The Free Silver Debate and Goldbug Imagery
The article decries demonetization of silver and defends free silver at 16 to 1, attacking gold interests as the money power. It argues a November 3 election would curb this power, ridiculed by allegory and references to Baron Rothschild and the National Bimetallist. It laments falling crop prices and economic hardship blamed on gold-backed policies.
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United States
Hudson
Senate
Congress
Sherman
Carlisle
England
Baron Rothchild
Sodom
Henry Watterson
Switzerland
Louisville Courier-Journal
Money Power
Livingston Enterprise
Farmers Share of Domestic Market Question Raised
The speaker argues against exporting the American market to foreign producers and questions who should control it if farmers do not. The call is for domestic ownership and preventing external influence on US markets.
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Globe
Farm values shrink. gold draining from U S in 1895
The 1891 crop value for cereals tobacco and cotton was 2.55 billion dollars, dropping to 1.81 billion in 1895, a loss of 728.7 million. Labor costs nearly match 1891, predicting a national farmer loss of about 500 million in 1895 and a money circulation squeeze as gold flows abroad, with 85 million withdrawn in early 1895 and 154 million since June 1.
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United States
Europe
Press Rifts Over Bryan Endorsements Across Democratic Editors
A survey of editorials from about seventy five leading Democratic newspapers denounces the Chicago platform and Bryan for president while urging unity with silver advocates. Critics warn that Democratic loyalists embracing Bryan and Sewall may secure victory if silver forces unite.
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Chicago Platform
William J. Bryan
Courier
Silver
Bryan
Sewall
Trade stagnation and public debt weigh on voters
The Wilson bill and Cleveland's financial policy together with the demonetization act have caused trade stagnation, government indebtedness, and bond scandals. The country has paid heavily for this administration, and people await a chance to vote for change.
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Cleveland
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Townsend
J. B. Stout
Kurhan
Angeline Allison
Mr. Bryan
Alexander Hamilton
Napoleon
Austerlitze
Alexander the Creat
Grover Cleveland
Erie County
Salt Lake Tribune
Montana
W. E. Tierney
Baxter
Northern Pacific Depot
W. C. Pierce
ALBAX
Carson
Michael Gurnett
Peter J. Meloy
Virgil Patterson
Hassel
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