Silver and Gold Debate on Coinage and Economy
A long discussion on silver reinstitution as money, demand and supply of silver and gold, and effects on prices, debt, and taxation. Critics note lack of free silver in the United States, citing political figures and papers. A druggist testimonial highlights discovery dangers and life-saving drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Treat-Paine
Boston Globe
Webster
Daniel
London
United States
McKinley Gold Standard Debate Rages In Press Merge
A long critique mocks McKinley’s letter on money and tariffs, claiming the text reveals a shift to gold standard aims under Hanna. It cites Thurston and various papers arguing silver must remain, warns of a day of reckoning, and notes perceived false telegraph election reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGintey
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Hanna
United States
New York Journal
Thurston
George Gunton
Social -Economist
New York
Nebraska
Tam
Chicago Chronicle
Lead of the plain people on silver and Bryan shown
The piece contrasts the wealth class and laboring folk in the silver debates. It cites the Kansas City Times, Sacramento Bee, and Atlanta Constitution arguing for Bryan and Sewall, criticizing gold interests and lobbying. It notes Free coinage would aid farmers and debt relief, and discusses international agreements and U.S. currency choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Senator Thurston
Hanna
Gould
Sage
Bryan
Sewall
Kansas City Times
Republican Intolerance and Currency Debates Across Regions
The excerpt cites criticisms from the Charleston News and Courier and St. Louis Post-Dispatch accusing Republicans of intolerance in New England and labeling McKinley’s platform on international monetary agreement as dangerous. It argues free silver and free trade undermine American currency control, blaming banking interests for post‑Civil War currency legislation and predicting consequences if McKinley wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Union
Republican Party
Acmiee
Coloue
Igreement
Imoney Lendin
Europe
San Francisco Chronicle
Sacramento Bee
New England
Andrews
Brown University
Boston Comercial Bulletin
Providence
Charleston News and Courier
McKinley
England
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Washington
Cross Currents on Tariff and Gold Debates
Selected editorials critique tariff as a live issue, defend gold standard, and attack overproduction and labor woes. Voices from Kansas City Times Exchange St. Louis Republic Washington Post Detroit News-Tribune reflect party tensions, Bryan, Hanna, and Cochran in the silver and gold battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Nick Kinley
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Mark
Kansas City Times
Labor
St. Louis Republic
Bourke
Bourke Cochran
Washington Post
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Jon
Crmys
Putercy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic Party
Pockran
Bourke Cockran
Maine
Exchange
Detroit News
Cilver
Huntington
San Francisco Examiner
G. Caillouette
Baverville
Til
Royal
Silver Clubs
Douglas County
the Gazette
Mic Kuhn
Racendtmsents Street
E. Wright
Law
Rence House
B. M’clelland
Urgeon
Gilles
Leis
Tenn
St. Tel
Frank Willard
Lawrence
GEO. A. Banks
Osuragee
Ley
Beal
Vermont Street
Lawrence House
Lawrence National Bank
Antreap States Depository
Bee T
J. D. Bowsrsoor
Spark
Warres L. Howe
Baxson Cashier
D. Bowersock
R. W. Sparr
H. &. Hall
FR. L. Moore
F. A. Batley
JH. Glathart
A. Henley
W. R. Willams
Cpe
Watkins
Paul BR
Ireident CA
Mass Street
Charles Leacher
A. J. Griffin
Plock
National Bank
Winthrop Street
Stranch
Russell & Metcalf Tear
Merchants Bank
Wn. T. Sinclair
Mass. Street
the Gazette Office
Dodgers
Americana
Rourke Cochran
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Asia
Morgan Bond Syndicate
Mexico
Vermont
Smith
Jackson
Congress
Mack
Bill Bryan
Her
Colonies
Gold Syndicate
Cleveland Administration
Atlanta Constitution
Mechinneyv
Powderly
T. V. Powderly
Kiley
Kansas
W. J. Bryan
Messrs. McKinley
Hauns
Tribone
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