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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1896

Page

3

Evening Times Publishes Daily Market News

The Dawy Terkesarn ig newspaper publishes every even day except Sunday listing the latest general news and market reports.

McKinley Support Divides as Bryan Appeals to Masses

Bryan proclaims support for the common people while McKinley maintains backing from soldiers and veterans. Reports say Hope Sarria has eloped from the presidential household, stirring political chatter nationwide.

Hope Sarria

Real Democrats of Jefferson Jackson Tilden Cleveland to Convene

The Real Democrats of the Jefferson Jackson Tilden and Cleveland school will hold their convention in Des Moines on Wednesday.

Jefferson Jackson, Tilden and Cleveland Des Moines

Fragmented polemic on politics and party tactics

The passage rails at MauKincery and the Democrats for hostile attacks on the country and criticizes the so called star chamber tactics at a recent convention. It accuses Popocrats of twisting Republican speeches and notes a lack of cited quotations from Sherman’s Columbus address.

Sherman Columbus

Farmers and Populists Clash Over Silver and Watson

A slanderous tone toward farmers is accused as populist papers push silver policies. The author argues farmers stay informed and decide for themselves while Watson is not formally notified of his nomination. The piece predicts the populist party may fade without a memorial.

Watson Mian

Jumping Jim Weaver Heads State Democratic Ticket

Jumping Jim Weaver leads the state's so called democratic electoral ticket. The quote recalls his insult to Town Democrats comparing themselves to Thomas Jefferson, calling them hustards and highlighting a gulf between modern Democrats and Jefferson.

Jim Weaver Thil Thomas Jeferson Thomas Jefferson Lazarus Abraham Hell

Change of Front in Free Silver Debate

An editorial slices through free silver rhetoric post Chicago, noting initial proposals to pay debts with a 50 cent dollar and double farm prices, then the shift to a 16 to 1 coinage idea. It mocks the lack of mechanism to raise bullion value or benefit to farmers, ridicules the new plan, and argues voters see through the gimmick as Populists stumble and lose ground with each turn of the wheel.

Lincoln Chicago

Confidence and idle funds in banks await silver issue end

Millions of dollars sit idle in banks across the country, hidden from circulation until owners gain confidence to invest in business. The fear of debt repudiation and limitless silver coinage has chilled activity, with funds withdrawn and concealed until the silver question is resolved.

Contemptible Disruption At Populist Rally Critiqued

A report criticizes some counterprotesters at a Populist rally. While most questions were answered civilly, a few actions by attendees were condemned as contemptible and ungentlemanly, failing to disrupt the speech as intended yet leaving a poor impression on attendees.

McFarland

Politician McFarland Speech Misquoted by Democrat

The Democrat misrepresents Mr. McFarland by claiming he said farmers lack prosperity was 10.2 great extent. Gardner testifies he heard McFarland praise farmers intelligence and thrift, noting any exceptions due to lack of ruins and calling it a Tote fair remark.

Democrat McFarland Tote Fair Bro Gardner

Secret Proceedings of Democratic Populist Committees

Saturday secret proceedings of the democratic populist committees were liberal with members as they resolved to hold all offices except one. They stated they had no lawyer, or they would have taken that also.

Tuk

Gardner Mutilates Platform in Wiggle Out Vote

A local letter accuses Gardner of dodging a McKinley vote pledge. It quotes long on the gold and silver standard, cites Cong. Record details, and taunts Gardner over Populist ties and the Chicago platform. The exchange contrasts Chase and populist figures, urging firm political alignment.

Gardner McKiley Chase Elta United States House Senate Aml LO Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Bro Bro. Gardner Bis Hugsgate Clase McKinley Chicago Chas

A Populist’s Advice on Free Silver Powers and Consequences

The speaker urges listeners to critically evaluate free silver arguments with their own judgment, compare with authoritative sources, and consider who benefits. He warns that backing free silver could invite calamity, urging candor and responsibility before voting.

Free Silver Aod

Bryan’s Populist Betrayal Sparks Protest Over Nominations

Critics charge that Bryan ignores the populist nomination Watson as running mate and the populist national committee while denouncing eastern monopolies yet backing silver interests in the west. The piece mocks the followers who defend him despite claims of selling out principles.

Bryan Watson Toy Gee East West

Turkey of Salt Greek Speech Acceptance Irritation

Turkey of Salt Greek, Nel, showed a slight throat irritation during his acceptance speech. He plans to use a large quantity of Lincoln salt mineral water as a gargle in November to ease the condition.

Turkey

Wages and monetary policy debated in Populist speech

The document discusses higher wages and the impact of free silver on labor earnings. It cites Henry Goekean defending Bryan era ideas and argues that wage purchasing power falls under repudiated currency. It warns that past experiences show producer and laborer suffer when currency shifts occur, urging policies that expand employment to sustain prosperity for workers.

Goekean Bryan Tim Deautise Begun Vale Colutsabel

Call for Work and Steady Wages to Spur Farm and Mill Recovery

The piece argues that paying workers fair wages in honest dollars will allow farmers and laborers to meet debts and increase demand for farm products. It urges reopening mills and factories, reverse the four-year downturn, and restore prosperity by returning to proven policy.

Bryan Defends Platform While Silverites Struggle

The speech by Mr. Bryan and comments from the silverites show they are on the defensive. They devote much of their talk to excusing the platform and his nomination, admitting weakness. His campaign rhetoric against the opposition has cost him votes and strengthened his rival's position.

Bryan

Proposers of Popocrats Attack Money Policy

The text argues that the proposed policy would shift money control from the government to private hands while criticising populist factions for inconsistency. It claims the demnevicy shames the current aggregation backing Bryan and the Chicago platform, portraying the group as populist yet snubbing middle-of-the-road voters. The piece predicts the new faction will likely fade as their own views prevail.

Demnevicy Bryan Chicago Jovan

Bryan’s Post Speech Gap With Chicago Platform

After a day of fishing Bryan may craft a new letter of acceptance. He plans to address errors in his previous speech and improve his standing within his party while distancing himself somewhat from the Chicago platform. The gap between the Democratic Party and the Chicago platform appears wide.

Bryan Ranning Chicago Democratic Party

Bevan's Light Rear End Speeches Move Crowds

The article notes Bevan's speeches were so buoyant they seemed to float over the assembled multitudes with ease. No direct events or dates are given, but the impression is a lively public response to his oratory.

Mu. Bevan

Speech misread at Madison Square delivery sparks mixed reaction

Washington Press notes Beynn's Madison Square address with claims of apologetic tone and platform misrepresentation. A later transcript allegedly shows populist style, with critics arguing the speech aims to soften a harsh image while defending positions.

Suwrest Washington Beynn Madison Square Bryan

Obscure Verse Parable Turns On Small Coin Worth

A fragmentary verse tale questions value and honesty as a poor man weighs a coin worth fifty cents. The speaker ponders who profits from changing hands and how worth shifts with market cunning.

McKinney Draws Crowds at Home as Republican Candidate Speaks

Residents gather at McKinney's yard daily to hear the presidential candidate expound republican principles. Clubs and societies seek his views, finding in his talks both inspiration and political fodder for opponents.

Mckinney Nichy Iamuemse Crowes Lsten

Tobacco as Currency Reform Call Echoes in Virginia Debate

The piece questions who is responsible for demonetizing tobacco in Virginia and urges tobacco growers to form a party to demand remonetization regardless of other nations. It argues this would aid many hardworking farmers and frames the issue as a political, economic reform effort.

Virginia

Atlantic merchants back premiums to boost fair success

Fair managers praise local business interest for offering special department premiums. The note questions Bryanan and followers over claims of opposing English ideas while favoring free silver coinage and asks why they are not opposed to free trade.

Atlantic Bryanan

Ouairman Jones Plans Self Run In Popocratic Campaign

Ouairman Jones signals a personal run if the campaign continues to mix as it has. He suggests he may take a run before the campaign ends to cover the situation and suit his own goals.

Ouairman Jones

Poppocratic note on curbstone political maneuvering

A fragment reflects concern over private politicians planning to carve up offices among themselves and push a joint convention to approve the arrangement. The tone hints at distrust of self serving moves within a public authority.

Li Hang Chang Receives Free Silver Advocate Welcome

The article urges Tue popocrats to greet Li Hang Chang warmly on arrival, noting he is an original free silverite and part of their political faction.

Tue Popocrats Li Hang Chang

Bevan Flees With Tail Feathered Exit From Enemys Heart

Mn Bevan invaded the heart of the enemies country aiming to seize it with strong oratory but is now withdrawing with his tail feathers dragging in the dust as the attempt collapses.

Bevan

Unclear nomination remarks spark Republican party debate

Sparse statements attributed to Mr. SGonger suggest remarks on a forthcoming election. The text frames his propositions as unanswerable and hints at political positioning within the Republican party.

Sgonger Republican

Democrats reluctant to bear Bryan burden in campaign

The leading Democrats appear unwilling to shoulder William Jennings Bryan's cross, leaving him to bear the burden. The metaphor suggests the political cost will be borne by Bryan alone as party leaders distance themselves from full backing.

Mr. Bryan

Judge nominee J J Stewart declines the nomination

J J Stewart, nominated on the popocratic ticket for district judge, declines the nomination with thanks. The report notes they are now seeking another candidate to fill the vacancy.

J.J. Stewart

Populists Split Over Ottawa Fusion Tactics

Readers face a tangled account of Populist leaders in Ottawa factions and electors pledged to a fusion slate. Critics question honesty as delegates allegedly moved to back a joint ticket while hiding motives and undermining traditional party ideals amid a chaotic campaign season.

Free Silver Speeches Aimed At Li Hung Chang Visiting US

A report suggests Li Hung Chang may tour the United States soon and deliver free silver speeches. He is described as a free silver advocate whose rhetoric could enlighten American readers, with language noted as potentially intelligible despite being in Chinese.

Li Hung Chang United States Ole Brynn

Contested Conventions Question Role in County Nominations

The piece questions the value of populist and Populist conventions joining to nominate a county ticket when a "star chamber" group decided it last Saturday. It contrasts rumored rings with sealed, exhausted tickets and wonders whether voters will permit these backstage figures to dictate candidate choices.

Star Chamber

Senator Stewart on silver and laborers

Berouws Senator Stewart denounces silver policy saying the laboring man and producer deserve value for their labor and product. He claims the Republican stance favors farmers laborers and tradesmen with a good dollar while bondholders and silver mine owners profit, criticizing the bust as biased.

Berouws Stewart Stinelird Republican Party

Secret ticket brokers push self interest over common people

The passage accuses a group of covertly arranging a political ticket last Saturday. It claims they dominated offices and seek the votes of others while claiming to help the common people, whom they allegedly only favor themselves.

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