Political endorsements and conventions in 1896 analysis
The New York Sun backs McKinley and Hobart while discussing Iowa support and the Chicago convention. Mentioned are Hull for Congress, Hamilton, Grove, Anfili nersland, Vinje, Teller not named, Pettigrew bolting, and a mixed reaction to “Marching Through Georgia” and “Dixie” at the Chicago rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. M’kinley
Garret A. Hobart
Congress
J. A. T. Hull
Chas. Hamilton
D. M. Grove
Anfilnersland
Dr. J. Vinje
Georgia
Chicago
Bryan predicts sweeping the Union states in 1896 election
The writer notes Mr. Bryan claims to sweep every state alongside McKinley mapping the country. They contrast free trade and free silver as paths to win over Democrats and Populists. The piece adds remarks on a Maine wealthist running with anti monopoly ticket and jokes about a silver diaper pin emblem. The Iowa State Fair dates and August events are offered with light commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Union
McKinley
Bryan
Maine
Congress
Omaha World-Herald
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Nevada
Leading Dailies Reject Free Silver Platform Wind of Public Opinion
Seventy of the leading democratic papers nationwide refuse to back the Chicago convention’s free silver platform. Editors say newspapers reflect local sentiment, making their stance a telling gauge of prevailing political winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroads criticized for handling of wreck information
A columnist denounces railroad practices after the Logan wreck, arguing companies suppress facts about deaths and injuries to avoid public upset. Reporters were expelled from the scene as officials refused to share details, fueling anger and calls for transparency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Mexico Free Silver And Its Effect On Corn Prices
The speaker argues Mexico uses a free silver system with a sixteen and a half to one ratio, causing silver dollars to fluctuate in value with bullion. Silver coins are minted at no cost, but their worth equals the bullion inside, so overproduction devalues the dollar and harms farmers by keeping corn costs higher relative to money. The tariff issue is alleged to be masked by this argument, with time expected to prove the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Union
Congress
South
Democratic Party
Ocala
Denver
Bryan Gains Democratic Nomination Amid Tariff and Silver Debate
The Chicago Chronicle denounces the Chicago Platform as dangerous to finance and national honor. It argues that Bryan’s history shows he trades free trade for free silver, aligning with silver mine owners and resulting in a pledge to wreck public credit if elected.
Free silver cry echoed then failed in 1806 politics
The remark contrasts past opposition to free silver in 1806 with the failure of free trade agitation in 1892, noting how public sentiment shifts and defeats similar reform calls.
Political party clashes over free silver at Chicago Convention
The piece critiques endorsements by populists and attacks on President Cleveland amid intra party strife. It notes Waut Whitney Hill and eastern Democrats accepting their fate after the Chicago gathering and criticizes Tillman of South Carolina for his push against Cleveland, accusing him of aligning with anarchist rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norace Boies
Chicago
Waut Whitney Hill
The
Times
Cleveland
Free Silver Democrats
Tillmans
Bryans
Coxies
Priewrorkh Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Wreck at Logan Iowa Claims Many Lives
A Logan Iowa excursion train returning from a day trip to Omaha was hit by a fast freight, causing at least thirty four deaths and many injuries. The collision followed the excursion leaving without orders after a one minute delay, indicating possible crew negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Iowa
Northwestern
Omaha
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