What Bryan's Election Means 10 Labor
A political tract argues that Bryan's election would end protection and bring free trade. It blames the Wilson bill for ruin, cites Bryan's support for wool and other imports, and warns of a Congress aligned with his views. It contrasts labor and farm impacts with Bryanism's core aims and platform.
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Bryan
LABOR
Mr. Bryan
McSsinley
Wilson
Senate
Jos. Bailey
Texas
Champion
W. L. Wilson
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Seaboard
West
Middle West
Kansas City
Congress
Democratic Party
Sioux Falls
Labor, prices, and tariff law favor current prosperity
Co H Grosvenor of Athens Ohio argues that the current tariff and labor market benefit workers unlike William Jennings Bryan. He claims present wages and living costs outstrip 1896 conditions, urging laborers to support the administration over Bryan. He accuses Bryan of damaging labor interests through unfair competition.
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Treasury Department
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Prosperity for Wheat Growers and Free Trade Era
The note cites U S wheat consumption rising from 3.41 bushels per capita in 1894 to 5.95 bushels under the McKinley administration in 1899. It argues that manufacturing interests bring prosperity to the wheat grower and ties it to Democratic free trade experimentation.
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United States
McWhinley
Bryan’s Many Sided Hopes and Fears in 1900 Campaign
The piece portrays Bryan as embracing a mixed platform on free silver imperialism and party labels. It notes his chosen roles as Democrat Populist and silver Republican while highlighting fears his positions will alienate voters across factions. It frames his campaign as built on contested promises and perceived mistrust.
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Bryan
United States
Democratic Party
West
Aguinaldo
Senator Pettigrew challenged over Roosevelt San Juan Hill claim
Sioux Falls witnesses a bold challenge when a Roosevelt veteran vows to prove he led the charge at San Juan Hill. The rough rider declares Pettigrew a liar and coward, promising to confront him face to face on street corners. The quarrel may force Pettigrew to explain his remarks.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Senator Pettigrew
Col. Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Roosevelt
Pettigrew
San Juan
Penny Savings Society saves thirty tons of pennies
Chicago Penny Savings Society reports deposits from children totaling thirty tons of pennies last year and a 70 percent rise from 1898 to 1899. Acting president William C. Hollister notes the philanthropic, volunteer-run program with two salaried officers.
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Chicago
Penny Savings Society
William C. Hollister
Chicago Penny Savings Society
Schiller
Bryan Seeks Hard Times Tales as Election Goad
A letter from Highland California writer C. L. FraZHr recounts Bryan’s Milwaukee speech praising misfortune among workers to attack prosperity as a political issue. It contrasts with voters who reject half money and half bluff and notes Bryan’s claim of free silver bent despite public demand.
Cotton Consumption Doubles in 1894 United States
In 1894 the cotton consumption per person reached 15.91 pounds, rising to 27.14 pounds under the McKinley administration. Improved living raises demand as people dress better and buy more cot ton products than ever.
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United States
The McKinley Wave and a Boonsville Delusion
In Warble County a Republican victory sparks optimism about prices and mortgages. Simon Grey doubts the era of prosperity, while Vinnie Grey and her father plan calf purchases to settle debts. Ezra’s Populist forecast is dismissed as green urban talk.
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Bryan
Simon
Mr. Grey
England
Cynthia
Ezra
Grey
Harrington
Boonsville
Vinnie
McKinley
Wm. McKinley
Ohio
United States
Vinnie Grey
Warble County
Glen Harrington
Bob Wright
Joe Harrington
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Paramount
Milwaukee
New Haven
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Aguinalén
Straightway
C. L. Frazhr
Highland, Cal
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