Allison Aids Bryan in Cordial Cleveland Meeting
The first large Ohio Republican gathering in Cleveland October 16 featured Senator Allison endorsing Hanna for reelection and debunking Bryan’s arguments. He praised Hanna’s leadership and attacked false claims about silver and the 1873 coinage changes, arguing the party’s stance supported sound money and continued national progress.
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McKinley and the silver debate cited in 1890s press
The passage discusses farm prices, silver and gold standards, and political positions around free coinage, bimetallism, and the Dingley law. It contrasts 60 days under Dingley with Cleveland era outcomes, noting rising money supply, bank stability, and shifting economic expectations. Bryan and tariff politics are referenced with a critical tone.
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Germany
Latin Union
Scandinavian
Holland
Europe
Scandinavian States
McKinley
Willam McKinley
Republican Party
Campaign shifts end silver fever in states three weeks out
Special Washington correspondence reports the silver issue fading from campaigns across Ohio Iowa Kentucky Maryland New York and beyond as Democratic leaders abandon free coinage. The Dingley tariff spurred factory revival and farm price gains while silver declined, prompting party chairmen to bar silver speakers and redefine strategy in most states.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Maryland
New York
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Virginia
Iowa
Nebraska
Union
Republican Congress
United States
Jones
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Towne
Silver Trust
Democratic Party
Allen O. Meyers
Commonwealth
Chas, D
King
The Gathering Clouds Warn Republicans on Bryanite Rise
The Albany Journal notes Democratic Bryanite gains in Indianapolis and New York. It warns Republicans to counter turnout as Bryanism grows, citing registration dips, past vote figures, and the risk of renewed unrest and economic stagnation.
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Indianapolis
Norrison
United States
Democratic- Bryanite
New York
Judge van Wyck
Ienry George
Bryanites
George
Tammany Hall
Bryan
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D. Morton
Richmond
Pees Ibatas
Albany Journal
Wages Rise in Mahoning Valley Firms Since Last Year
Analysis cites four Youngstown employers Brown Bonnell Union Iron Andrew s Mahoning Valley to show larger payrolls for the latter half of September 1897 vs 1896. Total workers rose from 2397 to 4651, wages from 30204.64 to 90954.78, average weekly pay from 6.30 to 9.77, arguing prosperity in iron and steel nationwide.
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Youngstown Telegram
Brown-Bonnell Iron Company
Union Iron & Steel Company
Andrews Bros.’ Company
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown
Toledo Blade
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Sailor Story
An old testimonial style notice offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Toledo wholesalers and fraternal claims, then shifts to a Philadelphia Times remark on marriages and going out, titled as a sweeping anecdote.
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N. Y
Hall
I J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
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Philadelphia Times
Picturens Offer A Glimpse Of South Dakota Farm Life
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway releases an eight page illustrated circular showing actual South Dakota farm scenes. Free distribution to home seekers in the fertile Middle Northwest. Send address to TE i Punter immigration agent Chicago or Wo Powell general immigration agent Chicago.
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South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Middle Northwest
TE. i. Punter
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Powell
Old Colony Building
Excursion to American Pat Stock Show in Chicago
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers reduced rail fares for the American Pat Stock, Horse and Poultry Show from Nov 2 to 15. Tickets will be sold each Tuesday and Thursday during the event with sales limited to the Monday after each date. Contact Chicago & North Western Ry agents for details.
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Chicago
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Unanimous Message of Consolation from Spirit
A brief, respectful note conveys a spirit message claiming the deceased spouse speaks of happiness since parting, and the living partner replies they feel the same, expressing mutual sentiment across the separation.
Do You Play Whist Euchre or Other Card Games
Advertisement urging readers to send 1 cent for one deck or 25 cents for two decks of playing cards claiming F. V. cards are superior to a 50 cent card and directing payments to C. B. Ryan, Asst Gen'ral Agent, C. & O. Ry., Cincinnati Ohio.
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Agt
O. Ry
Cincinnati
Star Tobacco Ad Promises Pleasure Health and Economy
An Indiana paper advertises Star tobacco as the leading world brand for pleasure health and economy. The short dialogue mentions a person named John and a humorous line about a nose style full of eloves.
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Star Tobacco
Chew Star Tobacco
Mysterious Mr Bugle at McVicker’s Theater headline
An early 1900s theater page notes McVicker’s Theater in Chicago presenting The Mysterious Mr Bugle followed by Henry Miller in Theartsease and references a Culture’s Coadjutor line. The item also includes assorted ads and quotes about cures and remedies.
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Chicas
Mr. Bugle
Henry Miller
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute Now Sold In Stores
An advertisement proclaims Grain-O a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to suit delicate stomachs and taste similar to coffee, sold in 15 and 25 cent packages, and recommended for children.
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Oman
Homely Mrs Murray and Estranged Friend Rift Over Kiss
The New York World reports on Mrs Murray and her husband’s absence, while her close friend Mrs Manhattan Bench recalls a final kiss from the husband before departure. Tension grows as the pair cease speaking for undisclosed reasons.
Allen's Foot-Hase Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An advertised remedy claims Allen's Foot-Hase relieves painful swollen feet corns bunions and fits new shoes easily. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial offer and address for samples. A stray line mentions a boy learning to whistle and Rheumatism cured by dacobs Oil.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Unsweat and Bitters Remedy Nervous Insomnia Claim
The ad states Unsweat offers a prayer for the nervous and sleepless and urges use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to answer prayer quickly. It links insomnia to indigestion and nervousness, claiming the Bitters cure malaria constipation liver complaint rheumatism and kidney complaints as well.
Domestic Curves and Neighbor Talk Stir Detroit Vigil
A satirical note recalls a Detroit Free Press line about a man labeled a pusher and a searcher. The Washington Democrat comments on locals who gossip about their neighbors, highlighting small town curiosity and suspicion.
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Washington Democrat
Quick Cure Claims for Colds and Neuralgia Soothe
An old ad claims Laxative Bromo Garnet tablets cure a cold in one day with money back if unsuccessful. St Jacobs Oil is touted for neuralgia relief and general healing. The piece also notes a crippled man on crutches recovering and a shopper unable to buy shirts.
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St. Jacobs Oil
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Ad. Sterling Remedy CO
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Estey Organ Company
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