National and State Ticket Details and Independence Motto
The national slate lists William J. Bryan for President and Arthur Sewall for Vice President. State offices include L. H. Karr as Secretary of State, C. W. Davis as Auditor, William D. Boies as Attorney General, Charles Ruegnitz as Treasurer, L. R. Bolter as Supreme Judge, Amos Steckel long term Railroad Commissioner, and Thomas J. Denison short term Railroad Commissioner. The campaign speaks of 1776 as a call for political independence and vows against European moneyed influence. Hoke Smith resigns from the cabinet amid a dispute with President Cleveland on money questions.
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L. R. Bolter
Harrison
Amos Steckel
Davis
Evans Seen Likely Democratic Nominee in Seventh District
The Rev. Frank W. Evans is strongly anticipated to be the nominee for the Democratic Populist and Prohibition parties in the seventh district. A forecast suggests he will likely win the congressional seat.
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Frank W. Evans
Congress
Sabert Casey to Address Adjoured Democratic Meeting
Sabert M. Casey the Democratic congressional nominee will attend the adjourned meeting of the Democratic county convention on Saturday September 26 and deliver an address.
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Sabert M. Casey
Voters split as Republicans may back Bryan and Sewall
It is estimated by those in the know that a million Republicans will vote for Bryan and Sewall at the coming election. Never before in the nation's history have parties been so badly torn as they are at present.
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Bryan
Sewall
American Freedom Tied to Independent Financial Regulation
The text argues that those who control money wield global power and that Americans must regulate finances without European influence to achieve true freedom, warning against domination by foreign financial interests.
Breckenridge Allies with Gold Rush Talk in Campaign
Breckenridge of Kentucky known for his unsavory record aligns with gold fever and voices concern for national honor in speeches. He criticizes others and portrays himself as a moral voice to the American people.
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Breckenridge
Kentucky
Pollard
Ordeal of fire tests gold and silver money
Edward Atkinson argues that money proves sound if melted coins retain their value, as gold does. He notes the mint can reconvert melted coins to full legal tender without charge, and says opening the mint to silver would yield the same result, validating the gold standard claim for silver as well.
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Edward Atkinson
Des Moines Politician Backed Free Coinage in 1893 Letter
A 1893 letter by AB Cummings of Des Moines, now Iowa national committeeman, to Senator Gorrell, argues currency must be redeemable in coin and favors free coinage of silver to ensure confidence. He contends gold alone cannot back large currency needs and warns against silver coinage excess.
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AB. Cummings
Des Moines
Cummings
Iowa
Gorrell
Ideal Panacea for Coughs Colds and Lung Ailments
James L. Francis alderman of Chicago and Rev. John Burgess of Keokuk Iowa praise Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal remedy. They report five decades of use with no physician prescriptions required. Trial bottles offered free at Geo D Clarke's drug store.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke's
Quote on debt burden and interest from Charles A. Dana
The excerpt recalls Dana’s 1849 stance against high interest rates and Wall Street, arguing a country paying even five percent interest must periodically commit bankruptcy to shed an unpayable debt burden as creditors hold most property. The note links his view to modern silver democrat and populist support.
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Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Wall Street
Chase's Great Mistake in Bank Act Debate
Salmon P. Chase denounces the national bank act as a grave financial error. He says it created a nationwide monopoly and must be repealed, foreseeing a historic clash between those favoring banks and opposing interests.
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National Bank Act
Salmon P. Chase
Demonitization of Silver Controversy and Ernest Seyd Involvement
The column cites Bankers' Magazine 1873 noting a 1872 silver demonetization drive in France England and Holland, with $500000 raised and Ernest Seyd of London sent as agent to influence American coinage policy. It also references Congressional Globe testimony on Seyd's involvement and suggestions adopted by a coinage bill committee.
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England
Bankers’ Magazine
France
Holland
Ernest Seyd
London
Congressional Globe
Notable Accessions to Democratic Ranks Highlight Merchants
The article notes Robert Donahue of Burlington, a life long Republican, shifting to the Democratic side amid tariff and monetary policy concerns. It parallels Joel Turney and reports changes in Moline where H A Barnard and James W Atkinson form a Free Silver Club as farmers and merchants unite behind Bryan and silver.
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Robert Donahue
Burlington
Donahue
John P. Hale
Free Soil
Fremont
Hawkeye
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Joel Turney
Turney Wagon Works
Turney
Moline
H. A. Barnard
James W. Atkinson
Democratic Congressional Convention Names Casey Nominee
The Burlington district held a large enthusiastic Democratic convention. Henry Eicher chaired temporarily, Sabert M. Casey was nominated after a vote of 72 for Casey and 14 for Holland. Casey pledged to promote true Democratic principles and free coinage of silver.
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Burlington
S. E. Irish
van Buren
Congressional Committee
Henry Eicher
Washington
Robert Ransom
Lee
Shane
California
Bryan
J. M. Holland
Henry
Sabert M. Casey
Holland
Casey
Chicago
Robert Donahue
St. Louis
Jefferson
J. O. Smyth
Des Moines
J. C. Winters
J. I. Ready
John P. Hornish
L. C. Wannell
Louisa
E. H. Rockwell
A. R. Miller
Mr. Casey
Judge Casey
Fort Madison
Pope Thhen
Sewall
Sam Clark
Democrats Win or Lose Blame McKinley Rise for Silver
The piece argues Democrats should back Bryan over McKinley criticizing Republicans for flip flopping on currency and prohibition. It asserts gold standard supporters would celebrate a McKinley victory only if promises are kept and warns Republicans would trade currency policy for tariffs. It urges Democrats to stand with Bryan and the Chicago ticket.
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McKinley
Bryan
Iowa
National Party
West
Chicago
Why Gold Keeps Its Value Under Legal Tender Rules
Geo G Merrick of Denver argues gold’s value is fixed by law not market. Under current law gold is not bought as a commodity but exchanged at the mint value of 20.67 per ounce, with transportation, interest, and commission charges. If free coinage and legal tender were removed gold would trade as a commodity, but as long as law grants it debt paying function, mint value and market price stay in parity.
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Geo. G. Merrick
Denver
United States
Australia
South Africa
Reed Speech Questions Post Election Progress
The excerpt presents Speaker Reed condemning the two months since a Republican victory. He asks if progress exists, notes no history erased, and argues conditions have worsened, urging action to address the state of affairs.
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Reed
Valuable Prescription Electric Bitters
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for Constipation and Sick Headache and a perfect general tonic. Mrs Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered from fatigue indigestion and back pain after six bottles, with prices of 50 cents and 1.00. Get a bottle at Geo D Clarke's drug store.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke
Scared Republicans Going to Work
Col St Louis Republic reports Mark Hanna mobilizes eastern millionaires to fund a hard campaign for McKinley. He plans 5,000 agents in Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Kansas West Virginia Maryland to push money and tariff questions as voters are courted. Democrats and populists face strategized paymaster presence.
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St. Louis Republic
Washington
Mark Hanna
New York
Bryan
United States
Hanna
Wall Street
New York Herald of
McKinley
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Kentucky
West
New York Sun
New York City
Ross Platt
Chicago
Ilinois
Kansas
West Virginia
Maryland
McKinley on Silver as Equal to Gold in Currency
The speech advocates using both silver and gold as money without discrediting either. The speaker calls for the “doubt standard,” arguing for equal credit and honor to silver and gold and for no single metal to be the sole currency. The quotation appears in the Congressional Record dated June 24, 1890.
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House of Representatives
Congressional Record
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin conditions
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promoted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or refund and costs 25 cents per box sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Hot Shot on the Issue by I T Flint
A fiery political jab denounces British bankers and McKinley era authority asking for redemption money in silver and gold without English dictation. It voices public resistance to perceived foreign financial influence.
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I. T. Flint
Mints Rush Silver Coins as Hundred Cent Dollars Emerge
For electioneering purposes the mints speed up silver production producing hundred cent dollars. The note hints at political or symbolic use of currency, with emphasis on the minting effort and the notion of a high denomination.
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Lesoe Son
Debased currency call spurs public outrage
The speaker decries debased currency and questions who spoiled it, asserting the people now pursue those responsible as gunners aim at the rascals.
Silver dollar legend praised for patriot lineage
A remark exalts the phrase In God We Trust as a classic silver dollar legend. It recalls patriots of old and contrasts its display against contemporary McKinley era and British foes.
Pondering Panderers Targeting Pensioners and Fixed Salaries
The speaker questions who panders more to selfish desires than the party now appealing to pensioners and men of fixed incomes to sustain high priced dollars. They demand patriotism, genuine care for the people, and respect for posterity.
Protest at Mexican Dollar Payment Proposal
A reader questions why electioneers do not issue fifty cent Mexican dollars to farmers. The writer claims farmers would accept payment in such dollars for produce, noting men rarely carry sufficient silver to spend large sums and urging action to release the currency.
Demonetization Debate and Labor Costs in 19th Century
The text argues that labor provides value only with money to hire workers, criticizing McKinley’s stance on mines and mints. It cites 1883 UK silver yield at just over $300,000 and notes England’s demand for subsidiary coin as a driver to demonetize and cheapen the market.
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McKinley
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Mint
England
Labor Prices and Gold Standard Debate Prompt Worker Question
The speaker questions wage levels showing carpenters at one dollar and a quarter per day and common labor at forty to fifty cents while noting a Republican platform endorses preserving the gold standard. The remark challenges the value of pauper labor prices and mocks the ongoing experiment for workers.
Gold standard rhetoric questions miners' wealth impact
A quoted critic argues that hostile legislation halves bullion value and pushes a nominal two hundred cent dollar, challenging pro gold standard advocates to acknowledge miners’ wealth changes and the broader economic effects.
Free coinage debate prompts silver mine wealth doubling question
The speaker questions how giving a hundred cent dollars to a silver mine owner would translate to a fifty cent dollar for the public. If the currency remains a fifty cent dollar, the claim of wealth doubling for the owner seems unresolved. The passage urges careful consideration of monetary legerdemain.
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L. H. Karr
Clark
C. W. Davis
WM. D. Boies
Sioux
Charles Ruegnitz
Clayton
Thomas J. Denison
Fayette
Europe
Hoke Smith
Cleveland
Chase
Czar
U.S
M’kinley
Bucklen
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