McKinley and Bryan Tariff Debate Highlights
The Times-Herald reprints party platforms and campaign positions for McKinley and on Bryan. It contrasts tariff policy, free coinage, and farm interests with Republicans urging protection and a strong navy. It also notes upcoming county conventions and a century of political commentary.
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Political rhetoric from a bygone era and party reflections
Fragmentary speech excerpt recalling the Jeffersonian legacy, the Democratic Party’s century in power, calls for economy and anti corruption, and critique of Bryan. It mentions William Eustis Russell and debates over monetary policy, free trade, and national unity as central themes.
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William Connell Nominated For Congress In District
The Olyphant Record endorses William Connell as the Republican nominee for congress from the district. It praises his rise from poverty to affluence, his understanding of labor and the anthracite region, and his ties to northeastern Pennsylvania, urging a nomination in the August convention for strong representation in Washington.
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Free coinage of silver dollars and business impact
The article explains free coinage meaning owners or buyers may bring silver bullion to the mint in unlimited quantities to be coined into dollars at no charge. Each silver dollar would contain 671. grains of pure silver and 412 grains of alloy, weight and ratio to gold set at 16 to 1. It notes legal tender status and outlines potential business effects.
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Fictional Coinage Plan Sparks Inflation Debate
A fragment discusses a proposed silver based coinage replacing current dollars. It argues silver dollars would be hard to accept domestically and abroad, requiring widespread price and wage adjustments, leading to confusion and benefiting only debt holders at the start.
Unrest and class conflict in political rhetoric through history
The piece traces cycles of agitation against moneyed interests and industrial power, from 1802 to modern times, highlighting shifts from protest against trusts and monopolies to calls for cheaper goods and wages. It argues against perpetual social warfare for partisan gain and stresses balanced governance.
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Morality Critics Target Tenant Racket Leader
In the Wilkes-Sarre Record a critic denounces a man who profits from immorality and aids vice by offering a home to those who profit from it. The piece warns against leniency and notes Scranton will attract attention as a movement develops.
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Ex Governor Lewelling Moves In for Ryan and Pennover
The report notes Lewelling shifting support toward Ryan and Pennover amid a political shift. It suggests a presidential boom for the company as key figures align with the candidates.
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Horoscopic satire on silver debate and farmers in 1594
The piece playfuly lampoons monetary policy and political rhetoric of 1594. It imagines a farmer receiving praise for sacrifice hits while critiquing silver bonds and penny politics, contrasting gold standard rewards with the plight of working men and voters. It references Bryan’s silver plan and Uncle Sam.
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