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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
4
Iowa Republicans Declare Platform Backed by McKinley Victory
The Iowa Republicans meet in temporary session praising William McKinley’s presidential victory and the tariff reform. They reaffirm principles from 1886, call for protection and honest money, strict economy, fair taxation, and government to ensure equal opportunity. They laud Governor Drake and James Wilson in agriculture, and support railroad injury indemnity laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaws
William McKinley
United States
St Louis
Congress
Iowa
Republican Party
General Assembly
Govenor Drake
James Wilson
Moments are Wasted in Cough Cure Claim
A fragment references Emmert & Co promoting One Minute Cough C1 h Cure as providing immediate relief, arguing moments are wasted if not used for swift action against cough symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerie Emmert & Co
Gardner and Ayres bootlegger accusation challenge
The writer defends against Brother Gardner’s claim that bootleggers are all Democrats, asserts no proof exists of Republican bootleggers, and calls for published lists with party affiliations. They accuse Gardner of political maneuvering in liquor prosecutions and reference a Cass County Bank ring tied to Democrats. The piece ends noting silver price swings and mining shifts toward gold, with Bryan as a vocal figure on free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Gardner
Bro. Ayres
Mr. Gardner
Gardner
Democratic Party
New Theory on Dollar Wheat and Political Change
St. Louis Globe-Democrat suggests Prof. Coin should reconsider a theory linking dollar wheat to Republican success. The piece traces historical wheat prices from 1883 through McKinley’s early administration, noting fluctuations under different presidents and a recent recovery in dollar wheat. It invites reassembly of Coin’s school to align minds with mathematical truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuen
Cain
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Coin
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Gold flows to America under McKinley rule
The speaker notes a steady earlier drain of gold from the United States to Europe under Dugine Mr Cleveland and bond sales to refill the reserve. Under McKinley the tide has reversed, with gold coming to American shores, keeping the reserve strong. The speaker attributes this shift to the recent presidential victory and urges continued support for the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugine
Cleveland
Europe
McKinley
Republican Party
Political bravado fails as voters loom large
The article mocks the Democrats as they promise victory this fall after last year’s defeat. It argues Republicans will confront them with a united front at the polls. It also critiques Silver interests for halting bullion mining as silver prices are said to fall amid supply and demand shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popocrats
Free Silver Unlimited
Bryan
Deg Moines Leader Defends Shaw in Mortgage List
The Deg Moines Leader argues that listing mortgages taken by Mr Shaw is not evidence against his election nor proof of wrongdoing. It contends the record shows extensive legitimate business with no charges of wrong, praising him as straight and trustworthy for public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deg Moines Leader
Shaw
Republicans Fight Over Silver in Town Campaign
A Republican speaker argues Bryan uses speeches to gain 1900 footholds and pushes silver as the issue. He urges voters to defeat the silver continuation in November and focus on other questions to sustain prosperity, warning against over confidence and a light turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Fred White
Republican Party
Spain cabinet resigns as Cuba independence weighs
The Spanish cabinet has resigned and a new one must be formed. Indications favor a Cuba friendly policy but independence outcome remains uncertain. Reports claim General Weyler may resign, potentially guiding a peaceful end to the Cuban conflict without war. Liberals likely influential in the new cabinet and policy. Spain faces a critical moment with leaders weary of the Cuban war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Weyler
Spain
Surplus Talk Anew As War Tax Funds Mentioned
The text rebuts Democratic claims on the state surplus left by Boies and notes Iowa received 384000 of the direct war tax during Boies' last term. Tax collection occurred during the rebellion and funds became available late in Boles' second term, challenging credit for economy and accumulation. It argues many Democratic claims shrink under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Iowa
Boles
McKinley urged to boost navy to ensure peace and security
In a forthcoming message to Congress President McKinley is expected to call for a substantial naval increase to match other nations. The aim is to keep the United States on an efficient, preventive footing, arguing it is cheaper to be prepared than to wage war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Republicans Urge Straight Ticket In Key Senatorial Drive
The article warns Cass county Republicans to vote straight from top to bottom to repudiate free silver and curb fusionist influence. It stresses the state senator from Shelby as a holdover affecting future US Senate votes, urges support for Mr. Smith, and warns of fusionist tactics to trade votes, urging Republicans to stay united and vote their ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
United States Senate
Congress
Smith
Cass County
Shelby
McLean Declares No Candidacy for Ohio Senate
Joan R. McLean says he will not run for the Ohio senate this year. He argues a spendthrift cannot win with Mark Hanna as an opponent and prefers keeping his wealth over pursuing a futile candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan R. McLean
Ohio
Free Eilyer
Mark Hanna
McLean
Experts in Leutgert murder trial expose limits of testimony
The Chicago case shows the worthlessness of expert testimony in trials. Experts often dispute each other to prove their theories weak when challenged by skilled lawyers. No life should hinge on expert opinion alone due to uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutgert
Chicago
Political Attacks Spark Campaign Roar in State
The piece notes popocrats circulating mortgage lists and hiring bios as weak arguments. Waite protests being labeled anarchist and seeks the informant. Altgeld’s potential rally visit is mentioned. Reepurt claims Towne and Bryan rival are expelled from Ohio, prompting a Bryan tour of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reepurt
Towne
Minnesota
Bryan
Ohio
Porcorals Attack Shaw Bankers on Ticket
Porcorals criticize Shaw and accuse him of hypocrisy as they point to a banker on their ticket for lieutenant governor and a gold clause issue. The remark urges sweeping one’s own house before condemning others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porcorals
Shaw
Democratic and Republican administrations contrasted in 1800s rail and mills
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican rule by citing September reports under Cleveland and McKinley. It notes receivers appointed to Wisconsin Central and others, mill closures, and bank suspensions during Cleveland’s term, then mill reopenings and wage hikes during McKinley’s period. It argues the example supports Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wisconsin Central
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Canton
Southern
Evansville
Terrs Haute
McKinley
Isaja
East Lake Woolen Mills
Bridgeton
Free Silverites debate Bryan’s speech in opaque prose
Readers dismiss W J Bryan free silver assertions as meaningless and unanswerable by arguing the rhetoric lacks substance. They call the rhetoric a jumble of high sounding epithets and denunciations with no proof or reasonable foundation to address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sone
Free Silverites
W. J. Bryan
Iowa Farmland Attracts Eastern Buyers And Investors
Eastern men show renewed inquiries into Iowa farms, with many from Illinois Indiana and Ohio considering Cass county lands after inspection. They conclude Iowa land offers sound returns and safety, foreseeing rising prices as demand grows. A sizable tract in Cass county marks a rare chance for independence and financial security in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Cass County
UncLe Horace Turns From Politics To Farming
The write up notes Uncle Horace shifted focus from political meetings at Bryan Waterloo to threshing wheat on his farm for better earnings. Boies reports losing 8500 last year over politics, now concentrating on business. Others who talked free silver last year are earning 100 cent dollars this year and are content with the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Republicans urged to vote straight for L. M. Shaw
A call to Republicans to cast straight party ballots in the next election to secure large gains for L. M. Shaw. The message stresses statewide victory and boosting state prosperity by overwhelming Republican turnout and carrying about eight tenths of counties. Do not forget the duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Shaw
Jones Says Chicago Platform Worn by Fusionists
Jones, national chair man, believes adoption of the Chicago platform by lews fusionists will defeat them and urges New York democrats to avoid it. He appears to have lost faith in the theories he pushed last year. Others share his view that the silver issue is worn out.
Shaw Speech at Red Oak Targets Fusionists in Texas
L M Shaw criticizes fusionists to Red Oak audience noting they must craft another “cow story.” He cites mortgages they have broadcast across the state, arguing the disclosures reveal a straightforward record of an active, square, and honorable business man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Shaw
Red Oak
New State Laws Take Effect After Extra Session
The new code of laws enacted by the extra session went into effect today. Lawyers across the state will need to study the statutory changes as codes are distributed throughout the state.
Republicans defend Shaw as honest banker amid state economy pledge
The article portrays Shaw as a straight and honorable businessman amid attacks from fusion papers. It highlights small number of questionable loans, credits GOP claims of economy, and critiques the Democratic administration while urging continued Republican governance and prudent state spending.
Fragmentary political note on farm prices and fusionists
The passage mocks fusionists and their stance that farmers receive lower prices than ever. It notes Wrrn White’s quiet talk, Imported Cyclone Davis inside the state, and a hard year for the composition ticket with three shaky legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrrn
Cyclone Davis
Coxey to Campaign by Private Car Tail End
General Coxery quits walking to run for Ohio governor from a private car tail. Free silverites show a hankering for the tail end of a car to seek office. Spouters like Bryan and Coxey use railroads and private cars to fool the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxery
Ohio
Bryan
Coxey
Farmers anticipate Cass county corn harvest quality up prices
It will be a few days until harvest begins. The crop is not large in quantity but is good in quality. Increased prices improve conditions for farmers. Cass county farmers are fortunate to be in the best part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Canton
White to be defeated by over fifty thousand says JupGE Cricerri
Cricerri predicts a landslide for the White campaign this fall urging all Republicans to vote and double the Democrat estimates. He claims the state can approach a fifty thousand plus margin if GOP turnout is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupge Cricerri
Fusion party splits mirror gold and silver drift apart
The piece compares fusion party factions to silver and wheat drifting apart, noting leaders cannot agree. It argues that while one member speaks another counters with a different doctrine, failing to maintain parity within the group or with rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusion
Mud slinging fusion papers chase a black horse tale
Rival papers attempt to paint Shaw as the target of a horse story while smearing him, but their efforts backfire as they make fools of themselves in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Fusionists React to Gold Import Debate Ahead of Election
A reader notes that a fusionist views the importation of gold from old countries as triggering nausea over the silver issue and believes there is little prospect for improvement before the upcoming election.
Fusionists Tarnish Platform Pride With Repeated Quotes
A political report notes the fusionists appear less confident about their platform this year as they repeatedly quote from it rather than presenting new arguments. The piece highlights a shift in strategy and public messaging amid campaign events and party dynamics.
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