Political platform highlights from The Times Herald
The count lists McKinley Hobart as candidates with a platform favoring protective tariffs and open markets, gold standard retention, pensions for veterans, expansion of U S influence in the Caribbean and Pacific, Hawaiian and Nicaraguan canal aims, arbitration, civil service, homesteads, territorial admissions, anti lynching, and women’s rights. It notes Bryan’s claim to remove age from politics and hints at the upcoming election.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
The
Times-Herald
St John Defends Free Coinage Case Against Silver Plunge
Mr St John of New York argues for protected free coinage on a gold basis, citing Bland bill results. He notes silver import gains, US bond gains, and warns against unlimited silver coinage at 11 to 1, urging preservation of gold-backed coinage to prevent currency devaluation.
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Leed
United States
St. John
Tribune
Bryan
Fewall
Mr. St. John
The
Free silver and dollar value in national debate
The piece argues against free silver, noting that halving or doubling prices does not translate to wage gains and urges that US money be universally valued at full face value. It references Whinley’s acceptance speech and hints at a political shift toward Sen. Quay.
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United States
Whinley
Quay
Workington
Prolonged tariff dispute framed by interstate commission report
The 1895 Interstate Commerce Commission year end report shows railways in receivership with 66 roads totaling 37,885 miles and a net loss of about 29.8 million dollars. It attributes the downturn to tariff policy and Democratic governance, contrasts to 1892 profits, and critiques free silver rhetoric and Populist assertions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Ineas
Commission
Democratic Party
Ists
Isa
Minnesota
Montana
Debates on Free Silver and Monetary Standards
A tightly argued critique of free silver and fiat depreciation, detailing the impact on debts, savers, and wage earners. The author contrasts gold standard values, inflation risks, and the burden on depositors, insurers, and labor, warning that cheapened dollars raise prices without real value gains.
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New York
Liverpool
Jefferson on independence and domestic manufactures
The speaker argues that domestic manufactures are essential to independence and comforts while opposing foreign dominance. He asserts that relying on foreign nations risks dependence and mocks those against domestic industry.
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Sither
Thomas Jeferson
Tariff Revenue Shortfall Highlights Democratic Shortfall
The Wilson tariff revenue has fallen short as expenditures of the Democratic administration exceed income by 916917 dollars filling a budget gap.
Daily Horoscope From Ajacchus The Tribune Astrologer
A quirky forecast for July 4 hints at political shifts and price worries, noting double the wheat and potatoes while critiquing currency questions. It mentions Squire Feehley of Waverly, possible Bryan campaign strain, and upcoming conventions with hopefuls like Johnny OBoyle.
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Ajacchus the
Times
Squire Feehley
Waverly
Uratora Troland
Bailey
Johnny O'Boyle
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Ava
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Westington Ave
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Penn Ave
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