Bryan and Watson Nominated by Populists Amid Economic Clash
The Populists pick Bryan for President and Watson for Vice President after a five day nominating fight. A Republican editorial note urges less focus on Bryan while linking Wilson era policies to wheat price declines. Randolph Carter-Barton withdraws as a Democratic elector citing inflation fears and pledges to vote McKinley.
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Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Congress
Robert J. Gamble
M. D
South Dakota
Randolph Barton
Maryland
Chicago
McKinley
Hobart
Wilson Tariff Losses Hit 8.1 Billion in 21 Months
Treasury receipts under the Wilson law show a dramatic decline versus the McKinley law during the first twenty one months. The report highlights a total that indicates substantial tariff effect and shifts in revenue.
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Treasury
Erry
Aenee Ee
Pril
Ae Ennee
McKinley Urges Broad Protection Policy Reform
William McKinley argues that protection must be national in scope and applied justly to all classes. He warns that protecting one group while denying others undermines the system and cites raw materials and human labor as interconnected factors in advancing products.
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McKinley
William McKinley
Truth and debts tied to the Cleveland tariff critique
The New York Sun argues the gold standard hides the era’s debt. It claims administration misrepresents policy and allows blame to fall on an innocent party. It cites about 150 million dollars from Cleveland bond sales used for government expenses, accusing the Cleveland Wilson tariff of failure.
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Cleveland
New York Sun
Tariff bill critique voiced by Thacher at Saratoga
The New York Tribune notes Mr Thacher's remark that the Democratic tariff bill, though enacted, is not perfect on construction lines. A caricature-like quote follows about a tailor and a coat too small, illustrating skepticism and humor.
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Thacher
Saratoga
New York Tribune
Fruits of reform Democratic administration injures banks
A historical critique alleges a Democratic administration depresses bank lending and deposits. It cites data from the comptroller of the currency showing loans and discounts shrinking since 1892, with national bank deposits tumbling from peak levels to 1890s figures. The piece highlights New York Chicago and other cities, notes factory output and employment decline, and contrasts with earlier tariff-era prosperity. It concludes by noting manufacturing failures in April.
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United States
Trues Oocodee
New York City
National Banks of
Empire City
Chicago
St. Louis
Wsoeuony Voy
Philadelphia
Carteners
Baltimore
Washington
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Detroit
St. Paul
Plotsvilles
Rosa Cresces
Europe
Condensed Testimony on Dr King's New Discovery Earliest Cough Remedy
Testimony from Chas B Hood and others in Columbus Ohio and Fort Wayne Indiana praise Dr King's New Discovery as an effective cough remedy. Hotel proprietor J D Brown reports a two year cough cured, while Baldwinsville Mass and Chicago residents endorse its reliability. Advertisements promote free trials and household use, with references to DeWitt's Witch Hazel and Colic remedies. The piece also notes directory growth, cholera cures, and agricultural rents in Kansas.
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Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
Cripple Creek
Colo
Joan I. Tatuman & Co
Pacific Ave
Chicago
Ill
Prudential Gold Mining Co
Gotton
Trust in Grover Cleveland Questioned by Voters
The New York World notes continued public skepticism toward Grover Cleveland, asking how far trust extends and whether the people have truly tried him.
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Grover Cleveland
New York World
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