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March 3, 1891
Kansas Agitator
Garnett, Greeley, Topeka, Anderson County, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson of Kansas addresses the House coinage committee, urging free silver coinage, sub-treasury scheme, and more paper money to increase circulation and meet farmers' demands.
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Jerry Will be Heard.
Washington, February 23. - Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson, of Kansas, representing the farmers' alliance, was one of the speakers before the house coinage committee. He said the farmers of the country demanded and would insist on more money. He advocated free coinage as one means to this end and also the sub-treasury scheme and issuance of paper money as other methods whereby more money could be put into circulation. The people demanded a great deal more money and it was the duty of the government to furnish it. Mr. Simpson said he did not care if free coinage did cause silver to come to the United States. He wished it would come and it could not come too soon, for it would give the
Washington, February 23. - Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson, of Kansas, representing the farmers' alliance, was one of the speakers before the house coinage committee. He said the farmers of the country demanded and would insist on more money. He advocated free coinage as one means to this end and also the sub-treasury scheme and issuance of paper money as other methods whereby more money could be put into circulation. The people demanded a great deal more money and it was the duty of the government to furnish it. Mr. Simpson said he did not care if free coinage did cause silver to come to the United States. He wished it would come and it could not come too soon, for it would give the
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Jerry Simpson
Free Coinage
Farmers Alliance
Sub Treasury
Monetary Policy
Silver
What entities or persons were involved?
Jerry Simpson
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Jerry Simpson
Location
Washington
Event Date
February 23
Story Details
Congressman-elect Jerry Simpson speaks before the house coinage committee, advocating free coinage of silver, sub-treasury scheme, and issuance of paper money to increase money circulation for farmers.