Thurman at Athens Defends Greenbacks in Currency Debate
Senator Thurman of Ohio delivers a forceful Athens speech defending greenbacks over National Bank notes. He questions money power, argues greenbacks save government interest, and cites constitutional and legal precedents to affirm the currency's level tender status and potential for tax and economic relief.
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McKinley Record as a Hayes Sherman Tool in Congress
The piece denounces William McKinley Jr as a tool of Hayes and Sherman and the money power. It argues he supports gold and opposes greenbacks, cites key votes on silver, the resumption act, national bank notes, and tariffs, and labels him aligned with Republicans against reform and honest money amid a broader attack on the party’s finances. It urges independent voters in the 16th district to oppose him and support rivals Aquila Wiley.
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William Moelinsey, Jr
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McKinley, Jr
Aquila Wiley
Political battles over taxation and reform in lively Ohio context
The piece reviews party votes on a proposed income tax amid war debt and tariff debates. It notes McKinley and Ohio Republicans opposing tax measures, while Democrats push revenue shifts. It cites a February resolution by Mr. McMahon of Ohio, and contrasts Democratic and Republican stances on federal spending, pensions, and corporate subsidies, finishing with historical anecdotes and a society item about a housebreaker and a hotel champagne joke.
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