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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1900

Page

5

Financial Law Promises Stability of Gold Standard Era

A historical review by Hon. D. Watson, former Ohio attorney general and congressman, analyzes the March 14, 1900 financial act. It outlines how the law boosts the gold reserve, preserves silver dollar legal tender, expands silver certificates, and strengthens national banking while allowing future bi metal flexibility. it highlights the act’s key provisions and the Republican party’s commitment to a stable financial framework amid changing economic conditions.

Hawillton D . Watson Ohio Columbus Congress Ohio State Journal Republican Party Fie Watson Mr. Watson United States Unite States Secretary of the Treasury Gold Reserve Fund Treasury Treasury Department Estes Tee Sas Alexander Hamilton

Republican Promises in 1896 Campaign Questioned

A partisan review argues Republicans kept all promises four years after the 1896 campaign, listing the promised commissions, tariff rewrite, liberty to Cubans and Philippines, gold standard, and renewed prosperity. It claims silver efforts and the Dingley law improved industry and finances while opposing Democratic criticisms.

Republican Party Republican United States Lexaic Watsort Colorado United States Porto Rivo Philippines

Bryan Roasts: The Man Who Violates Sanity of Politics

The New York press targets William Jennings Bryan as the campaign’s singular speaker accused of dividing the west and east, debtor and creditor, native and naturalized, suitor and judge, civilian and soldier, master and man, reflecting public trust in such a figure for the presidency.

Bryan New York Preas Wiliam Jennings Bryan

Bryanism Crokerism and the Independent Vote

The New York Post calls a Bryanism Crokerism blend a queer appeal to independents. It notes Bryan’s 16 to 1 pledge as the immediate issue, cites German opposition to Democrats, and quotes W A Purrington condemning Bryanism as debased coinage, lax labor rights, and anti imperial policies, urging voters to judge by creed and promises.

New York Vaper New York Post Peper Bryan Hon Post the Post W. A. Purrington Greater Lsbor Yoshom 1

Tillman Dictum Sparks Interstate Democratic Dustup

Tillman’s dictum America for Americans and to hell with all others was voiced in Trenton Missouri by Senator Tillman of South Carolina who leads the resolutions committee at the Democratic national convention. The remark aligns with Arkansas Senator Jones’s charge that hundreds of thousands of ignorant foreigners voted in the last election under Bryan’s influence.

Tillman America Trenton Th- Man South Carolina Jones Arkansas Siar Bryan

Watch the Count Guard at Every Point in Ohio Precincts

Republican state committee warns of a scheme to steal the state for Bryn by miscalling tickets and tampering with counts. Citizens urged to appoint trustworthy watchers at every polling place to ensure every ballot is counted correctly and votes aren’t stolen.

Onin Republican State Committee Bryn Republian Seve Tosing McKintey Ohio

John Hay and the new diplomacy in US history

A condensed tribute to John Hay praised as the era’s top diplomat. It credits his frank businesslike method, cites his Venezuela arbitration with Great Britain, and notes his later service as secretary of state under McKinley guiding Cuba and Spain policy to avert war. It also contrasts his stance with Bayard and lauds his lasting influence on American diplomacy.

United States Hay Tis Venezuela Great Britain Cleveland Toon Congress Bayard Delaware England Fion Hia Assurancra Au Wuthasiusedor London John Hay Democratic Party Hay Lord Salisbury McKinney Spain Mr. May Penn Daylind Hayme Cuba Russia

Workingmen and political rhetoric at Zanesville meeting

Hon W S Manning spoke to a Republican club in Zanesville praising McKinley era policy, the Dingley bill and universal prosperity while warning workers against Bryan. He warned against appealing to passions and prejudices and cited Harrison on resisting Bryan.

W. S. Manning Zanesville Friends of American Industry William McKinley Harrison Bryan

Foraker Speaks on McKinley Prosperity Promise

Senator Foraker urges election of McKinley to sustain national prosperity felt since his victory. The address frames the campaign as a direct test of economic continuity, stressing shared benefits and the broad impact on every citizen.

If Bryan Should Win and Voter Demoralization Grows

The piece argues uncertainty and demoralization threaten voters if Bryan wins. It notes fear of Bryanism, rising dissent among citizens as he speaks, and a shift away from the Republican ticket driven by concerns over stability, trade, and prosperity. It claims observers see growing opposition to Bryan and a belief his policies would be dangerous experiments.

Bryan Bryanism Mryan

Ambiguous Bryan Attacks Army Policy in Congress

In a contested speech Bryan questions Democratic unity and accuses lawmakers led by Senator Cockrell of aiming to place army forts near major cities to threaten workers. The exchange underscores partisan tension during roosevelt era debates.

Bryan Congress Hones Senate Roosevelt Cockrell

American aims in foreign policy on preserving open door

The speaker claims regard for a female Boglana arbitration of the Venezuelan boundary question, asserts preventing Spain from receiving European aid, and vows to stop China's dismemberment to keep the open door. He expresses belief that success in these efforts is the hope of every patriotic American.

Boglana Spain China

Tammany Ice History of the Odious Trust in New York

Bryan defends Croker's monopoly linking to Tammany Hall. The piece notes local control via New Jersey trust status and lists several Brooklyn and New York figures backing Bryan at a Madison Square reception, while recalling a Chicago trust conference plea against private monopolies.

Orgeolesd New Jersey Trust Dialuts Uperstes Infevers Bryan Croker Hayng Janes Tammany Fee Trust Tammany Hall New York Ts Tammany Hall Cta American Fee Company New Jersey Commercial and Financial Chronicle New York Stock Exchange Greater New York Tco Tudson River Washington, D. C Potome River Princes George County Housing Co Kennebec River Boothbay Tammany Men Madison Square Hofman House Hubert A. van Wyck Richard Croker Hugh MecLaughlin Whalen John F. Carroll Augustus van Wyck F. A. Croker E. D. Croker L. J. Croker E T. Carroll Chicago Trust Miryan Democratic Lee Trust

Bryan and Croker in New York Campaign Clash

The New York World criticizes William Jennings Bryan for tolerating Tammany Hall dominance led by Croker. The paper argues Coler’s exclusion from the NY governorship nomination shows Croker’s grip on patronage and public plunder, warning that Bryan must oppose Croker to gain party support in New York.

Polaims Croker Bryan New York New York World Coler Empire State Dryan Persmit Tammany Boas New York State Bennire Croleriam

McKinley Leads College Faculty Poll Across Midwest

A Chicago Record Independent poll of 11 large midwest institutions shows 485 faculty favor McKinley, 103 Bryan, 21 Woolley, with 30 undetermined. Michigan University not included. among 2714 students, 1785 are Republicans and only 9 Democrats. The Boston Journal reports similar east results, indicating educators’ strong preference.

McKinley Middle West Chicago Record Bryan Woolley Michigan University

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