and substantial stock value gains, calling the practice outright robbery.
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McKinley
Standard Oil Trust
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