Flop argument as party switch in Sibley Bradford speech
The speech by Hon. Joseph C. Sibley in Bradford Pa argues for shifting party loyalty to support progress and a grander future. He labels a flip as a virtue when it serves workers, wool growers, cotton farmers, and national growth, pledging to flop only to advance national prosperity.
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Indiana Republicans Urge Full Voter Turnout for Victory
A call from Indiana Republicans urges party supporters to mobilize voters to maximize strength. The message stresses that strong turnout ensures a splendid victory.
Grover Cleveland Responds To Louisville Inquiry
Former President Grover Cleveland replies to John S Green of Louisville Kentucky about his 1895 Chicago business leaders letter. Cleveland reaffirms unchanged views on currency stability and warns against reckless discontent and wild experiments that could undermine safe currency and harm the poor workers.
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Louisville
Chicago
Confidence or Distrust in McKinley Prosperity Claim
The piece argues Republicans credit McKinley with prosperity since 1896 while Democrats dispute this, noting sunshine and rain come from nature, not policy. It contrasts Cleveland era hardship with heavy borrowing and soup kitchens, asserting true prosperity requires business confidence, which Republicans allegedly delivered.
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McKinley
Hrgan
Cleveland
Bryan Warns Wage Earners Against Divide and Conquer
In Chicago on October 23 1894 Mr Bryan warned wage earners against enemy schemes to divide labor and farmers. He praised John P Altgeld and urged unity on the electoral ticket noting Altgeld’s loss by a small margin.
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John P. Abtgeld
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Bryanites Now Call 1900 Army Bill Militariam
A critical review of Senator Scott's Washington records shows the 1890 army bill to 100000 men passed with Democrat and Populist support. It argues Bryan supporters backed the measure then and now decry militarism, noting partisan shifts during the campaign.
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Legislation For Laborers Creates State Labor Commission
The state labor commission settles disputes between employers and workers, averting strikes in about 240 controversies. It is estimated to have saved workers more than 2 million dollars through amicable mediation.
Woolen tariff boosts domestic industry says commissioner
Washington reports strong woolen goods gains under the Dingley tariff. Imports decline from 1895 levels while exports rise, eight months of 1900 show import value at 12.08 million against earlier peaks. exports reach 880,030 for the same period, indicating sustained growth.
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Washington
Railroads Now Prosperous and Wage Trends Mark 1887 1899
Railroads show rising ton miles from 1892 to 1899 with 1899 near one third higher than 1892 as protection era boosts freight. Wages across 148 establishments track 1891 1900 show fluctuations with overall rise. Steel rat e orders signal market strength while wholesale trade adapts to upcoming election outcomes.
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Chicago
Poore
Manual of Railroads
United States
Reading rail orders place 25,000 tons of steel rails
Philadelphia October 19 Reading forwarders placed orders with Pennsylvania and Lackawanna River rail companies for 25,000 tons of steel rails at about 20 a ton. A second large contract for 44,000 tons is being prepared for the Baltimore and Ohio line.
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Lackawanna River
Baltimore
KEEP OLD GLORY FLYING POLL THEM FULL STRENGTH
Tory leaders call for strong support to keep the national flag flying and urge voters to back robust measures in forthcoming polls. They stress unity, patriotism, and decisive action to safeguard symbols of national heritage.
Trusts and Labor in the National Reform Debate
In a national remedy to regulate trusts the speaker argues for federal control over corporations, opposing state rights. He condemns party motives, praises labor organization, warns against destroying labor or capital, and calls for restraint and justice in addressing trusts. The piece frames Indiana Republican duties and a stated accomplished reform.
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McKinley Election Predicted Prosperity for Nation
The passage contrasts McKinley and Bryan in 1896 with McKinley promising jobs and prosperity if elected and Bryan warning of economic ruin for farmers and workers. It notes McKinley’s victory and claims Bryan’s prophecies were discredited by the results.
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St. Louis
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Pittsburg
Prof Waters Debut at Gifford's Hall in Laurel Vaudeville
Local audience witnessed Prof Waters in a spellbinding performance blending poetry and rhetoric. The program featured a controversial mock sermon and musical interludes, prompting boos and praise amid heated claims of authenticity and politics.
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Laurel
Simon Pure
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