Kansas veteran backs McKinley Alger ticket despite critic
Col. H Lindsay of the 22d Kansas Infantry, aligned with McKinley and Alger, defends their wartime leadership and camp rations. He says soldier votes will favor McKinley, notes some campaign missteps by inferior officers, and claims his Civil War service qualifies him to judge. He argues the remarks are not partisan propaganda but a veteran speaking from experience.
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Alger
Col. H. ©. Lindsay
22D
Kansas Infantry
Kansas
Camp Alger
Topeka
McKinley and
McKinley
Spain
Duty to vote on McKinley policy and national progress
The piece argues Americans must back President McKinley’s policy to sustain economic recovery and factory revival, urging every Republican to vote in the upcoming fall election to avoid neglect that could halt progress and dim national gains. It stresses concerns over Cuba Luzon and Porto Rico and calls for unity in supporting the president.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
McKinley
Congress
Spain and Democrats in War and Trust Debate
The article discusses fears of renewed hostilities if peace talks at Paris fail, arguing Spain lacks money and military strength and would suffer most from renewed war. It asserts US terms would be fair and contrasts Democratic inaction against trusts with Republican positions. It questions who financed government expenses under Democratic leadership and critiques their bonds negotiations.
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Spain
Canary Islands
United States
White House
Congress
Senator Jones Defends Greenbacks as Real Money
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chair of the Democratic National Committee, argues in a May Senate speech that money is paper, endorsing issuance of 150 to 1650 million dollars in greenbacks. He states gold and silver may be fiat, but greenback notes are promises to pay the amount on demand.
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Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Qune
Nebraska Regiments Face Mustering Out Decision
Gov Holcomb and Bryan fail to name a regiment for mustering out, exhausting sand supply and deferring to the president. They balk at responsibility, claiming insufficient moral leverage as the Third Regiment remains in limbo while awaiting McKinley’s final choice.
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Nebraska
Gov. Holcomb
Holcomb
Bryan
McKinley
Democrats Cite Five-Eight Departments Run Well Under Republicans
The speaker claims Democrats admit five eighths of the government departments are well run under Republican rule. They praise state justice interior post office agriculture and several interior offices as well administered. They say objections are only to three departments and would be easy to fix, arguing the whole administration is as near perfect as possible.
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Department of Justice
United States
Interior Department
Post Office Department
Notiow
Department of Agriculture
People’s Department
Administration of Justice
Pension Office
Indian Office
Patent Office
General Land Office
Division of Railroads
Voter duty and party evaluation urged in election note
A local exhortation praises the Republican ticket as composed of good men from top to bottom and urges every citizen to study the principles, act in self interest, and fulfill civic responsibility. It defends volunteers against Democratic accusations and praises their patriotism and willingness to endure hardships.
Debated Demonetization and Silver Dollar History
Mr. Bryan argues steps against silver dollar demonetization were stealthy but he may be mistaken or not an admirer of Thomas Jefferson who halted silver coinage in 1806 for thirty years. History bears theories and is hard to rebut.
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Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Hon Sara McPurrson Hosts Oak Audience Meetings
Hon Sara McPurrson speaks to oak audiences, handling national issues with a master hand. He is praised as a good speaker who knows his topics and speaks with confidence.
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Sara McPurrson
West Virginia Democrats split over silver nominees
The Democratic party faces internal division as the Gold Democrats refuse to back three silver nominees in several districts, stirring unrest within the camp and risking the loss of several congressmen.
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Tee
West Virginia
Republicans Urge Voters to Back GOP to Preserve Progress
A political appeal warns that Americans cannot let Democrats take the House. It urges every Republican to vote in November to maintain alignment with the president on new interests and progress. The piece denounces claims by Democrats and Populists that Evans blocked rheumatism and deafness pensions as false and misrepresented.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
War Department
Tur fusion party lacks clear issue in campaign
The Tur fusion party faces a weak platform, mirroring an Irish immigrant’s reply of being against the government while unsure of party alignment. They campaign largely in opposition to anything the Republican party proposes or does, offering no defining issue to rally supporters.
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Tur
Republican Party
McKinley Seen as Sure War Ally in Postwar Policy
Readers note anxiety among political leaders that President McKinley will uphold wartime gains, with critics arguing the military victories must not be surrendered to diplomacy. The public awareness centers on the president’s reliability in preserving the war’s outcomes.
Ex-Goy. Ware seeks gold for silver exchange
Ex-Goy. Ware, once famous for the "bloody bridle bit" and briefly silver mad, now owns rich gold movies. He is asked if he would trade an ounce of his gold for sixteen ounces of silver, but the guess is he would not.
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Goy. Ware
Fragmentary quote on Democratic war push and outcomes
A brief tirade asserts Democrats forced the war on this administration and questions why they do not boast of its results. It asks whether they desired different outcomes and for what purpose.
Democratic paper hints at Hanna Alger role in Bryan illness
The text notes it is odd a democratic paper does not accuse Mark Hanna or Secretary Alger of causing Col. W. J. Bryan’s sickness and suggests suspicion that the ailment stems from the political service. The remark implies internal party critiques and political infighting around Bryan's condition.
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Mark Hanna
Alger
Col
W. J. Bryan
Weather signs warn of a hard winter
The weather prophets report thick corn husks, muskrats rebuilding their houses, early leaf fall, and potatoes eyes closed for sleep as signs of a long winter. Coal dealers urge extra fuel, clothing sellers advise ample warm apparel, and households are urged to prepare early with plenty of fuel and warm clothing.
Southern press backs McKinley Cuba policy analysis
The southern press endorses President McKinley’s stance on Cuba, urging congressional intervention over recognizing Cuban independence. Prominent southern Democrats align with Republican guidance, praising his decisions as wise and well considered, showing confidence in his leadership.
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McKinley
Congress
United States
South
Political Appeal Urges Republican Vote in District
A public notice urges voters to back the Republican ticket amid district races. It notes Luke McDowell, a Shelby County farmer, as a Populist candidate for Congress and mentions middle-of-the-roaders seeking nominees in all districts except the First and Seventh. The piece criticizes Popocrats over wheat and gold concerns.
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Luke McDowell
General Wheeler and Colonel Bryan contrast in service fate
The article contrasts Gen Joe Wheeler and Col Bryan. Wheeler, a Democrat and congressional candidate, says future moves depend on President McKinley and will be law. He takes responsibility for Camp Wikoff conditions, while Bryan feels duty calls him off the service and attributes responsibility elsewhere. The decision hinges on Wheeler’s continued service and Gov Holcomb’s role.
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Joe Wheeler
Col. W. Wf. Bryan
Joe
Congress
Wikoff
Col. Bryan
Gov. Holcomb
General Wheeler Praises Camp Wikoff Management
General Wheeler attests to the Camp Wikoff's management as the army from Santiago faced about 1000 sick and many more run down by Cuba's heat and rains. He notes wartime suffering is inevitable, recalls sleeping without clothing or tent, and asserts the Santiago army achieved a brilliant victory that should be remembered beyond criticism.
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Wheeler
Wikoff
Santiago
Cuba
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Policy on Philippines future guided by American interests
The United States should decide the Philippines future solely on American interests, without considering German wishes or threats. No external power should dictate settlements between the United States and Spain, and the U.S. must act to safeguard its own and the Islands’ interests.
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Philippines
Germany
United States
Islands
Spain
General Fitzhugh Lea Denies Camp Distress Claims
Democratic papers allege unhealthy Jacksonville camp conditions. Gen. Fitzhugh Lea, in command, testifies he knows of no distress, starvation, or death due to neglect or inefficiency by officers. He has no complaint against the War Department, and his testimony counters hostile political outcry.
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Jacksonville
Fitzhugh Lea
War Department
Lee
McKinley Appoints Impartial War Conduct Commission
The passage recalls President McKinley appointing a thorough war conduct commission and urging it to spare no one, high or low, to uncover neglect or incapacity, and to fasten blame where due, even amid initial difficulty in forming the commission.
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McKinley
Farmers Rise as Money Kings of the Nation
Farmers become the country’s financial leaders with large deposits in banks. They are praised as the most moneyed class, having earned their wealth through hard work and thrift. They are described as substantial men shaping the nation.
Nebraska Republicans Field Clean Tickets for Supremacy
In Nebraska Republicans plan sturdy campaigns this year as they seek supremacy. Populism has waned there, and the party expects strong showings in key races amid a disciplined slate.
Causes of sickness in camp blamed on conditions
In hearings before the war commission Col James C Lee of Camp Thomas argued that proximity to Chattanooga and camp selling of pies beer and cakes were not more a source of disease than sleeping on the ground. Other witnesses echoed this view, saying sickness in camps reflects common camp conditions rather than war office incompetence.
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Tau
War Commission
James C. Lee
Camp Thomas
Chatanooga
War Office
Private remarks on McKinley commission spark partisan attack
Gandner 98 rants about the McKinley investigating commission calling it partisan and secret sessions. He claims trials and coverups while urging readers to check dispatches showing hearings open and testimonies public daily. General Wheeler testifies no complaints about munition, conditions, or supplies in camp.
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Gandner
McKinley
Wheeler
Debt by popocrats fades but Cherokee asylum praised
The piece reflects on state debt criticism that has faded and notes the asylum for the insane at Cherokee was built for a laudable purpose. It asserts the debt’s end and argues the appropriation was honest and economical in caring for the unfortunate wards.
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Cherokee
Public Reverence as McKinley Tour Passes Through Iowa
Thousands of Iowans will gather at rail stations to honor President McKinley as he travels through the state and many more will follow to Omaha to glimpse him or hear his voice. He is praised for prosperity and victory in the war and earns enthusiastic Republican support and broad respect across parties.
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Iowa
McKinley
Omaha
Ganera Named US Commissioner To Disband Cuban Soldiers
Gen Ganera, the Cuban general once denied entry to Santiago, is appointed by the United States as a commissioner to persuade Cuban troops to lay down arms and return home. He will be paid 500 dollars a month, a sum that smooths his feelings and aids quieting affairs for US interests. The piece then critiques Democrats for not attacking the Dingley tariff and praises Wilson Gorman's impact on industry, arguing workers were robbed by Democratic arguments and should not be deceived again.
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Ganera
Santiago
United States
Colorado voters and Georgia Democrats shift political terrain
Colorado voters face a spectrum of financial ideas from fiat and free coinage to gold standards while a Georgia Democratic victory by about 70,000 votes ends populist influence in several districts. The piece notes no fusion or popocrat victory, but a straight Democratic win erasing populism in that state.
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Colorado
Georgia
Campaign Colors Turn to Extermination of Free Silver Craze
A historical quote recalls shifts in strategy over three years. Two years ago a campaign of education aimed to persuade, last year focused on resolve, and this year the plan advocates extermination to wipe out the free silver movement at its root.
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