Carthage Notes on Politics and Candidates in 1896
A Carthage column mocks town politics and ink stained democracy, discusses free silver and Cleveland. It cites Major C T Doxey of Anderson claiming support for tight money, not free silver, and references Bryan, Chicago nomination, and the Louisville excursion with Big Four rail.
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Louisville
Big Four
Carthage
Bryan
Corporation
Chicago
C. T. Doxey
Anderson
Ind
Hancock Democrat
The
Democrat
Major Doxey
Political forecast and patent claim headline mix
A cautious estimate shows Bryan with 171 electoral votes and McKinley with 190, 447 total votes in the electoral college, leaving 86 in doubt. The noted states in play include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, North Dakota, Tennessee and West Virginia. Also notes Dr S A Hagerman's piano fingering invention to correct false tones and a Louisville editor's harsh view on the Democratic platform. The piece also discusses farm economics and government revenue.
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Union
Bryan
Major McKinley
Minois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
North Dakota
Tennessee
West Virginia
S. A. Hagerman
Cincinnatti
David Swing
Chicago
Free silver fervor shakes party loyalties and money standards
The piece ridicules Democratic bridges burned by free silver supporters, touts McKinley and honest money, credits Charles A. Dana of The Sun, and contrasts Republican protection with Democratic free trade and repudiation, arguing for sound money and national prosperity under the GOP.
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Senator Hill
The
New York Sun
McKinley
Honest Money Party
the Sun
Charles A. Dana
Dana
New York
Protection Is American in a Free Trade Union State
The passage argues that nations and individuals seek self preservation, and that industrial independence underpins war and peace. It advocates free trade within the united states, stressing allegiance to a common flag and law, and that protection for domestic industries depends on state votes in a federated system.
McKinley Nominated Debate Spurs Tariff Rally Call
The Springfield Missouri Republican on May 22 argues that demand for McKinley at the St Louis convention signals support for a tariff restoration to generate government revenue and make tariff policy the campaign's main issue.
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United States
McKinley
St. Louis Convention
Springfield
Benton Harbor
Chicago
Lake
Pro tection argued to boost labor wages
The fundamental argument for protection is its benefits to labor. It claims protection lets manufacturers pay higher wages for skilled work. Opponents dispute whether such wage gains are feasible beyond the domestic market.
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William McKin
Boston Herald
Democratic Party Attacked by Newspaper Roundup
A compilation of editorials from major Democratic papers criticizing the Chicago convention platform. It calls the platform revolutionary and socialistic, labels the ticket anarchistic, and urges voters to repudiate the repudiators while warning of sectionalism and upheaval across the nation.
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Philadelphia
Dem
Chicago
United States
Democratic Party
Philadelphia Times
Chattanooga
Tenn
Daily Times
We Are Democratic
Altgeld
Tillman
Abiding Party Lines and Democratic Debate Echoes
A chorus of editorials from multiple papers rebukes party ties and emphasizes principles over personalities. Advertisements tout Dr King s New Discovery for influenza and De Witt s Colic Cholera Cure with local drugstore mentions.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for headaches and constipation
Remedy claims permanent headache relief and bowel tone improvement with Electric Bitters. Endorsed for habitual headaches and constipation, price fifty cents to one dollar at Owen S. Hill's Drug Store. Also notes DeWitt's Hazel Salve for piles and advertises travel agent positions in Indiana with salary and application details.
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G. Caillouette
Beaversville
Ill
Dr. King
la Grippe
Owen
Hill
Owen S. Hill
Fine Job Printing at very low prices call in
Local printer advertises very low prices for printing services with a call to action to call in for orders and inquiries.
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William G. Allan
Rushville
Silverites
Cleveland
Congress
Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Charles T. Doxey
Republican Party
Mexico
Japan
China
Republic
John O. Fremont
New York World
White House
Austin
Tex
Statesman
South Carolina
Ben Tillman
Olinois
John P. Altgeld
David B. Hill
Sound Money Democrats
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Bland
Chicago Chronicle
Sumter
New Orleans
Stinger & Stone
East Side
Main St
M. F. Lovett
Mary E. Odell
Main Street
Orar
Quire
Herald Dem
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Minn
Globe
Baltimore News
Deceea
the Times
Richmond State
de Witt
Coffin & Co
Graham & Morton Transportation Co
W. M. Edwards
Knightstown
U. S. PA
Washington
Seaway Oeca
Ic.a.snow&co
Cyrus Rhoades
Prop
Thag
J. M. Stevens
J. A. Titsworth
Stevens & Titsworth
Sipe
DeWitt
Estaby Wasabie House
Omaha
M’kinley
Hobart
Robi
P. Porter
Cleveland World
Peer Eale
Maj. McKinley
Porter
G. Hamilton Pub. Co
the Arcade
Cripple Creek
Colo
Joan I. Tatuman & Co
Pacific Ave
Prudential Gold Mining Co
Siana Ior
Gates Sexton
James E. Watson
Watson
Attorneys -At- Law
Butler, Holden & Churchill's Furniture Store
J. A. Sipe
Henley’s Block
Crown Grocery
F. G. Hackleman
Rushville, Indiana
W. S. Johnson & Son
Hili’s Hotel
Corner Mill and
Walnut Streets
Reasoner
Wile M. Sparks
Smith & Cambern
W. J. Henley
Esley & Guffin
Lot D. Guffin
Ruth and
Main Streets
J. Radley Bill
N. C
J. H. Binford
Law and Greenfield
Binford Block
F. M. Sparks
Fomce
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