Iowa Populists and Political Turmoil in Des Moines
The Des Moines crowd hears candidate Bryan while Ames supporters travel to listen. The Times notes populists shifting toward Democrats, a Des Moines banner with anti McKinley sentiment, and trade of workers in Ottumwa. A Waterloo area warning of safety, a preacher scandal, and a Albia shooting spurs calls for parental discipline and firm justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Des Moines
Ames
McKinley
Iowa
Republican Campaign Activites And Public Sentiment
The piece discusses campaign speeches by Bryan and Thurston endorsing sound money, protectionist policy, and free coinage of appetites to boost whiskey consumption. It notes public interest at the Winterset Republican convention, with a packed courtroom amid heat, as Ringling’s circus distracts nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan M. Thurston
Nebraska
Republican Party
Winterset
Ringling
Fuil Braat
Court House
Free silver talk sparks panic and political clash in Iowa
A sprawling column rails against free silver and party emotions as Iowa figures, national conventions, and editors weigh in. It notes Bryan’s foes, the St. Huanth chamber of commerce stance on American money, and fears of economic panic if silver gains influence. The piece cites Iowa politicians, newspaper bias, and warns of tariff shifts under McKinley or Bryan amid county fair calls.
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Montreal
Que
St. Huarth Chamber of Commerce
Thenks
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Iowa Falls
Bryan
New York Sun
New York World
Louisville Courier-Journal
Des Moines Leader
Republican Party
the Times
Watson
Georgia
Ames
Wilson
McKinley
Letter reveals Miles Medical Co ad policy on free silver
A circulated missive from August 1896 claims the Miles Medical Company would cancel newspaper advertising contracts if the Free Silver candidate Bryan were elected. The Times notes the letter may be a political stunt but adds it exposes business fears of a silver standard shift and panics in November.
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Bryan
West
Bornin
Miles Medicine Company
United States
the Times
Times
Elkhart
Ind
Pr. Miles Medical Co
Mrles Mepicar
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