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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
2
The piece argues Bryan will win next Tuesday and attacks the Republican money power. It warns of a nationwide push against monetary policy favoring English measures and labor, urging the common people to reclaim government from big finance and elect an honest administration.
The piece argues Republicans face an overwhelming defeat as Bryan gains momentum across states. It highlights silver sentiment boosting Bryan and notes optimism in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania while warning of McKinley’s eastern strength. It also mourns the Georgia leader Judge Crisp and praises him as a pure, able statesman.
The piece chronicles party splits over candidate strength with Lacy Lawrence emerging as a shown rival to Brownlow and McKinley. It notes Carlisle and Brice backing a silver ally, cites Bryan support from Iowa Ohio farmers, and forecasts electoral votes while urging Lawrence over Bryan. It references appointments and a pain remedy closing note.
Democratic leaders report distant election tallies predicting a Bryan landslide with a dominant popular majority and over 400 electoral votes. Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin Maryland Kentucky and the solid south are cited as secure or leaning for Bryan amid calls of sweeping support.
The Knoxville Tribune argues that rising wheat prices benefit speculators and buyers while farmers and laborers lose. It cites historical price swings from 1891 to 1905, noting exports and yields. The piece claims gold advocates mislead the public about the profit system and offers no remedy.
In Jackson Coty Col John Fellows spoke to a large cross party gathering. His Republican style address failed to name his preferred voter and offered vague promises of prosperity after the election. Questioners from Z D Haaf A Clark W R Graft and J W N Burkett challenged him, boosting silver and democracy sentiment. Bryan allies remained buoyant.
Poeticly styled pamphlet text criticizes financial elites and party manipulation. It condemns gold bonds and stock watering, alleges influence over parties and voters, and pleads for a ruling elite to preserve wealth and power. The piece frames a mock prayer to Rothschild and laments republican neglect of common people.
Advert shows Dr Deane's Dyspepsia Pills priced at 20 cents with a claim of universal relief from indigestion bilious attacks and headaches. Reports from readers praise the pills while guidance urges good food and a pill after meals. Sold by Dr J A Deane Co Kingston NY with packaging details and price.
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