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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
6
In Atlantic the Justice of the Peace, T R Wallace, guardian. appoints Wornom as constable along with H Seaman and T P Bruington as fellow constables per local order.
Voices rally and caution in Des Moines and beyond as Sewall allies tilt toward Palmer, while Bryan faces wind and river imagery. Iowa students back McKinley heavily. Altgeld caricatured as a foe. The piece notes wind and weather as backdrop to a shifting Republican ticket and a tense election mood.
The Democrat editor letters harshly at Gardner and his populist stance, predicting November 3 votes against his charges. The piece defends bankers, Swan and Reynolds, rebuts calls for lenient money and warns against low tariffs and faulty currency, urging readers to learn from past hard times.
The article recalls 1837 and 1857 downturns with prices low wages even lower and money nearly worthless. Mills and factories closed. American woolen goods scarce. a shoddy period described as historically harsher than today. A narrator named Noman comments on enduring hardship.
The Bank of Atlantic failure, linked to F H Whitney & Son, prompts concern but is unlikely to harm other local banks. Officials assure depositors their banks are prepared for demands and have ample funds. A full statement will follow, noting no dishonesty but adverse times. The burden may fall on note holders and poorer depositors. General Harrison cites the dirty dollar hurting workers.
McKinney secured a national nomination against political bosses and faced strong opposition from favorite son factions, illustrating a sweeping cross country endorsement by the people of the United States.
In a broad analysis, the author argues that the country should unite under the Republican banner to avert the dangers of Chicago platform policies. He contends Bryan’s national appeal is fragile against eastern influence and factional splits, praising the Republicans as the country’s salvation amid a divided political landscape.
The speaker asserts no doubt McKinley will win and urges Republicans to fight to a finish with large majorities. The aim is to bury free silver beneath an avalanche of votes and show a clear public mandate. Everyone should do his level best to maximize the majority.
The Big Four Generals travel with a reception in every stop and address thousands daily. It may be their final nationwide tour, as age shows but patriotism and enthusiasm remain. Old comrades honor them with warm welcomes and God speed wishes.
Reports from lines across the nation show the Republican cause gaining and the path to McKinley widening. With even or better chances in several states, 270 electoral votes appear within reach, and the fight remains active on both sides until election day.
The speaker argues against coining more silver bullion into dollars under free coinage, saying you cannot obtain a dollar worth more than today and that once money is maximized in value, the best course is to leave it as is. The message stresses stability of value and warns that coining more would not improve the dollar.
The text argues that 95 percent of world manufacturing occurs in gold standard countries and that factories bring prosperity to communities. It contends that not only manufacturers but businesspeople and farmers benefit wherever such industries operate, praising their community impact.
Late reports say Texas central committee believes fusion of Republicans, Populists, and sound money Democrats will assure success for McKinley. If true, Texas may cast its electoral vote for a Republican, a novel outcome. Bryan leads three parties and may rethink free coinage and its effects.
The paper notes accuse various groups including bankers business leaders manufacturers shippers railroaders express firms clergy lawyers farmers grain buyers of bias and class warfare. It suggests silver mine owners may be next after one refused to fund their campaign.
In a Huntington W V speech, Bryan accuses banks of funding the Republican campaign from people’s deposits. The piece ridicules Populists for hypocrisy over campaign financing and rails at their views on labor and banks. It notes savings banks rose 129 percent 1879 to 1895 and lauds Bryan for appealing to laborers and farmers.
The article remarks that many states now supporting McKinley have counted for him as the campaign progresses. Bryan supporters send him rabbit’s feet while a Californian admirer sends an eagle. The eagle is favored as the better emblem.
Bryan compares his appearance to Lin coln and Washington in playful remarks. He notes a dramatic change the day after the election, joking he would resemble someone run through a cider mill.
The piece notes a long decline in officeholders since 1873 and suggests the so called crime of 78 had limited impact. It also implies Tom Watson becomes a volatile focal point, akin to a knot that may need removal to restore balance.
The passage notes McKinley’s claim that business confidence protected mills wages loans and employment. As the election approaches optimism rises but the looming fog of uncertainty remains dense needing time to clear.
The middle-of-the-road pop group finally discovers they are sold out at St Louis, while everyone else seems to have known the moment it happened.
After November 3 Hacer will get a front seat to hear the crowd while Bryan enjoys rabbit feet sent by admirers. The piece argues a strong Republican victory, insisting a gentle shower of ballots will not suffice for the ticket this fall.
Tos Watson ends small game hunting and turns attention to Bryan, armed with a slicker, in a bold shift of focus and method.
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Senator Pusey was billed to speak at Bear Grove Center Saturday but illness kept him away. A. L. Preston and H. M. Boorman filled in and delivered two well received speeches to an immense crowd. The note adds local booster zeal and a mock reward offer for a pop. Also includes broken ad copy for Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials from Annapolis and Mechanicsville and an offer for a weekly Telegraph subscription.
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