06 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
1
The fragment presents a political quote attributed to a senator, indicating a self characterization as a Democrat who rejects revolutionary methods. It reads as a brief flag or line rather than a complete news item with context or actions.
The Burlington Gazette denounces the silver syndicate ticket and urges voters to back McKinley to avoid fiscal shock. It warns of a $5,000,000 alleged corruption fund by silver mine owners, predicts misuse of funds to sway ballots, and cites a Missouri insanity case linked to the free silver cause.
The Iowa Falls school board aims to dispose of bonds but fears buyers are scarce due to repudiation fears. The piece also notes Altgeld’s criticism of Boies in Chicago and suggests the Illinois boss could become attorney general in Bryan's cabinet if the silver syndicate wins.
Bourke Cochran argues that the free silver push is a conspiracy against wages and a repeat of failed democratic promises. He predicts Republican victory and Democratic decline, asserting prosperity hinges on wages, not silver policy, and cites secession and repudiation as divides within the party.
A Republican era debate recounts John E Duncan denouncing the St Louis silver standard plank. The piece argues that demonetizing silver harms farmers and workers, contrasts gold standard with silver, and cites minting history, prices, and wages to defend McKinley and attack Bryan. It references a bullion fund and political influence in forthcoming elections.
A 25 songbook from Home Music Co Logansport Indiana titled McKinley Songster promotes campaign themes of protection and sound money. Words are stirring and humorous with sharp points, arranged for male voices but suitable for mixed voices. Price 15 cents per copy or 1.50 a dozen, with advice to Republican campaign clubs to stock up.
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