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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
3
The piece mocks Bryan and McKinley with quips about the Democratic Party, the silver syndicate, and Weaver. It notes Bryan’s long speech in New York and suggests strong Republican and Silver factions back McKinley and Bryan respectively, while Weaver faces a backlash from former critics.
The Pioneer Press notes Bryan can write on certain topics while remaining silent on many platform planks. It suggests his skill in touting silver may win him the role of the American president’s hired man, implying strategic restraint on broader policies.
The passage argues that the Popocrats denounce Cleveland and his administration as a fraud while their platform mirrors failed tariff policy, threatens financial panic, agitates labor and capital, aims to dissolve the Supreme Court, repudiates government debts, charges at home and abroad, and proposes an experimental administration with little better to offer than Cleveland.
A letter war over monetary policy argues the United States remains on a gold standard via 1872 78 acts and 1834 law with implied redeemability of silver. It cites 1998 1998 law language promising parity and warns silver must rise to gold value. vows to support McKinley or McKinney depending on Gardner’s next move.
The piece condemns William Jennings Bryan's Chicago speech and the Democratic national committee decision to "cork him up" after his Madison Square Garden showcase. It argues a tested leader with experience and steadiness is needed, warning against new hands and urging readiness for presidential responsibilities.
The speaker condemns the democratic noise on the silver question and prejudice driven appeals, predicting voters will demand fair discussion of all platform planks. He cautions that the finance question will be addressed and asserts Republicans are prepared to discuss any issue of public interest.
Mr McKintey takes time to craft his presidential acceptance letter. He understands the weight of leading the Republican party and future president duties amid the country’s current condition. The letter will reflect a masterly brain and seasoned statesmanship, prioritizing substance over style to inform the people.
The piece contrasts Bryan’s planned touring and showy reception with McKinley's dignified nomination at his home. It criticizes Bryan’s intent to travel across the continent for a grand reception, arguing that his approach relies on crowd excitement and Wall Street money rather than appealing to the plain people, and asserts it will not win.
The Chicago Record publishes a letter by Chas R K Sligh of Grand Rapids Mich advocating silver use to lift prices and boost money supply. He links Asia and Mexico labor costs to a silver standard, warns of Asiatic and Mexican competition, and argues free trade hurts American labor while a protective policy benefits manufacturers and farmers.
A political appeal urges Tu farmers and workingmen to back the party that promises an honest dollar and real earnings opportunities, framing the issue as a choice between integrity in currency and economic advancement.
The Omaha Bee discusses Bryan and the Chicago platform praising sound money and argues free coinage of silver would let any man stamp 87144 grains of silver while shifting risk from the government. It warns international bimetallism is needed to avoid ruinous unilateral silver standards and urges full consideration before any rush to remonetize silver.
The speaker argues that adopting the Chicago platform and free coinage would push the nation to a silver basis. Gold or paper redeemable in gold would leave circulation, while silver would rise and fall, causing gradual declines and economic disaster. Silver mine owners would be the only beneficiaries, he claims.
The piece argues that free silver would not prompt government silver purchases but would only coin bullion for individuals. Supporters of law and order cannot back the Chicago platform as it tolerates mob actions against trains and property, and violence against workers not affiliated with any group.
The piece argues that tariff policy remains a pressing concern while opponents press free silver rhetoric. It claims Wilson German tariff failure reduced revenues and tied to gold shipments to England, paralyzing workshops and trade, causing unemployment and lower farm consumption, with revival only through renewed production and spending. It condemns silver barons and Wall Street as hindering recovery.
The text portrays Populists losing power after the Chicago convention seizing Altgeld’s platform, Bryan’s stolen speech securing the nomination, and silver bosses deceiving the Populists at St Louis by adding a tail to the Democratic donkey. They plan a New York meeting to remove the tail and hand the symbol to Tamany, leaving Populists to push free silver and Bryan.
A political summary notes that the platform reveals the tariff is a central issue while the opposing side attempts to bury it. It accuses Republicans of avoiding the silver question but claims they now admit they are overreaching. The piece warns the tariff will surface before the campaign ends despite efforts to deflect.
Suran notes a new view of James B. Weaver as William Jennings Bryan, who opposed Weaver four years ago, now calls him one of the greatest men he has met and supports him, signaling a notable political realignment.
A fragmented note suggests Mrs. Bryan misplaced an engagement ring at Pittsburg raising speculation about mascot issues. The text also hints at political risk if the Republican ticket loses credibility, though details are unclear.
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