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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
The speech extols McKinley’s early 1900s presidency, credits swift Congress action and revived industries, and contrasts prosperity with Bryan’s opposition. It argues the country faced a new dawn after McKinley’s inauguration, urging voters to uphold the administration against Bryan’s "hobgoblins."
Indiana organizer of the American Federation of Labor announces support for William McKinley and plans speeches under the Republican state committee. He previously spoke for the Democratic committee, accusing Bryanism of imperialism and populism.
John Johnson longtime chair of the Democratic committee in McDonald County Missouri repudiates Bryans candidacy. He condemns the Kansas City platform and declares support for William McKinley because he favors American supremacy and Republican principles over partisan shifts. He vows to vote for the re election and to be an American firstan and Republican thereafter.
The article argues Bryant’s theory fails as colleges and universities nationwide show booming prosperity. It notes Indiana institutions crowding enrollments, while a 1900s Charleston quote about parents planning for education is mocked as misreading the gold standard.
The article quotes Mr Bryan in Pawnee City criticizing Republicans for supporting a silver standard and attacking the administration, arguing that current coinage and ratios create disingenuous claims. It discusses coinage law, silver dollars, and the impact of a free coinage policy on wages, prices, and economic stability.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sentinel argues that Abraham Lincoln seized authority to fund debts and replenish overdrawn coffers amid extravagance and ambition, portraying his actions as despotism during Lincoln's era.
The piece attacks Bryan as a free trader in a critical, satirical voice. It recalls Carl Schurz’s 1870s warning on moral principles leading to fraud and national decay, arguing dangerous political heresies threaten democratic institutions.
A historical report details rising wages across railroad branches from 1895 to 1900, with general officers, station agents, engine men, conductors, machinists, and others seeing substantial increases. It notes overall payroll growth of 877,459,838 and calls out higher spending on salaries as evidence of prosperity in the industry and economy.
A fragment reflecting President McKinley’s words on the Philippines asserts the United States bears a providential mission in the archipelago. It emphasizes a non conquest or dominion aim and frames the Philippines as placed in American hands by Providence.
Governor Mount argues Bryan’s trust stance is self serving and retraces Bryan’s post 1902 congressional years. He contrasts Democratic inaction with the Sherman Act, noting 400 trusts formed under Cleveland and accusing Democrats of not strengthening or replacing the antitrust framework.
The records quote Bryan before the Paris peace treaty arguing rejection would worsen war risks and place responsibility on opponents. After adoption he campaigned against Imperialism and offered a critique of the treaty provisions as part of his broader stance.
Col Hrgan notes sweep of the old platform across the country and points to the remaining key element the old result as emphasized by the St Louis Globe Democrat.
Bryan reaffirms commitment to free silver at 16 to 1 in a Populist endorsement address in Topeka. He and the Populists share core principles, pledging continued agitation for monetary reform despite previous fusion defeats. The speech defends silver expansion and criticizes gold standard policies while stressing unity with the Populist platform.
Outspoken Nebraskan Janes E Boyd the sole Democratic governor Nebraska has had opposes Bryan doctrines. He notes prosperity, low interest, and high farm prices, arguing imperial policy and territorial expansion threaten republican aims. He cites McKinley era contrasts and mocks imperial rhetoric in a statewide political debate.
The last legislature amended election law to punish vote buyers and offer a $100 county reward for prosecutions of floater voters. The act disenfranchises offenders for ten to twenty years and provides rewards to informants. Prosecutions may be filed within six years of the offense.
A defense of the U S flag and religious liberty notes the alliance of church and state under American ideals. It condemns Bryan and argues U S troops protect church property in the Philippines amid a peace effort. The piece ends with a local postal update about Charles E Wotan’s Southern Indiana Railway trip and mail service changes in Terre Haute.
The Prohibitionists in the county completed their slate for county offices including Representative Jas. F. Mitchell of Marion Clerk W. S. Holcombe of Shawswick Treasurer E. C. Consalus, of Recorder Newton R. Thomas of Shawswick Assessor August Shutz of County Commissioners Frank Bailey of Shawswick Jno A. Rowe of Coroner W. H. Heckman County Council Wm. Douglas S. T. Runnels Jno Holmes all of their respective areas.
Public meeting in Medora drew a large crowd for the Republican township convention. D N Greene of Sparksville was nominated Trustee and Elsworth Thompson as Assessor, with Dr. M W Wilson and others named to the advisory board and district supervisors.
Elder Elisha Lee and Mrs W M Lee and daughter Etta Nell Lee reside in Washington county. Wm Beaver resigned his position in ford. A J Speer of Pinhook visited Bedford. C O Robertson and Henry Allee attended Bedford. E E Farris cutting sorghum molasses for neighbors. Clintock moved from Washington near Medora to see Dr Willson. Joseph Crady and William Flinn with Albert Crawford visited. Hayden Beavers at Tunnelton. Dr H C Dixon of Tunnelton in town. many attended Tripelton picnic. Isaac Reed saw logs for Mr Mitchell's saw mill. James Meeton County to Jackson County.
Miss Lizzie Kern has been visiting her parents the past week. Several residents including Jenny Daumont and Mrs. M. M. Edmondson visited here, with others like Walter Sears and Luther Kern making short trips to nearby Bedford Dark Hollow Linville and Trippleton. Friends and family linked to Kern and McClellan attend the State Fair and visit relatives in surrounding towns.
Patrick Dwyer of Lewis in this county bought the first ticket on the Southern Indiana road out of Terre Haute Monday morning. He stayed overnight at Union station to secure it.
Lena Hill remains very ill at home with Jesse B. Hill noted as her father. Numerous names appear visiting and traveling between Bedford Wedleville Fairview Sparksville Medora and surrounding areas including Misses Kate Pale Nora Gibson Della Holland and Bettie and Elza Rock. Several brief social calls and trips on Sundays and Saturdays are listed with addresses and towns.
Bland Davis from Omaha was ill and not suitable for Red Cross work. The Westey chapel ice cream supper netted 21 dollars. Charley Litton seeks a house to rent. several houses are vacant but owners prefer weeds to be kept. William Cooper is seriously ill and nearly bed-bound. H C Fields buys 120 acres from Cooper and will take possession. Meek Stone sought gaps to open after November 6 while riding through Red Cross. Bill Brown, Treasurer, visited Red Cross on Tuesday. Homer West’s actions hint at November actions. Lucy Nugent teaches at Woodville. Fred Davis teaches Turley, Iras Neal at Burton, Minnie Mann at Edwards house aiding Red Cross. Grace Wilkinson improving after illness. Jim Wilkinson arranging Jeff Clay to ride a wheel. W H Consalus and Jesse Johnson went to Indianapolis to escort Joho Longsworth to the insane hospital.
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