The Money Question in 1940 Politics and Trusts
William J Bryan quotes on the money issue as central to party strategy. He argues the gold standard aims to be permanent, undermines debtors, and empowers banks. He asserts Democrats must defend bimetallism amid imperialism debates and warns against policy capitulations that empower money magnates.
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William J. Bryan
Mulyoke
Mass
Democrats
Republic
Republicang
Republican Party
Klondike
Aso
Europe
Exsus
Democratic Party
le Wioney
Cleveland
Ian
Teale
Cimon
Wational Gank Evererey
Ranapale
Cre Gall Etsundarre Foyer CiUier
Repulican
Ue Iy
Srteta
Fiese
Rueti
Enelstent
Curvenes
Property Rights and Party Critique in 19th Century Debate
A Chicago disputed letter attacks Republicans for endangering property rights through plans to replace greenbacks with a national banknote system. It argues trusts and predatory wealth thrive under Republicans, while accusing Democrats of undermining individual business rights. Bryn is cited on national debt and currency reform.
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Hit
Party of Manna, Meineley & Co
Republican Party
William J. Bryn
Greenbucks
Fragmented political rant muddles reform plans and blame
A garbled 19th century style screed rails against a midwestern refund scheme and partisan meddling. It references a New York Tribune plan, mentions Morad cabin Top hire Loony gold, and invokes political figures in a disjointed critique. The text lacks clear events but signals controversy and public discourse.
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Heosendle
Soul Money
Politi
New York Tribune
Cone
TNO
Reson
Bill
Ceyrantt
Ely
New York
Hank
Springfield
Washington upheaval over martial law and trust fights
Reports from Washington detail House probes into the Idaho bull pen abuses under martial law, the Uranium era controversy, and the inquiry into Porto Rico tariffs. Republicans face backlash as Democrats press for constitutional limits while the trust commission's report on monopolies stirs debate.
Fragmented Bayay Gate Punch Text Remains Obscure
OCR snippet shows garbled names and phrases with unclear context. Mentions Mrs Arden and Terese Lesss with scattered references to payment, possibly a court or financial matter, but no clear event, date, or party.
Imperialism and the new possessions debated in Congress
The piece argues against imperialism as a scare tactic and warns that Congress must govern Porto Rico and related territories fairly. It claims the majority in the House seeks tariff restrictions that would affect trade, urging generosity and justice from whichever party governs.
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Porto Rico
United
Minneapolis
Juvenal Rep.j
McKinley's Vitlahic Plight at Washington Conference
Press reports show a harsh view of the republican conference on Porto Rican lab. The piece denounces President McKinley as evasive and indecisive, a tool of unscrupulous cabalists, and a political coward failing to stand firm.
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McKinley
Washington
Porto Rien Lab
Faust
Law Globe
Insure Defeat and Political Storm Ahead
A garbled passage discusses a grievous defeat and a looming storm affecting the republic. It notes divisions within the dominant party and warns Congress and the president may face unexpected consequences. The text references rival factions including Papalists and anti Democratic forces and hints at November consequences.
Protest Tactics Rise Amid Public Trust Concerns
In a fragmented fragment from a 19th century style report, readers note broad disapproval of the preferred interests and legislative bills. The text suggests contempt for public police and hints at strategies to keep replica voices in balance to maintain safety and power. People worry about repudiations and power shifts as elections approach.
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Poser Tulisna Pols Press
Porto Ricans Protest Against Tariff Plan
A handwritten petition from Porto Rico advocates to Congress argues against a tariff tying revenue to the United States. It calls for free trade and internal taxation, warns of embargo on exports, and estimates revenue from duties, bonds, and island needs while demanding mutual economic exchange.
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Teading
United States
Hone of
Congress
Porto Rico
Honda
Forterest
Osuthia Island
Oldest Wisconsin man marks 105th birthday in Racine
Jobo L Viomas born 1795 in North Wales, celebrated his 105th birthday at Welsh Presbyterian church in Racine Wisconsin. He arrived in Racine in 1846 and remains in fair health aside from weakening eyesight. He was converted to the Welsh church on his birthday and has outlived several spouses, with three marriages noted and six surviving children.
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Jobo L. ‘Viomas
Racine
Thoway
North Wales
Wes
Hoa
Beem
AML
Ile
Lawrence university suspends six students for church attendance
Six of Lawrence university’s most popular students in Appleton were suspended for a week by the faculty over delinquencies in chapel and church attendance. The report claims it is the first time the faculty has taken such action in the school’s history.
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Lawrence University
Appleton
Tacalty
Heir to Fortune Reported After Wilhelm Schleiden Dies
A Fond du Lac note reports William Schleiden died and a letter from Germany states he inherited a fortune from an uncle who died there. The estate is valued at more than $250,000, with the heir named as Schleiden.
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Jace
William Schleiden
Fond du Lac
Germany
Schleiden
At Waukesha fair grounds two boys find large sum of money
Toy Wheeler and Odie Maher discovered a substantial stash near the county fair grounds in Waukesha. Officers believe the funds originated from a Deerfield bank robbery two weeks earlier.
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Toy Wheeler
Odie Maher
Waukesha
Deerfield Bank
Beloit Students Win Places in Final Preliminary Debate
In the Beloit college contest for selecting speakers to meet Knox, W. D. Yordt, T. B. Davies, and RD. Orvis secured top places. The final contest will be held in Guluirburg this year.
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Choren
Beloit College
Knox
W. D. Yordt
T. B. Davies
RD. Orvis
Guluirburg
September sheet fair to be run by Ellis order
The News Condersed reports Oshkosh will host a September sheet fair overseen by the local Ellis order, noted for its protection of the event. Other terse items include a child’s death in Two Rivers from a peanut lodged in the lungs and various local incidents and notices spanning Wisconsin communities.
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Ellis
Ed Niquette
John S. Carter
Grand Rapids
Gunder Gunderson
Sheboygan Dairy Board of Trade
August W. Pratt
Samuel M. Smith
Janesville
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Milwalee
Latve
Racine Pearl Button Company
George Nelson Yucker
Burlington
Wrempen- Teaw
New London
New Ton
Milwaukee
Tinse
Somers
Cowie Ty
Tinek He Andrews
Akcon
Che
Madison
Frederick Tele
Tyes
Mabraculins
Joseph Waight
Tawney Road
Mikenukee
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