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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
4
The article compiles platform items and editorials criticizing free silver and supporting protectionism, a strong navy, and foreign policy aims. It critiques Bryan’s single‑tax silver stance, argues economic conditions under the gold standard previously flourished, and condemns calls for free coinage as misinformed. It also includes commentary attacking populist rhetoric and endorsing measured fiscal policy.
Colonel Albert W. Swalm of the Oskaloosa Herald pledges to give free silver men $1,100 in silver dollars after the next free coinage act passes and Bryan is elected president.
The article critiques free coinage and silver policy, noting how silver certificates would exchange for Mexican dollars and warning against fiat measures. It argues protectionism supports a healthy balance of trade, cites historical deficits under free trade, and references political figures like Bryan and Quay.
The speaker questions who pushes free coinage of silver dollars and accuses rich western mine owners of seeking 47 percent extra profit from ordinary voters. He asks local voters if they are willing to tax themselves 47 cents on the dollar for these two western millionaires.
A political tract argues that gold standard policies would erode wage value and depress real estate, claiming workers across building associations face losses and factory closures. It cites historical wage data, asserts wage gains lag price rises, and attacks the Times for misrepresenting the issue while urging defense of silver coinage.
The writer argues that adopting free silver would worsen farmers chances to pay mortgages and renew loans. They claim higher wheat and feed prices do not offset broader price level instability, predicting business downturns and mortgage distress across Nebraska if silver is unbounded.
The Wilkes Barre Times reports Judge Alfred Hand of Scranton summering at the seashore urges strict fiscal honesty. He argues creditors must know why a debtor offers 83 cents on the dollar and that if full payment is possible, creditors can compel it. He likens national creditors to private citizens in demanding lawful, full value.
The Tribune notes a stray star chart for Ate 1 180. The column jokes about a child shaking hands with a notable figure and mentions Scranton, Madleon Square pilgrims, a cold wave start linked to local officials, and political jabs at Sewall and Bryan.
A Nebraska homesteader narrates his debt ridden farm story linking mortgage bondage to low crop prices and argues free silver would not help his plight. He cites past promises from Bryan era politicians and warns that tariff reform gave only false hope of relief for farmers bound by debt and mortgage.
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