Negan Talk and Bryanism Debate on Farmers’ Prosperity
The piece argues that farmers prospered under Republican policy after 1896, cites Morton figures showing rising agricultural exports and livestock values, and claims Bryan ignored this record in Topeka. It contends gold standard brought wealth to farmers while criticizing Bryan’s stance and anti- free silver rhetoric.
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Negan
Bryan
Cleveland
Free Trade Administration
J. Sterling Morton
Weevers
Topeka
Senator Scott Warns of Senate Shift in 1900 Election
Senator Scott of West Virginia warns that Democratic gains could tilt the Senate, citing Maryland's Wellington joining Bryan and the risk of a Republican loss creating a tie with the vice president's casting vote. He urges action in doubtful states to elect new senators next winter.
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Maryland
Wellington
Bryan
West Virginia
National Committee
Senate
London
The New York Journal Embraces Imperialism Debate
A critical look at how The New York Journal, once ridiculing imperialism, now advocates keeping the Philippines under American control. The excerpt cites editorials from 1898 1899 praising annexation and urging continued US presence in Manila and surrounding territories to secure strategic and economic aims.
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New York
New York Journal
Indianapolis
Congress
Philippines
Philippine
pub‘Tic
Jefferson
Louisiana
Andrew Jackson
Florida
Sam Houston
Texas
Seward
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Republic
Ladrones
Carolines
Hawaii
Asia
Wewey
Manila
Lévery
Lfe
Journal
Dewey
Merritt
Consent of the Governed and Imperial Expansion Debate
A historical clipping discusses consent of the governed as a central issue in the campaign. It accuses Bryan and the Democrats of supporting the Spanish-American War and the Philippines purchase, noting their later opposition to expansion while claiming consent was never considered. The piece contrasts imperial rule with constitutional governance.
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Macon ‘Telegraph
Bryan
Washington
Spain
Minneapolis Journal
Philippines
A Southern Father's Reply to Bryan in Aguinaldo War
General H. C. Corbin announces the death of Captain Frank F. Crenshaw who was wounded in Batangas, Philippines, in June and died after an operation. The letter expresses resolve that the U S flag remain unfurled and honors fallen soldiers. A Granite State tribute argues for measured occupation and education of newly under American care, urging support for McKinley and cautious expansion in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Aguinaldo
Atlanta
H. C. Corbin
Washington
Frank F. Crenshaw
Batangas Province
Philippine Islands
Thomas C. Crenshaw
Granite State
Portamouth
N. H
C. W. Hidden
Cuba
Antilles
Porto Teo
Philippines
White House
William McKinley
Party campaign streams across states as Bryan loses ground
The report covers Bryan trailing in his home county as Republicans rally with large demonstrations and prosperity carnival planning. It notes McKinley gains in New York and Maryland bankers shifting to him, plus Kentucky and Tennessee tipping toward McKinley. German Americans in Pennsylvania and southern papers resist Bryanism, praising expansion.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Philadelphia
Postmaster General Smith Attacks Bryan Victory Overconfidence
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith criticizes Bryan’s acceptance speech, warning that a Bryan victory would trigger immediate extra sessions of Congress and a swift, destabilizing warlike posture. He cites Bryan’s pledge to convene Congress and its implied menace to the nation, arguing it would erode public confidence quickly.
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Charles Emory Smith
New York
McKinley
Sualth
Bryan
Congress
Bryan and Populist Critique in National Debate
A Philadelphia Press editorial criticizes William Jennings Bryan's positions on imperial policy, currency, and tariffs. It argues his extra session plan would trigger economic chaos, while accusing Bryan of aiding Aguinaldo and jeopardizing national unity. The piece contrasts Bryan with Populist rhetoric and warns of disaster if elected.
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Philippines
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Aguinaldo
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