Democratic ticket nominated by convention in 1896
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Arthur Sewall of Maine for vice president. The ticket opposed McKinley and Hobart, with voters urged to rally by November.
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Ohicago
William J. Bryan
Tincoln
Nebraska
Aml Arthir Bewall
Bath
Maine
Ivy Bryan
Bewall
McKinley
Hobert
Government Crime Quote by Abraham Lincoln
A historic quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln accuses a government of incurring debt through contracted government contracts and advancing money before repayment as the ultimate crime against the people. The remark underscores fiscal accountability.
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Abraha Lincoln
Coinage Gold and Silver Ratios in Early U S Markets
The article traces early U S coinage ratios from 1792 when silver to gold valued at 13 to 1, giving 871 grains of silver and 24% grains of gold, through later shifts to 16 to 4 and then 15 to 1, noting the market ratio around 8 to 1 and that the silver dollar often valued as metal, with the 1874 Silver Rollux coin worth more as metal than coin.
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United States
Silver currency debate voices European authority
Henri Cermachi, cited from Paris Beongmiste and Paris banker's Journal, argues free coinage of silver by the United States would worsen global bimetallic tensions. He warns of prolonged gold silver conflict harming England, France, and other European gold standard nations amid potential international monetary instability.
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Henri Cermachi
Paris Beongmiste
Henri Cernysehi
Paris Banker's Journal
America
United States
England
France
Europa
Pruttinig
Europe
Hoghind
Akh
Ameren
Creddler
Mexico
Linu Republic
Amurlen
United States silver standard debate threatens world balance
The piece argues that U.S. silver coinage and a shift toward international bimetallism would disrupt gold-dominated Europe, burden American debtors abroad, and force a realignment of monetary standards. It contends England benefits from gold for its creditors while the United States suffers, urging a move toward international bimetallism to boost American production and alter global finance.
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United States
Dalesmielys CO
Tlf
Nativa
England
Marta
Arge
United Kingdom
Toust
United States of America
Englind
London
Witham Staresurt
House of Comnone
Engilah Cuphillets
Eronpad
Pold
Bughurdi
Amerieat
Allates
Europe
Englinh
Tnt
Argentine Republic
Eogland
Buites
Heromse—I
Cernusebl
William J Bryan Early Life and Political Rise
Biographical sketch of William J Bryan noting birth in 1860 at Balen Illinois. Details his education at Whipple Academy Illinois College and Union Law College Chisago, law practice in Jolsonville, move to Lincoln Nebraska, and entry into politics. Highlights include 1890 congressional election victory, service on ways and means committee, support for Wilson tariff bill, opposition to silver repeal, currency policy criticisms, and defeat in later race.
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William J. Bryan
Balen
Ill
Whipple Academy
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Union Law College
Chisago
Joulsonville
Lincoln
Jarellale
Chavelana
Sewall Family in Maine Navy Yard Leadership
A long profile traces the Sewall family from Bath shipyards to national prominence. Arthur Sewall, about 40, leads Arthur Sewall & Co. and Maine railroads while maintaining influence in Democratic circles. his son Harold, a Republican, shifted party loyalty after 1896. The piece outlines their maritime legacy, business roles, and political connections across Sagadahoc County and beyond.
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Aterntey Sagan
Sewall
W White
Foraigh
Wm. D. Sewall
America
D. Sewell
Lig Sons
BG. A. HW. Sewell
Arther Sewall & Co
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Democratic Committed
United States
Samuel Sewall
Wmn. 2D. Sewall
Tham
Sewalls
Dummers Sowell
Sagadahow
Dent
Herold
Young Seawall
St. Louis
Main
Editor and contributor clash over printing stance
An editor dismissively returns a manuscript while a renegade contributor counters that others also refuse to print it, highlighting a dispute over editorial decisions and publication boundaries.
A Cane in Point Trotter-Do you believe that pleasant environments are necessary to achieve success in art
Statement on art and environment opens with Cane in Point dialogue. Barlow notes an artist from Chicago with good work. Anecdote describes a curious tree near Cohcutta Georgia bearing persimmons on one side and wild crab apples on the other. The two-toned tree appears as one to locals.
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Trotter
Barlow
Chicago
Cohcutta
Mow patent gun touted in dubious inventor boasts
A gun dealer questions the claimed improvement while the inventor asserts the device emits a backward hoot when pointed by fools. The exchange frames the controversial invention as stirring mixed reactions in a troubled public.
Pell Meal And Floor Victory In Senate Precedent
He urged Pell meal to begin now but she resisted and allowed him to claim the floor again tomorrow. He used the Senate’s precedent to eke through a narrow procedural win.
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United States Senate
Wild Patent Medicine Barter Near Barn Deal
An Eye 6 Bosinown and farmer Parmer discuss painting signs of a patent medicine on a barn. The agent offers 52 bottles in exchange for access, and the farmer counters with two more bottles plus a deed to the property.
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Farmner
Svell
District government and church notices in McGregor area
District leaders listed include Representative Hon Thos Updegraff of McGregor and Justice Hon J N Trewin of Lansing with local trustees and school officers. Churches feature Episcopal, Brethren, and Baptist services led by Rev H R Balls, Rev Tumpliry, and Rev Bod Tack, with weekly services and Sunday schools noted.
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Congress
Thos. Updegraff
McGregor
Nistrie
L. E
Fellows
Alumnakee
A. N. Hobson
Fyyette
J. N. Trewin
Lansing
L. 3
Maroon
T. Ainsworth
Asaennor
W. H. Finke Trewarer
J,. Y. Ehlich
Ben Sehiori
Your People's Society
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Tnteligion
Bryan Deparesbyteriany
Mary Baird
Parcells
Tanya
Bryn Tasay
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Aml
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Elgimlow
LB. Mattoon
John Molverson
Vick
C. Becker
Weerey Casinen
John Halverson
August Benson
E. C. Lien
L. B. Mattoon
Dr Nacobia
Vash
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Prop
Iowa
Ceil Drilling
Crage Moser
Handi
G. L. Freiburghaus’ Furniture Store
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Clermont
C. G. Haug
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