Taxed to pay the vast sums, federal finances debated
Special correspondence laments $700,000,000 appropriations in the Fifty Sixth Congress and accuses the system of redistributing labor wealth through indirect taxes. It condemns trusts, anti trust debates, and alleged mismanagement from Cuba to the Philippines while highlighting opaque treasury vouchers and post office scandals under current officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Cnd
Tix Eulars
House
Senate
Surcess
Party balance in next U S House examined
An 1890 styleLedger analysis reviews party composition and close districts. It notes Republicans hold a 28 seat majority with 41 close contests, 24 Republicans 16 Democrats and four populists elected by narrow margins. It highlights key states Indiana New York Ohio and the effect of trust and tariff issues on future votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Judrciary Committee
Representative Littlefield
Maine
Farmers’ Alliance
Lyore
Tade
Republiata
Yough
House
Senate
Pettigrew
Gallinger
New Tompshire
Jndiginty Committee
Smith
Cuba
House of Representatives
Indiana
Ilinois
California
Lews
Muir “Land
West Virginia
Fivo Earhy
Alabama
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Maryland
Nebraska
Kansas
North
Middle West
McKinley
Palmer
Bryan
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Wingis
Michigan
Iowa
Philadelphia Ledger
Aadam Corruption and Republican Ties to Machine Power
The piece argues that three popular and oppressive party leaders have signaled to Tonua and the president they will not fear public opinion. It contends machine magnates control the administration and demand silence, predicting a likely colorless platform for the Republican national ticket in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Tonua
Yea Nce
Aleeady
Washington Time
Fragmentary 19th Century Editorial Excerpt
A damaged fragment from the Detroit Free Press reflects on liberty and self government. It references debates about funding schools and soldiers, questioning competence and political contentment with current authority.
The Currency Question and Monetary Stability
A lengthy treatise argues for both gold and silver as essential money, noting silver’s domestic role and gold’s efficiency in large exchanges. It disputes free coinage and paper money expansions, warns against overreliance on greenbacks, and contends that gold and silver should remain separate money metals with stable legal tender policies. Prominent references include James Turner, the Illinois State Register, Seth Hawk, and W. J. Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermle
East
Treasury
Congress
Mpurt
Act of Compres
Toren Y
United States
James
Turner
Hawk
Seth
Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Gold Short: Treasury Probe Into Missing Gold Coin
A Chicago era dispatch reports Secretary Lyann J. Gage instructing the New York assistant treasurer to locate where 3400,000,000 in gold coin has vanished from the treasury. The piece argues the gold supply appears exaggerated by treasury figures and cites earlier debates on money in circulation and silver opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lyann J. Gaze
the Treasury
New York
Treasury Department
Treasury
United States
Gage
Wage
Mr. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Tinois State Register
Outlook for Bryan in 1900 given silver question
The Denver News argues strong odds for Bryan as four years after a Colorado vote margin, citing public ignorance on free silver, a financial ring scare, and party defections. It claims Bryan will push free coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio and predicts broad support from 1898 opponents, framing the election as a silver victory amid currency and imperial issues. It criticizes supporters as potential buyers or dupes, urging vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Bryan
Denver
Cal
Tim
Mr. Bryan
Chyna
Porto Rico
My. Biyain
The Duty of Democrats and the Jeffersonian Line
A reflective piece urging Democrats to uphold Jeffersonian ideals and the spirit of Webster. It argues the party must declare its identity, pursue liberty and equality, resist avarice, and restore justice. It calls for leaders who embody democratic virtue and insist on plain, honest methods and equal protection under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Ollice
Senate
Adana
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Livalry
New Hampshire
Webster
Jerusalem
Household of Faith
TRUCKLING TO THE TRUSTS AND REPUBLICAN GATEKEEPING
A St Louis Republic editorial denounces the Republican party as the creator and sustainer of trusts and monopolies that control home markets. It accuses Republicans of no real opposition to trusts, warns of consequences for McKinley era policy, and laments the party’s shift from virile stance to cautious acceptance of trust power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Iint
Asit
Hutas
Iig
Pers
VC McKinley
Dow Cho
Lehilippines
Pryigdisi
Senator Spooner On Imperialism In Cuba And The Philippines
The speech assembles Spooner’s denunciation of imperialism as a forced issue. He argues Cuba is pacified and governed only by American authority, while the Philippines would face enforcement of U S power regardless of local will. He condemns imperialism as a persistent policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner
Cuba
Philippines
Thera
Mr. Spooner
Turmoil Over Indemnity and Foreign Policy Debate
The piece critiques calls for a fleet to collect indemnity from Turkey over missionaries wreckage years past. It questions President McKinley’s stance on the Monroe Doctrine and German threats, suggesting political tactics and fear of “know-nothingism.” It cites the Baltimore Sun’s view on how such issues could influence the election and public mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Melinley
Germany
Root
Lodge
Henge
New York
Hale
United States
Becsme
Tultimore Sun
McKinley and party powers push for 1900 political machine
The St Louis Republic charges President McKinley relies on the Republican machine and syndicates. It claims a $1,000,000 contribution to the party fund funds campaigns and votes, with Mark Hanna directing strategic support and policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWinley
Mark Hunn
Ame
Witten
Smurher
Jen
Nana Tanti
Republican National Machine
Taneh
Republican Shasty
Mr. McKinley
Sym Iates
St. Louis Republic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mashigton
Republicam Bluff
Lane
Cohen
Republican Preience
Post Office Department
Otis
Adolph Patterson
Neturna
Monetary Stability
Mexico
McKimnex
Hanna
Illinoia
Susntelon
Phere
Mark Jioine
St Louis Republic
McKinney
Giligoney
Lennsylana
NTE
Ameriga
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!