Gardner Critiques Politicians At Farmers Meeting
A August 24 1900 report notes Republican Washington Gardner avoiding explicit politics at farm gatherings while praising US growth and territorial acquisitions He contrasts former territorial moves with the Philippines criticizing imperial methods as unequal and warns voters that Gardner’s rhetoric misleads about US policy and governance.
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Gardner
Washington Gardner
United States
Louisiana
Texas
Alaska
Philippines
Spain
Mr. Gardner
Time to think on Pekin crisis and China entanglements
The piece urges cautious U S policy guidance amid Chinese affairs. It warns against expanding involvement in the Philippines and China, criticizing greed and competing trade interests. It advocates recalling representatives, seeking indemnity, and avoiding further entanglement to prevent a broader war.
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Pekin
Philippines
Davelvins
China
Struble Renounces McKinley in Political Shift
Rev. Dr. Wallace R. Struble of Chicago, lifelong Republican and national secretary of the United Christians party, renounces McKinley amid a wave of anti imperialist and plutocratic sentiment. He also serves as vice president of the Young People’s Temperance Federation of America.
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Siruble
McKinley
Letter to chairman pledges United Christian Party service
Wallace R. Struble writes to J. K. Jones of the National Democratic Committee from Portland Oregon in July 1900. He endorses William Jennings Bryan and William A. Bryan while urging patriotic voting and the preservation of constitutional liberty amid calls for reform within the nation.
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Democratic National
Caicaco, Ang
J. K. Jones
National Democratic
Detroit
Chold
United Christian Party
United Cbriatian Party
America
House of
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Aditi Faving
Stevenson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
GABR
Portland
Ore
Thomas Jefferson
United States
William A. Bryan
Wallace RK. Struble
Return of Republicans to Bryan Gathers Sparse Names
National trend shows influential Republicans deserting McKinley for Bryan with samples from bankers, consuls, and politicians. Notable defections include Dr. H. Leonard in Indianapolis, Colonel William E. McLean in Terre Haute, M. C. Collins of Peotone, James Alexander of Will County, and Governor Felt of Kansas, all praising Bryan's imperialism stance and opposing McKinley's policies.
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Republican
Democratic Party
McKinley
Bryan
H. %. Leonard
Clifton Falls
Canada
Harrisn
Indianapolis
William E. McLean
Cleveland
McLean Ves
Terre Haute
Tnd
Bourke Cochran
M. CG. Collins
Peotune, I
Mr. Collins
James Alexander
Lockport, Fil
Will County Farmers’ Istitute
Alexander
Sondy
Forney
Andrew J
Kansas
Mark Hunnan
Herman C. Mueller
Zanesville
Ohio
Akron
Paul G. Schub
Cairo
Republicans Break with McKinley on Imperialism in 1900
Prominent Republicans and national Democrats switch to Bryan citing opposition to imperialism and the administration. Among them are M.O. Church of Parkersburg, John F. Finerty of Chicago, Alexander Elias, J. A. Burnette of Caldwell, and figures like George L. Wellington, Patrick Collins, and Patrick Egan, each denouncing McKinley’s foreign policy and rallying to Bryan’s cause.
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Stevenson
M.O. C Church
Parkersburg
W. Ya
Republican Party
The
State Journal
Nne
Mark Hanna
John F. Finerty
Chicago
McKinley
Alexander Elias
New York
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinoia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Becaue
J. A. Burnette
Caldwell
Kan
Jeorge L. Wellington
United States
Maryland
Patrick Collins
Boston
London
Patrick Egan
Chili
Hirison
Interviews Show Bryan Momentum Among Gold Democrats
A World survey of Ohio Indiana and Illinois Democrats reveals strong shifts toward Bryan on imperialism the money issue and fear of Republican expansion. Notable voices include Abram Brokaw John T Lillard G A Ensenberger John J Condon and many others who praise Bryans Indianapolis speech and predict Democratic victory aided by anti imperialist sentiment.
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Bryan
Lidianapolis
Thomas A. Dunn
Butler
John T. Lillard
Stevenson
Indianapolis
Hubert ©. Wiliams
Sheré
G. A. Ensenberger
Germany
United States
John J. Condon
Charles R. Parke
Favoras Bryan
M. Talley
Thikiing
Hevty Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Republic
John P. Hopkins
Chicago
Palwer
Buckner
Kentucky
Maryland
West Virginia
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Ben T. Cable
McKinley
John R. Wilson
Gold
Democratic National Committee
Vincennes
Fort Wayne
Evanaville
Medford B. Wilson
Onapitel National Bank
Wilson
Edward Hawkins
Lia National Bank
Isetté
Republicana
Austin H. Brown
Sbatea
Clevelaia
Bryan Chance
M Kiniey
Bryan 5
B. Ju
Hinman
Palmer
Bryan Atanda
John Beatty
William McKinley
John G. Dunne
Ido
Jox
Tudianapolis
Bryan Speech Boosts Democratic Hope In Campaign
The Indianapolis acceptance speech by Mr. Bryan is hailed as a nation defining moment. He framed the fight as a defense of free government, contrasting McKinley’s party focus with Bryan’s broader democratic ideals. Support from Republicans and conservative papers signals a rising momentum for the Democratic cause.
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Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Ile of Canton
Mark Hanna
William McKinley
United States
McKinley
Philippines
Chicago
Springfield Republican
Boston Post
The
New York World
Baltimore Sun
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Besau
Bryn
Irysan
Mr. McKipley
Canton
Vic Canton
McKinles
Washo
Borat
Bryat
Vyha
Central
Louis America
Cuba
Deiocratio Pusitius
Ita
Pleis
Medinley
Republicans Attack Trusts and Democrats in Daily News
The Daily News quotes editorials criticizing the Republican National Committee for promoting a campaign document on the Ice Trust of New York linking Democratic Mayor Van Wyck. It urges broader exposure of alleged ties between the party and various trusts. Roosevelt is noted as excluding gold democrats from his critique, while other items mock political figures and festival talk.
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Republican National Committee
Ice Trust
New York
van Wyck
Standard of Trust
Marine Subsidy Trust
Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Manila
Hanna
Pittsburgh Post
Democratic Party’s imperialism stance in 1900 Philippines debate
In a keynote on imperial policy, Mr. Bryan’s speech argues for a free government in the Philippines, equating patriotism with universal self government. McKinley’s policies draw criticism, while party defections and Catholic and Christian groups show shifting support as Democrats emphasize independence for the Philippines and Cuban precedent.
Democratic Senatorial Convention Called for Battia Creek
The ninth district Democratic convention in Battia Creek city hall on September 11 1900 at 1 pm will nominate a state senator select a senatorial committee and conduct other business Calhoun county 20 delegates Kalamazoo county 18 delegates. Eckford and Fredonia caucuses set for August 28 and September 10 respectively to choose delegates to the Marshall county convention on September 5. By order of the committee.
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Calhoun
Kalamazoo
Battia Creek
Calhoun County
Knalamazoo County
Josefh W. Bron
Eckford
Democratic People’s Union
Marshall
Fredonia
Church Circles and Sunday School Rally Notice
Rev Fr Hennes of Detroit will assist Fr Baart Saturday and Sunday at service. Rev Hamilton will be home today or tomorrow with services in the church lecture room Sunday morning and evening. Lee Township Sunday School association rally at Pine Lake September 8. City Sunday School association August 21 meeting at M E church to appoint two persons per Sunday school for local arrangements for the county convention.
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Hennes
Detroit
Baart
Hamilton
Lee Township Sunday School Association
Pine Lake
City Sunday School Association
City Association
M. E
Personalities and Visitors Report Local Society Scene
Miss Alberta Hornbeck of Millbrook visits sister. Bertha Hornbeck Nic and Mrs. Templeton and Mrs. Ezekiel Brown of Canins return from eastern trip. Mrs. Frank Burch and daughter Bessie of Grand Rapids visit cousin A Vary on North Kalamazoo avenue. George Wheaton of Elkhart Ind plans to return Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Clary and others from Chicago attended Tim Donovan's funeral and returned Tuesday.
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Millbrook
Bertha Hornbeck
Nic
B. M. Templeton
Ezekiel Brown
Canins
Frank Burch
Miss Bessie
Grand Rapids
Burch
A. &. Vary
Kalamazoo Avenue
George Wheaton
Elshart
Ind
E. C. Wheaton
Cenyis
John Clary
James Donovan
Will Donovan
Mr. McGann
Chicago
Tim Donovan
Tugaday
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