Silver movement and Populist unity in 1896 debates
A critique of old party loyalty and a call for independence, praising silver advocates as defending constitutional money against gold standard. Describes Populist gains in the West and South, urges a united front of independent silver forces, warns against supporting Democrats on a free coinage platform, and notes the obituary of William Dixon, a Union man turned Peop le's party supporter, highlighting his life and beliefs.
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South
Iseus
United States
West
Otto
Wm. McKinley
People’s Party
Silver Knights
William Dixon
Goose Creek
Craven
Pamiico
Scott
R Publican
Democratic Party
Pepple
Ocorrow
Brother Dixon
Evian Casry
D. W. Bryson
D. P. Les
Silver coinage debate letter to Senator Stewart
A 1886 letter from Ephore irger Knight Watchman discusses free coinage and seigniorage. He argues the mint should coin silver without charge if bullion and coin values align, explains implications for gold and silver parity, and asserts benefits to silver mine owners and debtors while stressing constitutional restoration and broader prosperity.
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New York
Wm. M. Stewart
Silver Knight Watchman
Congressional Record
United States Mint
Senate
Wasuratoy
D.C
J. C. Reiff
Eeq
Hamilton
J.ffereon
Jackson
Rothschild
Ephore Irger
President Cleveland’s autograph letter campaign on free silver
The Washington Times reports President Cleveland, back from a fishing trip, plans a farm to farm canvass writing personal letters to New York businessmen urging them to influence Southern delegates away from free silver. He aims to press merchants and Democrats to favor a gold standard or compromise, with extensive outreach to the South and frequent correspondence through his presidential pen.
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Cleveland
Washington Times
New York
the Times
Washington
South
United States
Democratic Party
Whitney
King Mammon and the Heir Apparent Explored
A sharp critique argues inherited wealth beyond a modest amount is unjust. The author, editor of the E Dorado County Republican, asserts wealth inheritance violates fair opportunity and rewards without effort. He supports his case with facts and questions objections, priced at $1.25 cloth or 50 cents paper, Arena Publishing Company Boston.
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E. Dorado County
Pincerville
Cal
Arena Publishing Company
Copley Square
Boaton
Mass
Foreign Coin Legal Tender Debate in North Carolina
J H Foy argues for a state law making foreign coins legal tender, urging Senator Skinner to introduce a bill in Congress. He cites the U S Constitution and Tyler era currency acts to claim states should coin money and restore constitutional rights, challenging national banks and federal refusals to coin silver.
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Ricuianos
N.C
Sewart
Skinner
Congress
North Carolina
United States
Tyler
H. Foy
Truth From Huntington on Pacific Railways
In San Francisco Star opinion, a Huntington speaker argues California voters would back government ownership of the Pacific railroads to ensure federal operation benefits the state, criticizing the old king of liars for denying California its rightful treatment by the federal government.
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Tans Momar
Erea
King of Liars
San Fancisco
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Hurman Poultry
Jack Thurman
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Best C
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