Charity and human rights in the money power era
The writer denounces misdirected charity and calls out plutocracy for siphoning wealth, legal structures, and religion into supporting corruption. He laments how soup kitchens and religious charity are used to mask fraud and argues churches and politicians fail to confront the money power and biased laws. He urges a people's party to challenge entrenched interests.
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France
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Grover Cleveland
Goldbug Lunacy and the Foolish Money Claim
The article attacks goldbug rhetoric arguing that the nation has ample money and does not need more. It ridicules calls for British capital while tied to a policy against silver coinage to attract investment. The writer implies Americans are fools and mocks the advocates of free silver.
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United States
Topeka
Grand Free Silver Basket Picnic Promised at Powellaville
A general free silver basket picnic is planned for September 19 in Powellaville. Invited speakers include Hon. W. H. Kitchin of Bertie County. The event, organized by arrangements committee chair M. J. Rayser, stresses nonpartisan fellowship and old time social feast.
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Reil
Bertie County
Alliance
M. J. Rayser
The Slavery To Which The Gold Mono Metallists Tie The People
A railing editorial argues the gold standard enslaves the public. It cites Senator Jones’s 1893 speech and Doubleday on England’s debt policy, condemning bondholders and money power from Lombard Street. The piece condemns creditors, contrasts British toil with American fortunes, and warns of continued oppression through currency manipulation.
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Saylocks
Lombard Street
Carlisle
Memphis
Senator Jones
Nevada
Senate
Jones
England
Doubleday
Great Britain
United States
Napoleon
France
Reform Era Voices On Prosperity And Money Policy
A collage of editorial voices from the Reform papers criticizing U S finance and money policy. It cites farmers, political figures, and newspapers arguing on silver, gold, debt, and prosperity, with satirical quips about currency and taxation.
Grover At The Bat In A Political Satire Song
A playful verse by Tobe Spilkins in Morgan's Buzz-Saw mocks Grover Cleveland and the 1890s silver issue. It ridicules bankers, goldbugs, and political stances while praising Grover and criticizing Democratic and Republican factions. The piece closes with party loyalty amid economic tensions and a jab at the national convention.
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Carlisle
Kum
Grover
Ker D.p
Nashun
Dik Bland
Repose of Manner and Ladies Pure Deportment
A historical reflection on feminine propriety urging calm demeanor in society. It laments fidgeting gestures and loud voices, urging folded hands and restrained tone. The piece argues early training in repose preserves energy and strength, then shifts to promising American trotting pacers and upcoming speed records this fall.
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St Moth
Demand era reforms for currency and land reform
A historical platform calls for a government issued national currency, expanded money supply, silver gold coinage, a 2 percent tax, postal savings banks, land reform reclaiming rail lands, and direct election of U S Senators. It advocates federal ownership of essential transport and telecommunication and regional districts for Senator elections.
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United States
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Dream OF the Press
Reform
Farmers’ Voice
Polk County
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Rothschilds’ Ring
Brockton
Cincinnatian
Horr
Cain’s Financial School
Evansvill Courier
Chicago Express
Iowa
Jefferson
Cleveland
Denver News
Georgia
Department of the Interior
Washington
Democrat Carlisle
Kentucky
Kansas
Genuine
Perry Davis & Son
Demikrats
Kaintuck
Buzzard’s Bay
Billy Gote
Wood
Altho Grover
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