Bryan Attacks Gold Standard Defense in 1896 Letters
A compilation of statements and reactions from 1896 to 1900 on William Jennings Bryan activities. It cites Bryan urging opposition to the gold standard, debates on monetary policy, and editorials from West Virginia and Kansas City journals. The text contrasts Bryan’s views with Republican critique and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Knoxville, Tenn
Zanesville, C
West Virginia
Samuel C. Barr
Calhoun Chronicle
Mr. Barr
Bryan
Trust legislation and Democratic stance in the late 19th century
The piece outlines Republican trust policy led by interstate commerce law and a proposed constitutional amendment to curb trusts. It contrasts Democratic opposition as centralist and cites votes on the measure, with references to Bryan and figures Richardson and Jones backing pro trust positions.
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Supreme Court
William McKinley
United States
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Congress
Richardson
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Porto Rico
Eloquence and Bryan deemed unsafe in business policy
A political column argues that William Jennings Bryan lacks practical business experience and has minimal legal background. It contends his leadership would threaten national commerce, citing contracts that specify nullification if Bryan is elected. The piece notes cement firm Nazareth region expansion plans contingent on McKinley victory.
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Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Justice of the Peace
Congress
United States
Mr. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Nath Portland Cemente Company
Naameth
Pennsylvania
Staelf Ino
Nazareth
LCA
McKinley
George Cottii Warner
Bryan’s agricultural claims and farm income critique
A writer rebuts Mr. Bryan alleging his five acres of oats show poor farming judgment. The piece argues land value and rental rates yield respectable returns, contending farmers are not harmed by price levels and that renters may fare better than owners when crops are fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Maryland Republicans See Strong Prospects At Home
The piece notes Mudd as a leading southern Republican in Maryland's Fifth district with a strong re election outlook. It describes wide party activity in western Maryland, formation of four large clubs in Cumberland, and solid black vote support for McKinley. It cites Bryan and a historical critique of land purchases, plus a Missouri push by Republicans aiming to flip the state for McKinley and Roosevelt with a vigorous campaign and stumping planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
O. F. Williams
West Virginia
National Committee
Ds Universal
Bryan
Union
Republican Party
National Bank of
Cleveland
McKinley
A. G. Dayton
Congress
Repubicans
Mudd
Maryland
Came
Marylandera
Cameller
Barnes Compton
Lin
Wellington
Cumberland
Lownilena
Beyon
Verona
Indianapolis
United States
Purchase
Louisiana Territory
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
Robert
Livingston
Florida
John Quincy Adams
New Mexico
California
Louisiana
James K. Polk
James Buchanan
Arizona
Franklin Pierce
Russia
Alaska
Missouri
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Oeher
Missouriana
Minera
Democratic defections to McKinley cited across states
The article lists numerous Democrats from Maryland Michigan California and other states who publicly pledged support for McKinley. It notes figures like Horace Platt J W Oates William B English H S Foote and others switching allegiance citing sound money and Americanism. It covers party realignments and quotes opinions on McKinley’s acceptance letter and the era’s political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
California
Horace G. Platt
San Francisco
J. W. Oates
Oates
Georgia
Santa Rosa
George W. Baker
William B. English
Democratic State Committee
H. 8, Foote
Cleveland Administration
Walter 8. Turnbull
B. B. Pond
San Fransco
G. H.maddox
Robert Y. Hayne
Ber
Crittenden Thornton
Russell Heath
Santa Barbara
E. F. Bernard
Fresno
McKinley
Clinton K. Tharp
Washington
Ind
State Senate
A. F. Tebbetta
Newaygo
Mich
Houghton
W. C. Dewitt
Brooklyn
I. J. Willams
West Virginia Bar Association
J. Hervey Cook
Fishkill-on-the- Hudson
N. Y
John H. Scheldt
Brooklyn Bank
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Benjamin F. Howell
Middlesex County
St. Louis
Fnandiers
Mengnorant
North Carolina
Kaneis City
Kanana
John W. Breidenthal
Alow
Kansas
Topeka
Colonel Bryan
New York Sun
East
Vermont
Maine
District of Columbia
Ice
New York State
Fee Trust
Dock Commissionera
New York City
Sulzer
Congressional Record
Ice Trust
Davies
St. Loud
Bis
Ro Incree
Reoene Bricklayera Atone
Cooperw
Blumbera Ters Veereee
Wwa
Walters
Cooka
Documenta
Dryan
Tuscola
Ills
Outlook IN
Edgar E. Gans
Baltimore
John W. Cummings
Fall River
Mana
Charles XN. Pollard
Indiana
Democratic Committee
Howard County
William J. H. Bohannan
Stamford
Conn
Heanya
Trenton
Eptember
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Belvidere
Amboy
Dr. King
Clayton
F. M. Higgins
Seneca
Bucklen
N. F. Clayton
John Dowling
Butler
J. M. Garrettson
San Antonio
Tex
Clayton’s
Rey Bee
Donnelly
Glen's and Boys
Opera House
Trewroy
W.s
WN. J
So & So's
Him
Bergen & Rues
Mattings
Bicycles
Hamburgs
Bergen & Rue
Automobile Club of America
Wonster
ELKS
Dobbins
the Hatter
East State Street
Preppler's
GHAT
Webster
Thomas Peppler
Hicktstown
Wile
Thomas Mason & Son
Main St
Hightstown, N. J
Davison’s
Lehigh Coal
LD. Davison
Jamesburg, N. J
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