Sixteen to One Plank of the Democratic Platform
James D Richardson outlines the sixteen to one plank labeling the platform as anti imperialism. He cites topics from currency reform and bimetallism to the Monroe doctrine and civil service while condemning Republican policies as war driven and pro bank. The description ends by praising William J Bryan as the standard bearer and true American.
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James D Richardson
Porto Rico
Philippines
War Department
William J Bryan
Nebraska
Harrison Views on Election Prospects From Yellowstone Park
Ex-President Harrison and party left Yellowstone Park last Friday evening and returned east. A Post reporter found him optimistic that the Republican ticket would win in the coming fall, though conceding Bryan will draw a larger eastern vote than in 1896. He noted Indiana may offer the strongest challenge to Bryan yet.
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Helena
Mont
Indiana
Ex-president critiques party on trust issue and governance
The ex-president urged a Democratic shift this fall if the state moves that way. He faulted the Republican Party for its handling of the trust question, accusing the administration of playing fast and loose with the people. He called the administration wise overall but admitted several grievous mistakes in governing.
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Republican Party
Political battle grounds in key states of the campaign
The article notes battles focusing on New York Ohio Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland Minnesota and Michigan. It highlights each state's electoral college votes to show their impact, listing New York 36 Ohio 23 Illinois 11 Indiana 15 Kentucky 8 Maryland 8 Minnesota 11 and remarks the total 142 being just over 50 short of the 269 needed for election.
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New York
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Minnesota
Michigan
Bristol’s dual state town fuels curious voting history
Congressman Rhea of Virginia’s ninth district has retained his seat against General Walker of Tennessee. Bristol spans two states with the main street as the state line, described as convenient for residents seeking cross state jurisdiction.
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Rhea
Congress
Virginia
Walker
Bristol
Tennessee
Habercom Breaks With Republicans for Bryan Support
Washington dispatch reports LN Habercom, once linked to the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee and German propaganda, repudiates the GOP. He endorses Bryan, denounces imperialism, warns of entangling alliances with Britain, and pledges to aid the Democratic ticket in what he calls a grave crisis for the republic. He cites monetary safeguards to 1905 and accuses the GOP leadership of fear tactics.
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Washington
New York Herald
LN Habercom
Congressional
United States
Republican Party
Bryan
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Etande
Democratic Party
Republic
Senate
Turned the Joke to Account and a Model’s Rest
A carnival tale of Tiny Waterman at Kings Lake near St Louis ends in a shell guessing game where he wins $30 after a day in a ducking tank. Adolf Menzel sketched a model on a scaffold ignoring fatigue until the model requests rest and is ordered back to the pose. The artist insists the pose remain fixed as the model resumes endurance.
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Kings Lake
St. Louis
San Francisco
Adolf Menzel
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Menzel
Election Judge and Clerk Roll Call Listing Names
Long ledger of election personnel with names roles and fees shows numerous election judges clerks and deputies across districts. Amounts mostly six dollars per person with some mileage and allowances noted.
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