Bryan's Push for Gold Standard vs Bi metalism Scrutinized
In Milwaukee Bryan argues for silver coinage and a return to bimetallism, while critics outline how free coinage would destabilize values. The piece argues that preserving parity between gold and silver via a controlled double standard is practical, with references to Gresham's law, the Bland and Sherman acts, and public sentiment favoring McKinley.
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Mr. Bryan
Milwaukee
Bryan
United States
Br Teneme
Republican Party
Relf
Great Britain
Gresham
Three Great Lessons From Silver History
The passage reflects on a century of U.S. silver use and distills three major lessons. It emphasizes prudence in monetary policy, the impact of silver on national economics, and the value of learning from past experience to guide future decisions. The tone remains analytical and cautionary about financial stewardship.
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America
England
France
Germany
Chicago
Valparaiso
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Rhymes of the Times on a rising boy politician
A satirical verse chorus reflects on prodigy culture and boyish rhetoric. It mocks a pink cheeked orator who seeks the presidency, claims to teach by simple rules, and hints at shifting truths to win support. The poem contrasts youth fame with political power and public fascination.
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Spain
Germany
Wilhelm
Facts for Workingmen on Wages and Tariffs in 1896
A summarizing view argues that silver standard nations pay workers less, while McKinley and Hobart support silver. it contends that panic would follow any shift to silver, with claims of wages rising and jobs expanding under a protective tariff, noting higher 1870s wages and 1890s declines in real terms. It attributes prosperity to Harrison, cites wage data, and urges tariff protection as benefiting labor.
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Aurea
Democratic Party
McKinley
Mexico
China
Japan
Hobart
Campaign Notes on Bryan McKinley and Tillman Harrison
The text records campaign talk criticizing William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic tickets as rivals. It notes Tillman challenging Harrison to a discussion, questions Bryan's promises, and questions revenue versus expenditures. It raises views on silver, markets, and farmer perspectives.
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Ee Bryan
McKinley
Tillman
Harrison
Bryan
Gates of carbuncles and the nation’s crisis sermon
The preacher likens gates to carbuncles symbolizing redemption and peril, recalls Civil War sacrifices, and urges Christian patriotism and aid for the hungry. He warns against partisan pulpits, urges prayer over politics, and tells of a Russian shoemaker who helped many feet as a parable of serving Christ in others.
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East Indies
Ezekiel
Isaiah
Christ
Edom
Carmuncle
United States
Sabaoth
District of Columbia
Louie
Bordeaux
Europe
William the Third
England
Louis the Fourteenth
Farmers' National Congress Leader Urges McKinleyism
Rigo Colonel B F Clayton of Indianola Indiana, president of the Farmers' National Congress, criticizes Democratic rule as a four year disaster. He argues for four more years of McKinleyism with high wages, full employment, and robust market returns, envisioning factories and prosperity for workers and capital alike.
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