Truth Not Theirs on Silver and Gold Standard Debate
The piece argues against single gold standard advocates and defends silver, alleging Republicans backed by Wall Street manipulated coinage policy since 1860. It claims McKinley dodges the money issue, demands clear platform convictions, and urges fair public discussion of monetary reform to avoid voter manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresa
Wall
Lombard Streets
Republican Party
St. Louis
Lssue
Maj. McKinley
McKinley
Dorn
Napoleon
Honest Money and Reform Based on Gold and Silver Standards
The speech argues for honest money tied to gold and silver, condemning demonetization and currency manipulation. It criticizes 1873 coinage law changes, advocates free coinage and stable relative metal values, and urges lawmakers to serve the people against financiers and sharks. Rev. Louie Richter is cited.
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McKinley
Louie Richter
Anarchy fears and silver standard debate voiced
The letter criticizes silver movement as a step toward anarchy and revolution, arguing it would fail to improve conditions and lead to social unrest. It questions the motives of Mr. Warner and targets the supposed intelligent voters among Germans, Jews, and Catholics while urging conservatives to defend the gold standard. The piece analyzes political rhetoric and warns of class tensions amid monetary policy clashes.
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Bryan
Chicago
Ivensville
Warner
Yellowstone Park
Neers
C. Dudley Warner
Watsner
Hmself
McKinley
McKinsey
Patriotism and the fates of greenbacks in the Civil War
The author critiques Mayflower era finance arguing that German and British leaders reject bimetallism, while U.S. platform promises international coinage. It contrasts two patriotisms, praising soldiers who fought and criticizing bankers and bondholders who profited from wartime finance, noting Greenbacks and bond payments and questioning coin versus paper money.
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Madame Roland
Webster
England
Germany
Hell
Columbia
Jeff Doyle
Robert E. Lee
Mexico
Canada
Josus
Sumter
Jt Ia
Steveson
Thurston on Silver and Tariff Debates in 1892 Campaign
Palmer quotes and summaries a Chicago Record letter recounting Senator Thurston in 1892 addressing Bryan’s free coinage stance, tariff focus, and exchanges in Nebraska. It notes reliance on stenographic reports, criticism of Bryan’s coinage position, and calls to expose alleged paymaster links and foreign silver interests.
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Bryan
Falla City
Neb
Lansing
Bren
Field
Lincoln
Oliver
State Journal
John
Burrows
Nebraska Bimetallic League
W. B. Crombie
Ned
Thurston
British Columbia
Canada
Taronto
Chicago Record
Nebraska
H. (. Palmer
Chicago
Taller's Good Advice Senator Teller Endorses American Finance
Senator Teller urges united support for a silver friendly finance system. He argues friends of silver can dominate and shape a monetary system uniquely American, free from British influence, to unite the nation and govern its own financial affairs.
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Taller
Teller
Silver
Great Britain
Herald
Paul
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