Narrow path for McKinley as gold standard defender Ingalls argues
M. E. Ingalls urges Republicans to back McKinley in the 1900 election, arguing the gold standard ensures prosperity for farmer laborer and business. He condemns Bryan and silver policy, warns of imperialism fears, and calls for limited government reform and a defined colonial policy.
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Bryan
McKinley
United States
China
Mexico
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
M. BE. Ingalls
Monopoly and expansion in American industry
A Drummer argues monopolies arise from the patent system and must be checked by state and national action. He urges young men to seize opportunities in manufacturing, notes advertising and catalog selling reduce drummers, and foresees labor shifts and overseas expansion as outlets for American enterprise. The piece emphasizes mobility, capital, and patriotism.
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Republican National Platform
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Bicycle Trust
New York
American Bicycle Company
Kokomo
Kankakee
Indiana
Indianapolis
Truste
Glucose Trust
Porto Rico
Waii
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Simon's Fight for His Honor in Boonsville Election
Election day brings crowds to Boonsville as Simon Grey proselytizes for Bryan while railing against Glen Harrington and Ezra Grey. A rumor about Ezra in a McKinley button sparks a family quarrel that ends in a fight and injury. Cynthia endures anxious hours as the day ends with Simon wounded and the Grey family humiliated.
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Simon
Boonsville
Ezra
Grey
Pennsylvania
Simon Grey
Bryan
Vinnie
Warble County
Glen Harrington
Farmers’ Alliance
Grey Family
McKinley
Joe Harrington
Bill White
Cynthia
Mrs. Blank
Mrs. Bogg
Ezra Grey
Jon
Greys
Mary
Harrington
Glen
Jimmie
Import of Raw Materials Tops Prior Years in 1900
The treasury bureau notes a record rise in crude and raw materials imported for manufacturing, totaling 302,264,106 dollars, up 40 percent from prior years, with additional 88,433,549 dollars in partly manufactured inputs. The trend reflects tariff policy aiding manufacturers and broader foreign commerce.
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Treasury Bureau
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Natson
JM. E. Ingalls
Mellville E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
Chesapeake and Ohio
Palmer
Buckner
McKnley
Europe
Bryss
Tue
Alma L. Parker
Guide Rock, Neb
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