Editorial notes on reform and party aligns in 1896
The piece discusses free coinage debates and reform choices amid goldbug influence. It notes the State Dairymen's Association meeting at Rockwell and growing Alliancemen activity in South Carolina. It critiques Democratic and Populist positions and suggests leaders seek office to push legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Rowan County
Alliancemen
South Carolina
Treasury
P. H. Massey
Martin
Charlotte Observer
The Festive Silver Demo Crats and Political Cattle
A sharp political column attacks reformers within both parties, calling silver Democrats and silver Republicans cowards while using a Chicago steer tale to illustrate herd manipulation. It criticizes Cary's town governance with a mock election result showing diverse parties.
Vote For Something In The Senate Debate
The piece argues Senator Mewborne is right to want voting rights but calls for more than mere ballot casting. It warns against party loyalty and urges awareness of potential manipulation while noting endorsements from figures like Sherman Rothschilds and figures linked to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewborne
Nick
North Carolina
Raleigh Gazette
James H. Young
Holton
Sound Money
Gezatte
Ingalls Predicts Western Silver Sentiment Holds Firm
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas told a Mail and Express representative in New York that Western support for silver money is deeper than the East sees. He said New York Republican platform may not fit the West and expected a conservative stance at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
New York
The
Mail and Express
West
St. Louis
Debates on Depression and Congress Payroll Reform
The piece argues times are hard with shrinking farm values and wages while debts rise. It criticizes Cleveland's policies, cites silver and monetary chaos, and recalls the 523d Congress approving $100 per month clerks, with a push for ongoing pay. The author promises a vote next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cleveland
Congress
Buchanan
House
Sound money unity urged by Hentz and party leaders
Henry Hentz of the New York Chamber of Commerce urges Democrats and Republicans to unite on the money issue if the nominee is weak on finance. He argues that goldbugs are weak at the polls and that the real contest pits silver advocates and the People’s Party against the Gold party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Guy
Cumberland County
Chicago
Bland
Bryan
Morgan
Arkansas
New York Times
Henry Hentz
New York Chamber of Commerce
Sound Money Legislative Committee
Rpublicans
Hentz
Protestantism in New York Examined by Rev Thomas Dixon Jr
A historical critique cites Rev Thomas Dixon Jr and his book The Failure of Protestantism in New York and the Causes. It argues that New York City is deeply godless and that church membership has declined over forty years with Baptist and Lutheran rolls shrinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dixon, Jr
New York
Grannies
Leo XIII
New York City
America
The
Baptists
Sound Money Mania Sinks Banks and Bills in 1890s Era
A harsh tally targets gold standard advocates as banks and businesses across the nation fail or go into receivership. The piece lists names from New York to Virginia including the New York Times, L A Carpenter, Milmine Rodman, and various banks and companies, alleging deceit and debt under the so called sound money era. It condemns speculative finance, highlights receiver handlings, and laments deficits blamed on the gold standard policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
L A. Carpenter
Jamestown
Milmine, Rodman & Co
New York
Chicago
William Durland
All Riding Academy Company
Reform era rhetoric echoes through reform pamphlets
A compendium of quotations from Southern Mercury, Current Voice, People Eric, and other papers attacks gold standards, national banks, and political figures. It praises silver coinage and anti-gold sentiment while railing against familiar leaders and financial policies. The collection showcases early 20th century reform pamphlet rhetoric.
Columbus County Alliance Plans July Meeting Address
The Columbus County Alliance reports a harmonious session with the Hebron Alliance. Dr J F Harrell and Bro Wyche urged growth and membership as they prepare to meet with Peacock Alliance and invite Marion Butler to speak in July. Major McKinley’s money policy is cited from John Sherman.
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Oadence
Progressive Farmer
Elesy
N.C
Columbus County Alliance
Hebron Alliance
J. F. Harrell
Bro. Wyche
Peacock Alliance
Marion Butler
J.R Batowix
Sec’y. Treas
Major McKinley
United States
John Sherman
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Valia
Raleigh
Aletah
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance Re Teeee Ae
Tam
L. Polk
Sulysth
Pores
Silver Democrats
Cary
M. Kinley
Sherman
Rothschilds
Ingalls
Castle Braid Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Portland
Oregon
German National Bank
Denver
Commercial National Bank
Bank of Fairfield
Ill
Northern Manufacturing Company
Oswego
E Kleinanan & Co
Clothiers
McIver Bros
Sanford
T. R Graham
Philadelphia
Gude
Beatie
Richmond
Sound Money” Times
Dispatch
Foster Woolen Company
Kansas City
Louisville, Ky
Bel “Sound
J.L Hudson & Co
Buffalo
Wayland Trask & Co
Wall Street
Investment Trust Co
Topeka
Boston
Capitalista
W. Gregory
First National Bank
Liberty Savings’ Bank
Bedford City
J. H. Louie
Schloss & Co
G. L Schro’eder
New York Cotton Exchange
London Universal Bank
London
England
W. H. McGee
Smart
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
U. S. Treasury
Dream OF the Press
Southern Mercury
Gold Advocates
National Bank Pirates
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Congressman Bowers
Bowers
Eric
Greonville
Mich
Dunn
Brockton Diamond
Dad
Rhode Island
American Enterprise
Scottsboro
Ala
McKinley
Preston
Mina
Weathy
Statesboro
Grover Cleveland
Midland
Mid
Journal
Charlestown
W. Va
Advocate
Lom
Minden
Nebraska
Columbus County Meeting
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