Battle of the Ballots in 1896 Campaign Debate
A searing critique contrasts McKinley’s rise via Mark Hanna and party machine with the Chicago convention and Populist momentum. It highlights finance, trust money, and the People’s party push for reform, urging Americans to stay vigilant in the next presidential race and align against corrupted influence.
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McKinley
Mark Hanna
St. Louis
Hanna
Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
National Banker
Foraker
Depew
Sherman
Senator Teller
Union
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Sage
Carnegie
Vanderbilt
Pullman
Charnel House of Liberty
America
Liberty
Chicago
Bland
Stone
Altgeld
Blackburn
Whitneys
People's Party
People’s Party
Bryan
White House
Snst
Brotherhood of Humanity
Silver party rally bulletin backs free coinage in Garnett reaction
The State Journal quotes Breidenthal joking that McKinley’s election will close the First National Bank of Garnett. Vice-Chairman Stevens asserts the silver question demands free coinage restored. Jerry Barkly leads the ticket with hearty Kansas pride.
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Breidenthal
Free-Silver
McKinley
First National Bank of
I. N. Stevens
The
Silver Party
Exchange echoes and political quips from midwestern papers
A compilation of brief quotes from various newspapers criticizing free trade, the gold standard, government ownership of infrastructure, and regulation of communications. The set includes remarks from the San Francisco Populist, The Union, Nashville Current, Arkansas Bicker, Arkansas Kicker, Bloomington Trades Review, and Labor Leader Cincinnati-Hamilton, touching on tariffs, finance, wartime policy, and the reach of federal regulation.
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Europe
Nashville
Valce
England
Canada
Arkansas
Bloomington
Ill
Trades Review
Calamity Nowler and the Struggle Over Economic Power
Fragmented quotations reflect a heated debate on finance and governance. Critics attack the gold standard, income tax, and trusts while railinj about the rich and the poor, labor, and constitutional fairness. The text blends political rhetoric and social critique in a turbulent commentary.
Battle of Missouri Governor Claims Causes of Bryan Defeat
Governor Stone of Missouri pins Bryan's loss on money and party treachery and a subsidized press. He vows to organize the people for the 1900 campaign and says free silver remains a just cause despite defeat, with bimetallism promises delayed but certain.
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Stone
Missouri
Bryan
Democratic Party
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