Political editor named for a coming cam paign and sound money debate
A Minnesota conference of sound money democrats plans action for the next campaign amid a Chicago ticket revolt. Horace Boies withdraws from contest against Dave Henderson, returning to private life, while concerns over silver coinage and farm costs are noted in Kansas agriculture reports.
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Sound Money Democrats
Minnesota
St. Paul
Chicago
Horace Boies
Congress
Dave Henderson
Boies
Ex-president Ben Harrison backs McKinley in pivotal campaign
In a historic move the former president joins the Republican drive for McKinley. Some call it a lowering of presidential dignity, but Republicans relish his public backing as the campaign heats up.
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Ben Harrison
McKinley
Political rancor over Harold Sewall and Cleveland dialogue
In a partisan vent, the writer rejects personal attacks and argues voters seek facts. Harold Sewall’s stance is cited as unhelpful, while Grover Cleveland is labeled a dead weight, with critique of party rhetoric and calls for policy-based discussion over insults.
Rate cuts to Atlantic routes fail to help Iowa farmers
The Iowa farmer notes relief from lower shipping rates eastward comes too late as most corn has been sold. Armour of Chicago holds millions of Iowa bushels awaiting market while rates drop from 40 to 23 cents by rail and 20 cents by lake. If eastern line disputes persist, relief may come next year after a pending patch.
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Iowa
Atlantic Seaboard
Tor
Armour
Chicago
Iowa State Press
Understanding the 16 to 1 ratio and free coinage
The piece explains that 16 to 1 is the gold to silver value ratio, detailing grain counts for silver and gold coins, their alloys, and the concept of free coinage. It notes the distinction between standard silver and standard gold and discusses who bears coining costs.
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United States
Bryan
Boone
Beware of William J. Bryan in the current political whirl
The July 4 Chicago Record notes Bryan shuns campaign trappings yet wields political motion like a whirlwind. It suggests he may slip into the campaign circus, take the band wagon seat, and seize the driver’s whip, while praising his calm yet forceful rise.
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Chicago Record
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Weather Crop Report from Des Morv es Iowa 1896
CENTRAL STATION Des Morves Iowa July 21 1896 from the 13th to the 16th the weather was excessively hot and dry. Much cooler weather followed with copious showers in the southern and central districts bringing 1 to 5 inches. Showers aided corn late potatoes pastures gardens and crops. Harvest progress good with most small grain in shock or stock by week end. Threshing begun with variable results oats short in quantity and weight with state output likely less than one third of 1895. Corn is promising and undamaged by heat.
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Central Station
Des Morves
Iowa
Free Silver Debate Shapes Farmers’ Fears and Gold Outlook
Ida Grove Pioneer cites concern that free silver would worsen prices for oats and raise costs for farmers, while Upper Des Moines argues restoration of a double standard would stabilize credit and prevent panics. Jewell Record notes low wages for Japanese weavers, Capital reports rising world gold production, and Ames Agricultural College visit praised by Collins Clipper, Collins Liberator, Nevada Journal, and Roland Record for hosting delegates with generous hospitality.
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Upper
Des Moines
United States
Agricultural College
Ames
Iowa
Weems
Nevada Journal
Silver dollar coinage and political currents mix in Iowa
The piece notes ongoing silver dollar coinage at federal mints with plans to reach 18 to 20 million and then 3 million monthly pace. It reports health guidance on tomatoes, tobacco-linked cancer risk, and quotes Senator Junkin urging education on money questions. It also covers Iowa sentiment, Dolliver’s efforts, and the 1896 election uncertainty amid free silver debate and St Louis endorsements.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Carlisle
Estherville
Emmettsburg
Whittemore
Bryan
Sewall
Iowa
Dolliver
Times- Republican
Electoral College and House vote dynamics outlined
The piece explains that 447 electoral votes exist and 224 votes are needed for election. A split field would complicate reaching 224 and send the decision to the House where each state casts one vote. It cautions the West could gain undue influence, noting Nevada and New York as examples, and contends free silver impacts outcomes for Republicans.
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House
West
Nevada
New York
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