Idle Soldiers Remembered in Idle War Rhetoric
The Baltimore American poem attacks generals and soldiers who died as the nation spoke of idle power. It laments how “idle” energy and effort marked campaigns from Lawton to Liscum and beyond, questioning pride and sacrifice amid idle death and homecoming.
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Baltimore American
W. J. Bryan
Lawton
Liscum
Logan
Capron
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Trusts Named by Democratic Press Exposed
The Chicago Inter Ocean lists thirty-seven large corporations with over 1 billion in aggregate capital, formed before 1893 and nurtured under Democratic rule. It claims these trusts prospered unopposed from 1893 to 1901 while Bryan accuses Republicans of fostering trusts.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Bryan
McWwinley
Traveling salesman asks for McKinley buttons in Janesville
A Wisconsin salesman visits a Janesville newspaper shop and notes Bryan buttons crowding the shelves while McKinley buttons are scarce. The storekeeper explains he does not stock McKinley buttons, only sells them as received, with Bryan items selling quickly.
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McKinley Buttons
Wisconsin
Janesville
Bryan
A Century's Growth of the Country Dialogue
A dialog between a father and son debates imperialism and expansion in American policy. They trace Jefferson and Washington era expansions from colonial beginnings to the Louisiana Purchase and growth to the present, noting population, wealth, land, and future irrigation potential. The exchange uses period political rhetoric and hints at ongoing election themes.
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Bryan
United States
Great Britain
Massachusetts
Maine
New Phampstire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
George Washington
Ile
Fort Duquesne
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lakes
Tillinois
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana
France
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Jefferson
McWinley
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Indian Territory
Territory
Oklahoma
Money measures by troy weight for old coins
The article explains troy weight units twenty four grains per pennyweight twenty pennyweights per ounce and twelve ounces per pound noting the silver dollar weighs 412 percent grains and a thousand dollars as roughly 1814 pounds or a fraction over sey
Pardo n warns against inexperienced leadership in jobs and politics
The speaker argues for seasoned management in farming, industry, rail, and mining contexts. He contrasts Bryan's rhetoric with Mack’s practical experience, urging voters to value proven expertise over promises. The tone reflects a political discourse stressing competent leadership.
Bryans Little Boy Asks Some Questions
On the Lincoln train today Democratic candidate Mr Bryan sat with his son Georgie who asked about the miners shouting 16 to 1. Bryan explained the silver to gold ratio and noted miners want more for uncoined silver while lawmakers set a 16 to 1 rate.
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Bryan
Georgie
Colorado
Roosevelt
Papa
Congress
Railroad Growth and Payroll Under McKinley Era
A condensed table outlines miles of railroad built and employed workers from 1805 to 1900, with wages, gross receipts, freight tonnage, and net earnings. It notes Republican gains in employment, wages, tonnage, and earnings, and details increases from 1892 to 1899.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Gaia
Mcel Finley
Gais
Bryan's Election and Flock Owners
Gooding Bros of Idaho secure contract for a band of sheep worth 85000 dollars amid Western wool raisers sentiment. The document notes a typical finalized payment arrangement and reflects the era’s livestock trading practices.
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Bryan
Gooding Bros
Idaho
Dewey Vies as Hero Amid Populist Talk in Manila Era
Cynthia and Tia debate heroes of Manila with McKinley versus Dewey in a Populist frame. Political Simon grows impatient as they critique Schley Sampson and naval leaders while noting pay and delayed fleet actions.
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Cynthia
Loys
Tia
McKinley
Manila
Dewey
Schley
Sampson
George Dewey
Simon
Vinnie Grey Declines Populist County Superintendent Nomination
In a dramatic Populist convention scene, Miss Vinnie Grey refuses the nomination for County Superintendent amid questions about reform. She rails against the party, argues the country enjoys good times under Republican policy, and urges delegates to vote with conscience. The speech critiques free silver and calls for reasoned support of those who led the war era gains.
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Vienie Grey
Cervera
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Maine
Simon
McKinley
Goonsville
Glen Harrington
Cuba
Vinnie
Greys
Boonsville
Vinnie Grey
Miss Grey
Grey
Coention
Reform
Republican Congress
Reform Party
People’s Independent Party
Party of
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U. S. Leather Co
BR. Rubber Co
Sewl Bur. Co
Central Lumber Co
Calv Voce
Win, Glass Co
Plate Glass Co
Dset
Cotton OH Co
Issa Boag
Tou Am
Jins'd
LE Hoocod Agr. Chem
Fuel & Tron Co
Tron & RR. Mo
Lake Superior
Tron
Evans Beerer
Heat. Co
Isug
Stor. Bat. Co
West
Electric Co
Avac. Copper Co
National Lead Co
Brooklyn Wharf & Warehouse
Elev. Assn
Mack
John Livingston Wright
Nana
Bryans
Simon Grey
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