Bryan Sewall on Democratic Ticket and Silver Dollar
The item presents the Democratic ticket with William J. Bryan for President and Arthur Sewall for Vice President. It lists state officers including L. H. Karr, C. W. Davis, Charles Ruegnitz, L. R. Bolter, Amos Steckel, and Thomas J. Denison. It argues for silver, critiques trusts, and cites the Des Moines Leader urging Iowa as a doubtful state. It notes Bryan's New York acceptance speech and urges readers to share it.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bryan
New York City
Election Hope Turns Into Practical Assurance for Bryan
In a bold assessment the piece argues Bryan’s victory is nearly assured and that Republican hopes to curb the silver tide will mislead. The public remains fixed on its chosen path, unshaken by opposing plans and rhetoric.
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Bryan
Gold clause invalid in contracts says Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette states that gold clauses have no effect as payment in gold. If gold is refused, a lawsuit may be filed and a judgment obtained payable in any legal tender.
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The
Cedar Rapids
Morrison backs Bryan and Sewall on Democratic platform
Ww. R. Morrison declares Bryan and Sewall are Democrats and endorses the party platform. He states no true Democrat can refuse support and that he will back both ticket and platform.
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Ww. R. Morrison
Bryan
Sewall
H L Troop Named To Democratic State Committee
H L Troop, business manager of the Mr Pleasant Free Press, is elected as the new member of the democratic state central committee for the district. He is described as a silver man, young and of good character, and the Tribune extends its congratulations.
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Democratic State Central Committee
H. L. Troop
Mr. Pleasant Free Press
Troop
the Tribune
Gold plank urged as key in McKinley campaign
The New York Dispatch warns the free silver movement is widespread, strongest in New York City and New England, and declares the laboring class must face the fact that the party’s gold plank is crucial to elect McKinley.
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New York Dispatch
New York City
Union
New England
Republican Party
McKinley
J J Shea Leader in Iowa Democratic Convention
J J Shea, permanent chairman of the Ottumwa state convention, has a long county connection. Former resident of this county he lived in Des Moines township with his parents, later moved to Council Bluffs where he practices law and partnered with John Galvin. His convention speech drew great enthusiasm and was praised as a gem in argument and oratory.
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J.J. Shea
Ottumwa
Des Moines Township
Council Bluffs
John Galvin
Dr King's New Discovery Converts Severe Colds to Cures
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had Consumption and had no hope, but two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and saved her life. Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold nearing Consumption in two weeks after one bottle. Free trials at Clarke's drug store. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Ill
Dr. King
Thos. Eggers
Florida St
San Francisco
Clarke’s Drug Store
Silver and Gold Payments and Mint Coinage
In a Tribune contributed note, the author questions using silver to pay foreign interest and asks how gold can be kept in the United States if required. It cites mint data: 1881 gold coinage $96,850,890 and 1890 silver $39,202,908.50, noting silver is far less.
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United States
Silver demonetization and silver price debate in 1873
The text questions Congress 1873 demonetization linking silver premium against gold in London. It cites U.S. Mint data 1872 gold and silver coinage, argues free coinage would raise bullion values, and accuses Republicans of wanting to destroy silver as redemption money while promising fifty cent dollars.
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Congress
London
U. S
Mint
Republican Party
Republicans Defend Gold Standard Against 1873 Legislation
The piece argues the GOP must keep the gold standard to protect mine owners from loss and labels debt payment in contract currency as repudiation. It condemns calls for relief for debtors as anarchy and accuses opponents of treason for opposing creditor pressure.
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Republican Party
Debates On 1890 Silver Purchase Act Debasement Impact
In 1890 Congress passed the Silver Purchase Act turning silver into a barter asset with the government as buyer and bullion holders as sellers. The government paid out in silver certificates promising silver dollars, not gold. The passage questions how much further such policy could debase silver.
The 1873 Demonetization and Silver Value Decline
The passage explains that once the demonetization act of 1873 began, mints stopped coining silver and its use as final redemption money ended. This reduced demand and caused silver’s market value to depreciate rapidly, illustrating the law of supply and demand.
The Debate on Coinage and Constitutional Power
The excerpt argues that unlimited silver coinage would inflate demand and set bullion at a fixed 16 to 1 value, challenging the idea that money creation is independent of law. It questions the fathers who framed the constitution and notes English bankers and American moneyed interests did not control the government then.
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Congress
Gold Production and Debt Burden in 1892
The 1892 US gold output totaled 33 million dollars. The national and local debts total eight billion with four percent interest, needing 320 million annually. mining yields only one tenth in gold, prompting questions on sourcing the remaining nine tenths and noting loans by the Rothschilds.
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United States
Mint
Silver Coinage Returns After 1873 Demonetization Wave
The demonetization act of 1873 shut mints to silver dollar coinage causing a business crash, Jay Cooke & Co. failure, and bank closures. The crisis ousted the Republican majority from Congress, culminating in silver being reinstated for coinage.
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Jay Cooke & Co
Congress
Congressmen Clark on Money Sparks Stinging Critique
A local paper denounces Congressman Clark for his circular on The Money Question. It accuses him of rambling, incoherent arguments, claims about money supply, and suggests his views would harm times if implemented. The piece links the circular to Sam Clark and a 1894 Republican platform.
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Congressman Clark
United States
Clark
Congress
Sam Clark
Western bankers reevaluate role amid eastern financial schemes
Some western bankers realize they were used as pawns by eastern and European moneyed syndicates to cover losses. They now see their true interest lies in regional prosperity. A few more years of current practices could halve country bank deposits and erase profits from speculative discounts, harming legitimate banking.
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East
Europe
Sigourney Review Sold to Geo P Bartow
The Sigourney Review passes from editor W R Hollingsworth to Geo P Bartow. Hollingsworth could not back Chicago nominees and sold at a loss rather than run a democratic paper unwilling to endorse party platform. Bartow supports the party and is welcomed to the fold.
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Sigourney Review
W. R. Hollingsworth
Geo. P. Bartow
Hollingsworth
Chicago
Pen
Bartow
Fusion plan at Ottumwa state convention signals strong electoral unity
The Ottumwa democratic state convention last week rallied for the national ticket and forged a fusion with populists and free silver Republicans. The agreement provides one elector at large and two district electors for populists, plus the state auditor. The free silver Republicans gain the railroad commissioner. The coalition aims for a decisive win and mobilizes Democrats for the polls.
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Ottumwa
McKinley
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with money-back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Bucklen
Geo. D. Clarke
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim Promotes Health
An advertisement urges readers to stay healthy by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to support strength and wellness.
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Hood
Grip of Gold on U S Money and Politics Foretells Change
London Financial News notes US politics in crisis as deadlock on money ends, free silver rising. It warns Britain of impact if US shifts from gold to bimetallic coinage, predicting tariff battles, rising prices, and renewed American production. Strong entities include McKinley Hobart Cleveland Sherman Carlisle and the Democratic and Republican parties.
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London
London Financial News
United States
Senate
Cleveland
Congress
America
Great Britain
South America
Asia
Europe
Sherman
Carlisle
Republican Party
England
Democratic Party
Electric Bitters Promises For Elderly Patients
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are told Electric Bitters offers a true remedy. It does not contain whiskey or stimulants, acts as a tonic, aids digestion, strengthens organs, and supports natural function. Price one dollar per bottle at Clarke's drug store.
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Clarke’s Drug Store
Meat for bonds and butcher’s counterproposal in 1896
Letter from Camp Silver dated Aug 10 1896 satirically replies to Phil Armour Co offering fifty cents of meat for a dollar. It contrasts Portuguese bonds and gold standards with Mexican dollars and American silver dollars while noting expected political changes and bond valuations.
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Camp
Phil Armour & Co
Chicago
Ill
Phil
Portugal
Europe
Bryan
Gold Object Lesson on Silver Dollars and Legal Tender
The writer denounces claims that lenders require repayment only in gold and argues that US silver dollars have long been legal tender since 1878. He condemns Wall Street rhetoric, asserts silver coinage remains lawful, and urges borrowers to honor contracts with lawful money, tendering silver dollars when due.
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Wise Gold
U.S
Bryan
United States
Wall Street
Bryan speech at Madison Square Garden outlines campaign issues
William Jennings Bryan defends Democratic platform in a lengthy Madison Square Garden address after Chicago nomination notification. He promises a future formal acceptance, stresses righteousness of the cause, rejects attacks on delegates, and defends private property, social order, and national honor.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
United States
Madison Square Garden
Old Hickory on Government Duty and Equality
The speaker extols Andrew Jackson on government duties and the limits of equality. He cites Lincoln’s 1861 message, defending property rights and rule of law, warns against politicized power, and lauds toil as the nation’s bulwark in peace and war. He notes he has only read five parts of Jackson’s discourse.
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Andrew Jackson
Provident
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Jackson
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