Cowboy Tales Show Roosevelt As One Of The Cowboys
A Chicago Record letter recounts North Dakota and eastern Montana cowboys recalling Theodore Roosevelt during his Little Missouri ranch days. Tales include his quick wit, rough speech lessons, and taming a notorious broncho named Devil, cementing his bond with Bad Lands cow-punchers and earning the nickname Teddy.
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Chicago Record
Medera
N. D
William E. Curtis
North Dakota
Montana
Gov. Roosevelt
Mr. Curtis
A. T. Packard
Chicago
Roosevelt
Missouri
Theodore Roosevelt
Altgeld
Toledo
Chimney Butte
Medora
Roosenfel
Four Eyes
Ife
Mr. Packard
Devil
Wyoming
Bill Jones
Teddy
Prosperity and Prosperous Times The Nation's Uplift
A compact toast to economic vigor and national achievements. Mentions McKinley reelection Roosevelt victory Hawaii annexation Cuba independence and ongoing expansion. Highlights improved employment free silver exposed gold standard upheld and wages rising.
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Hawaii
Independence
Cuba
McKinley
Roosevelt
Talks by Prominent Men Reveal Campaign Stakes
Excerpts from speeches by Stephen A. Douglas Rabbi Hirsch and Mr A Hanna show calls to expand territory and influence, defend administration, and mobilize Republicans for a pivotal campaign. Hanna notes growing retail sales and larger payroll in a major department store business.
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New Jersey
Brynnism
A. Hanna
Asbury Park
Business optimism and party outlook before November
E A Selfridge of Marshall Field & Co says wages are higher now than ever and the six months’ performance is satisfactory. Henry C. Payne warns that business confidence favors Republicans yet overconfidence could lead to apathy and risk Election Day results.
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E. A. Selfridge
Marshall Field & Co
Missouri
Oho Rivers
McKinley
Henry C. Payne
Croker Recalled as Genteel To-Flash Transformation
Henry Watterson criticizes Croker for rising wealth and gaudy lifestyle, calling him a vulgar swell. He questions Croker’s brains and predicts Hill will take strong action in the long run.
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Croker
Hill
Henry Watterson
Germans Praise Expansion As Trade Model For Germany
The Weser Zeitung hails expansion after a report on international trade. It notes US trade with Cuba rising from 7 000 to 18 000 000 dollars in four years and Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines show strong gains. Porto Rico and Hawaii up to 4 000 000 and 13 000 000 respectively. Philippines to 2 500 000.
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Weser Zeitung
United States
Germany
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Money Is Cheap as Western Towns Borrow at 34 Percent
The article notes low borrowing costs in western towns and counties at about 34 percent, claiming widespread prosperity and benefits to all.
Dear Boy Letters No 2 Why Bryan is unsafe as a leader
A fatherly letter argues against William Jennings Bryan predicting his pattern of errors in past campaigns and imperialism. It contrasts Bryan’s past freetrade and free silver stances with current tariffs and gold standard. The author insists Republicans prove correct while Democrats err.
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Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis
Bryan
United States
Lincoln
Cra
Gen
Grant
Republic
Germany Prosperous Under Protection Policy
Ernest E. Williams in the National Review argues that Germany prospered under protection after 1878 with tariff increases in 1881 and 1885. He cites coal output rising from 23 942 000 tons in 1865 69 to 85 290 000 tons in 1895 99 and pig iron from 1 167 000 tons to 8 142 000 tons, claiming prosperity follows protection.
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Germany
Ernest E. Williams
The
National Review
Yellow journal touts Bryan while railing at low wages
A New York yellow newspaper vigorously backs William J. Bryan for President and prints articles claiming a man can live on fifteen cents a day. It argues such wages would appeal to workers if Bryan wins, presenting it as informative and pro working prosperity.
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New York
Yellow Journal
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Yellow Democratic
A Story in Nine Chapters the Sign on the House
A multi part narrative outlines themes from supply and demand to personal honor. Key episodes include Simon’s fight for his honor and Cynthia’s growing skepticism, with a Spanish American War entry and a remarkable speech by Vinnie Grey. The collection closes with healing of the breach and ideas of the Irishman.
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Simon
Cynthia
Vinnie Grey
Simon Grey and family in Boonsville political fray
In Boonsville Simon Grey debates free silver and McKinley as he pursues his daughter Vinnie as a proposed County Superintendent candidate. Family tensions surface over political loyalties as Ezra Grey announces a visit to campaign for McKinley.
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Simon Grey
Boonsville
Simon
Jimmie
United States
Cynthia
Vinnie
Vinnie Grey
Warbie County
Warble County
Glen Harrington
Bryan
Simeon
McKinley
Brothers clash over silver in Boonsville visit
Ezra Grey arrives incognito in Boonsville while his Republican stance clashes with Populist ally Simon Grey. Ezra rebukes Free Silver as a fraud, prompting family tension as Winnie Grey runs for County Superintendent on the Populist ticket. The scene ends with political debates and a hinted showdown.
Why He Will Vote for Bryan
A Kansas wheat farmer, who harvested 100000 bushels for $70000, explains his switch from McKinley to Bryan. He notes labor shortages and rising wages from $1 to $3 or $5 a day as prosperity shrinks available help, and says farmers are busy paying mortgages. The farmer’s view reflects conformity with era politics.
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Bryan
Kansas
McSsinley
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Fran Cateagoributes
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Dear Boy Letters
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Washington
Coxey
Reynolds
Old Man Harrington
Joe Harrington
Ezra
Pennsylvania
Warble Co
Abe Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Evening Mail
Anna
Mary
Dewar Brother
Mclsxinley
Ezra Grey
Supply and Demand
People’s Independent Party
Winnie Grey
Elis
Grey
Mr. Grey
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