Money, trade and the era of panics in 19th century policy
A political broadside argues that both free trade and high protection fail to benefit the masses, noting England’s prosperity under various systems and US panics tied to monetary policy. It blames Wall Street and the Rothschilds, urges unrestricted coinage and government money issuance to end the corner on currency, unite parties, and prioritize people over money interests.
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England
Allison
Europe
United States
America
Canada
Australia
India
Africa
John Sherman
Bland
Bland-Allison
Republican Party
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Party of the People
Party of the
Rothschilds
Party of Humanity and Progress
Party
The Garnett Eagle Opinion on Money Power and Jewry
The Garnett Eagle argues that money power and Jewish influence threaten Christianity and democracy. It cites Rabbi Sales and Inspector Platt at St Louis, attacks Jewry as money-dealers, and endorses reform topics in the September Arena. It urges readers to study campaign pages from June to November and subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Eagle
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis
Sales
Lictor Platt
University of Berlin
London
W. J. Bryan
Wu. P. Bt. John
Boston
Mass
Merrifield and Simpson duel over politics in Kansas City
A Kansas City scene recalls Conductor Jim Merrifield of the Missouri Pacific debating financial policy with Congressman Jerry Simpson. A plainclothes visitor exposes Merrifield's weak answers on gold standard versus free silver, prompting laughter among railroad men and stoking partisan chatter. The column also notes allied opinions on monarchy talk and wealth inequality, with various newspaper clippings and parlor tales.
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Jerry
Laclede
Jim Merrifield
Joe Johnston
United States Post Office
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Jim
Hossam House
Merrifield
Conductor French
St. Louis
St. Louis Republic
New Rochelle Note Reveals Delegates Split Over Convention
A letter from New Rochelle New York dated July recalls tensions at the St Louis convention. Lt Loyd reports New York delegates wavering with Bryan Sewall support and vows to back Bryan and Watson. The piece credits music with lifting spirits and saving the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cooper
St. Louis
New York
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Gail
Washington
New Rochelle
N.Y
G. W
Letter to Sherman on Republican tariff and bonds
Aug 28 unett Rittenhouse writes Senator Sherman asking how a Republican administration would pay bonds and interest. Sherman replies a new tariff is needed to restore revenue, impractical. Prominent Republicans suppressed the letter. Hana blocks McKinley visit to Topeka for fall festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asntano
Anunett
Mansrnip
Joan SnerMan
Senate
Topeka State Journal
Hana
McKinley
Topeka
Little Mac
Notary Public Offers Deeds at Thirty Cents Per Instrument
W H Menion notary public offers to prepare deeds mortgages and general conveyances with acknowledgments for thirty cents per instrument, offices over the Bank of Garnett. The Chicago Broadside advertises a hot pop paper three months trial for 25 cents with samples free, Norman Rapalee at 621 W Polk St Chicago.
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Bank of Garnett
W. H. Menion
Chicago
Norman Rapalee
G21
W. Polk St
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