Silver issues spark western political clash in Idaho era
The Weiser Signal reports intense debate on silver versus gold standards, noting Idaho schools and Western banks tied to New York finance. It cites populist lawmakers in Kentucky and Idaho, party defections, and reactions from Vilas and other national figures as the silver question dominates regional politics.
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West
New York Bank
Mercantle National
Ailver
Wall Street
Debates on Gold Silver Money in a Historic Text
A critique of a 19th century book arguing against gold standard beliefs and silver coinage in U S monetary policy. The text cites pages 147 to 161 discussing government assays, mint practices, legal tender, and the supposed dangers of silver or gold dominance to commerce and public finance.
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Idaho
United States
Mary
Wii Ni
Phin
Lawemakers
Emily
Ile
Naare Towel
Metsik
Ander Tine de Nuns
Net
Congress
Treasury
Trath
Notics
Yale
Common Covent
Palg
Bula
Woo
Chie Chubee
Idaho Debate Over School Money Teachings Sparks Outcry
A heated critique accuses school book authors and Idaho's text book examiners of pushing silver over gold views in money lessons. Critics demand abolition of such content from schooling and accuse the state board of approving inappropriate material. The piece urges citizens to monitor media channels and oppose perceived pro silver propaganda in education.
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Silver Press
Idaho
State Board of Text Book Examiners
The Silver Vote in Senate and House Power Dynamics
An 1890s commentary on the silver amendment and its Senate support shows a sharp partisan view of equal state voices in the Senate versus a packed House. It cites population figures and lists states aligned with silver or gold positions, noting regional tensions between East and West and the balance of power across political lines.
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Amfultae
Henry Watterson
Ree
le Wash Croemisling
Toundng
Siiver
Vital
Senate
House
New England
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Alabama
Borgotz
Georgia
Gol
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