Denver Letter Foretells Fusionist Openings in Campaign
A Denver dispatch dated September 15, 1900 reports fusionists gaining momentum as Democratic rivals fuse nominations. The piece notes Judge Goddard’s nominating controversy, Governor Thomas attacking Senator Wolcott, and Teller’s skewering of Roosevelt. It claims fake talk of wage cuts and a nationwide slander campaign, with Populists and Silver Republicans rallying behind a strong fusion effort in Colorado.
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Dearver
Coln
Goddard
John Herald
Wits
Thomas
Toy
Poe
Iit
Thomas M. Watterso
Calderwood
Senator Wolcott
Walentt
Gabe
Jnet
Epeech
Howevelt
Senmior Teller
Mitra
Colorado
Bryan A¢Rgan
Roosevelt
Mannon
Phce
Taba
Utah
Nevada
Calorata
Washington Letter on American Politics and Silver Debate
A Washington letter critiques political maneuvering over the Venezuelan boundary issue and the Philippine situation, arguing Republicans will retain patriotism and prosperity. It notes shifts in silver policy support, Dems blamed for losses, and the impact of Senator Stewart’s stance on the 1900 race. Idaho Montana Colorado and other states show silver-era prosperity under Republican policy, with Populists fading and fusion attempts waning.
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Weabington
Cleveland
Republican Party
Philippines
War Department
Mantis
Chinlee
Grosvenor
Cumberland
Renatoe
Wellington
Nbnae
McRinier
Tle
Renny Hiern
Marrond
Enteliinte
Ermar
Worl
Wigiee
Wearitie
Brean Haw
Brean Haw Abandoned the Attr
Wilver
Hryan
Bryan
Breantor Shoup
Idaho
Carter
Montana
Coloradeo
Wharton Raerter
Ignation
Donnelly Uckee
Towne
Kansse
Ryan Hae
Stevenson
Ovier
Becen
Towlay
Chapman Matler
North Carolina
William M. Stewart
Novara
Couttry
Stewart
Tubota
Triler
Pettigrew
Utah Democratic Platform and historic party lines
Fragmented OCR notes reflect a discussion of Utahs Democratic platform with references to historic party lines and colonial era phrases. Mentions of 354 and 1568 appear as garbled dates, along with a note on opposition to expansion and a remark about Spain ceding territory.
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Enrique
Croly
Campales
Spain
Jeffersonian Protest on Louisiana Governance Echoes Through Time
Extracted protest from a Louisiana minority criticizing Thomas Jefferson and Congress over governance of Louisiana and later territories. The piece traces claims of excessive executive power, argues about consent of the governed, and compares historical actions to current U S policy under McKinley. It notes Jefferson’s and Bryan’s stances and discusses territorial government structures and elections.
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Potley
Louisiana
Elvil
American Citheonn
Moetrindere
Filipito
United States
Mr. Bryan
Tlouleinnloné
Thomas Jefferson
Coe
Porto
Louisianiana
Bryan
Congress
John Rantolph
Maria
Orleque
Lamuelana
Missouri
Arkansas
Histore
Aryan
Congressie
Lovisiana
Jefferson
Lovlsiana
Flint
Porto Ries
Thoma Jeffervan
William McKinley
List of Democratic defectors in several states
A New York dispatch lists about 30 prominent Democrats who back McKinley and Hoover instead of Bryan. The names span Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Montana Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Wyoming and more, with many former party leaders and candidates switching due to anti Bryan policy and populist rests. The Colorado contingent alone includes sixty seven members with strong local offices and political influence.
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Globe Democrat
New York
Republican National
Bryan i
Palmer
McKinley
Hoovenelt
Lnk
Malicleat Tatwerk
Ist
Bryan Kod
Seunford
Peffer
John”"M. Palner
Lee Mantle
Abraw & Hewitt
Sibley
Charles Denby
Lodiana
Cina
W. 0. Bm
George W. Metonald
Democratic
Laediana
Hucld Martin
Nebraska
Unala
W. &. English
Indiana
Albert ‘Traber
Intianapelly
Diettioorart
Edward Abend
East St. Louis
Democratie Heket
John L. Pullock
Demountie Bas
Ellie, Bibinoks
Personnal Yrantor Betfold
Wolknblatt
Rockstead
J. West Goodwin
Seia
Missouri
D. SN. McIntyre
Ottorney
Byron BH. Cook
First
Montana Volunteers
W. H L. Sweet
Montona
John Q. Cannon
Dogeret News
Malcolm Gila
Montens
Silver Bow
Republican County Committee
Massachusettes
Charles Francis Admits
Alphens & Hardy
John T. Wheechurch
Russell
Henry W. Lamb
New England Free Trade League
Charles A. Conrad
Congress
Glen Poliey
JM. Transmore
Kansas House of Representatives
McAhinney
Heylean Nations
Event Trust
Bryan
Wyoming
Wilnon
Giheep Kuwlnesa
Trouglas
Timothy Kinney
Weslness
Hock Springs
Melvin Nichola
Sundance
A. D. Chamberlain
Douglas
John Beckwith
Evanston
Silas Gothele
Moorcroft
William Daley
Bryan Is Weakest Candidate Ever Nominated
A contemporary critique argues that Bryan is the weakest candidate for president, unable to attract broad support beyond minority factions. It discusses imperial policy debates, tariff stands, and the South’s likely loyalties, asserting Bryan would fail to secure a credible electoral bloc.
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Soll
Bryan
Maine Republicans gain in vote amidst national trends
The analysis shows Republicans increasing votes in expansion areas, while Democratic gubernatorial votes rise in some districts. In 1800 and 1802 total votes swing, with Republicans leading in most races, indicating strong party strength despite Democratic gains in governor races. The report notes shifts in congressional and state-level results and echoes antiimperialist rhetoric's limited impact on Republican legislative gains.
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Maine
Alles Anid
Prewijent
Harrion
Cleveland
Eyernor
Toy
ISG
Allen
Linofield
Dioghey
Presidental election fragment hints at doomed candidate
In a fragmentary line the text suggests a presidential contender will suffer a severe defeat, described as one of the worst routs for any candidate. The source implies a harsh political outcome despite an initial strong start and votes from the South.
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Ram
The Poet Reflects And Then Lines of Verse On Labor Day
The speech cites Teddy Roosenecit on social and industrial needs urging practical labor over party politics. It laments workers swayed by politicians and champions a hands on approach to governance, praising Hill McKinley and criticizing Bryan's handling of prosperity.
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Teddy Roosenecit
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Otol
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Lanior
Hoo
John McDermott
Jenin
A.W. Ptllipa
Ton
AL Kingsbury
Bistato
Thomas Teed
Cheyenne
Wow
Oredk
M.D
Cheyntine
John Cali
Frank Bow
Tie Hoo
Silver Republican State Committee
Autreph Hon J, BE. Rivards
Atte
W. J. Swett
Ponies
House of Representatives
Bo W. McWhite
Montana Soldiers’ Home
Butte
Eugene Carrel
Butte City Water Works
M. L. Holland
Silver Bow County
Charles Lyford
J. 1. Thompson
J. Chaubin
Sarin Liss
Hutte
C. W. Blmnewood
Tired
Ievesaint
Heatte
Plummer
J, DL. Jenks
Davi Mantle
Capitane
Silas F King
Caphelini
Chariton
Aladinen
Buttes
Charles M. Part
George Haldron
Miles Cavananush
Tae
Arherk
Henry
Sailth
Teleun
A. J. Seltiemay
Hou
Advanis
Heberte
Marl Tech
Helens
A. M. Heterehant
Galper
W. BR. Login
Aelenna
Liv
Jaeie
Antempociiist
Abe Cini Polly
Seveplanioe
Fogele
Alunito
Cnlon
Enet
LSM
Allvercilea
West
Beyon
Tals Possibiiliy
Birtan Boone
Eero
Eesti
Tennessee
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Imperial
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Bryan, Alggeld and Company
Phryan
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