Free silver men push candidates for Missouri and district three
Bland is being pushed for governor of Missouri and Horace Boies for congress against Dave Henderson in the third district. The democratic party shows no sectionalism in this year’s nominations with nominees from the west and east. Nebraska and Maine show no signs of sectionalism.
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Bland
Missouri
Horace Boies
Congress
Dave Henderson
Great West
Extreme East
Nebraska
Maine
Hill backs Bryan in ticket choice though not full platform
David B. Hill states he remains a Democrat and supports Bryan over McKinley, noting he does not wholly endorse the platform but leans to Bryan between the implied options.
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David B. Hill
Bryan
McKinley
David B
Bolt? Well hardly a political fight before the convention
The Tribune defends vigorous debate before the convention as a citizen right while promising to accept the majority result afterward. It argues parties are necessary and urges belief in orderly democratic process.
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Bolt
the Tribune
Bryan Seen Best GOP Nominee Across West and South
The text argues that Bryan would have been the strongest overall Republican nominee for the West and South, while Boies, Brand, and Teller would have led strongest bids in their respective states or regions.
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Boies
Iowa
Brand
Missouri
Teller
West
Wm. J. Bryan
West Democrats Stand By Ticket In General Rally
The democratic party of the west pledges support for the ticket, acknowledging the platform may not align with all members yet praising the organization’s sincerity and earnestness in a struggle aimed at benefiting the masses. Every good democrat will publicly affirm the right side.
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Democratic Party of the West
Democrat of the West
Youth and leadership ages in political history
The passage argues that youth has not prevented historic figures from wielding power. It cites Jefferson at 32, Gladstone at 35 as Undersecretary and 36 as Board of Trade president, Pitt at 22 entering Commons and 23 as Chancellor, Fox at 23, Canning at 26, Napoleon at 27 commanding Italy and 29 heading to Egypt, Parnell at 29 entering Commons and rising to press ministries. It concludes Ireland saw social revolution and England a constitutional revolution.
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Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
Gladstone
Board of Trade
Pitt
House of Commons
Fox
Admiralty
Canning
Napoleon
Italy
Egypt
Parnell
Commons
Ireland
England
Valuable Prescription for Constipation and Headache
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a superior general tonic for constipation and sick headache. Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered health after six bottles, with renewed strength and energy. Price 50 cents and 1.00, available at Geo. D. Clarke's drug store.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke
Tribune’s full report on the democratic convention
The Tribune publishes a complete page five report detailing the recent democratic convention. It provides the full platform and a detailed electrotype image of Candidate Bryan, offering concise facts without paging through longer dailies.
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the Tribune
Bryan
Political shifts hinted in cross-party support for Bryan
A speaker predicts Mr. Teller will likely back Bryan, signaling broad support from silver Republicans and populists nationwide. The piece urges Republicans to review states obtainable through Democratic, populist, and silver Republican votes to avoid ridicule and consider other strategies.
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Teller
Bryan
Bland or Bryan at Chicago Convention
The passage argues the Boies managers lacked force experience and public connections, while Bland had those traits yet failed. It notes Bland might have won if Bryan enthusiasm hadn’t swept the convention off its feet.
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Chicago
Bland
Bryan
Bryan's Visit Sparks Democratic Enthusiasm in Fairfield
William Jennings Bryan, then Democratic nominee, visited Fairfield years ago and spent hours at THE TRIBUNE office. He promoted tariff reform and free coinage of silver, even carrying literature on the topic and leaving a pamphlet at the office. His demeanor and charisma left a strong impression.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Fairfield
Tribune
Bryan
Sioux City Tribune Praises Bryan’s Charms and Stance
The Sioux City Tribune lauds William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for his youth, looks, and brilliance. It notes broad recognition across states and districts and his strong moral courage. The piece emphasizes Bryan’s refusal to back any gold platform candidate.
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The
Sioux City Tribune
Bryan
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Pitt
The New Birth and a People’s Revolution
The piece argues this democratic party upheaval is a popular uprising against a betrayed public and a shift toward free trade. It criticizes the old democratic leadership for courting railroad interests and praises the party’s new direction while warning against excess.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iowa
Tribune
Republican Precedent and the Silver Question Debate
The Tribune argues that party drift and popular demands for free silver create a political dilemma. It discusses loyalty to party versus individual conscience, the rise of radical change, and the east versus west wealth clash. It cites Republican precedent on court packing to reverse decisions, urging caution and duty to the common citizen.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Salmon P. Chase
the Treasury
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Democratic State Convention in Ottumwa Iowa Aug 12 1896
The Iowa Democrats convene in Ottumwa on August 12 1896 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for state offices and railroad commissioner. Delegates are allotted per county with a total of 47. The district list and votes from 1895 are cited and invitations sent by the state central committee.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Ottumwa
Supreme Court
W. S. Babb
Del
Sore Domed Cccicnn
Tcisadbiadaniceuss
Wunnen
Itraetiee
Lars Pheenenad
Washington
Democratic State Central Committee
Rance
Charles A. Walsh
Ideal Panacea for Coughs Colds and Lung Complaints
Alderman James L. Francis of Chicago endorses Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal panacea used in his family for five years. Rev. John Burgess of Keokuk Iowa, a minister for over fifty years, says it gives speedy relief. Trial bottle free at Geo D Clarke's drug store.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Geo. D. Clarke's
Striking Passages From Speeches of Bryan and Hill
Excerpts show Bryan praising moral resolve and crusader zeal while outlining enduring principles. Hill disputes revolutionist charges and criticizes the remonetization demand, urging a clearer platform and noting disappointment over its current wording.
Ex Governor Lewelling backs populist Bryan at St Louis
Ex Governor Lewelling as at large delegate hails Bryan nomination as highly satisfactory for populists. He notes the nominee aligns with silver policy and western needs, praising the platform and urging endorsement to advance measures over personalities and reach ultimate people’s triumph.
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Lewelling
St. Louis
West
Bryan
Boies Sees Bryan Strengthening in Northwest States
Governor Boies reacts to Bryan’s nomination praising the choice as strong for doubtful Northwest states including Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan with possible Wisconsin He believes Bryan can carry many if not all of these states and notes youth will appeal to both young and old voters He predicts a close Iowa race and overall success if silver sentiment rises with Populist and bimetalist endorsements likely to bolster Bryan’s November prospects.
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Bryan
Boles
Northwest
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lowa
Des Moines
St. Louis
Boies
Mr. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Convention
Chicago
Owa
Horace Boies
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Skincare Cure
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promotes itself 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 money refunded and is sold for 25 cents per box by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Figures on the Stellation Electoral Outlook for Bryan
The piece surveys electoral votes across states from the South and West toward Bryan’s silver platform. It notes 159 solid southern votes plus 61 promised in Missouri basin states, totaling 220 with four left in Missouri River states. Indiana leans Bryan, Michigan favors silver, and labor and farmer blocs push toward Bryan while populists wane.
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Bryan
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
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