An Object Lesson on Federal Loans to Railroads
The Evening Press argues that the plan to grant a fifty year extension at two percent to Central and Union Pacific railroads mirrors Coxeyite schemes. It warns the government is widening a debt to private firms, arguing renewals sidestep accountability and fuel public distrust in subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parlie Railroada’ Committee
Congress
Central
Union Pacific
Central and
Union Pacific Rail- Tonda
Mr. Coxey
Coxey
Watson on silver coinage and party politics
Tom About Silver argues in a historical column that 1873 removed the standard silver dollar from coinage laws but left legal tender power unchanged until 1874. He traces changes through 1890 and 1892, noting Democratic pressure for unlimited coinage and concluding with commentary on political stances and a remark on gold lunacy and hay fever as a rich man's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom. Watson Hives
Congress
Rover
Tree Allyer
Gabriel Horn
People's Party Paper
Bank Reform Call to End Banker Privilege and Improve Safety
A sharp critique of the banking system argues it rests on private privileges for banks while leaving creditors exposed. It cites Meadowcroft v Illinois and urges reformers to require banks to post bonds, or shift control to public treasuries, to protect depositors and ensure honest dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Supreme Court of the
State of Illinois
Meadowcroft
Meadowcroft Brothers
Chicago
Ciue
Supreme Court of the United States
Illinois Supreme Court
Crandall
United States
Free silverdominant sentiment in Arkansas and Missouri politics
Notes and comment depict Missouri shifting to free silver by a wide margin and Arkansas moving toward a solid free silver delegation for Chicago. The piece cites Democratic primaries with overwhelming free silver votes, mentions ex-governor candidates, Populist movements, and debates over money power, banks, and rail regulation, all framed in a heated partisan voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bland
Nxt
Missouri
Dave Pranca
Riley Hall
Chicago
Arkansas
Yell
Belmont
Belmaht
Senate
Remedy and reform in government and money systems
The piece argues that the remedy for social injustice lies in fundamental political and economic reforms. It condemns money and land monopolies, trusts, and tariffs as wrong approaches, urging a just money system, land reform, and social ownership under government, led by Rev. D. Oglesby. It emphasizes ending inequity through universal justice rather than partial fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Rev
D, Oglesby
Railroad Robberies and the Rise of Wall Street Control
Senator Tillman in the New York Herald argues that U S railroads, built by dispersed stockholders, are now owned by a few Wall Street capitalists. He contends profits flow to bondholders and stockholders while the public bears the costs, citing Vanderbilt and Morgan driven tactics to crush competing lines like the West Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Walltreet
West Shore
New York State
Vanderbilte
West Shore Road
New York City
Lakes
New York Central
Weat Shore
Vanderbilts
J. P. Morgan
Frienere
Ieal
Senator Tillman
New York Herald
Populists split over Bland endorsement in editorial clash
The Populist faction rejects Bland if he remains Democrat while Bland supported free silver and is praised by the Populists for his energy. The St Louis Globe Democrat laments the Populists hurting both major parties and speculates on Bland’s cross party appeal and potential impact on the race.
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Riley Hall
Washington
Congressman Money
Missiesippi
Free
St. Louis Globe
Democrat
West
Bland
Senator Hill
Mr. Bland
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Dasix
Lan
Steaif
Globe-Democrat
Free Silver
Democratic Party
Navy Committee
Capitol Building
Money
New York
Howard
Robespierre
Pame
Oglesby
Gendt
Hender Justice
All People
Red Wood
Oregon
Clas
Astor
Culloman Reeds
Quays
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