Stewart on Grover Cleveland and the Gold Standard
Senator William M. Stewart condemns Grover Cleveland for betraying the Democratic party to aid the gold standard and McKinley. He argues Cleveland manipulated patronage, opposed tariff protection, and aligned with money powers, calling him a treacherous multiyear political figure and urging readers to ignore his defense of sound money as political fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Fulswood
Grover Cleveland
Republcan Party
St. Louis
Republican Party
Europe
Republic
Aydfly
Democratic Party
Grover
Reagan
New York
United States
Ty Tor
Congress
Cleveland
Purchagera
Senate
Finance Committee
Morgan
Belmont
Secretary of the Treasury
Meining
Spa
Forsooth
McKinley
White Horse
Tven
Bondholders War Argument In Representative Echoes Greece Support
Ignatius Donnelly in The Representativ e argues that the Turkish and Grecian conflict is driven by bondholders and money lenders. He claims imperial policy rather than public will dictates Western nations stance, noting Armenia deaths and urging unity against mercenary money vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Donnelly
Saya
Evan
St. Patt
Geldbug
Greece
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Armenia
Merc
Debate On Constitutional Reform In The Inter Mountain Advocate
The Inter Mountain Advocate argues that laws must pass through legislature executive and courts, questioning who bears blame for constitutional tensions. The piece suggests if the people see the system as unworkable they may seek change, noting a struggle between constitutionalism and centralization that leaves citizens between pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Mountain Advocate
Hodien
United States
Populist Legislature Praised for Safe Legislation
The Sioux Falls Press notes the state legislature passed no really harmful laws and instead enacted many beneficial measures. Citing railroad, depository, election, trust, usury, mortgage, and local interest laws, the paper lauds the session as good for state and county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Press
Plutocrats and Wealth Spark Outcry Over Ownership
A historical fragment discusses public resentment toward wealth and power. The text questions why elites refuse to surrender their perceived holdings, signaling a 20th century debate on economic inequality and ownership.
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Phil
Free Silver Battle Opposed to Currency Contraction
Hon George C Gorham argues against gold standard policies in a detailed critique. He claims moneylenders, manufacturers, merchants, and railroads push contraction to depress prices, hurting producers and workers while enriching lenders. He asserts contracts must be honored and warns against devaluing property and restricting farming and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magna New
Priven
Shylock
Shytock
Notes by the Way on Money, Trusts and Politics
A collection of remarks and quotes on sugar profits, government bonds for public works, silver coinage, and political forecasts. Includes Populist figures urging state loans, criticisms of trusts, and predictions of a 1900 Republican defeat amid consolidation of railroads and broad calls for public ownership.
Refinement of Methods Across Civil War and Politics
The passage contrasts Napoleonic coup methods with Sherman’s tactics and discusses Cleveland’s use of patronage, Speaker Reed’s control of legislative debate, and the journal’s critique of centralized power. It frames historical and political dynamics with period voice and imagery.
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Napoleon
Victor Hugo
Sherman
Cleveland
St. Moule
Monopoly Threat in Kansas City Gas Battle
Fractured fragment suggests two warring gas companies merge in Kansas City to form a monopoly. The piece argues that control of gas water and electricity is the city’s only route to reliable supply, claiming the market is already dominated by a single power and warning against further consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaaé
Gaa
Star End
Kansan
Warning on national danger and need for education
A frontier warning rails against apathy and money power harming the republic. It laments foreign control, rising debt, and distrust of financiers, urging citizens to spread patriotism through reading material. It calls indifference to treason and urges united, educated action to restore prosperity and integrity.
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England
America
Republic
Europe
Altgeld Denounces Bank Conspiracy Accusations
Ex Governor Altgeld fights false press accusations regarding Globe Savings Bank. He states C. W. Spaulding was appointed treasurer by the Board of Trustees, not by the governor. The board, elected by the people, appointed Spaulding, and Altgeld claims he is not a stockholder. He urges the public not to let prejudiced reports taint friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcgeia
Globe Savings Bank
C. W. Spaulding
State University
Altgeld
Spalding
Gov. Altgeld
Willian J. Bryan
The Administration Stuft pay test kations to the Bondholders
A critical editorial argues that the Republican administration will fund bond payments through gold reserves and financial power. It cites Morgans, Belmonts, and Rothschilds as beneficiaries, warning that the 1898 election could be used to justify burdens on Democrats and extend financier control.
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Cleve Inn
Mark Hanna
McKinleyiam
Edhem Panha
Ruasia
Japan
Morgans
Belmonts
Rothschilda
Mel Kinsey
White House
Democratic Congress
Cleveland
Wall Street
Morgan & Co
Allll
Clevelandlam
Greanhacka
Clint 7
Leigh
Legislation and Value in Tariffs Questioned
An ATI ance Vindicator letter asks how tariff driven price increases prove value can be legislated. The writer contends if tariff law can raise glass prices, can govt not legislate value on silver gold and paper and seeks light from a philanthropic sound money advocate.
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Ginsa
United States
Atiance
Travel note on sore eyes and patience in Walla Walla
Mea Iy and a letter from Walla Walla traces sore eyes among travelers caused by looking for prosperity. The writer credits patience as the best remedy while critiquing Dr. Heaserer for lacking patience when in trouble, and quoting a Hast Oregonian remark on those seeking prosperity.
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Mea Iy
Charles Heaserer
Walla Walla
Walla
Nations Debate on Economy and Railroads Across The Nation
A collection of excerpts rails against monopoly and private rail ownership while praising public options. References include critiques from Cleveland Recorder and Topeka Advocate, calls for worker wages protection, and a push for government-backed or state-led railroad solutions as Kansas and neighboring states confront freight charges and economic inequality. The texts cite Budgets, gold standards, and labor costs, urging action against corporate excess and urging civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Recorder
Topeka
Star
Kanaan
San Francisco Star
Santa Cruz
Loody
Texas
Kansas
Kannes
Wichita Commonnr
Boggtown Crossing
Hooppole
Swatman’s Prairie
Cubs
Louis Journal
Japan
United States
Watches on Double Edged Appeal of Selfish Voting
A Patriot's Bulletin excerpt cites a 1807 Associated Press telegram from Pittsburg noting wage cuts and strikes by iron and steel workers, with pickets and police. argues that appeals to immediate self interest corrupt public judgment and worsen national policy, while warning the long view of the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Oliver Brothers
Puddiers
A. M. Beyera & Co
Mointont & Hemphill
Tast Tall
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Crete
Gorham
Seaboard
George C, Gorham
Tan
Mexico
Tudges
Washington
Spokane
Thomas G. Shearran
Grant Allen
Altgeld Asantied
M'Kinley
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