Ingalls Attacks McKinley Program in St Louis Letter
John J. Ingalls writes from St Louis in 1896 praising public opinion over party bosses. He argues for sound money through bi metalism and warns the Republican platform must address money questions or risk voter revolt led by Teller. Joan J. Ingalls signs the piece.
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John J. Ingalls
McKinley
Ingalls
New York Journal
St. Louis
St Louis
Lincoln
Teller
Colorado
Cromwell
Joan J. Ingalls
Gen Harrison and the Boers in War Stance
Indianapolis dispatch reports a well authenticated tale on Gen Benjamin Harrison’s view of the Boer war. He allegedly wrote to Secretary Hay expressing hope the Boers find a land where they may live without British aggression noting they have sacrificed land and homes to avoid conflict. The Chicago Record adds congressional tariff shifts impact Porto Rico votes.
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Indianapolis, Lyb
Benjamin Harrison
Hay
Chicago
The Golden Benevolence and the Bonded Debt
JO MCD Ibis blasts congressional actions on a new gold coin debt measure, arguing it benefits bondholders and harms taxpayers. He attacks the gold lobby, questions honest money rhetoric, and challenges farm prosperity claims tied to Hanna-brand politics and the Agriculturist.
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Hanna
Grandad
Porto Rican Tariff Measure Sparks GOP Debate
The Emporia Gazette warns that if the senate tariff bill for Puerto Rico passes the house and the president it would bode ill for the Republican majority in Congress. The paper argues America cannot begin its colonial era by creating an Ireland.
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The
Emporia Gazette
House
Congress
America
Ireland
Carl Browne Reconsiders Support In Dewey McKinley Shift
Veteran reformer Carl Browne known from Coxey's army now backs Dewey after previously supporting McKinley. Separately the American Match Company prepares to oppose the match trust through the legal or competitive actions likely to unfold.
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Carl Browne
Coxey's Army” Fame
Dewey
McKinley
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Tom
Harry
Washington
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Wris Dé
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