Bryan misquotation claims shake up famous texts
Chicago attorney Lloyd Jones debunks William Jennings Bryan's Indianapolis acceptance speech, showing misquotations attributed to Lincoln Jefferson Webster and even Bible verses. The critique cites errors on equator citizenship figures and quotes misattributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, Webster, Jefferson, and Dewey.
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Distress Among Fishermen Halted Coast Fishing
Reports from northern Labrador detail severe distress among St. Johns fishermen as ice lingers on the coast. Many vessels have been crushed in floes, destroying supplies and outfits, while others struggle for poor success. The Labrador cod fishery faces a dietual failure.
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Labrador
Foraker Defends Republican Governance in Foreign Affairs
Senator J B Foraker extols Republican capacity to manage domestic prosperity and overseas matters. He praises McKinley’s tariff, praises victories in the SpanishAmerican War, denounces Democrats on Philippines policy and civil rights, and warns against Bryan risk to national credit and status. He cites China relief efforts, contrasts Republican steadiness with Cleveland era stagnation, and urges re election.
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South Kicking: Southern Democrats Face Intrusion Over Imperial Debate
The Bryan camp divides as southern leaders resist the Indianapolis anti imperialist platform. Southern publishers protest policy implications for black citizens, arguing that support for the Democratic ticket should not be judged by those who oppose southern interests.
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Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Bryan
Montgomery
Ala
Memphis
Tenn
Commercial Appeal
Macon
Boutwell
World money market shifts favor United States gold supply
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the US remains the cheapest money market, prompting Europe especially Britain to seek gold here. It counters Bryan era claims that McKinley’s election would raise money prices and push gold out, presenting this as straight business evidence.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Europe
Great Britain
the Enquirer
Bryan
McKinley
McLean
Free trade panic drives business flight after Cleveland victory
The text notes immediate business exodus from looming free trade policies upon Cleveland's election. It asserts Congress holds sole power to alter tariffs, while Bryan could via executive action push silver into circulation, causing a gold shortage and a panic.
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Congress
Bryan
Cleveland Faces Free Trade Panic and Bryanism Backlash
The piece argues that every person has a stake in the presidential outcome, urging voters harmed financially by Bryanism to mobilize against the candidate and support voting him out.
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Cleveland
Duty in Campaign Warns Against Blaming Others
A political exhortation urges individuals to perform their duties in the campaign and election and warns against blaming others if trouble arises. The message emphasizes personal responsibility and civic participation.
Unclear fragment prompts historic political scrutiny
Fragmentary text mentions a large vote and financial fallacies linked to a figure named Bryan and a phrase Fill Lever, suggesting a political controversy or campaign discourse. No verifiable events, dates, or organizations are present to anchor a proper news item.
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July and August Cleaning Up Sale of Summer Wear
The notice announces a June through August cleaning sale with hundreds of bargains on summer wear and shoes. It highlights large lots of ladies oxfords reduced to 1.00, linen men’s shoes at 1.00, and other marked discounts including 2.00 to 2.50 ranges and children’s sizes.
McKinley Era Feuds Over the Full Dinner Pail
The piece blasts Democratic politicians over the full dinner bucket issue, cites Defiance relief efforts during 1893 96, and mocks Oom Peter Corressel for double claiming pay. It also recalls A Allen Noe and local gold-field figures in a bitter political provocation.
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McKinley
Crescent News
Wm. McKinley
Democratic Party
Ira Gardner Calls for Action Against City Trusts
An outspoken editorial urges Ira Gardner to oppose what it calls the Democratic newspaper trust in the city. It frames the trust as a costly, self serving arrangement and calls Populist leaders to strike at the money octopus behind trusts. It vows vigilance against what it calls a home trust.
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Ira Gardner
Trust
Gard
Official Fgures Show Growth in Farm Livestock Values
Government statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture are cited to argue for prosperity in farming. Ohio figures compare January 1 1896 and January 1 1900 across horses mules cows and sheep with total value increases noted, followed by national totals showing substantial gains in horses mules Milch cows and other cattle and sheep.
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Ohio
United States
Economic figures show growth under McKinley era
The data reflects a total of $1 541 296 with 239 entries and a 2 042 840 81 percent increase attributed to the Republican administration of President McKinley, including a $501 444 474 component.
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McKinley
Democrats Win Rural Free Delivery Debate in Weston
Postmaster Saxby of Weston replies to Bowling Green Democrat correspondence arguing rural free delivery routes cost funded by postal revenues and would be cut if Bryan loses. He defends expansion as a long term benefit and questions voters' support for a party criticizing the program.
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Oom
Board of Equalization
City Board of Equalization
Adams Township
Peter
Weston
Wood County
Bowling Green Democrat
Bryan
Saxby
Weston Herald
Democratic Party
Sam
Washington
Jefferson Letter Highlight on Constitution and Empire
A fragment cites Thomas Jefferson praising a constitution as well suited for an extensive empire and self government. The quote references a 1809 letter to President Madison, noting Jefferson’s view on constitutional strength and governance.
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Madison
Condition Critical McClernand Faces Critical State
Springfield September 8 General John A McClernand remains in very critical condition. His son Colonel Edy ward McClernand military governor of Manila and his daughter Mrs Fred Fox of Peoria have been telegraphed for updates.
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Ill
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Edyward McClernand
Manilla
Fred Fox
Peoria
Abbot Tackles World Mile Trotting Record
Hartford September 8 The Abbot lowered the world mile trotting record at Charter Oak park to 2.05% hours. The previous mark stood at 2.09% set by Lucille in Cleveland in 1897.
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Charter Oak Park
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Cleveland
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