New York Sun Gold Standard Debate By World Herald
The World-Herald reports on the New York Sun confession about free coinage and the gold standard. It cautions that the Sun favors gold while warning creditors to use a gold clause and discusses state rights and constitutional limits on gold and silver coin tender. The London Statist comments on Bryan and silver in US currency, noting possible global effects if silver becomes primary money.
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West populists back Bryan and Sewall despite southern votes
The populist voters in the west say they will support Bryan and Sewall regardless of southern choices, believing the Democrats will still win in the South.
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Galveston News Criticized for Facts Omission
The Galveston Opera Glass quips that in one respect the Galveston News stands without a rival and publishes everything but the facts, reflecting a sharp critique of the paper's reporting.
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Pie talk and politics across the midwest scenes
A block of excerpts shows party fights and economic rhetoric from the era. Delinquent tax lists, a county paper's pay dispute, and editorials on gold versus silver coinage alternate with national campaigns. Figures like Bryan McKinley Hanna appear as public debate heats.
Cotton crop outlook rivals a half harvest in U S
The report states the United States is unlikely to reach 6,000,000 bales this season. With ample money and no national election forthcoming, the crop is expected to bring about 10 cents.
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Bryan Secured Nomination Without Deals or Intrigues
The article notes Bryan's nomination was achieved without deals or intrigues. It quotes a politician stating he has no special access to Bryan and believes the people will overwhelm McKinley, with no pledges or commitments made.
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Wheat and corn prices sway farmers against gold standard
The Oxford Leader notes wheat at three five cents a bushel and corn at fourteen, pork at twelve, and mentions eats at twelve cents on pork and a price of 250 dollars per hundred for pork. It argues the gold standard makes three bushels of wheat equal one dollar, fueling Western farmer opposition to the standard.
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Judge Hunter Nominated for Second Supreme Judicial District
Judge Sam Hunter the tree sil ver man was nominated for judge of the second supreme judicial district instead of Wallace the goldbug. Judge Wallace is an able jurist, but the democratic party has little sympathy with goldbugs just now. Geo L Walton of Travis sees the pops and returns to the Democratic fold.
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Wedding disrupted as vehicle drives through guests near Hicksville
A wedding near Hicksville was interrupted when a vehicle struck guests then took possession of something, causing the event to be postponed. Authorities investigated the incident as a disruption connected to the ceremonies and timing uncertain.
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Sam Small to Campaign for Bryan on the Stump
The noted evangel Sam Small will travel to campaign for William Jennings Bryan, delivering speeches and rallying followers as part of the political effort.
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