Expansionists Rally Washington Democrats in 1898
A roster of Washington leaders and businessmen aligned with expansionist policy names figures from Bryan and McKinley eras. The list includes Colonel Frank Wilkeson, Hiram Hammer, John H. Slipper, Geo G Lyon, J. Yeend, and many others across Seattle, Sedro-Woolley, Port Townsend, and Yakima, all endorsing a tariff and expansion program tied to Pacific commerce and Philippine interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilkeson
State of
Washington
New York Sun
Philippine Islands
Asia
Australia
Pacific
South American
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Hiram Hammer
State
Republican Party
John H. Slipper
Hamilton
Washk
Upper
Skagit Valley
M. B. Mattree
Sedra-Woolley
Wash
A. Lyons
Burlington
Wast
C. E. Bingham
Sedra- Woolley
C. H E. Bingham & Co
Henry Thompson
Birdsview
N. W. Carpenter
Mount Vernon
Wasi
J. B. Holbrook
Sedro-Woolley
Balkt
Thomas W. B. Thomson
Ming
Loui Kirkby
Iuil
Schricker
la Conner
Skagit
Farmer
Mether State Senate
G. ¥. Calhoun
Seattle
4. G. House
Port Townsend
Idaho
Republican Perritorial Committee
Jefferson
Geo. S. Courter
North Yakima
Silver Republican State Central
J. C. Whitney
Everett
Snohomish County
J. M. Sanders
Chelan County
George Danworth
Josiah Collins
S. M. Shipley
State Senate
Richard Gowan
Corp
W. M. Ridpath
Meno
Spokane
Indiana House of Representatives
George Turner
W. H H. Plummer
Col
J. J. Weisenberger
What. Com
Fusion
Washington Regiment
Philippines
Washington State National Guard
D. G. Haight
Aberdeen
J. J. Tolkas
Mark Payette
I. C. Crowther
J. L. Blanchard
Chimacum
Jefferson County
Mfe-long
State Dairy Association
J. Chard
Hfe-long
Charlies Pink
Cleveland
A. N. Godfrey
Voter sentiment favoring McKinley in Oriskany area
Across Oriskany and Clark Mills New York voters express mixed party history yet unite in supporting McKinley. Several former Democrats announce intentions to back the Republican ticket citing prosperity and desire to maintain current policy. Some describe distrust of Bryan and desire to continue the good times under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Parkhurst
Oriskany
N. Y
John J. Malloy
McKinley
Bryan
R. B. Holman
Clawson
A. Pistf
J. Lorraine
Clark Mills
W. Dennison
Dany
HH. B. Harrison
Clark Afills
Croker
Coler
Theo
W. Copeland
Arthur Wright
Lewis Farmer
Cleveland
U. E. Palmer
Bridgewater
Michigan McKinley Converts Rally For Prosperity
A stream of Michigan voters names prominent farmers and businessmen voicing support for McKinley and the gold standard. Many argue better business under Republican rule, praising expansion, prosperity, and foreign policy steadiness while opposing Bryan’s silver platform and imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Stuckey
Lethian
J. Howe
Perrinton
John W. Travis
Travers City
James C. Crotser
Kingsley
Toseph Garko
Anton Mickles
Paul Wieneskle
East Lake
Cristopher Clark
Marion
J. Warren Scoville
James Lampson
Otto Tacy
Covert
T P. Parkhurst
M.D
Middle- Ville
B. W. Stickney
Hartford
Michael Holman
Hesperia
Cassius Potter
Lattin
Samuel Trees
Hart
Ames H. Slater
Col
Benoni Lachanece
Ed Will
Mackinaw Island
C. H. Angell
St. Ignace
George Wilson
Newton
James Sealey
Will I. Walter
Geo
Frownfelder
Fred EE. McMichael
Jank L. Fuller
Greenville
John Mackey
South Haven
Charles Rosewell
Seeler
Paul Sachs
Lumberman
Charles Bradley
Farmer
McBain
Bryan
Lawrence Dahoney
McPain
Henry Coopman
Falmouth
Mith Nin
G. J. Sheldon
Justice Peace
Hillsdale
A. Sheperd
Frederick Chester
Camden
TH Walstead
Tanker
Mason
W. Webb
John Dean
Maso
Better Times
G. Huntington
Thoms Sarrow
L. B. Smith
Webberville
Money Question
S. DL
Kilbourne
Lansing
Edward Wood
Geo. Wood, Jr
Kichland
Charles Grover
Gulitly
Richland
Newell Barber
James Calthrop
Prairieville
William Amell
Beaverton
W. W. Hunter
Alphonso Otte
James A. Lelsen
Menominee
Senate
John M. Knox
C.N. Bliss
G. Vining
Heaverton
E. Saylor
Baldwin
Perity
Henry Ingraham
Lusier
Kildel
Luther
Prosperity
J. G. Rogers
Chase
John Boosinger
East Jordan
Shap
East Jor
J. Herron
Boyne Cly
W. W. Batley
Boyne City
George Walley
J. Milo Eaton
Charlevoix
H. Marsh
Boyne Falls
E. J. Peaberthy
Houghton
Martin Newland
Leroy
Wisconsin Democrats Abandoning Bryan
Charles H Schweizer of LaCrosse and other Wisconsin leaders abandon William Jennings Bryan. They pledge support for McKinley and Roosevelt, citing fears of imperialism and financial populism. Business figures John Johnston and Alfred James switch to McKinley, while Sylvester Hartmann shifts after a European trip. Several German communities and local officials express or reflect these party realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Schweizer
LaCrosse
Wis
Democratic City Committee
Bryan
Smust
Snez
McKinley
Roosevelt
John Johnston
Marina National Bank of Milwaukee
Wisconsin Marine Bank
West
Alfred James
Northwestern National Fire Insurance Company
Wisconsin Democracy
Messrs. Johnston
James
Johnston
Chicago
Sylvester Hartmann
Green Bay
Hartmann
Old Country
Mr. Hartmann
United States
R. Winkler
Scott P. O
Bammel
Adel P. O
Is. Gottlieb Suengler
Adell P. O
Voo Slder
Scott P. O. A. Gottlieb Hilger
Henry Capelle
Iowa Democrats Opposed to Free Silver Split Across State
J. G. Graham of Stuart declares support for McKinley and the Republican ticket, criticizing fusion and Bryan. Des Moines and several Iowa towns list numerous Democrats and others opposing free silver, including W. A. Duckworth, I. M. Martin, J. P. Kieffer, W. Knight, J. Cantillon, and many more across Dubuque, Waterloo, Ottumwa, Monona, Burlington, and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Graham
Stuart
Iowa
Bryan
McKinley
McKinney
W. W. Witmer
Des Moines
I. M. Martin
BY. Tiinghast
Davenport
M. Ricker
Waterloo
J.P. Kieffer
WJ. Knight
Dubuque
W. J. Cantillon
Sam G. Sloane
Charles City
Duke Naven
la Porte
C.S. Ranch
Iowa City
John Everall
Wikader
J. C. Mitchell
Ottumwa
DY. M. Hubbell
George H
Burlington
G. H. Prenzier
Citizens voice party loyalties in Bridgewater and beyond
A collection of voters from Bridgewater New York and other locations declare their political leanings. Many favor McKinley or the Republican ticket, while others stay Democratic or Independent. Sentiments from Baltimore and Denver show national flavor and cross party critique.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Pringie
Port Townsend Evening Call
WY. EF
Marble
McKinsey
John Louden
C. C. Austin
Solon T. Williams
Peters
J. Craig
John McRae
Xrinston
A. W. Criswell
Harry Knowles
Snohomish
King County
Michigan
Wm. Bonesteel
Ewart
W. E. Haybarker
Orono
CD. C
Richard E. Hughes
St. Louis
S. P. Tuttle
Edward Crick
Forest Hill
Frank Platz
Rogers City
Tariff
Henry Hanson
Iernest Adrian
L. Kilbourne
Union City
Moncey
W. M. Gow
Cadillac
J. E. Henderson
Olof Johnson
J. H. Bearss
Yuma
Ed. Wilson
Sherman
Henry Bull
Petoskey
Isaac Toll
William Dimmer
Copper Falls
J. J. Gagner
Gladstone
W. H. McDonald
Fred Falking
John Malloy
Alex. Marker
James Davis
Mr. Pleasant
John Battner
Caldwell
John C. Wood
James Forquer
Fred Fehlaflay
C. Dingman
Alex, Worden
D. I. Reycraft
John Litney
Suttons Bay
George Steiner, Jr
R. P. Burke
Empire
M. Oberlin
Bingham
D. H. Day
Glentaven
Samuel B. Owen
Elk Rapids
Archibald Cameron
Central Lake
George J. Noteware
Bellaire
Charles L. Cleveland
Gbellairs
S.gt. Nobles
Oxford
Robt
Burdick
D. G.tillotson
Charievoix
J. H. Ndsall
W. J. Roberts
Maple Rapids
Tynac Wolf
G. W. Barringer
James Kanane
Dowagine
John A. Elwell
Chas
J. Pailthorp
Petosrey
M. W. Stevens
Niles
H W. Beeson
Charles A. Johnson
Dr. Henderson
Buchanan
Charles ¥. Kane
Allen B. Morse
Sonia
R. A. Montgomery
William Walter
Penngiltle
William H. Porter
Marshall
Chis
W. Gale
Owosso
McKintey
William Smith
Amadon
Monroe Morrow
Benton Harbor
Dr. Robt
Henderson
Franke Parsons
Grand Ledge
Ryan
Whelpley
John Corbin
Eaton Rapids
G. Murphy
Remus
Timothy Nester
Munising
Upper Peninsula
Edward Skidmore
Westaburgh
James J. McCrea
Roscommon
O. P. Dickinson
Houghton Lake
McKibley
James H.sly
Roscommen
David Burleson
Bert J. Morrison
Charles I
Howe
Josiah Reynolds
Old Soldier
A. B. Elise
Sturgeon Bay
L. A. King
Harbor Springs
Christian Pontius
Frank W. M. Cook
George E. S. Cook
George Burrows
Eugene Ferguson
Wisconsin
Democrats
John Goetsch
Random Lake
Viersig
Adell
Claire B. Bird
Wausau
George Schweizer
LeCrosse
J. T. Sims
Mosinee
Sims
W. A. Duckworth
Keosauqua
John Sullivan
Harvard Gagan
G. L. Randall
C. N. Neal
William H. Barron
Brownell
Byron Rose
Sauquoit
Utica
CGL
Bowen
Sauquait
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
W. St. Puckett
Denver
Colo
Eheall
Aguinaldo
A. A. Ames
Minneapolis
Tam
W. A. Dobbyn
Minn
Repub- Mcan
E. C. Henedict
Greenwich
Conn
Siema-~cratic
Confucius
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