Wage comparisons show rise in 1894 to 1899 across industries
A set of figures from 200 U.S. manufacturers shows wage earners rising from 90,483 in 1894 to 174,645 in 1899 while total wages grew from 40,803,866 to 78,835,069. The piece argues these gains benefited workers, farmers, and the economy, and challenges William Jennings Bryan to explain how free coinage of silver could replicate such gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bryan
Mckinley
Mr. Bryan
Mulhall
Bryan’s Acceptance Speech Analyzed by Independent Democratic Journal
The Independent Democratic Chicago Journal critiques Mr. Bryan’s Indianapolis acceptance speech. It suggests he left the wrong oration behind and questions his stance on anti imperialism, free coinage, and economic questions. It raises issues about Philippine policy and the feasibility of granting independence while preserving local and foreign relations.
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Independent Democratic Journal
Bryan
Independent Democratic Chicago Journal
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis
New England Anti-Imperialistic League
Kansas City
Chicago
Suep Ag
Ryan
Irving Winslow
Philippines
Manila
Spain
Luzon
Aguinaldists
Philippine
Lincoln's Despotism Accusations in Press Verse
A paragraph from the Indianapolis Sentinel's empire argument accuses Abraham Lincoln of assuming despotic power to fund debts and refill overdrawn coffers. The piece questions whether Lincoln uses executive might to pay obligations and curb extravagance and ambition for more power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan A Trimmer Portrait Highlights Insincerity
A fragmented note portrays Bryan as a trimmer and flatterer with suspected double dealing. It hints at a shifting stance on imperialism and questions sincerity in his public and personal life.
Shall we profit by the teachings of history
A July 1864 Indianapolis Sentinel excerpt warns against continuing a policy that could overthrow one of the world’s finest governments and civil liberty, urging lessons from history and experience.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Johnson quits Democrats to back McKinley in Missouri note
John Johnson long time chair of the McDonald county Democratic committee announces he can no longer support Bryan. In a public statement he criticizes the Kansas City platform for backing Aguinaldo and Philippines surrender while affirming support for McKinley and American supremacy. He says he will vote Republican, aligning with Jefferson and Jackson era principles, and pledges loyalty to the party of today.
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John Johnson
Democratic Committee
McDonald County
Missouri
Bryan
Kansas City
Aguinaldo
Philippines
William McKinley
Republican Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Douglas
Final Report in Rush County Estate Hearing Set
In Smith County Indiana final report in the estate of se deceased is fixed for hearing on September 1900. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear in court at Rushville Indiana to show why the final report should not be approved. Clerk witnesses the seal of the court in Rush County on August 27, 1900. Thomas M Green, Clerk.
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Sea Y
Indiana
Rushville
War History Series Secured for Henry Henley Library
The library gains a valuable set titled 128 Vol. War History, compiled through the efforts of Reuben Henley and James E. Watson. A student of this era notes the work as momentous and praises the securing of the collection by Mr Hi, acknowledging the notable efforts behind the acquisition.
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Reuben Henley
James E. Watson
IWV
Henry Henley
Uable
Mr Hi
Political shift by Indiana Democrat Captain Endorses McKinley and Roosevelt
Captain William B. English of Indianapolis, longtime Democrat and former congressman, condemns the Populist tilt and Kan sas City platform as unsafe and unpatriotic. He declares he will vote freely for the right, leaving his party when it fails to stand for liberty equality and justice.
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William B
English
Indianapolis
Indiana
Democrats
Congress
Representa
McHinley
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Bryan Unsafe Estimate Placed on the Candidate by Abram S Hewitt
Abram S Hewitt a former New York mayor and longtime Democrat argues between Bryan and McKinley. He says McKinley is honest and capable while Bryan would turn the country to anarchy. Hewitt condemns Bryan for denouncing the judiciary and supporting government by injUnction as despotism and lawless rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram S. Hewitt
Bryan
New York
McKinley
Supreme Court
Gover
McCormick Corn Binder Demonstration Impresses Carthage Farmers
A crowd of over fifty Carthage area farmers witnessed a McCormick Corn Binder demonstration on the Bundy farm east of Carthage. The machine cut heavy green corn cleanly, yielding 75 to 80 bushels per acre, and delivered sheaves to the binder without issue. Local citizens attested to its light draft, strong construction, and neat bundles, endorsing the harvester as a valuable tool for farmers in the region.
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McCormick
Car
Carthage
Sharer
Coleman
Gément
H. A. Riggs
Ind
Vicinty
Mzick
Bundy
McCormick County
Resolutions Remembering Elizabeth Junkens Deceased Sister
A lodge committee drafts resolutions for Elizabeth Junken who died August 2 1900. They mourn her as faithful wife mother and member, note illness patience and promise of life after death, and request mourning of the lodge charter for thirty days with copies to family minutes and Carthage Record.
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Elizabeth Junken
Sister Junkens
Carthage
FOR TRADE Buggies and carriages for road horses
Five year old or over road horses sought by Hill Bros in trade ads. The offer invites buyers to exchange buggies and carriages of any description for suitable horses, indicating a general request rather than a specific sale. Details on pricing or location are not provided.
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W. P. Healey
Ofre
Friends Abgthy
P. Hill
United States
Daily Tribune
Hill Bros
Comparison Of Declarations In Kansas City Platform And Tillman Speech
The Kansas City Platform asserts governments derive powers from the consent of the governed and condemn tyranny and imperial methods. Tillman’s speech echoes this by opposing imposed governments and imperialist practices, framing them as threats to popular sovereignty. Both emphasize consent as the source of political legitimacy and reject coercive rule.
Prohibition Campaign Opens at Walnut Ridge
Prohibitionists opened their campaign at Walnut Ridge on Saturday with a fair crowd of Republicans and Prohibitionists listening to speakers Harkens Shannon and Barry. A quartet from Lewisville led the music in the event.
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Walnut Ridge
Meesrs Harkens
Shannon
Barry
Lewisville
Notice to settle debts with Weingart and Newlin firm
All parties knowing themselves indebted to the old firm of Weingart & Newlin will please call and settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weingart & Newlin
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W. P. Stanley
M. Whitton
LH. Miner
J. Sattler
M. B. Jesenp
B. Loudenback
Coffin Wm
F. Pitts
Miner
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T. Hill
LL. Heabbard Allen W Newsom
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Chas. R. Butler
Speed Away Shoeing Shop
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Logan
Stinger
Stone
Queens
Logan Stinger
New York Weekly Tribune
New York Tri-Weekly Tribune
Algo
the Record
Knightstown
Rebekah Lodge
Anna M. James
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