21 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
1
National ticket lists President William J. Bryan and Vice President Arthur Sewall. State officers include L. H. Karr as Secretary of State and W. Davis as Auditor, with Boles as Attorney General and Ruegnitz as Treasurer. Local officials named for county offices and a note that the Republican ticket appears first on the ballot.
An immense registration of voters is reported in Chicago and New York and capable judges see it as evidence of the tide in Bryan's favor. Earlier gold democratic newspapers mocked Bryan's bid, but after Palmer and Buckner campaigned for McKinley the attacks on Bryan have subsided.
The Chicago Record notes total votes favor McKinley in most states except Missouri. It argues the swing shows larger shifts from Republicans to Democrats than vice versa, suggesting Bryan could win the Middle West. If the Record’s vote reflects any trend, this is its meaning.
Despite extensive criticism by Republican and gold Democrat papers, William J. Bryan has not faltered in daily speeches since his nomination. The campaign is praised as intellectually and physically impressive, highlighting Bryan as a remarkable figure.
In a dispatch from Bio Raptips Michigan dated October 17 the message to Joseph Herring New York urges free coinage at 16 to 1 without waiting for other nations. It claims the policy would provide a sounder currency than gold standard and would exert a salutary influence to restore bimetallism worldwide, signed W J Bryan.
Gov. Altgeld asserts Illinois will deliver Bryan a landslide win. He recalls Cleveland's 22,000 vote margin four years ago and says Bryan will gain about three times that, ensuring Altgeld’s re election. He emphasizes unwavering confidence in carrying Illinois.
Bea versville Illinois pharmacist G Cailloutte credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after La Grippe. He says three bottles cured him and he would not be without it. The ad also touts Hood s Sarsaparilla for blood impurities and scrofulous eruptions.
The Tribune cuts yearly rates to one dollar cash in advance for four months from September through December. Back subscribers can regain the lower rate by paying owed dues. The article also reports on United States Senator Gorman speaking in Baltimore praising Bryan Sewall and endorsing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, amid Democratic unity rhetoric.
The Democratic party presents a full slate for all county offices led by auditor candidate Frank P. Mowery of Polk Township. Angstead for clerk Hague for recorder Ready for county attorney Whitmore for board of supervisors. ticket urged as beneficial for taxpayers and county governance.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions includes a money back guarantee. It claims to cure piles and offers 25 cents per box under sale by Geo D Clarke.
In a Senate speech from January 14, 1891, John J. Ingalls argues that concentrated wealth and speculative finance threaten republic democracy. He denounces demonetization of silver, calls for free coinage, and warns that money is a legal creation not inherent wealth, urging policy to empower labor and curb financiers.
The Ledger notes Mr. C. D. Fullen will address Germanville next week with other sound money speakers and may appear in Batavia and other Jefferson county locations before the election. The Tribune clarifies Fullen supported the Indianapolis ticket and opposed Bryan, signaling a shift from past Democratic alignment amid changes in campaign policy for gold democrats.
An 19th century ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure for headaches and habitual constipation with claims of permanent relief. It recommends Hall's Hair Renewer for scalp issues and DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills as regulators. Sold by Brad Shaw & Thoma at Clarke's Drug Store.
Discusses Count Von Arendt and M Thery warning that US silver policy if Bryan elected could push Europe toward bi metalism and threaten the gold standard. Accuses proponents of silvers push as ant national and destructive of resources amid international unrest.
The Times-Herald alleges that a political party used a twenty million dollar corruption fund to flood the nation with sound money literature and mobilize hundreds of speakers, bragging about the effort and implying ongoing campaigns to come.
The speaker warns that free coinage of silver abroad would give England power to price silver as currency, forcing the U S to accept it for agricultural exports. Without U S free coinage, England could profit and compel U S goods to compete with coinage-imbued prices, implying support for McKinley.
A New Yorker offered to bet a republican $100 against $5 that English mints were open to free silver coinage. He backed down as Britain buys and coins silver for Chinese, Japanese and other trade, paying 53 cents for each silver dollar. The piece decries the gold standard and calls for resistance to British influence this fall.
The Bank of Mexico in the capital increases its stock by five million dollars, while local gold standard banks remain cautious about entry. This move signals a shift in regional monetary policy affecting national finance and exchange expectations.
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