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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1896
Page
4
The Douglas era style list presents candidates for governor and statewide offices led by Hazen B. Pingrer and Washington Gardner among others. A political column then endorses Bryan, contrasting him with Moses, criticizing his presumptive bid and predicting voter consequences in November.
The Michigan senator Zach Chandler warned against free silver nearly twenty years ago. He was found dead in a Chicago hotel on November 1, 1879, after delivering a bold politics speech the night before. The incident is framed as a political death tied to his antisliver stance.
Readers are urged to weigh the war over free coinage with the laboring classes at stake. The piece lauds Alfred Milnes, attacks Todd as unfit for Congress, and argues the bullion interests push the silver cause while promising reforms through a silverless dollar and cheaper goods amid rapid modernization.
The Statesman reports Col Bradshaw and Col Krdstanne tied to Michigan votes and alleged fundraising for Meiinter’s nomination at St Lords. It notes Bradshaw’s questionable finances, claims of party affiliation changes, and possible contempt of federal proceedings in Washington.
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