New York Sun on Gold, Free Coinage and Investment
The New York Sun defends McKinley’s win while warning free coinage poses a danger to dues. It urges readers to buy land and borrow to hedge against silver, arguing property values would rise under 16 to 1. The World-Herald notes such claims clash with gold standard stability. A Penny Press item exposes nail trust price fixing and labor impact, denouncing enforcement of anti trust laws against the industry.
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New York Sun
Dana
Republicratic
The
McKinley
Sun
World-Herald
Omaha World Herald
Nail Trust
G.O. P
Penny Press
Chicago Times-Ierald
Marth
Jung
Antwerp
New York
Bourke Cochran
Nanna
Garfield Letter Attacks Bankers and Foreign Influence
Thomas Garfield of Johnstown Michigan sister of James A Garfield denounces outside control of American policy. He argues for capital allocation in productive uses over hoarding or government bonds and rejects influence by Lombard Wall Street bankers and Mark Hanna. He frames Lincoln Grant Logan and Garfield as republican ideals against foreign consultation.
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Lam
England
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
President Grant
John A. Logan
James A. Garfield
Lombard and
Wall Streets
Mark Hanna
Laman American
Thomas Garfield
Johnstown
Mich
Stockgrowers Journal Printer Prankster Anecdote
A humorous remark on a newspaper printer’s busy hour guest who charms with corny jokes and tips the staff, occasionally tearing wrappers and reading copy on the hook. The piece notes why printers get profane, given such interruptions in the office.
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Stockgrowers- Journal
McKinley and Tariff Debate Rises in Sweet Grass County
Livingston Herald reports a warm campaign in Sweet Grass county with silver Republicans and supporters of the single standard. L. I. Douthett, secretary of the silver Republican committee, challenges C. T. Busha J. H. Moore and F. M. Wall to joint discussions on the money issue.
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McKinley
Dryan
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
United States
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Party
Livingston
Sweet Grass County
L. I. Douthett
Silver Republican County Committee
C. T. Busha
J. 11. Moore
F. M. Wall
Doubhett
Wisconsin Snowfall Reported After Heavy Week
A heavy fall of snow was witnessed last week in Wisconsin. The piece notes shifting election odds in New York as McKinley’s odds moved from four to one to two to one while prices for wheat corn wool and other commodities rose several points.
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Wisconsin
New York
McKinley
Governor Altgeld Not Supported by 1.M. Hall, Melville Mail
A fragment from Melville Montana dated October 13, 1896 reports a letter to Hon. John M. P. Altgeld claiming his election is hopeless and noting that M. Hall will not vote for him. The piece references Tilinvis as the governing entity and hints at partisan sentiment.
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Melville Mont
John MP. Altgeld
Tilinvis
M. Hall
Croup Quickly Cured by Cough Remedy
A Mountain Glen Arkansas family reports rapid relief for their child’s croup after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They state the medicine provided almost instant relief and note it is sold by Moore & Budd and dealers nationwide.
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Mountain Glen
Ark
F. A. Trorsteen
Moore & Budd
Mortgage lifter hogs offer steady profits over years
The hog is described as the mortgage lifter and a man who stays with hog farming year after year can prosper. Cholera and low prices may reduce profits in some years, but over a long span profits pay off eight years out of ten.
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Ney Journal of Agriculture
McKinley ties and tariff talk echo in local campaign
The piece contrasts national tariff promises with local views split by gold and silver factions. It notes McKinley speaking without substance and highlights lively entertainment by the Schubert Symphony Club and Ladies Quartette offering novelty and humor, suggesting a happy evening on Oct. 24 for public enjoyment.
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McKinley
Yellowstone
Schubert Symphony Club
Ladies Quartette
Wheat price predicts Bryan victory based on election bets
A Chicago board of trade member cites crop price moves tied to party wins. He notes wheat fell after Vermont Maine and other states shifted, rose with Arkansas and Bismark letter, and climbed again after Georgia Florida results, claiming wheat will reach a dollar a bushel if Bryan wins.
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McKinley
Chicago Board of Trade
Vermont
Maine
Arkansas
Bismark
Georgia
Florida
Bryan
Montana voters wary of McKinley campaign tactics
The Montana electorate is portrayed as aware of the促 motives of McKinley supporters. Col Kotkin meetings may default. Advocates for the McKinley ticket are accused of being place-hunters pushing for Tanna to note their efforts. The piece mocks their campaign eloquence as wasted effort and unpopular with Montanans.
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Sanaconda
Col. Kotkin
McKinley
Montana
Mr. Tanna
McKinsey
Shilohs Cure Advertised As Cough Remedy
An old advertisement warns that a neglected cough can be dangerous and urges readers to stop it with Shilohs Cure sold by druggists. The tone mimics period medicine ads touting quick relief and accessible sale points.
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Shiloh
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