20 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
1
A county editorial notes the Iowa Gold Democrats will convene in Des Moines to elect delegates for the national convention in Indianapolis on September 2. The piece highlights veteran attention to the event and ends with a cautious, optimistic tone about the conduct of local youths and soldiers.
Armour, the Chicago millionaire with seven million bushels of corn in crib along the Milwaukee road, is not shipping any of it a move some take as a sign that prices will rise. Senator Thurston insists Bryan was funded by the silver syndicate and repeats his claim, saying proof exists in the Chicago Chronicle ready to be produced on demand, as these facts come to light and may influence public opinion.
The nation ringed by partisan calls to unity fails to sway voters as the four year period’s lessons shape public temper. Bryan’s New York City reception and flat speech after Nebraska homecoming undermined his chances, with the national committee urging restraint and canceling further appearances.
The article notes that in 1898 Victoria will reach sixty years on the throne and urges subjects to bide time with tributes while她 completes the sixtieth year. Governor Roies, described as an Iowa democracy ideal, responds to a New York World question on free coinage silver dollars with cautious doubt about their future value.
Geo Roberts distributes a sixty four page pamphlet on the silver question for Iowa farmers. It traces thirty years of Iowa market history and monetary legislation, urging readers to study the material as a valuable resource.
The piece argues that Free Silver supporters should invest surplus capital by buying Mexican dollars at 44 cents each and hold them until Bryan wins, coin to standard dollars for a guaranteed profit, suggesting Republicans organize clubs across townships and urging investment based on anticipated monetary return.
A local Times column rails at free silver while boosting protectionist tariffs. It attacks a Democratic convention plan in Des Moines, defends McKinley tariff era metrics, and defends the Sal vation Army leader from a New York bicycle crash injury report. It cites trade figures, farm sectors like horses and sheep, and argues against class legislation favoring silver miners.
The Ottumwa based tax democratic state convention met last week and wisely decided that future state conventions of the party should be held in Des Moines. The article notes Des Moines has the facilities to properly handle such events and promises better treatment for country delegates in coming years.
Rev S A Roberts of Woodward Dallas county was caught with his private secretary in a vacant house by her father and brother. They beat him, he confessed to attempting to ruin her but claimed failure. A family man, he may plead insanity, as Waterloo precedent suggests.
The speaker denounces the current financial system and free trade blame for hard times, contrasting twenty years of stagnation with past prosperity. Referencing Coxey's Army, he warns against quick cures from the Democratic Party and urges reflection on recent political measures before conclusions.
In Muscatine on August 15 1896 Ephor Times replies that Germans in Scott and Muscatine counties back gold with several influential old line Democrats endorsing the yellow metal. Notable names include Samandé Louis Cohn of Cohn Clothing Co Muscatine Chas Pave of Muscatine and Mayor Vollmer of Davenport. Joan Hohn a Republican supports silver due to financial ties to a silver mine.
A terse dialogue-style excerpt humorously contrasts the poppcrat party with a mule noting it lacks pride of ancestry or hope of posterity. The speakers Peterkins and Paullets tease political heritage and future prospects while referencing J. E. Davis in a brief aside.
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