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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
1
The item announces access to Story County official papers for a yearly fee of one dollar. It presents a government records or public notice style offering, implying affordability and public service access. No dates or additional entities are specified.
A party aligns with violent elements and mobs are condemned. A new TaiRty office building in New York will house five hundred tenants forming a village near Nevada Iowa’s population. A Republican parade in Chicago faced injuries. rumors claim Bryan Croker patronage deals to aid election.
In a Nevada Watchman opinion, Rooosevelt praises Iowas honesty and leadership, while arguing Mr Bryan would appoint an impartial attorney general and enforce laws. The letter questions whether Bryan would repeal the gold standard if elected, noting past 16 to 1 support in 1896 and urging consistency with pledges.
Arkansas officers report an alphabetically arranged census bulletin and note Iowa will soon be counted. The Des Moines Register estimates Iowa would gain a new representative, reaching a total of twelve. Boone figure Shoup Bob Dale wins a Democratic congressional seat, described jocularly as the handsomest man in Congress.
A week-long tour of eastern Iowa reveals abundant cattle and crops thriving unusually early. Green pastures stretch across the landscape as farmers report a superabundance of flesh and fat in stock, with harvest prospects appearing exceptionally strong. The scene is described as the god of harvest smiling broadly over the land.
A Moberly Missouri flagman explains he will vote against McKinley and for Bryan citing more frequent freight trains and disrupted sleep. He recalls prior under McKinley when trains ran slower with fewer stops and says the increased traffic now endangers farmers by missed signals and late arrivals. He notes the shift reflects a desire for fewer trains and better safety. He had supported prosperity under McKinley previously.
A reported story alleges silver mine owners paid Bryan 150000 dollars to insist on a silver plank in the Kansas City platform, suggesting this funding influenced his refusal to accept nominations on other grounds.
A remark from Bryan in India claims that if he gains government control he will drive trusts from all states. Critics note that bold pledges often fail to materialize and cite the historical pattern of unfulfilled promises from politicians of that faction.
Fripay Roosevelt day in Iowa attracted vast audiences at Waterloo and Davenport with vast crowds of about thirty thousand listening to the governor. The candidate campaign for prosperity honest money and progress drew strong reception in Rapids and other cities.
The Republican National Committee offers a silk ribbon badge bearing Gen John C Fremont to each Fremont voter in Story County. Voters are urged to contact township ward committeemen or county officials to secure a badge, with names collected for distribution. The effort promotes a lasting commemorative souvenir of the early party era.
The Times offers a $5 donation to any Bryanite client who produces three Ames men who voted for Bryan in 1896 and will vote for McKinley on the sixth of next month, while praising Judge Ben P. Birdsall and recalling his noted retirement from Iowa’s bench. The piece also notes Senator Hanna’s Chicago assault and critiques Bryan Croker ties reported by Des Moines Leader.
A Knoxville 1896 address by William Jennings Bryan is cited warning voters that if elected he would not maintain the gold standard. The message urges the public to elect Bryan to trigger a swift financial change and avoid a mistaken path.
Harry Hazlett of the Baxter New Era mocks Rev Abrams on his town visit. Abrams failed to obtain alcohol, left on the afternoon freight, and was lambasted for alleged police interference and past threatenings in Des Moines as a “thug” with concealed weapons.
The piece quotes Roosevelt blaming Bryan for prosperity being aided by providence and fusing with the Republican party. It then attacks Boss Croker of Tammany, alleging a deal with Bryan to control New York federal patronage, describing Croker as a former prizefighter and corrupt millionaire who dominates New York politics. The author warns that such figures could steer presidential elections.
The Carthage press notes rising Republican momentum as citizens hear appeals from J. H. Cook and others while Democrats face scrutiny for unfulfilled promises. The piece urges vigilance and predicts a decisive national victory, framing the public mood as ready for action and reform.
Juper Wakely of Omaha denounces imperialism as a political nightmare and partisan distortion. He argues the Constitution and inherited principles empower America to govern and bless any land under the flag, praising the republic’s wisdom and foresight. Also mentions Ames residents hearing of coffee and proclaims Malleable Steel Range as best at Hauser's.
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