Democratic and Populist Oppose Bryan on Imperialism
A collection of 19th century political endorsements and criticisms from figures across the Democratic and Populist camps, praising McKinley and sound money while arguing Bryan undermines imperial policy. Named senators governors and officials, including W. M. Stewart, Marion Butler, and Charles Denby, weigh in on Philippine policy and monetary standards.
Bryan Repudiated by the Voters of His Own State
A compiled list of Nebraska political figures and voters expressing opposition to William Jennings Bryan, citing belief his Philippines stance and 1896 prophecy failed. Names include Dr George L Miller Omaha Herald founder, Warren Snitzier of Gold Democracy, and Henry W Yates Nebraska National Bank president, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
George Ll. Miller
Omaha Herald
Bryan Wasure
Tbleazer Wakeley
Omaha
Phippines
William Paxton Ar
Congress
Silver
Thomas Bo McPherson
Oqmaha Cattle Lawn Co
Union Stock Yards National Bank
Ursans
Euclid Martin
Democrat Party
le Democratic State Committee
Cleveland
Edward Riley
Onnada
B. Lawrence
Lawrence Shut and Lead Co
Nebraska
Itas
George BE
Pritchell
B. T. Farnsworth
South
Ontario
W. K. Meliveh
Liyan
Warren Snitzier
Ihee
Gold Democraty
Supreme Court
Democratic voices push McKinley amid imperialism talk
A crowded list of U S Democrats and supporters across states including Illinois Minnesota Iowa New York California and Missouri advocate expansion and sound money while denouncing Bryan and silver currency. Figures like Dr John T Pottoc George W for Lawrenceville and Judge W C Duncan weigh in with mixed views and pledge allegiance to McKinley.
Kansans Support McKinley Amid Prosperity Debate
A flood of Kansans from towns like Marion, Hutchinson, and Council Grove express loyalty to McKinley. Pro‑Confederate veterans, Populists, and fusionists outline pro‑McKinley stances citing prosperity, national unity, and the Philippine policy as reasons to vote Republican.
Sedalia editor warns against free silver and imperialism
J West Goodwin of Sedalia Missouri attacks free silver and imperialism as rubbish. He quotes supporters from Charleston West Virginia and praises sound money. Other named figures from Hoblet Illinois Marceline Missouri and Kansas City reflect shifting Democratic stances and campaign rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. West Goodwin
Sedalia
Heary
Charleston
W. Va
McKinley
A. Barlow
Indiana Democrats Endorse McKinley Platform in 1896 Bloc
A compilation of Indiana Democratic figures voicing support for McKinley and opposition to Bryan. Notables include L. Baird civil engineer and veteran, John T. Strange attorney, Joseph Newberger ex-postmaster, George T. Whittaker state’s attorney, Herman Hulman Jr. grocer, A. H. Urban Indiana Shovel Co. manager, D. Kennedy AF of L organizer, W. Keen Civil War veteran, George W. McDonald Gold Democratic official, and Charles N. Pollard Howard county judge, all urging continued prosperity and opposing Bryan’s policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Turnbull
San Francisco
Horace G. Platt
Cal
J. W. Gates
C. H. Maddux
Robert Y. Hayne
Crittenden Thornton
Russell Heath
Santa Barbara
Bernard
Fresno
James A. Leisen
Menominee
Mich
J. Pemberthy
Houghton
W. C. Dewitt
Brooklyn
L. J. Williams
West Virginia Bar Association
J. Hervey Cook
Fishkill-on-the- Tudison
Annapolis
Huntington
Sher- Sound Manes
Baird
Jersoyville
Ind
Sk Am
John T. Strange
Marion
Grant County
McKinley
Joseph Newberger
Matthews
George T. Whittaker
Dunkirk
Bryan
Philippines
Herman Hulman
Terre Haute
McKinsay
A. H. Urban
Indiana Shovel Co
New Castle
D. ¥. Kennedy
Indiana
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Ini
Brewer
Albert
GC. Conn
Elkhart
George A. Tanner
Leroy Templeton
Fowler
Bryan Democracy
Maurice Thompson
Crawfordsville
Charles N. Pollard
Howard County
Otis Pollard
Pollard
Cleveland
Bryantsm
J.C. Carefton
Ledford
McKkinley
Dy, LL
Tibbetts
Rockford
George Conklin
Sumner
Hamill
Jacksonville
Bin
C. W. Mathews
Richmond
Wll
R. H. Henry
Peotone
Hh 1
John Cann
Will County
Hingis
Robert Norman
Democratic Central Committee
Ryan
Br. J. W. Stone
Springerton
Lir
Naderick von. Manstein
Chicago
Ill
Society of Veterans of the German Army
Ilinois
John T. Pollock
John M. Palmer
Goalby
Perry
Louis Schliervoch
Christian County
Illinois
Farmer
Fran Maucker
Moline
McKinley supporters rally across states in 1896 race
A broad list of men from Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and beyond pledge support for McKinley and sound money. Figures include John Ruby Charles ton W Va H D McCormick Missouri Richard Dalton California John P Irish California L C Krauthoff Illinois L M Martin Iowa W R Shelby Michigan Talford Linn Ohio Georgia Colombia New Hampshire and others. Several former Democrats renounce Bryan citing expansion policy and imperialism while urging Republican tickets and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruby
Charleston
W. Va
H. D. McCormick
Missouri
Kentucky
Richard Dalton
William Stone
John P. Irish
California
Cleveland
San Francisco
Charles Tracy
New York
L. C. Krauthoff
Illinois
L. M. Martin
Thomas Goostree
Salem, Til
Illneis
Bryan
Samuel Keel
Salem
McKinley
W. G. Ferguson
Odin
Marion County
John Sager
Helm
I1r
McKinley Club
Fred Bross
Catro
A. Haines
Canton
Philippines
W. KR. Curran
Pekin
Tazewell County
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W.M. Stewart
Nevada
U. S
Lee Manile
Butte
Montara
George Hoadly
N. Y
Ohio
MccKinlay
James H. Eckels
W. D. Byrum
Oliver C. Sabin
Silver Keigits of America
A. Peffer
Kansas
Charles Denby
Evansville
Minster
China
Spain
Marion Butler
North Carolina
U.S
W.E. English
Joseph H. Outhwaite
Columbus
J. Sterling Morton
Agriculture
Jamees E. Boyd
Denis A. Hayes
Green Glass International Association
Lam
Jain G. Black
Minds
Paul van der Voort
Chartres W. Lyman
RaGonist
Dank
Ore
Wappieh
Dour County
May
Palmer
Buckner
Leo W. Spratten
E. L. Stone
Dewey & Stone
Wiliam M. Bushman
George Tilden
Henry W. Yates
Nebraska National
Hank
Ti. Chambers
Fremont
Neh
Brgan
Uryan
N. J. Pascoe
Dodge County
Julus Beckman
Bryan Unenfe
John T. Pottoc
Hindis Legistaure
George W
Lawrenceville
Sterimf
Crawford County
W. C. Duncan
N. GB. Hyatt
Webster City
Iowa
Jas. B. Miller
Mit
Carroll
Win. T. Baker
Adolph Uirseh
Heller Iirseh & Co
Soundwuney
Mead
Cat
Kansas City
M. Large
Athens
William Bourner
Vandalia
Ilil
G. van Hoorebecke
Carlyle
United States
James Rice
Denver
Colo
KB. Andersen
New York City
William C. Webster
Nokomis, Jr
Lloyd Jackson
Baltimore
Brya
Ig un-American
W. J. Ritter
Jersey City
Lyman Henry
Ouray
Cola
Clairmant
J. C. Oil
Belleville
Judge Circuit Court
Jacob Stern
Erie
Erie County
Bryan Wails
Jeds Walter
Pana
Altgeld Club
H. Whopting
Ienville
Minn
Robinson
Marceline
Wilderman
St. Clair County
Tilinois
Foote
G. A. Koerner
Phil M. Gundlach
Gundlach Drill Works
East St. Louis
Adiam Guentz
Western Brewery
Barnhard Hartman
Star Grewery
Gus Vilyard
Edward Aberd
Green Paterson
Richard Waugelin
Belleville Savings Bank
East &J. Louis
Edgar H. Gans
H. H. Waldo
William Newton
Flint
W. W. Ford
Bloomfield
Stoddard County
Thomas F. Styan
William CC. Whitney
Bidney
John Johnson
McDonald County
R. C. Boringate
el Paso
Webster Nance
Hubbard, Mo
M. TB. Nicholson
Corncil Grove
Judge District Court
J. M. Dunsmore
Mkansas House of Representatives
Tan Nu Legal American
Paul I. Jones
Kan
W. A. Chaguill
Humboldt
Party of Progress
B. H. Thompson
Norton
F. H. Horton
Clifton
James Jackson
Oberlin
W. W. Runyon
George W. Simmons
J. T. Gaskell
Sterling
R. J. Graham
Ottawa
L. L. Seeley
Kingman
W. H. Lavery
Cloud County
Orson King
Randolph
Min Bryan
Will Bozorth
Catlin
C. EL. Collings
Baxter Springs
R. J. Jones
Hutchinson
Republic
James Donivan
Lakin
Democratic Committee
T. W. Wool
Antelope
Aguinaldo
J. Hamble
Valley Falls
J. d. Frey
Topeka
Santa Seroad
Republican Party
John Rehrig
Burlingame
C. W. Mains
Sewell County
Rev
P. K. Jones
D. W. Farrell
Wier City
Kady
W. A. Discuh
Labette County
Jihn Larson
Riley County
M. J. Garbett
Jefferson County
A.V. Houghton
Cottonwood Falls
Sam Pratt
Wabaunsee County
Chas
Below
Wabansee County
Wm. Clarkson
L. W. Kee
Concordia
Kay
John Ritchie
Eldorado
John Livermore
Harper County
H. Kelly
Council Grove
Gee
Ross
Washington
John Brown
Lomax
Reuben Kent
Spring Mill
C. Bailey
Spring Hill
F. Nelson
Brown County
B. G. Hopkins
Judge Shipp
Fr. Scott
W. C. Short
Osborn County
W. D. Olney
Burlington
Thos
Hanson
Summitt
Jos
O’darr
Emporia
Spencer
Brey Cassaway
Arthur J. Heath
Wilson County
Geo. W. Bayne
Carl Swenson
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Prosperity
Tobey
Salina
Delaware County
Wm. Fifer
Frank Bruton
P. Kamm
C. F. Bliss
Newton Bilger
A. Utz
Jd. P. McClug
John Cramer
Carpenter
J. L. Glossell
D. G. Carly
Jas
Brown
C. G. Hofstrum
Tinner
Geo. Geiger
Thieman Williams
Frank Mannock
Henry Harmes
A. B. Burton
Dr. Gillman
John Gillis
Henry Blumberg
W. M. Stewart
H. WM
John Wander
W. M. Danilis
Anthony Hahn
Sumner County
Andrew Downer
Ellis County
J. ¥. Kelsey
Jewell
Fryer Angood
Harvey
Juan
S.A. Black
Riley
Iran
Pierce Nossman
O. C. Grove
Kam Hi. B. Lavas
McCune
George B. Shaw
Charles Longleft
Cawley
John Schutts
Greenleaf
A. D. Stafford
Smith
Ken
William Weaver
Emnoria
Wandever
J. W. Berryman
Ashland
Wy le Thompson
Howard
Roosevelt
Cuba
W. F. Noble
St. John
William Collins
Burton
Prindle
David Hanselman
W. T. Davis
Jament
Hoblet
George W. Wardner
John L. Jennings
Burns
Wickiam Jennings Bryan
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