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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
3
George Rutherford, a Marion County Populist leader, opposes Bryan citing silver dollar policy and imperialism. He criticizes the Democratic party as dying and insists Populists must push political reform, arguing Bryan's alignment with imperialism harms the nation.
Boss Croker argues for aggressive national expansion including new possessions acquired by force or purchase. He cites Jefferson and Hawaii to justify domination, warns against selling conquered peoples, and calls for a strong navy and standing army to protect the flag and Constitution. He refuses Republican finance positions and endorses emancipation and progress.
John S. Williams of Virginia denounces Bryanism and defends the Democratic platform as necessary to preserve white supremacy. He argues that the South has restored stability and national strength, criticizes Republicanism, and praises McKinley’s leadership while warning against party chaos and imperialist expansion. Richmond, Va., August 0, 1900.
Retired Gen Thomas M Anderson defends U S actions in Manila amid killings and arson claims related to Aguinaldo forces. He cites proclamations, arrests, and incidents including two Filipinos in women's clothing, houses set afire, and Torre’s flag of truce visit, aiming to correct perceived misstatements by Senators Spooner Pettigrew and Allen.
The author condemns Northern Democrats and Copperheads for aiding secession and imperial aims. He argues that without Democratic encouragement Aguinaldo would have remained peaceful and Aguinaldo would have become a citizen, attributing Civil War loyalties to sentiment and political foes. The piece cites unionist hopes, regional marching, and the influence of figures like Vallandigham and Stevens on Allied sentiment.
A Methodist preacher extols Abraham Lincoln as a providential prophet guiding history. He argues prophets fit their era, read events to find the right leader, and calls Lincoln a symbol of moral direction amid Civil War era change. He cites Washington and Paul, praises union wartime sacrifices, and defends Lincoln era liberty while acknowledging flaws in the Saxon record.
William Jennings Bryan declares he will pursue his gold standard position at the first opportunity and insists he has not begged for votes. He asserts he would act to prevent the maintenance of the gold standard if elected and urges voters not to back him if they oppose his policy.
The writer argues the Democratic party pushes imperialism and pacifies free trade and silver. He mocks their platform and recalls a missionary tale to illustrate misreading or deceit, praising the army and urging support for protective measures and national strength. The piece reflects late 19th century partisan rhetoric and personal voice.
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases and a list style name. It references CHARLES LE FOWLER and a curious request to America to save her, with scattered letters and tokens suggesting a historical notice or obituary fragment. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable from the legible parts.
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