Silver debate fades as money circulation rises
The piece critiques Bryanites and free silver, noting October Treasury figures show roughly 10 million more currency in circulation than a year earlier, with half that rise in gold. It highlights gold exports, rising discounts abroad, and a stronger national economy while criticizing silver advocates.
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Bryan
Treasury Department
Treasury
Washington
Bank of England
Daily Dry Goods
Anothe r poisson Here twas 3 The weekly production Oct 1 1TS00
The article notes weekly production figures for October and a comparison to prior years. It discusses changes in consumption and unsold stocks from July to October, with figures showing stocks rising earlier and then falling in the current quarter. It references historical production levels and stock movements.
Postal Receipts Show National Increase Amid Economic Slowdown
The monthly postal report signals significant gains for leading offices in September against the prior year, with a nationwide rise in income. New Orleans bucked the trend due to yellow fever impacting business, while other cities remained steady amid regional health and cross border pressures.
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Princons
New Orleans
Banks Attest Revival Amid Record Cleartures
Banks report revival with clearances in the week ending, totaling about 840 million dollars, up 28.2 percent from the previous week. If seller fever subsides in Texas and the Gulf coast, releases could set further records. The region remains tied to national business currents amid trade tensions and coverage by major newspapers.
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TSW
Texas
Gulf Coast
St Lenie
St Louis
Unclear political remarks on silver coinage and inflation
Fragmentary text argues about Populist politicians and the free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. notes election results and mistaken beliefs about monetary policy. Claims more currency in circulation than a year earlier without real value, and suggests Cred still rises.
President's trade treaties spur new reciprocal relations
A reform of how treaties are handled shifts from slow State Department routines to experimental methods. Under Tur rissu's administration, diplomacy faced delays, while earlier policies under Fy Som Riss Siemer era promoted rapid treaties with Spain, Prince, Germany and South American republics, aiming for decisive measures.
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Sponen
Turrissu
Strate Department
Spain
Prince
Germany
Sectionalism in the United States and the Dingley Law
An article discusses the spread of protectionist sentiment in the South and the national spirit shaping the Dingley tariff. It credits President McKinley with eradicating lingering sectionalism that once threatened the Union.
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South
McKinley
Smithsonian Institution A National Scientific Foundation History
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D C is a colonial era scientific establishment founded by Congress from James Smithson's bequest. It grew from 541079 total funds to a large endowment with yearly income supporting diverse ethnology ornithology ichthyology and mineralogy collections. The building dates to 1847 with fire in 1865 and restoration followed, and the institution operates as a private body with three publication series and the National Science Library.
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Washington, D. C
Smithsonian Institution
Congress
James Smithson
England
U.S. Treasury
Smithsonian
United States
Potomac
Washington
Polk
National Museum
Smithsonian Library
Library of Congress
National Science Library
United States x Signal Service Bureau
Smithson
British makers urged over American machinery in colonies visit
A vice president argued that American machinery is inferior yet cheaper and sells well. He suggested English firms jointly appoint a representative to visit Prinepe S Thome Loarnda Benguella Mossam meses to study needed machinery and learn about American advances. The aim is to avoid wasting money and gain insight into market needs.
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Prinepe
S. Thome
Loarnda
Benguella
Mossammeses
Vicecondal
Louisiana Business Improves Signals Prosperity Rise
The Shreveport Times notes business improvement across Louisiana with robbers and wholesalers predicting a robust opening season. Confidence grows in trade across departments as prosperity nears, aided by Senator McEnery's push for protections benefiting the state and sugar industry.
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Louisiana
Shreveport
Shreveport la
United States
McEnery
Elias
Exports Under Dingley Law Draw Mixed Reactions
Democratic speakers falter on Dingell? Dingey? law export debate as they compare current export totals. Measured data show $103,360,000 in the second month under the Dingley law versus $83,756,000 in the same month last year under the Wilson law.
County fair swindle over gate profits shocks visitor
Mr. Bryan lectured at a Wichita Ina county fair under an agreement to receive half the gate. He received £2400 but was swindled by the management who overcharged for grand stand tickets and beer. Proceeds were not shared with Mr Bryan.
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Bryan
Wichita, Ina
Thies
Brrag
Railroads Rebound After Election and Growth Surge
The nation’s railroads report 75 million dollars in higher earnings for the just completed year, with employment up and wages rising in many shops. Citizens supported McKinley on sound money and protection, and labor gains are evident as shops reopen nationwide.
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McKinley
Ecn- Giddens
Railresid Cirelesses
Exports surge in September exceed prior estimates
The September merchandise export excess reaches 62,281,187 dollars, about seven million above estimates and fifteen million above two weeks earlier expectations. Exports from lesser ports are record high, while imports decline for New York by 2.175 million. Countrywide export gains include 62,000 more bales of cotton and 2.6 million bushels of wheat.
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Must iEhberg
New York
Fragmentary political jibe on self-respect and patchwork ideas
A distorted passage hints at a mocked critique of self-respect and political schemes. It suggests groups are floundering for cheap leverage and tossing around patched slogans to influence public opinion.
Tariff Receipts Compare First Sixty Days of Laws
The Daylestown Intelligencer notes that despite Dingley bill disadvantages in its initial sixty days, a comparison to the Wilson bill’s first two months shows encouraging results for protectionists, with conditions affecting outcomes during passage.
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Free Trade Organa
Daylestown iPa
Intelligencer
Friends of Protection
American bluntness irks English readers in Sherman clash
The Omaha Bee quotes a British reaction to Secretary Sherman exposing blunt criticism of Salisbury. It notes Sherman’s plain speaking over diplomacy as a strength, while asserting his honesty in controversy with British diplomats.
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Sherman
Salisbury
Omaha Bee
Dingley Law Gains May Outpace Wilson Exports
Senator Jones of Arkansas lauds the Dingley law’s impact in the Senate noting exports of American manufactures rose 25 percent in the second month of the new law versus the same month under Wilson last year. The speech contrasts the two tariffs and highlights momentum in export activity.
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Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Free traders hide from corn law impact, says Omaha Bee
The Omaha Bee asserts the corn law will be justified as a revenue measure and vindicate itself over time despite free traders not admitting its effects on industry. The exchange frames the issue as a dispute over honesty of free traders and long term policy outcomes.
Six Eclipses In 1898 And Silver Debates Rise
A compact survey notes six celestial eclipses in 1898 plus additional events. It cites silver demonetization in Japan and U.S. monetary shifts under McKinley, with commentary on silver, wheat, and tariffs influencing political rhetoric and policy. The piece mentions Henry George and Tom Johnson as 1900 ticket possibilities and references newspaper commentary on monetary and industrial issues.
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Japan
Cleveland
McKinley
Tammany Democrats
Bryan
William McKinley
Henry George
New York
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Mir
Brian
Cies
Lagu Oo
Justice Field cited as model in postwar critique
The dispatch praises Justice Field as a rebuke to demagogues who attack the judiciary the cornerstone of American government. It notes Field began his duties before Reconstruction began and earned respect across political lines for steadfast convictions.
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Demacogues
Justice Field
Dield
Supreme Heich
Cincinnati
Times-Star
Money and trade hopes amid prosperity and tariffs
The text argues that abundant money in the United States boosts purchases of British goods, risking a shift in profits and wages. It notes that even with protectionist tariffs, increased American spending will affect British trades, as seen during McKinley’s prosperous era.
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Cariff
Stadfont
England
McKinley
Nebr Republicans Urged by Mr Bryan to Win State
Mr Bryan tells friends in Nebraska Republicans are working hard to carry the state. The St Louis Globe Democrat agrees and notes it would be good luck for Nebraska if the Republicans succeed.
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Bryan
Nebr
Nebraska
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Tariff Debate Seeks Fresh Approach in Congress
The Lynchburg News doubts any current Congress could pass a better tariff law and suggests the country desires relief from tariff agitation. The piece argues that avoiding tinkering may be the realistic path forward.
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Congress
Lynchburg
Speak Up Mr Bryan on Prosperity and McKinley Policy
The article notes William Jennings Bryan once welcomed McKinley era prosperity and questions what he has said since the administration brought results. It reflects a public inquiry into his current stance amid national economic sentiment.
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Mr. Bryan
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