Campaign of 1900 Democratic threat to gold standard failure
The piece argues that campaign zealots in 1900 will not rally voters with fears of financial ruin. It recounts the silver question, the 1896 platform, and the evolving stance of Republicans and Democrats. It notes the miscalculation of the silver policy and forecasts a political shift as the country faces monetary change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
Kansas City
Congress
Democratic Party
Bryan
Republican Party
Republical Party
John
Calhoun
President Pukinley’s Appeal To His Country
A long speech opposes imperialism and urges national resolve to uplift distant peoples as wards of the United States. It stresses faith in republican institutions, liberty, and the burden as opportunity, urging steadfast policy and moral strength. The article then discusses party conventions and Bryan’s influence in 1900, noting Kansas City and Milwaukee deliberations and Northwest swing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
New York
Kansas City
Bryan
Warnsas City
Washington
Milwaukee
Kansas
Northwest
Bryan National Committee
South Dakota
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Confidence in the Republic and a wornout party
The piece argues Republicans must trust the American people and the nation’s ability to govern and defend expansion, criticizing the Democratic party as worn out and unable to protect citizens. It cites 1900 as a year of improving business and protectionist policy, urging continuity of growth and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evers
Sai Cur
Bryan
Minneapolis
Democratic Party
Democrats and Conventions Echo of 1868 in 1900 Bold Charge
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes parallels between a 1900 Democratic National Convention and the 1868 gathering after the Civil War. It argues Democrats once again oppose Reconstruction measures, decry constitutional amendments, fear military power, and insist the Constitution is being violated while predicting the nominee will fail to gain real traction just as 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Seymour
Cedir Rapids
Democratic Necessity in Party Conventions
The Democratic convention should follow the Republican gathering to gauge opposition. A clear lead helps the Democrats know what to attack and critique. The Chicago Post argues the party needs a chance to be “agin” something and test a platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
McKinley Declares No Imperialism at New York Dinner
President McKinley told the Ohio Society in New York City there can be no imperialism and urged unity in facing future colonial questions. He praised the republic, noted strong U S finances, and urged national fidelity to peace, justice, and liberty across the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio Society of
New York City
Society
Gov. Nash
Solicitor General of the
United States
John A. Richards
Gov. Woodruff
James H. Hoyt
McWinley
Southard
The
Ohio Society
Ohio
New York
Far East
Training Master Tom and the pistol lesson
An old servant uses a practical method to teach Master Tom to shoot. He hides behind a wall twenty paces away and calls for a shot while bobbing down. After a week the lad fires a bullet through the servant's hat, prompting further challenge to raise the hand quicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Martin
When Strikers Were Hanced and Hanged in England
A clipped note discusses labor strife in England with references to hangings in the era of unrest. It then mentions Brazil planning to burn fifty million dollars of new currency, and compares militaries, claiming if nine percent of global civilized populations were drafted, Russia would outrank the United States in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
No Wonder They Are Rich
A Louisville Times anecdote recalls a deaf man in a drug store over a pricing dispute. The pharmacist insists on 75 cents while the customer cites a five cent payment, prompting irritability before the man exits with a four cent profit noted by the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Times
Nickel Plate Homeseekers Excursion April 8 1900
Nickel Plate Road announces Homeseekers Excursion to western midwest and southwest regions on April 8 1900. Tickets on sale that date with return within 21 days at one fare plus 2.09 for round trip. Inquiries to agents or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
Inconsistent Jones I In Advice On Miss Ernot
Jones-I and Brown debate Thompson and his marriage to Miss Ernot. Brown recalls warning against the match, citing her supposed deafness and lip reading skills. Thompson says the need to tell her the baby is crying wears him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Thompson
Brown
Miss Ernot
Homeseekers Excursion via Nickel Plate Road
Homeseekers plan an excursion on March 20 1900 via the Nickel Plate Road to western and southwestern points. Tickets good returning within 21 days at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. See agents or contact C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
The Singing Shells of Ceylon at Batticaloa Lake
The remarkable singing shells near Batticaloa Lake drew arrangements for the Governor to hear them. After dinner Sir West Ridgeway toured the lake as a still night amplified the shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Batticaloa
Novesty
West Ridgeway
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England
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Excurson
Beauty
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
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Can
Arter
He Gregory & Son
Marchiehead, Mass
Idanth
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