Democratic pensions row taints Bryan campaign story
A Nebraska World-Herald commentary questions Bryan’s denial of Republican pension claims and highlights the Democratic Party’s record on pension legislation. It argues the South’s bloc in Congress supports Bryan, while opposing liberal pension measures, and warns of bourbonist influence shaping policy if Bryan wins.
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Pension Records Face Voters In Coming Election
A Northern paper urges war veterans to compare Republican and Democratic pension records before the election. It argues old Confederate descendants in the South remain opposed to veterans benefits and notes Mr. Bryan’s stance differs from his party. The notice calls for careful study by veterans and their descendants.
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The Pension Record Promise and Partisan Pension Histories
The document extols the Republican party as a steadfast ally of veterans, citing four billion dollars disbursed under pension laws and praising fair rulings while in power. It contrasts party votes on pension measures from 1878 to 1890, listing Democrat and Republican supports and oppositions to bills such as arrears, widows, and disability pensions.
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Pension Bills and Party Votes in Congress
A lengthy summary of congressional voting on dependent pensions, prisoners of war, and related measures. The record shows how Democrats and Republicans aligned on various bills, noting vetoes, suspensions, and final passage, with totals and shifts among party lines. It also mentions presidential veto history and hints at political maneuvers in the 49th Congress.
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FragmentedPolitical Rants and Local Remedies in 1910s Paper
In a string of overheated opinions, a reader complains of factionalism and political loyalties, claiming people in Ohio and Iowa doubt Bryan’s chances while others see electoral uncertainty. The piece blends political talk with local advertisements for Bucker’s Arica Salve, Chamberlain’s salves, and Electric Bitters, featuring testimonials from farmers and a hotel proprietor. It cites register reminders and local druggists like Will A Hamlet’s as trusted sources.
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