Sound Money and Dishonest Money in 1896 Debate
A 1896 critique exposes Wall Street financiers and European bankers shaping U S policy to demonetize silver. The piece argues that demonetization enriched a few while robbing the masses, labeling efforts to restore silver as defending national honor against dishonest money schemes. It frames McKinley’s supporters as carrying out a sacred trust on behalf of financial powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
McKinley
White House
United States
Europe
Banco Men
Lombard Street
America
Sound Money Policy Sparks 1896 Campaign Clash
The passage contrasts two figures, William McKinley and William J. Bryan, arguing over monetary policy. It labels the current regime as a theft by moneyed interests and calls for an end to the robbery of the people, framing Bryan as the reformer and McKinley as the continuer of the harmful system.
Hanna Delays Stay as Funds Fail to Reach McKinley Drive
The New York Herald reports Mr. Hanna will prolong his New York stay as trusts and syndicates delay support. Western agriculture districts show 60 percent of Republican farmers favor Bryan, threatening McKinley’s campaign without fresh money.
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New York Herald
Hanna
New York
West
Bryan
McKinley
Wealth and power at a San Francisco gold standard meet
M. M. Estee proclaimed wealth rules in peace and war at a San Francisco gold standard gathering. The gold press, publishing the meeting's proceedings, argues that claims trusts and monopolies seek to subjugate the masses are anarchistic.
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M. M. Estee
San Francisco
Gold Press
Hood's Sarsaparilla Pills Advertisement Claim
Do not be induced to buy any other if you have made up your mind to take Hood's Sarsaparilla. Remember that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures when all others fail. Do not give up in despair because other medicines have failed to help you. Take Hood's Sarsaparilla faithfully and you may reasonably expect to be cured. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable, carefully prepared from the best ingredients. 2h¢
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Hood
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad and Testimonial
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming quick relief from pain and diarrhea plus a 25 cent price. A testimonial from Mrs Lina S Hinton of Grahameville Florida credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her two year old son's life and recommends the product widely.
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Mars
Winslow
Chamberlain
Lina
Hinton
Grahameville, Marion Co
Florida
W. A. Brown
Notice of Suit Commenced in Nevada District Court
State of Navapa Humboldt County notifies all owners and claimants to a described railroad parcel in Winnemucca that suit has begun in the Humboldt County District Court by the State of Nevada to recover tax and delinquency for multiple fiscal years. Respond by September 21, 1896, or judgment will be entered for tax, delinquency, and costs. The case names Central Pacific Railroad Company as the tax debtor and describes 148 chains of track and related property along the Humboldt County line. Attorney Buckne of Humboldt County confirms filing with date August 22, 1896.
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Navapa
Humbolpr
Second Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Winnemueva
Central Pacific Railroad Company
California
Humboldt County
Ying
Central Pacific Railroad
Mount Diablo
E . Buckne
Vomipietrice
Hixtinboldt County
Winnemucca
Sam Promotes a Robbing Venture with Bargain Goods
The text outlines Sam planning a robbing business with promises of better goods for less money. It lists whisky by the case, cigars in bulk, mineral water cheap, bitters, table wine, and Pabst beer by bottle or barrel, implying a disreputable operation selling varied items at low prices.
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Post
Silver State Publishing Company
Silver State
Mather Bureau Report
U. 8
Department OF Agriculture
Geo. D. Boutcher
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Republic
William McKinley
Carsén
Hoods
Robt. M. Clarke, H. Warren
Attorneys AT Law
Wise Building
Henry Haagar
Wisnemucca, Nevada
Wilcox
T. C. Hanson
the Eagle Drug Store
W. S. Bonnifield
Attorney AT Law
Wignemucca, Ney
Pablo Laverga
F. M. Fellows
A. D. Wilcox
Paradise
Kentucky
E. Reinhart & CO
M. Hofman
Trefit National Lk
Capital Paison
F. M. Lee
J. Sibbald
Geo. S. Nixon
D. V. McBride
Casi
Mutual Life Insurance
Compal
B. Staunton
Humboldt Soda and Bottling Works
Depot House
Garrenkel
Waukesha M
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