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Print shows William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic Donkey with the bit end of a bridle in his mouth, trying to climb out of a hole constructed of blocks labeled “Aguinaldoism, Anti-Trust, Anti-Imperialism, Free Riots, Anti-Expansion, Free Silver, Populism, Calamity Cry, [and] Chicago Platform,” with the U.S. Capitol nearby.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-12-27
William Jennings Bryan carries a “Cross of Gold,” a “Crown of Thorns,” and a carpetbag labeled “W.J.B. Speeches” as he walks along railroad tracks headed in the opposite direction of Washington, D.C. Walking with him are newspaper editors Edwin Lawrence Godkin carrying papers labeled “Anti-American Editorials,” Joseph Pulitzer, Edward Atkinson, Carl Schurz carrying a drum on his back labeled “Anti-Expansion Band,” and Oswald Ottendorfer carrying a small bag labeled “Staats Zeitung.” In the background, William McKinley is riding on a railroad car labeled “Expansion Train” that is racing along railroad tracks, headed for Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-12-20
President Wilson, as the father of the bride the day after the wedding, brushes confetti off of himself and addresses three figures. One labeled “The Trust Question” is sitting on the floor with a woman’s shoe on his head. The second figure, with a large coin for a head and labeled “Currency Question,” is sitting in a chair. The third, labeled “Mexican Question,” is attempting to help “Trust Question” to get to his feet. The floor is strewn with flowers, garlands, women’s shoes, rice, and confetti. Caption: The Bride’s Father — Let’s see, gentlemen; Where were we at?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-11-26
Black ink cartoon of President Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform and “Jedge Parker” on stage. Roosevelt bends over with his hat stretched out and both men hold a sheet of music. In front of the stage is a fat, bald man labeled “Wall Street” sitting and playing a piano, with his sheet music the same as the one being held by Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker. The text of the music reads “There will be no silver threads among the gold.”
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1904-07-24
Representative Bingham is opposed to the calling of an extraordinary session of Congress for November 9 as no extraordinary condition exists. He does not believe that the currency question or Cuban reciprocity are sufficiently important for an extra session. Senator Boies Penrose agrees with Bingham and adds his signature.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
Text of a speech delivered by Senator Hansbrough before the Bankers’ Association of North Dakota. He begins his speech by pointing out that that the financial speculations on Wall Street have “no relation to healthy business conditions.” According to Hansbrough, when stock brokers find themselves in trouble they appeal to Congress to “save the country.” Hansbrough also discusses the impact of an increase in banks across the country. The speech closes with an emphasis on Hansbrough’s faith in the “American country banker.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-28
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson writes to President Roosevelt of currency legislation and upcoming presidential election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-02
E. King writes to President Roosevelt to offer his views and suggestions regarding financial legislation, the currency issue, and the United States Treasury.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
S. W. Holladay sends President Roosevelt his essay presenting twenty-two principles for a sound monetary policy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-31
Francis C. Travers encloses a letter from John Byrne arguing in favor of establishing the gold standard as a part of upcoming currency legislation. Travers suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Byrne to discuss the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-19
Henry Scanlan Kerr lays out a plan for a new currency system.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-29
E. D. Tyler writes to President Roosevelt regarding the use of silver as currency as well as other national financial issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-31
Charles K Lexow writes to President Roosevelt regarding an idea and plan for financial affairs including banks, currency, and bonds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-29
John L. Carson offers some suggestions regarding the currency question, including supervision of national banks by the federal government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26
Andrew Jay Frame, president of the Waukesha National Bank, encloses a pamphlet with a speech he made against asset currency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26
J. H. Woodard writes to President Roosevelt about national financial concerns, including fluctuation in the stock market, tariff reform, and gold currency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-24
Draft of an act for the creation of a national currency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-20
Nelson W. Aldrich writes to President Roosevelt to inform him that he is returning a letter from Congressman E. J. Hill on the currency question.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-17
Partial page of the August 23, 1903, edition of The Quincy Whig with an article opposing “elastic currency” highlighted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-23
Secretary of War Root writes to Governor of the Philipinnes Taft concerning relations with Mexico and the Philippines as they apply to coinage and currency issues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-12