Bryan Warns on Money Trusts and Imperial Policy
W J Bryan argues in the New York Journal that the gold standard and national bank notes threaten independent policy. He warns Republicans push for paper money control, wealth concentration, and imperial measures will erode liberty and provoke a political realignment. He calls for public input on monetary and foreign policy.
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Republican Party
Hingland
New York
England
W. J Bryan
New York Journal
United States
Fercilly
Philippine Islands
Ghent Courtyern Harvey Announces New Work on Money
Ghent court figure Mr Wo Om Harvey, known as Colas Mingocial Schuyl and author of Coloan Money, Trusts and Imperialism, has just published a new work that critics say promises to be more popular than his prior books. He has received many letters regarding the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo OM. Harvey
Chicago platform and Democratic unity urged at sea
A speaker warns delegates that distrust of the Chicago platform endangers the party and labor since 1900. He calls for reaffirming Chicago principles, pledging delegates to them, and rejecting any who oppose Democratic ideals amid debates over the money question and imperialism.
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Democratic Party
People‘s Party
Ponpin
Chicago
Anderns
Bose
Jnrty
Imperialiam
Mc- Winteyiam
Hannalam
Ainge
Lim Bo Nuntherna
Book on Money Trusts and Imperialism Gains Wide Praise
Publishers report growing demand and enthusiastic letters for a new volume by a prominent author. A Kerkhoven correspondent notes many Republicans express support after reading the book on Money Trusts and Imperialism, surpassing the earlier School in influence and reach.
Ex-Mayor Perry Calls for Republican Governance in Philippines
Former Somerville speaker Albion A. Perry argues against imperialism and for republican rights in the Philippines. He contends that denying full political rights and representation violates equal rights, consent of the governed, and taxation without representation, urging a voice for Luzon residents in U.S. sovereignty and laws.
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Albion A. Perry
Somerville
Mass
United States
Congress
Luzon
Massachusetts
Queer Banking and the Wall Street Plunge
A fragment argues that Tunstall & Co failed due to banks refusing to certify checks against bogus deposits. It alleges banks certify checks to aid Wall Street manipulators, claiming massive fictitious wealth and industrial protection by the Treasury, while warning of widespread swindling.
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Tunstall & Co
Owig
Wall Street
United States Treasury
Proapertiy
Weyler and McKinley Clash Over Philippines Policy
The article critiques U S President McKinley for avoiding mediation between Britain and Spain over the Philippines. It argues a proposed proclamation labeling armed Filipinos as bandits would deny them wartime protections, reflecting harsh measures attributed to Gen. Weyler and sparking public outcry.
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McKinley
Great Britain
Gen. Weyler
Battle over sovereignty in Caribbean and Pacific conflicts
The text discusses a directive against Cuban independence under Spanish rule and contrasts it with the Philippines accepting American sovereignty after three years of rebellion. It notes the Filipinos’ denial of Spain’s right to transfer sovereignty and frames the Cuba situation as having a technical justification tied to world opinion on Spain.
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Simiar
Spain
Burlington (la
Democrat-Journal
London Review argues American war sentiment favors foes
The London Review notes that while U S administration and financial organs back the war, the balance of American public opinion leans against it as the conflict harms trade. It warns finance controls may waver as war burdens rise.
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The
London Review
America
The Money Trust Movement Menaced McKinley Policy
The Washington Times condemns currency lugging by Hanna and a Wall Street clique seeking passage in congress. It warns the money trust movement threatens McKinley’s political fortunes and the gold standard advocates fear a shift to bank credits and a single metallic currency system.
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Washington Times
Hanna
Wall Street
Congress
McKinley
Bryan blames Wall Street for bank scandal claims
The New York News quotes Mr. Bryan likening bankers to foxes and roosting places, arguing the Republican party has gone to bankers to settle the money question. The piece asserts the Gage National City Bank scandal grew from such influence and defends Bryan's critique.
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Wall Street
Bryan
Republican Party
Gage National City Bank
New York News
Tariff Protections Skew Borax and Steel Wire Trusts
The borax trust sells product to Americans at seven and a fourth cents per pound and to Europeans at three and a half cents, enabled by a five cent tariff per pound. The steel and wire trust sells barb wire to Americans at 4.13 per hundred rounds, Canadians at 3.25, and Europeans at 2.20.
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Borax Trust
Steel and Wire Trust
Starrisbury
Wage workers face near twenty percent rise in living costs
The Philadelphia Ledger notes wageworkers who earned about $1,000 last year now must spend nearly $1,200 on the same goods, a near twenty percent cost of living increase. In Delaware County, some small wage gains have occurred but few restored to 1992 levels.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Delaware
Buckner Predicts Bryan Defeat in 1900
The Buffalo Times quotes Simon Bolivar Buckner predicting how badly William Jennings Bryan will fare in the 1900 presidential race. Buckner, once a presidential candidate himself, comments on Bryan’s prospects and the political landscape, contrasting past and future sentiments.
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Simon Bolivar Buckner
United States
Bryan
Gous, Palwer and Buckney
Buffalo Times
Thousand-Dollar Bill Concludes with Family Theft Confession
Edmond Hackett counts frayed thousand-dollar notes at the Treasury. Bertha Hackett confesses theft of a missing bill, while her father, the old Treasury official, reveals a shared secret with his chief. A miscount triggers a chain of forensic readings, eventual pardon, and a moral about duty before family.
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Edmond Hackett
Secretary of the Treasury
Edmond
Missing Bill Threatens Hackett Family in Treasury Plot
Edmond Hackett debates reporting a missing thousand dollar bill as Bertha urges deceit to cover the shortage. The Treasurer and Secretary clash over disclosure while Bertha pleads for a covert fix, fearing ruin unless Caleb Loring’s scrutiny is avoided.
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Bertha
Hacketts
Caleb
Wilton Loring
Hertha
Hackett
Treasury
Edmond
Edmond Hackett
Register
Bertha Hackett
Caleb Loring
Father
Englishman in Chicago Charged With Lounging in Parks
A Chronicle item recounts Frederick Edwards, recently arrived from England, being arraigned before a Chicago justice for lounging in parks. He resists, is dragged to the patrol box, and pleads amid heated exchanges about Irish identity and English manners in America. The judge notes fines of $1 plus costs.
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Peter Foote
Chicago
Foote
Frederick Edwards
England
Ireland
America
Chicago Chronicle
The Nation’s First Woman Oil Operator
Louise C. Moulton notes a pioneering woman oil operator, Miss Jane Stone, who owns 180 acres in Texas and oversees her own drilling. Milas Stone manages the operation, reflecting early female leadership in oil.
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Miss Jane Stone
Texas
Milas Stone
Texas Resources Explored In Monthly Magazine 1899
The TWustrator and General Narrator handsomely presents Texas resources and opportunities. Each issue spotlights a Texas county or area from March 1899 through December, including Houston, Montgomery, Cherokee, Leon, Anderson Palestine, Rusk, Walker, Bexar, and more. Free subscriptions with postage. sample copy 2 cents. Art map offer 7 cents. Address D. M. Prich in Palestine, Texas.
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Texas
Houston County
Montgomery County
Cherokee County
Tuly
Leon County
Anderson County
Palestine
Rusk County
Walker County
Bexar County
San Quitonies
Bravoria
Mexico
D. SI. Prich
GPL & TA
Winter rates for air routes to southern points from Omaha and St Louis
Rates advertised for round trip home seekers tickets via Omaha and St Louis and Wabash routes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month, plus $2.00, with winter discounts to Hot Springs Ark and other resorts. Emphasizes routes O and St L and O KC&E as shortest to Quincy, and service to Kansas City and the South. Office at 1415 Farnam St Quincy Route Office. Harry S. Moores, City Passenger and Ticket Agent Omaha Neb. Also includes ads for Magnetic Starch Grain-O and other product mentions.
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Omaha
St Louis
Wabash
Hot Springs
Ark
St. Louis
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Truita
Ghent
Couyrborn
Democratic Press Bulletin
Democratic National Committee
Phillip Kiet
Kerkhoven
Democratic Organization
Queer Banking
LA Weyler
Artstery
Treasurt
Leonard Outran
Wilton
Mrs. Lawson
Redemption Division
Edgmond
Mr. Loring
Providence
Louise C. Moulton
Twustrator
Low
Columb, College
New Orleans
Ba W. Grove
God
BMA
M. Snytilco
W. Madson
Ill
Rite Ecaegs
Cusuical Co
la Crosse
Wis
Gregory & Som
Marblehead
Bass
Kansas Food CO
Lamb's
Lamb Tg. Co
Ottawa
Caneae
Anopley
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