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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1896
Page
6
The item mocks Bryan and McKinley rhetoric with rural references. It notes open mills, a windmill lacking a spindle, and urges voters in Cass County to back McKinley for honest money and national honor while mocking political “nonparcils” and anti Bryan speeches.
OvuyoRER 22 and 28 will be registration days and every citizen who expects to vote this fall should keep it in mind and not neglect to see that his name is duly entered on the registration books.
A critical rant argues that populist attacks on banks distort facts and demonize bankers. It cites the German Savings Bank of Davenport to show bank depositors come from farmers, mechanics, teachers, and widows and orphans administrators, with only a small capitalist minority. The piece condemns the anti bank rhetoric as demagoguery and defends banking as essential to towns and the economy.
The passage accuses the Omaha World-Herald of discharging workers who did not support Bryan and free silver, framing it as a self incriminating move and criticizing its role as a favored outlet for Populists. It suggests a renewed editorial on coercion by Gardiner.
The writer questions popocratic claims that free silver benefits workers and farmers, noting wages in silver countries like China, India, Spain and Mexico are low under gold standards. He argues that assertions built on ideals fail against cold facts and demands concrete proof from supporters with cited instances.
Dubuque railroad men issued a circular denying coercion claims by Bryan papers and orators. They denounce underhanded tactics, say some members leave to join Republicans, and defend voters rights under the Australian ballot to cast ballots freely.
Bryan defends inflationary and innovation driven price declines in manufacturing during a March 2% 199% speech to the House, crediting inventive power for productivity gains. The piece notes McKinley’s Canton visit with large crowds and party support, while contrasting Bryan’s stance with gold standard critiques and a June 1895 North American Review excerpt on silver dollars and Mexican currency.
The writer argues that if most leading newspapers churches merchants bankers and farmers oppose a candidate the judgment of these informed groups should be weighed. He contends that widespread opposition suggests sincere motives and asks readers to reflect on the implications.
The article notes Bryan complains about press suppression while newspapers give him unusually large coverage. It suggests his statements lose impact in print, and his pursuit of attention has backfired, increasing notoriety beyond his control.
The piece argues the Republican Party adapts well without Teller, Stewart & Co and predicts remorse for Teller after the November 3 vote. It notes his departure from the St Louis convention as a costly lesson and hints he knows more now than then about the split.
Bryan began by theatrically paying railroad fare but a lost pocketbook filled with passes dampened the display. He then moved from an ordinary car to a Pullman, accepted a private car, and now travels by a special train. The payer of the freight is not disclosed.
In West Virginia Bryan urged standers to stay away until they return in sackcloth and ashes. He mocked long time Democrats who supported him before knowing true democracy, implying they should exit the party they have fought for years.
The article notes Hanna’s proven business skill and campaign effectiveness for McKinley while alleging coercion in the Bryan camp. It cites The Jackson Ledger as asserting that 600 Utica mine employees were forced to contribute $10 each to the Bryan fund, highlighting alleged campaign pressure.
The report notes Mr. Bryan initially refused the Populist nomination unless Sewall was included. He later sent in his letter of acceptance, plain though not elaborate. By November 3 he would accept anything, though unlikely to announce by letter.
The excerpt notes a lack of a trade journal endorsing Bryan and free silver while observing that newspapers representing trades favor McKinley. It argues trades are conservative and better judges of what benefits the country, tied to business success.
With just four weeks remaining, readers are urged to study the situation carefully and vote with diligent consideration. The message stresses the gravity of the decision and warns against making a mistake.
The national committee appears to rely on fabricated tallies to bolster support for a flagging cause. Reliable sources indicate Bryan has no real chance of winning.
Corr Harvey learns it is safer to write about finance than to insult veterans during a Clinton speech. Old soldiers tolerate much but will protest when generals are vilified. J. J. Shea of Council Bluffs drew little enthusiasm from popocrats. Such men rarely boost republicanism where they are known.
Gardner declares Sunday churchgoing essential and agrees with the practice. The speaker sees no controversy but notes that forcing opinion could burden both churchgoers and the preacher and waste time.
Twenty nine U S senators end terms March 3 1897 with thirteen Republicans and fourteen Democrats. Kyle of South Dakota and Peffer of Kansas are noted. A change of four in our favor is believed possible this fall to tilt the Senate.
Grains move rapidly beyond lows as railroads face car shortages to serve shippers. Despite low prices, the trade stands to gain significant money and a beneficial influence on national commerce is anticipated.
It is generally conceded that the republican congressional county and township tickets are so good from top to bottom that the election of the several candidates thereon is a foregone conclusion. One thing is very certain and that is that no better one could well be offered by any party.
The text hints that SuouLo followers search for their candidate's fate by studying verses 12 through 14 and 15 of chapter six in Prafverbs. It presents a symbolic forecast tied to a political outcome.
Taene reports 970 675 pensioners received 188 214 000 last year. If paid in 60-cent dollars, the loss to old pensioners would be easy to calculate. Bryan avoids Nebraska since nomination and may not gain much there.
Last Friday evening a parade in Chisago featured banners reading We Want free Silver or The dash was painted blood red implying blood. The piece condemns populist talk of free silver and criticizes two or three local men for manipulating others and taking their labor or earnings.
Chairman Jones blasts Chicago Record ballot and cites lodging house and transient voters for Bryan while business owners and homeowners favor McKinley and sound money four to one. He condemns Bryan tariff tinkering and currency plans as poorer and warns of disaster if adopted. Republicans target Virginia and southern states with expected heavy efforts over the next weeks. New York clothiers plan a McKinley Hobart parade on October 31 as a show of support.
Local report describes Madigan, a pop speaker, arriving in town and starting with a two two gait before a tire puncture forced him to the repair shop. He claimed hypnosis by Californians rendered him speechless, a first recorded case of its kind. Authorities note the odd incident as a news curiosity for the museum.
The text critiques a presidential candidate once championing Tree trade now urging free silver as the cure for past errors. It notes the public’s patience while hoping for evidence of knowledge or qualifications for leadership, but finds the speeches disappointing.
A Bryan rally in Burlington drew 212 men and four women on horseback and thirteen on foot. The candidate reportedly faced a poor reception, though a decent crowd heard him speak.
A political exhortation urges speakers of all persuasions to use bold rhetoric to engage voters. It envisions public halls and schoolhouses echoing with patriotic discourse as election day approaches, stressing the need to keep the message lively and persuasive.
The passage notes a "gold cure" treatment planned for November 3 aimed at reforming populists. It asserts the remedy will work and guarantees recovery for those who take it before the date, signaling a political health remedy metaphor.
A letter of acceptance from the Sewall tail of the popocratic ticket signals lingering life in the faction. The piece suggests Watson’s retirement might bring more energy to the slate than seen to date.
The Ottumwa Democrat, after backing the Bryan ticket, pulled down the Bryan flag on October 6 and announced it would pursue an independent course for the remainder of the campaign, backing the sound money cause.
The statement advises kindness to a neighbor described as off, suggesting his behavior will improve once the disease is removed from his system, signaling a belief in temporary illness affecting conduct.
A terse political claim states money equals human labor and cheap money undermines labor, drawing a sharp contrast with the Republican view that opposes cheap money as harmful to workers and value.
The piece notes Bryan’s new speech after crossing the Mississippi River. It alleges he swaps the word outs for wheat and claims three threats for Republicans in the campaign: repudiation revolution and ruin.
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