Western man to play pivotal role in coming election
The speaker asserts a president from west of the Mississippi will begin a new epoch in U.S. history. Republicans are described as badly frightened, facing possible losses in Congress, with Iowa cited as particularly at risk. The Chicago Chronicle is said to have lost influence among Fairfield democrats, replaced by the St. Louis Republican.
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Bryan Secures Three Convention Nominations
Mr. Bryan now holds the nomination of three national conventions for president. He is named by the Democrats the Free Silver Republicans and the Populists as the candidate.
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Free Silver Republicans
Primaries Called for Township Ward and Precinct Thurssi
Democrats are reminded that the township ward and precinct primaries are called for Thursday evening of next week. Except where the call explicitly names another date.
Mark Hanna Warns Against Democratic Ticket Threat
Mark Hanna voices grave fear of another Democratic ticket and predicts it would doom McKinley. He argues that if such a ticket is possible it should be nominated to reveal the opposition.
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McKinley
Hanna
Republicans vow loyal backing for sound money policy
The piece notes Republicans show unusual unity for sound money legislation and predicts a political choice between Bryan and McKinley. It suggests some Democrats, opposed to the idea, may still help the GOP and that a Democrat could end up voting for McKinley in a Hobson’s choice scenario.
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McKinley
Hobson
Boies Voices Preference for Harmony Over Presidency
Boies aimed to keep the party intact by concessions at Chicago all of which radicals later used against him. He admits authoring the Dubuque resolution proposing a ratio change to secure parity if 16 to 1 fails. Public interest runs high, so the letter is printed in full.
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Boies
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Dubuque
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Democratic Congressional Convention Call in Burlington
The Tribune notes a Democratic congressional convention to be held in Burlington on Wednesday August 19. Only Hon. D. P. Stubbs of the city is named in exchanges, with strong support for his leadership and influence if elected.
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Fairfield Tribune shifts stance on silver issue and party ticket
The Fairfield Tribune declares it is no longer neutral and now backs the party ticket at the national convention. It opposed free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 before Chicago, but now endorses the majority, showing a preference for Bryan over McKinley.
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Fairfield Ledger
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McKinley
Bryan Bryan Correspondence on Populist Convention Withdrawal
St Louis July 25 1900 James K Jones chairman of the national democratic committee asks William J Bryan to decline if Sewall is not the vice presidential candidate and to answer quickly.
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St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Pops
Sewall
James K. Jones
Bryan Letter on Sewall Nomination to Jones
Lincoln July 25 confirms W. J. Bryan agrees with Jones and asks to withdraw his name if Sewall is not nominated. Sent to Senator James K. Jones in St Louis Missouri.
Pattison backs Bryan Sewall ticket after sound money stance
Ex Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania, once the lone sound money backer at Chicago, endorses Bryan and Sewall. He says it is better to endure known ills than face unknowns and that he remains with the Democratic Party despite a single plank clash. He recalls past party splits and hopes the wings will flap together now.
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Pennsylvania
Chicago
Bryan
Sewall
Protection Democrats
Randall
Congress
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees effect or money back. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. D. Clarke.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Silver Democrats Rally for All Silver Voters Support
The piece portrays Democrats critical of Mr. Bryan as capricious, while arguing his nomination by the populists unites free silver factions. It states silver Democrats seek broad backing from Democrats Republicans and populists to advance the silver cause.
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Bryan
Tribune Opinion on Silver, Sound Money and Bryan
The Tribune argues against greenback advocacy and warns it could harm the free silver cause. It notes many Democrats oppose Chicago's 16 to 1 ratio and may shift support away from the ticket. The piece discusses Bryan's stance, bankers bolstering gold reserves, and Bryan's recorded position on populist ties while affirming support for his Bryan's stand on free coinage and Chicago platform.
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Wisconsin Democrat Stays Loyal to Bryan and Sewall
K K. C. Wall of Wisconsin, a Democratic National Committee member, will support Bryan and Sewall and work to elect them. His decision challenges expectations that he would back a gold candidate, potentially weakening bolting senator and general efforts. Wall leads the state central committee and has a large following, though his health may limit campaign activity. He cites distress from thirty years of Republican policy as the motive for his stance.
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Bragg
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State Central Committee
Tribune Endorses Bryan and Sewall in Silver Campaign
The editorial argues for supporting the Democratic ticket over free silver and critiques the Republican platform. It notes the Atlanta Journal endorses Bryan while criticizing Chicago, urges unity within the Democratic Party, and warns about New York bankers influencing treasury conditions and bond issues.
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No Third Ticket Says Keosauqua Democrat
W A Duckworth of Keosauqua Iowa writes that democrats should vote for the Chicago convention nominees and stay in the party, opposing bolting or McKinley support. He supports Bryan and free silver, noting summer conventions were fair and endorses standard party action. July 20.
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Iowa
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Keosauqua
Populist Leader Affirms Campaign Independence on Money Issue
A Populist figure states no alliance with other parties that would divert from the money question and pledges support for Sewall during the campaign. He defends bimetallism against opposition and asserts loyalty to the Chicago platform. He urges frank, open discussion with his associate on the ticket.
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South
Sewall
Dr King’s New Discovery credited with saving life
A Bea versville druggist hails Dr King’s New Discovery as life saving after La Grippe left him near death. He reports rapid improvement after three bottles and urges trials at Clarke’s Drug Store. Also notes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Buckingham’s Dye are advertised in the same page.
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Clarke
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
An old advert claims a million gold dollars would not bring happiness to a person with dyspepsia, but Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands. It tones the stomach regulates the bowels and improves overall health and happiness.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Promote Harmony With Sarsaparilia Cure
Hood's Pills acts harmoniously with Hood's Sarsaparilia and claims to cure all liver ills for 25 cents. The ad highlights a combined tonic approach and urges readers to try the two products together.
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Hood
Cure For Headache Electric Bitters Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache cure and a remedy for habitual constipation. It claims permanent relief and urges purchases at Clarke's Drug Store with prices of fifty cents and one dollar.
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Clarke’s Drug Store
Boies Reflects On Three Mistakes At Chicago Convention
In a Waterloo letter Miss Minsie Murray describes Boies explaining why he failed to secure the Democratic nomination. He cites three past faults including free coinage aims and defense of Cleveland amid 1834 Chicago labor unrest as pivotal factors shaping the convention's outcome.
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Nashua Reporter
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