Parity of the Metals and Global Financial Panic
John F. Shafroth argues in a Democratic Magazine piece that gold standard nations face financial panics while silver standard countries prosper. He cites a $2.566 billion credit money supply as proof of metal shortages driving monetary instability and urges reader to compare nations like Mexico Turkey and Egypt to highlight gold versus silver standard outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
India
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Mexico
Conservatism and the lure of bimetallism debated
A letter from Erastus Snow argues the St Louis plat promised international bimetallism misleads voters. He condemns the cry of sound money and urges Republicans to unite, deeming a split dangerous and comparing it to inviting prisoners to rejoin an army.
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St. Louis
Spain
Shafter
Erastus Snow
Taxation Proposals Favor Discussed In Santa News
The piece notes that druggists and tobacco dealers may earn smaller profits while consumers bear duty on tea sugar relief and oil refining. Banks could charge depositors for the use of their funds. Landlords and those living off others’ toil pay little more than workers, while taxing schemes seem unjust and unpopular. The bill’s virtue is its silver bullion coinage favor.
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Ury
Santa News
Fall Campaign Pushs for Gold Standard in Next Congress
The piece argues Republicans seek a gold standard via a new Congress aided by wartime sentiment. It cites Wall Street presses and The New York Herald urging a currency bill and possible extra sessions after March to address colonial issues and currency. It claims the silver issue is sidelined to push Wall Street dominance and creditor burdens.
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Congress
Wall Street
The
New York Herald
United States
Wall
Lombard
Silver Knight Watchman
Europe
The Dingley Fraud
A Chicago Chronicle editorial condemns Idol Dingley for failed promises and costly reliance. It urges readers to stop worshiping him, discard the pretender, and rely on self effort, noting a comparison with Papuan example.
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Dingley
Chicago Chronicle
Popular Bond Loans and the Public Benefit Argument
The article argues bonds should be sold to individual taxpayers at par rather than to syndicates. It claims money dealers lose profits when individuals resell to bond dealers at a four percent premium. It condemns Grover Cleveland for gifting 16 million to J Pierpont Morgan and bankers, calling it a robbery of the people, and cites Democratic efforts that blocked a similar plan for war bonds.
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United States
Grover Cleveland
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Rights of Corporations and public utilities
A Kansas City Star excerpt argues private corporations may charge only enough to cover expenses and a reasonable return on invested capital for gas water streetcar and other public services. Any excess belongs to the city and capitalizing public franchise value as company assets will be illegal in the future.
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Kansas City Star
Jefferson on Greenbacks
Treasury bills bottomed on taxes would form the most perfect currency that could be devised. It is the only fund on which the people can rely for loans, and it is an abundant one for all emergencies.
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Treasury
Democrats Support War with Spain asserts Democratic unity
The article rebuts claims that the war is a Republican war, praising the Democratic platform from Illinois endorsing the war and honoring Democratic lawmakers and officers who supported it, while criticizing Republicans and party politicians for trying to politicize the conflict.
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Republican Party
Spain
McKinley
Springfield
Congress
Mark Hanna
Grosvenor
A Shield for Swindlers War Measure Critique
A country paper laments wartime policy and argues bonds and revenue bills favor the rich while the poor pay. It cites the Solvig steamer case, bought for 40 000 rebuilt 125 000 and later purchased for 342 000 by government agents, alleging a 150 000 fraud in patriotic disguise.
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Solvig
Barry
Martinex Country Paper
Silence of Republican editors on wheat question and Dingley bill
The author rebukes Republicans for silence on wheat prices and the Dingley bill amid falling wheat prices after India famine relief ends. They argue the party did not cause price rises and note the Dingley act remains in place while prices drop.
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India
Republican Party
Dingley
Washington
Will Not Be Fooled All the Time by Hon. Sulzer
New York Congressman Hon. William Sulzer champions the Teller resolution to pay bonded debt in gold or silver at government option. He warns the public that such action seeks to rob industry and labor, defraud debtors, and perpetuate the gold standard.
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William Sulzer
New York
House of Representatives
Teller
Lincoln
Grand Traverse County
Grange Hall
Traverse City
Ncwccess
U. S
Wise Depositor Lets Bank Use His Money for Bonds
The Pilgrim cartoon critiques depositors who refuse war bonds yet fill out the bank’s bond application and hand over funds. It praises the “wise depositor” who pays taxes indirectly by enabling banks to buy bonds, highlighting the strange generosity toward bankers.
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Pilgrim
Hit the Bond Mongers Targeted for Voters at Polls
The Watchman voices strong opposition to lawmakers who voted for bonds. It argues no man should return to the house or senate who supported bonds, claiming treasury notes could have funded projects at no cost and increased money supply for better times.
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House
Senate
Treasury
Elisha’s Death and Joash's Prompt Obedience in Kings
The lesson reflects Elisha’s death and Joash’s reaction, notes on obedience as salvation, and shows how faith shapes outcomes. It links Elisha’s acts to God’s deliverance, resurrection hints, and Israel’s ongoing covenant with God through adversity and victory.
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Elisha
Joash
Israel
Elijah
Dan
God
Uzziah
Isaiah
Jesus Christ
Syria
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
David
Hazael
Promised Land
Christ
John ii
Last Days in Santiago Cuban War Letter Describes City Sights
A soldier recounts sneaking from camp near Santiago de Cuba to see the city. He describes refugees at the wharves, a large amphitheater fort, and the starkly old urban landscape. He notes drills, prices, and plans to return home, with mention of a Long Island stay and the 34th band joining camp.
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Santiago
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
Oscar
George
Capt
Campana
Aarge
Snd
Jerusalem
Long Island
Michigan
Second Time Is Out at the Corner Street
The passage describes a hotel on a busy main street corner with a quieter side street. A story note recalls an evening when a small Black man spoke aggressively to another, threatening violence and promising to strike twice then knock the person down, as quoted from the Den ver Post.
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Denver Post
Her Liquid Voice Laughs At DryLINE
A brief London Fun quip where Mr F compliments a wife with a liquid voice. Mr T explains the phrase means the voice never dries up and stays lively, prompting amused acknowledgment.
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Mr. F
Mr. T
London
Union Silver Congressional Convention Set for Sept 7 1898
Announcement of the Union Silver Party convention for Michigan's 11th District to nominate a U S congressional candidate in Mt Pleasant on September 7 1898 at 2 PM. Delegates from counties listed. party urges support for reforms from 1898 campaign and Grand Rapids platform. signed by O H Chase and S W Hopkins.
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Union Silver Party
Michigan
Congress of the United States
Mt. Pleasant
Pratist
Eo Aewce
Kalkaska
Charlevoix
Mecosta
SUMO
Sisrouseater
Missaukee
Grand Traverse
Montcalm Gratiot
Osceola
Isabella
Roscommon
Spain
Cuba
Grand Rapids
H. Chaase S. W. Hopkins
Eleventh District Union Silver Party Committee
From barber shops to Doan's Kidney Pills tale from Niles
A nostalgic note recalls old time barber signs and bloodletting cures. It cites Calvin Wilson of Niles Michigan claiming back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, praising their effect for an aged lifelong worker.
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Calvin Wilson
Niles
Mich
George
England
Wilson
Guy
Psi
Long
Jong
Dean
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffsis
U. S
Doan’s
Dr Thomas Flectric Oil and Allen's Foot-Ease advertised
An ad copy touts Dr Thomas Flectric Oil for immediate relief from burns cuts sprains and accidents. It also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for corns bunions and hot nervous feet claiming strong results and offering a free sample from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Annie Oakley
Buffalo Bill Wild West Co
Allen
Alen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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Wise
D. M
Walter Thirnby
Company M
Union Silver Congressional Convention
Toria
Nettie C. Gray
Albertus T. Hoxie
Anna B. Hoxie
Martin Sheridan
Register of Deeds
County of
State of
Circuit Court
Mortgazee
Pratt & Davis
Mortgacee
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