Carthage Record in 1896 Republican slate and editorials
The Carthage Record dated Friday October 23 1896 lists the Republican ticket for president McKinley Hobart and state officers plus county posts. It includes endorsements of McKinley’s electoral prospects and a strong rebuke of Bryan and the Chicago platform with Simon P. Sheerin’s critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon P. Sheerin
Democratic National Committee
Democracy of
Indiana
Chicago
Bryan
Honest views in the South oppose free silver coinage
A Baltimore Manufacturers Record canvass of southern business leaders finds 15 of 151 replies favor free silver, with 124 against, labeling supporters as foolish or self-serving. The piece argues honest, intelligent voters in the nation favor sound money and foresee the fallout of a monetary shift.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Fear of the Tariff Drives Bryan to Money Refuge
A New York Press critique rebukes William J. Bryan for avoiding tariff discussion in Cincinnati, blaming Wilson’s free trade policies for stagnation, job loss, and debt. The piece argues Bryan supports the Wilson law and should be held accountable in the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Cincinnati
Free Trade Administration
Treasury
Wilson
Ways,and Means
Grover Cleveland
Professor Wilson
United States
New York Press
Free Silver and Populist Endorsement Debate
The Philadelphia Press argues free coinage would force unlimited silver dollars to trade at bullion value, breaking parity with gold. The New York Sun critiques Bryan and Peffer, noting their shared Populist stance and questioning Democrat support for Peffer if he ran for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia Press
William Alfred Peffer
Kansas
Mr. Bryan
Peffer
Mr. Peffer
St. Louis
New York Sun
Debt as Other's Money in Legal Ethic
The phrase cos alienum or others money is cited to remind readers that debt is not personal wealth. It argues that demanding full payment reflects an ethical standard, regardless of how long funds have been held, asserting debts belong to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Sheerin
Mobile Daily Register
Dem
Free silver inflation harms workers and wages
The New York Recorder argues that fiat silver coinage would raise all prices, but wages lag. It cites Civil War-era data showing prices multiplied while average wages rose little, leaving purchasing power down. The piece warns workingmen would not benefit and opposes the silver policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York Recorder
McKinley speech roasts Popocratic funds and tariffs
William McKinley laments the Popocratic committee organ funds and intelligence as he argues tariffs have built America into a great manufacturing nation and employer, urging voters to pursue employment and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure Adverts
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as antiseptic soothing and healing for burns cuts and bruises and claims it cures piles. Another ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure by O S Coffin Co for Aethma bronchitis coughs and colds. A Boulogne monument honors L Hoste the balloonist who crossed from France to England three times but drowned on the fourth attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
O.S. Coffin &Co
Coffin & Co
Boulogne
L’hoste
France
England
Working Woman's Home Association letter promotes Foley's Honey and Tar
A Chicago business letter from Laura G. Fixon of Coffin & Co. notes the Working Woman's Home Association at 218 Peoria Street commends Foley's Honey and Tar. It states the product has been a favorite for six years and remains beneficial and reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Woman's Home Association
Peoria St
Chicago
Our
Working Woman’s Home Association
Foley
Laura G. Fixon
Mer
Coffin & Co
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Coffin & Co
Advertisement asserts many illnesses from cold can be prevented by One Minute Cough Cure. Claims pneumonia bronchitis and consumption can be averted through its use. Product cited as endorsed by Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carthage
William Gallan
WM. McKinley, JR
Ohio
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
James A. Mount
W. S. Haggard
Wm. D. Owen
Americus C. Daily
Frederick J. Scholz
Wm. A Ketcham
Supreme Court
Charles F. Remy
David M. Geeting
Simeon J. Thompson
Woodfin D. Robinson
Wm. J. Henley
James B. Black
David W. Comstock
Ulric Z. Wiley
Congress
Henry A. Johnson
Elmer E. Roland
John Q. Thomas
Thomas M. Green
Owen L. Carr
Henry C. Thompson
William L. Price
Aryel R. Herkless
Edward I. Wooden
Marcus L. Sisson
Wm. M. Brooks
William T. Powell
McKinley
Rushville
Uncle Sam
Chairman Jones
Popocratic Committee
W. M. Edwards
Knightstown
Henley & Guffin
All’ Vs
Charles H. Gear
Henry Gear
Rush
Rush County
Homas M. Green
Fruits and Vegetables
Empire Grocery
East Side
Main St
M. F. Lovett
Mercer, Menley , CO
Waverly
Searcher
Peprawa. BieBir, Co
Endian Apolis
HILL
BROS
Acewrs
Mackey
Otto P.aill
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