By the Gold Craze and the American Reaction
The essay argues against the gold standard and silver issues, blaming financial magnates abroad and domestic interests for pressuring the United States to maintain monometallic policy. It portrays a conspiracy by fundholders, criticizes government leaders, and urges independent action to free the nation from what it calls a corrupt monetary system and looming plutocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Porter
Coarly
Europe
Halle
Congress
Egypt
Portugal
America
Ohio
Ana Trus
London
Sumbi
Litte Preston
United States Mint
Saye Brice
Preston
Cleveland
Government and democracy debate cited by periodicals
A fragmentary exchange quotes Harper's Weekly arguing the US government is not a democracy and criticizing magazine and daily writers for overestimating knowledge. The Sao Francisco Star comments on the claim, reflecting debate over government form and extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harper’s Weekly
t.—Sao Francisce Star
Labor unrest grows as wage talks surface
The Topeka Advocate notes rising labor unrest with workers seeking wage gains and employers pushing for increases. It cites United Wood Workers across Minnesota Michigan the Dakotas Illinois and Wisconsin planning organized resistance to wage reductions and wage cuts touted by opponents. It also mentions Cleveland tin plate makers preparing to oppose higher pay demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Wood Workers
Minnesota
Michigan
Dakotas
Ilinoia
Wisconsion
Agah and Door Trust
Cleveland Tin Plate Makers
Topeka
A Provocative Anglo American Polemic Echoed
The piece, drawn from the Lenion Echo, voices anti English sentiment and fears of American decay as prophecy of revolution, pluto cracy and social collapse. It cites labor strife, monopoly power, and looming upheaval with dire predictions for 1900. It argues the republic depends on Washington to avert disaster and preserve prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roglivh
England
Engiiehmen
United States
America
Solillera
Newport
Central Park
White House
Republic
Washington
The Fat Purse and the Poor by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A reading of verse on wealth and poverty laments a rich lord who hoards lands and profits while the needy suffer. The speaker notes divine will, idle estates, and the curse on poverty as land and riches remain unequally held, urging social equity and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fat Purse
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Political drift and reform movements across Ohio Valley
Reports from Cincinnati convention of the Ohio Valley Binsetality League promoting free and limited coinage of gold and silver. Senator Butler criticizes income tax delays and railroad pooling suppression. Labor unions, pension disputes, and Populist autonomy discussed alongside plans for The Labor Exchange community money initiative in Powell Ohio and National silver Republicans under Charles A Towne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Binsetality League
Cincinnati
Otde Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Butler
Fort Carolina
Senate
Mr. Butler
Supreme Court
Congress
Powell
Delaware County
Ohlo
Labor Exchange
Will It Be Began In 1900s Rise Of Bryan Defeats Clevelandism
The article argues Bryan's 1896 defeat shifted the Democratic party away from Clevelandism towards reform, separating the gold and silver wings and moving toward Republican alignment for figures like Palmer Buckner. It claims the loss energized reform elements and supported bimetallism, noting Bryan’s enduring influence and the public’s reaction to his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Wan Jn Ita
Nen Uke Palmer
Buckoor
Democratic Party
Ren
Peffor
Sign of Weakness in Bank Stock Dispute
In a tense exchange the Mapoaliae asks to borrow against corporation stock while the national bank president questions the stock value and the corporation's solvency. The dialogue hints at broader concerns over liquidity and governance in a late era financial dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapoaliae
National Bank
Idlers and the Clash Over Opportunity in Society
In a voice from the era The Educator denounces idle greed and a wealth aristocracy that profits from land speculation interest, railroads, telegraph, water works, lights, and streetcar monopolies. It calls for breaking private control, erasing public debt, and ending taxation that burdens common citizens, to restore natural opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temizntiest
Republic
Lélera
Sytem
Gold Making and Monetary Power Clash Across Nations
A fragmentary burlap of opinion argues that artificial gold could bypass nature’s process and threaten monetary policy. It attacks bankers like Lyman Gage and J. Preston, praises Brice if honest, and condemns gold standard power, while noting labor unrest in Pennsylvania mines and clashes over wages and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Gage
Brice
Rothechilds
Gage
Preston
Rothechild
Pennsylvania
Asanasina
Bridge of Sighs Named as Public Passes On Island
A compilation of press snippets notes plans for a miniature elevated project on Long Island, the Chicago Tribune reference, and the public crossing a sugar trade bridge. It mentions a possible Bridge of Sighs name and cites varied quips on politics, money, and reform from several papers, ending with a remark on car tax law and court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieestate
Long Island
Eapw
Chicago
Journal of Commerce
Quotes on labor, wealth, and government influence in postwar America
A collection of quotes from 19th century papers and figures discussing freedom, voting, strikes, violence, and economic power. The remarks criticize worker rights and advocate strong government control, banking and industrial interests, and the potential for wealth to shape national policy. Notable voices include Tom Scott, the New York Tribune, Jay Gould, and C. M. Depew, among others.
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Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolia News
Tom Scott
New York Tribune
Richmond Walg
J. Buell
Bankers’ Association
England
California
New York
Jay Gould
United States
C. M. Depew
Republican Party
Wa Soon Ara
Aaa Comina
Senaiog
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Cuba
Totler
Great Britain
Michael Davitt
Amercans
Bata
Highwiy
Safa
Dingley
Worward
J. Bull's
Kelee
Pat Purse
New York Central Labor Union
Muse
Allen
Oregon -Populista
Iowa Farmers’ Tribune
Silver Republicans
Charles A Towne
Duluth
Towne
Hell
Hoyle
McKinley
Banka
San Francisco
Pops
Indianapolis
Supreme Court of
Diana
Jude
Supreme Court of Indian
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