04 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1896
Page
1
The passage notes Bryan’s gallant fight and GOP odds, predicting higher farm product prices and broader prosperity. It observes the South’s loyalty to Democrats, the West’s support, and some Southern states wavering. It warns that defeat comes in every contest and Democrats must endure blows.
After a heated contest, voters rejected the double standard and declared for the single gold standard, signaling a decisive shift in policy sentiment.
Republicans who backed free silver but did not vote for it face a long wait for a similar chance to push the idea again. The missed vote ends a brief window of opportunity, signaling a pause in immediate legislative momentum for silver advocates.
The passage lauds William Jennings Bryan as a presidential candidate noted for his cleanliness earnestness and devoted advocacy, calling his campaign memorable in American politics.
The silver Democrats console themselves that McKinley’s win might have been larger if the issue of free silver had not influenced the outcome.
A concise review notes 1884 Democratic success 1888 Republican victory 1892 Democratic return and now a Republican inning. The text highlights alternating party fortunes across late 19th century U.S. elections and implies a current Republican turn.
The piece notes a decisive Republican victory and a divided Democratic Party pressed by silver factions, wealth, and weak leadership. It predicts rocky four years ahead for Republicans and pledges Democratic revival, unity, and sustained resistance to trusts and financial excess.
An old price note touts a universal salve claiming to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or refund. Sold for 25 cents a box by Geo. D. Clarke.
Ep Campbell Jr of Fairfield Iowa argues for voting Palmer to oppose 16 to 1 inflation and to protest populist Bryanism and McKinleyism. He criticizes English free trade demagoguery and urges Democrats to support Palmer as a principled stand.
The article projects McKinley as next president, citing wins across eastern and central western states and gains in the southern column. It notes Republicans dominate the House with Democratic weakness and signals final results leaning toward McKinley and Bryan.
The text notes that the precincts of Pack wood Brookville Abingdon and Round Prairie are unaccounted for leaving the county with a Republican majority about 700 votes. The fragment mentions Democratic Republican and other parties in the second ward and cites several numeric tallies.
The piece notes a broad Republican victory with about thirty counties remaining Democratic. Democratic and other silver managers closed their headquarters at 10 o'clock and retired to their homes, conceding the outcome.
The question asks if President McKinley and the republican administration can raise prices on corrents and general goods. It also asks how times might improve for farmers and where others may seek better times.
The democratic party faced uncontrol lable conditions and hard times over the past years. Voters remained cautious and conservative, resisting proposals feared to worsen the financial situation.
Mr Gilman Brown of 84 Mill Street South Garden Massachusetts recounts doctors predicting his son's death after Typhoid Malaria. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery the boy recovered enough to work again and Brown praises the remedy as best for lung trouble. Free trial bottles offered at Geo D Clarke's drug store. The note promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers for chronic constipation and lists Bradshaw and Thomas as endorsers.
The Tribune advertises Lewis and Black offering a subscription promotion for harness products and stock selections.
Des Moines reports show statewide GOP gains with McKinley leading in majority estimates. Davenport and Keokuk data indicate strong Republican results, while Des Moines notes a net gain of over two thousand in fifty precincts and an overall statewide majority near one hundred thousand.
San Francisco report notes California will provide about 3000 vote majority for William Jennings Bryan in the presidential race as of early returns.
Omaha reports early returns showing McKinley ahead in most areas but Bryan leading in smaller towns. Lincoln cites Republican chairman Post forecasting a Nebraska win for McKinley by 7,000 to 8,000 with continued uncertainty from incomplete returns. Colorado women vote for the first time amid East Coast excitement.
Jackson Mississippi reports that Bryan secures a majority around 50,000 while Watson's vote falls below 10,000. Seven Democratic congressional candidates win, with majorities from 1,000 to 5,000.
In Florida, 26 of 632 precincts report Bryan 1262 and McKinley 107, suggesting a statewide plurality over 10 000 if trends hold. In the first district S M Sparkman is re elected by about 8 000, while in the second district Robert W Davis gains at least 30 000 plurality.
In Olympia on November 3 the vote is very heavy. Indications point to Republican gains and a close race. Republicans expect at least one of two congressmen. Fusionists claim large majorities while Republicans at state headquarters foresee a small plurality.
Salt Lake on November 4 reports indications that Bryan carries Utah by about 10 000 votes. The legislature will elect the U S senator and is claimed by both parties.
Denver reports a strong voter turnout with nearly all ballots unscatched. The Bryan electors win by a large majority while governor race estimates vary. early reports from key points show a drop in populist support suggesting Adams may win on a fusion silver Republican and Democrat ticket.
Carson Nevada November 3 It will be impossible to give complete returns from Nevada for several days as communication is slow but indications are that Bryan s plurality will be far from as large as first estimated Probably he will not reach 2000
LirrLeE Rock Nov 3 reports Garland Miller Jefferson St. Francis Monroe Phillips Logan Lawrence Washington Independence Hot Spring Ouachita counties trend Democratic, eight others two thirds as many. Bryan lands 45 000 statewide and Pulaski county 1 500 for Democrats. Republicans and Democrats react as returns come in. All Democratic congressmen elected by 5 000 to 10 000 majorities.
New Orleans November 3 election returns show Democrats carry the congressional delegation and William Jennings Bryan wins the state by at least 30 000 votes.
Georgia early returns indicate Chatham county including Savannah voted for McKinley while Marion county shifted to Republican. Bryan carries Georgia with an estimated majority near 40,000 as listed congressmen from the 1st to 11th districts are all recorded as Democrats.
Connecticut closes its campaign with a record breaking vote count estimated near 175000 as returns trickle in from six of fifteen districts in New Haven. The partial results show broad engagement as the election proceeds across the state.
Send your address to H FE Bucklen Co Chicago for a free sample box. These pills aid constipation and sick headache and prove valuable for malaria and liver troubles. They are guaranteed free from deleterious substances and are prey vegetable. Regular size 25e per box sold by Geo D Clarke druggist.
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