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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1896
Page
4
The record cites State Senator J Max Clark of Greeley with a brief quotation on national policy. Critics reference Stephen Decatur and McKinley style phrases to reflect attitudes toward United States financial and foreign policy.
The Triune criticizes a state finance circular supporting a constitutional funding amendment. It argues excess warrants are illegal, that bonding would pay fictitious interest, and warns of further lawsuits and lobbying. It contends the school fund is not legally replaceable and urges defeat at the polls.
The Populist county convention fills a vacancy after Calkins declines the nomination. The Prohibition party joins to back Mr Clark on the county ticket amid ongoing talks for fusion. Substitutions and shifts ripple through, with Lt Governor hopeful J L Brush also accepting after initial denial.
Loveland Reporter writer Thorndyke releases a fine eight page special edition printed on book paper. It highlights the agricultural and mineral resources of Larimer county and aims to reach ten thousand readers in the East.
The article notes Mr. Bryan’s rapid rise after a disputed Madison Square Garden speech. It cites New York Press commentary and predicts Cooper Union would welcome another effort. Bryan then delivers speeches nationwide from car ends to public halls and wins over hundreds of thousands with eloquence and personal magnetism.
The text argues that pressure and money corruption threaten sentiment and principle, but asserts that Mr. Bryan is certain to become next president, referencing Webster, Clay, Lincoln, and Douglas as historical precedents. The tone is partisan and declarative, emphasizing intimidation and fraud as dangers.
C C Carkins explains his sudden nomination on the populist prohibition fusion ticket. He details failed fusion attempts with Republicans and Democrats and notes personal reluctance to seek public office. He cites modesty and financial concerns, asserting his preference for private life and respect.
Lonamont Colorado September 19 1896 Mr Calkins writes to the Greeley Tribune withdrawing his name from the Weld County People's Party state senate nomination. He cites miscommunication at the convention and says withdrawal was delayed awaiting official action while affirming no malice and noting some party actions are too radical.
In a public letter Secretary Carlisle argues for a gold silver parity via exchange, but the writer says parity means coinage equality at the established ratio and condemns the interpretation as unwarranted. The piece cites Bryan and profiles J Max Clark of Greeley as a prominent implement dealer and public figure.
Horace G. Clark born January 28 1855 in Baraboo Wisconsin. He apprenticed in printing at age 12 and later studied bookkeeping. He moved to Colorado in 1871, worked on the Black Hawk Journal, briefly ran the Greeley Tribune lease, then left newspapers at 19 due to illness to farm and raise stock.
A compact synthesis of historic quotes from Garfield Jefferson Hamilton Jackson Bryan Webster and Lincoln on money volume and the standard of value. It traces calls for gold and silver, constitutional money, and concerns over a powerful moneyed class shaping policy.
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