Government Banks in a Government Money System
A discussion arguing for remonetization through a government bank system to replace private banks. It claims gold and credit money undermine public welfare, warns of panics, and asserts government banks would regulate money supply, reduce interest costs, and secure deposits while preventing speculative lending. It emphasizes public benefit and stability over bank interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ewing
Banka of
Jasve
Chicago
People’s Party
Loula
Proio’s
Eo Gelf
Bank of Deposit
Joan God Discount
Gold Trust
Credit Fuanelal Ayetem
Tickiah
Joann Om
Preas
Peor Pla
Promises and Perils of the Last Election
Senator Stewart argues Wall and Lombard streets misled voters with promises of high wages and strong markets. He says repudiation followed, warns of costly political turnover, and notes discontent with McKinley era prosperity amid gold standard doubts across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Nevada
Wall
Lombard Streets
State Rail Road Ownership Threatened by City Scheme
The Journal of the Knights of Labor protests a plan by corrupt officials to lease North Carolina’s railroad to the Southern Railway for ninety nine years at a nominal rent. The move allegedly occurred years before contract expiry and lacked bids or state interest consideration. Boston’s commissioner suggests costlier pension reform for old age benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Southern Railway Company
The
Knights of Labor
Points From The Press On Tariffs And Reform
A collection of editorial snippets argues for immediate tariff reform and warns against reliance on a higher tariff. It discusses the Salvation Army, Populism, and the need for direct legislation to empower voters, noting unemployment, hunger, and wage cuts alongside strike successes and political critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation
Babington Booth
Booth
Tucker
Salvation Army
Cincinnati
Reno
New
Cleveland
Mfp
McKinsey
Hebron
Morrizon Times
Congress
Europe
Tatua
Nicaragua Canal Company
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Bug
Atrikora
Uncle Sam
Allver
Chicago
Allen Tariff Speech Denounces Taxes on Daily Necessities
Senator Allen argues against tariffs taxing daily consumables to enrich a few at the expense of the masses. He asserts Congress lacks power to tax to enlarge private fortunes and urges revenue tariffs with incidental protection only, warning such moves threaten order and rights. The remarks, over an hour long, led to the resolution being referred to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Haw
Congress
Allen
Finance Committee
Sliver Knight Watchman
Goos Sauce Duel Delays Court Tank Wrecker
A quirky exchange unfolds as a federal judge confronts a tank wrecker over repeated tag breaks. The wrecker replies with a defiant remark about a saw and timing, hinting at ongoing conflict and comic mischief.
Volume of Money and McKinley Era Critique
A Brookfield, Missouri letter writer denounces McKinley era tariffs and money policy as bankrupts. calls for postal savings banks to inject cash, reduce monopolies, and end congressional convening in peacetime. The piece frames Cleveland's era and Republican policy as endangered by unlimited wealth power and taxation on the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Els
Hanta
MckKinley
Cleveland
McKinley
Congress
Tofler
H. D. Macdowell
Brookfield
Multiple Business Failures and Bank Suspensions Endorse 19th Century Insolvencies
The text lists numerous insolvent estates and assignments across the United States including First National Bank of Co Manche suspending, W. C. Drake and Whittings Bros seeking relief, Loulaville Ky and Waterbury Conn debt actions, various chattel mortgages for amounts up to 25 000, and receiverships. It notes the Koone Savings Bank resuming business, a general assignment by United Press of New York, and a large strike by over 1 000 woolen workers in New Jersey mills seeking higher wages.
Municipal ownership of bridge boosts profits and fares reforms
The New York World reports the bridge linking New York and Brooklyn is municipally owned by both cities. Receipts total about two million dollars annually, with fares reduced to the point of free passage on foot. Workers receive better wages and treatment under public ownership, illustrating the benefits and laying a favorable example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
New York World
Lesson From Surplus Talk Sparks Hunger Critique
The Ft Madison Democrat notes public concern that millions starve while officials claim over production. It argues farmers must diversify to sell at viable prices, warning if people had enough to eat there would be no edible surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Lombard
United States
National Agricultural Department
Ft. Madison
The Money Question Reimagines Wealth Transfer Parable
A parable of three men representing production, processing, and money who shift wealth through debt, pricing, and contraction. The tale warns that debt, not labor, drives inequality, ending with a financier owning all. It critiques money power and calls for a reform of governance.
New Anti Trust Bill Proposed By Senator Pettigrew
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota introduces an anti trust amendment to the tariff bill. It would admit free duty for articles similar to domestic products if produced under trust controlled sale or price. Courts could determine trusts and issue orders to permit duties after finding a trust exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettigrew
South Dakota
United States
Whabington Prepares Sample Displays for Bio Goods
The advance agent of prosperity, Whabington, readies sample cases to showcase bio goods as sheriffs intensify efforts for him. County papers carry advertising across the region, signaling broad public notice despite the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick
Hare Halon
Whabington
Philadelphia
West
Conat
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Government
Michigan
Indiana
Boston
Commissoner of Institutions
8. C. Marshall
MR. Allen
Keining
Congress of the United States
Bloux
United States Treasury
Brown
Toiler
New York Tribune
Peter
Paul
Cleveland Party
Republican Party
Earth
Hades
Tophet
Goldbug
First National Bank of
Comanche, Tex
W. C. Drake
Brockton
Muse
Whittings Bros
Tn Dry Goods
Loulaville, Ky
Martin A. Crosson
Waterbury, Conn
G. Schomberg
Columbus
M. B. Jarnet
Atlantic
Towa
Augustus C. Traeger
New Haven
Lwa Asargued
F. A. Hoyt Company, & Corporation
Koone (N
Dusinaey
Mlogtens Woolen Company
Limted
W. EB. Closneack
Belt, Mont
Richard M. Hoar
Houghton, Mich
Jacob Keffeler Company
Sturrgis
8. D
Withrow Carpet Company
Rockford
Calkins & White
Rochester
N. Y
United Press of New York
Albert Kuttelberger
Maryland Steam Bleach and Dye Works
Baltimore, Md
Haa
Weymouth Old
Aitk Mills
Giver and Bron
West Hoboken
Homestead
Hackensack
Atonopattey
Hodyaon
Ming
America
Lator Pettigrew
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