Bonds and greenbacks in wartime political debate
J H Foy argues that the United States must preserve the union by replacing exempted bonds with circulating greenbacks and returning to nature’s equity in money. He denounces Republican policy, calls for confiscation or redemption of bonds, and bans gold or bullion payments to honor independence and civil peace.
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South
United States
Congress
United States Court
Cleveland
England
Allowei
J H Foy
Elect Judges by the People and Proportional Representation
Walter Gardner argues for electing U.S. Supreme Court judges by popular vote with proportional representation rather than presidential appointment. He warns district or pure district elections could let a majority dominate all seats, favoring a nonpartisan judiciary and minority protection.
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Clark
United States
Supreme Court
Friends of Liberty
Jadges
United States Supreme Court
Buatier
Lee
McKinley
Ohio
Bryan
Oaoro
Union
United Staes
Walter Gardner
Washington, D. C
What is the exact meaning of 16 to 1
A young man asks Mabel Featherworth to accompany him to speak with her father about a question many men consider essential. The conversation grows tense as the man reveals a shifting tone while intending to pose a probing inquiry regarding the phrase 16 to 1.
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Mabel
Indianapolis Journal
Prediction of McKinley Bryan outcomes in Missouri letter
A Missouri letter analyzes the 1900 presidential choice between McKinley and Bryan. It argues McKinley favors current monetary policy benefiting the moneyed class, while Bryan would push monetary reform, government control measures, and anti trust action, with the implication of broader social changes and potential short term economic volatility. The writer warns of long term shifts toward populist policies and a redefined economy.
Harrison Upholded Silver Prices Debate Revealed
Secretary Faulkner uncovers President Harrison's 1890 annual message and cabinet reports showing support for free coinage as a cause of rising prices. The excerpt argues the general tariff act had only partial effect and frames tariff and coinage policy as Democratic-aligned.
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Faulkner
Harrison
Congress
Democratic Party
Bryan
National Alliance Demands Adopted in 1896 Platform
A Washington based proclamation by the National Alliance outlines a progressive Republican program. It calls for public control of monopolies, a national currency, free coinage of silver and gold, a graduated income tax, postal savings, and government ownership of rail, telegraph, and telephone services. It also demands land reclaimed from aliens, direct election of U.S. Senators, and district-based legislation with direct initiative and referendum.
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Washington, D. C
Wuerens
Postal Savings Banke
United States
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Beaufort Counties
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Washington
Esland
N.C
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Hillsboro, N. C
Citizens’ Library
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New York
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Oye
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