Democrats Split on War Policy and Hawaii Annexation
The Washington Times accuses Democratic leaders of opposing the war revenue bill and stalling Hawaii annexation, arguing that the party’s stance has turned a patriotically framed war into a Republican victory. It contends McKinley can claim triumph with Hawaii and other territories, while voters may back the party in November.
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Washington
D. C
Hawaii
Congress
Spain
America
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Canaries
McKinley
Republican
Union
House of Representatives
One Sentiment for All on Election Day
The piece argues a single sentiment behind the election: support for the government and McKinley’s policy, not free silver or other Democratic positions. It warns against overconfidence in applying Manila and Santiago victories and calls for a Congress in sympathy with the president. The public shows this unity in greeting him during travels from Washington to Omaha and back.
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Manila
Santiago
America
McKinley
Congress
Washington
Omaha
Lying for campaign purposes in 1896 and today
A Democratic candidate for congress decries alleged campaign lies about the gold standard and prosperity. The speaker argues the current era shows high farm and factory activity, rising orders, and growing domestic demand, claiming prosperity and protection benefit all, warning that voting Democratic would harm this progress.
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McKinley
Congress
Okers
Claimant for Glory Refutes Party Blame in Victory Rhetoric
The piece argues that political glory belongs to no party and condemns blaming Democrats for volunteer soldiers' misfortunes. It cites Bailey of Indianapolis saying the triumph was shared by all Americans and not tied to any party or state.
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Bailey
Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Camp Horror
The Eagle and Old Glory Rally to McKinley Victory
The piece appeals to patriotism during the campaign praising McKinley, warns against complacency, and urges voters to support the national prosperity and protectionist policy. It frames the flag and old glory as symbols guiding a strong United States. It calls readers to vote to sustain the country’s prosperity and safety.
Two Propositions On Silver And National Policy
The piece contrasts a Democratic plan to elect a free silver senator and push anti war measures with a Republican vision centered on sound money, prosperity, and continuing national leadership. It argues the Democratic plan would invite calamity, while Republicans promise stability, expansion of trade, and defense of victory. The author criticizes pro-Democratic press as spreading falsehoods while praising McKinley’s reception.
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United States
Naval spending framed as patriotic policy in press critique
The piece condemns yellow journalism and Democratic motives while praising the Navy. It argues a Democratic vote endorses political gain, a Republican vote supports a patriotic president and policy, and states every dollar for the navy yields compound interest and signals readiness for swift future actions.
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Yellow Press
McKinleyites urge vote for prosperity and new markets
A McKinley campaign message argues labor is driven by job demand, praises prosperity and fiscal restraint by Republicans in Indiana, and touts government credit and revenue while urging support for the Republican ticket on November 8 to secure national prosperity and new markets.
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McKinley
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Alexander Dowling
John V. Hadley
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W. H. H. Parks
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Frank Helbich
Robert W. Todd
Edgar Packard
L. C. Adams
Clark Supreme Court
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D. E. Meyers
J. H. Allen
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William P. Atelinson
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