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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
3
R D Wilkin of Atlantic is positioned as the supervisor candidate for the Third District. The short notice notes his bid and local affiliation, with emphasis on his home city and district.
The piece argues that free silver would harm workers by limiting money value and failing to create jobs. It asserts that only tariffs providing revenue, protecting industries, and generating employment will secure dollars for laborers. It condemns free coinage as debasing money and credits the Republican platform with ensuring a strong dollar.
The passage argues that free silver and the gold standard stir hue and cry, but tariffs remain paramount. It warns that without adequate revenue to cover government running expenses, financial legislation alone cannot revive trade or restore prosperity.
On Wednesday the Chicago Democratic convention tangled over disputed delegations. The session grew so heated that organizers adjourned after noon until 5 PM to recover and resume the fight.
A humorous wildlife moment shows a tuxedo donkey near a mountain farm adopting a horned, goatlike stance. Local observers compare its posture and coloring to a Rocky Mountain goat, noting the playful transformation amid grazing fields.
The Chicago convention is denounced as a mob driven by silver fever and demagogues. The piece accuses leaders and loyal Democrats of being ignored, calls the party split, and blames the silverites for policy chaos and partisan ruin. It singles out Hill Altgeld and Boies as figures aligned with endorsement.
The committee report to the Chicago convention presents a platform seen as a mix of assertions and excuses with many ifs. It contrasts with the Republican plank from St Louis by starting with a whereas and ending with a what is it, while professing opposition to monometalism yet risking absolute silver monometalism. The tariff plank mirrors the four year old stance, explains past failures and deficits, and blames the United States Supreme Court for striking down the income tax. It is a makeshift one would hope to improve before adoption to avoid electoral embarrassment.
After the St Louis convention hints of revival appear but as Chicago looms and free silver seems likely to prevail, businessmen ease energy and hold back waiting for the convention outcome. Optimism hinges on Republican success restoring confidence, a key to revival before any laws pass.
The speaker questions whether a free silver advocate from either party will admit that unlimited coinage would double wealth for mine and bullion owners. He asserts English control of the largest mines and asks voters to back McKinley for American interests.
An English capital backed mining syndicate dominates the democratic convention securing key offices. The piece warns farming laboring and business interests must bow to their greed if these syndicate agents win government positions, insisting the people will not be fooled again.
A 1592 remark condemns Yue democrats for fooling the public and receiving punishment, noting the lesson of Abraham Lincoln that you cannot fool all the people all the time and calling for no more experiments.
The Des Moines Leader editorial defends its 16 to 1 silver coinage stance, arguing it would devalue the dollar and hurt pensioners depositors wage workers and borrowers. It denounces shifting with convention votes and commends candor like Mr Bryan in declining to endorse platforms misaligned with core convictions.
The writer rejects Democratic and populist claims that the Republican platform seeks to retire money to gold only. He argues the goal is to keep all circulating money as good as gold and to oppose free silver, which would push gold out of circulation. He urges maintaining the current money system.
The piece critiques southern congressmen retaining seats for leverage on appropriations, reflects Iowa’s long-serving delegation strength, and mocks free silver fears. It highlights Democratic Chicago convention outcomes and anticipates St Louis debates, noting humor about ice water and party divisions. It mentions a radical critic near Cumberland on silver.
The Chicago Chronicle portrays William J. Bryan as a paid silver advocate aligned with the Big Bonanzas and criticizes the Chicago convention. It questions Democrats’ support, flags Altgeld’s influence, and notes splits within the party over silver, sound money, and a possible alternative ticket.
Lew Gentile of Iowa's ninth district travels to Chicago to play football with Bates boom and hopes to return home bearing the democratic rooster tail feathers. He may face stronger roosters there but vows to crow if defeated.
A speaker questions the value of free silver, arguing that voting for it loses support for the working man. He notes the hardship of needing to work for 60cent dollars as opposed to the current 100cent dollar, finding no justification for the policy.
The Chicago Chronicle describes Mr Bryan as a handsome showy vain fellow with a surprising gift of gab and a trick of saying nothing in a very edifying fashion.
A vivid report describes a band wagon vanishing from the Chicago convention scene, its back filled as the vehicle left the facility. The image evokes a crowded exit and a sense of bustling activity surrounding the event.
The piece attacks Mr. Bryan and the Democratic platform, calling their tariff position inconsistent and dangerous. It accuses Bryan of favoring abolition of tariffs without revenue plans and criticizes party divisions between sound money, protectionists, and free silver factions. It notes anticipated Dramatics in New York before Madison Square Garden announcements.
Turbulent Chicago event muddles choices as Bland Boies and Tillman figures blur, leaving voters unable to Teller from Tillman amid a chaotic democratic display.
Tur law now in force requires both husband and wife to join in the execution of a chattle mortgage on property exempt from execution. For other chattle property, the husband alone may execute a valid chattle mortgage.
Leading Democrats repudiate the Chicago platform and candidate amid party division. The Nebraska windmill is named the Democratic presidential nominee at Chicago, while questions linger on whether Pops will support both or either.
William Milligan fatally wounds John Stowe, both leading farmers and neighbors. Stowe was in a wagon when Milligan stepped from a cornfield and fired twice, striking jaw and back. Milligan fled but was captured miles away after a search.
A letter from a Democratic voter critiques W J Bryan and the plain people label while arguing the republican camp stands ready to meet the enemy. It contends the silver syndicate and mine owners guided by English capital threaten American rights and interests. The note also references Senator Daniels replacing Hill as temporary Chicago convention chair.
The piece says that the pops only need to tag the convention holder in Chicago for recognition. Ex-Gov Warren has left the populist party amid unclear reasons. He may form a self styled party to suit his preferences.
The speaker notes that Democrats have not pointed with pride to any accomplishments during the convention or since, calling it a new departure for the year.
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