Republican Platform Emphasizes Trade, Defense and Women’s Service
The platform argues for stronger naval and trade carrying capacity, a cabinet department of commerce and industries, and reformed consular work to boost expanding commerce. It praises veterans and widows, calls for liberal pensions and public service preference, commends McKinley’s Samoa policy, and lauds women’s public service and nursing efforts.
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China
Congress
Department of Commerce and Industries
Shepherd elected first vice president of Commercial Travellers League
John L. Shepherd manager of Keystone Watch Company was chosen first vice-president at a Park Row Building meeting. E. C. Mathewson of Boston steps back from active campaigning though remains a director to oversee Boston interests. Shepherd, a veteran commercial traveler, helped organize the league and presided at many noonday meetings in 1890s.
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Commercial Travellers’ Sound Money League
Park Row
John L. Shepherd
Keystone Watch Company
Maiden Lane
E. C. Mathewson
Boston
New York
Mathewson
Colonel Shepherd
United States
William McKinley A Portrait From Early Career Highlights
The article traces William McKinley’s rise from Ohio delegate to the national conventions to governor and finally president. It notes his restraint in seeking the presidency, his tariff and silver stance, and the honors and marriages shaping his life at Canton. It also lists honorary degrees from Miami University Chicago Yale Smith and Mount Holyoke.
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Ohio
James Blaine
John Sherman
McKinley
James E. Campbell
Minneapolis
Harrison
Major McKinley
Canton
Congress
St. Louis
Willam J. Bryan
Ida Saxton
James A
Catherine Dewalt Saxton
Sound Money League Leaders and Allies Rally Support
The article notes leaders of the Commercial Travellers Sound Money League and allied figures across states praising the organization’s work in the 1890s campaigns. It highlights Harry P. Disbecker and H. W. Dearborn, with endorsements from M. A. Hanna, Chauncey Depew, and William Strong, among others, and recalls large noonday meetings and broad national reach in support of sound money.
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Harrison
Theodore Roosevelt
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Strong
New York
Connecticut
James C. Carter
Chauncey M. der Edward Lauterbach
M. A. Hanna
Powell Clayton
Carlos F. Warwick
Philadelphia
Henry L. Burnett
League
Harry P. Disbecker
Albany
Ad Guard
Joh H. Manley
Maine
Chauncer M. Depew
Daniel H. Hastings
Cornelius van Ver Charlies F. Warwick
Philadel
Albert A. Pope
Boston
Perlie A. A
Ihur C
William L. Strong
H. W. Dearborn
Commercial Travellers’ Sound Money League
Joseph H. Manley
d@rygoods
Manley
Hobart
McKinley
Commercial Travellers Sound Money League
Dearborn
Wilbur C. Brown
Fostoria
Ohio
Brown
R Strong
Edward L. P Ostmaster van Cott
Saseate Serres
Oe Commerc’ Ravellers’ Souoney
William Mc
Mkinley or Bryan The Issue The Platform Debate
The Boston Herald questions why the Kansas City National Democratic Convention platform matters in the presidential race. It argues that regardless of the platform, the nominee will drive the campaign more than the resolutions.
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Boston Herald
Kansas City
Voter cites support for McKinley over Bryan
John T. Terry of the city argues against a change in Administration. He says McKinley has fulfilled Republican expectations and led three years of progress toward permanent prosperity. He opposes Bryan, deeming him inexperienced and ill suited for the Presidency.
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John T. Terry
McKinley
Republican Party
Bryan
Gold Standard Debate and Call for Treasury Secretary
A letter from R Flynn of the Second National Bank argues for a gold based Treasury Secretary and warns that current finance laws push the nation toward a silver base. He predicts a hard fought election for Bryan, cites gold standard supporters and notes Treasury notes retirement shaping future money. The writer urges a gold administration to advance a true gold law. St Paul June 15, 194K 8s R Flynn.
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the Tribune
Bryan
Republican Party
Treasury
United States
General Fund
St. Paul
R. Flynn
Campell Endorses McKinley in Newark Financial Letter
Edward S. Campbell, vice-president of National Newark Banking Company, argues the financial issue dominates the year and urges re election of McKinley. He says Europe distrust remains a risk and praises current administration for reforms and prosperity while opposing negation on other policies.
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Newark
Edward S. Campbell
National Newark Banking Company
Europe
McKinley
Silver standard fears in 1900 campaign analysis
Washington dispatch argues that a Democratic victory in the 1900 presidential election could imperil the gold standard and shift control of both houses. It flags potential party realignments in the Senate and House, detailing close districts and possible vacancies and noting how electoral outcomes might threaten existing monetary policy.
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Washington
Bryan
White House
Legislative Department
Congress
House of Representatives
Republican
Kansas City
Senate
Business Prosperity Tied to Republican Victory Says Murphy
Franklin Murphy of Murphy Varnish Company in Newark argues that national prosperity has followed Republican rule and warns that a change in administrations could jeopardize economic gains. He cites exports wages and manufactured values rising under McKinley and urges continued Republican leadership to sustain benefits for wage earners and manufacturers.
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Newark
N. J
Franklin Murphy
Murphy Varnish Company
the Tribune
Cleveland
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Democratic Party
Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
Brian
Republican Party
New Jersey
Milwaukee industrialist urges earnest effort for Republican victory
William Geuder, president of Geuder & Paeschke in Milwaukee, argues strong effort is needed to win the presidential race for the Republican ticket. He warns that a Democratic win could reopen financial issues harming business, farmers, and workers. Geuder backs Lee McKinney, recalling his 1908 nomination, and predicts a larger Republican majority with active campaigning.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wiliam Geuder
Geuder & Paeschke Company
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gender
Lee McKinney
Del
Iets
Apelin Ae
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Volunteer Aid Association
Indies
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Commercial Travellers’ League
M’kinley
William M’kinley
Cuba
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Hawaii
Philippine Islands
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Dingley
Orient
Southern Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Hague
Great Britain
Paris
Spain
West Indies
Commercial Travellers’ Sound Money League OF the
M'Kinley
Second National Bank
Tain
Popular Branch
J. C. Needram
California
R. F. Marsh
Illinois
W. A. Rodenberg
Mit
W. Faris
Indiana
S. J. Pugh
Kentucky
W. B. Baker
Maryland
F. C. Wachter
Marylar Page Morris
Minnesota
Cochrane
W. L. Weaver
Delaware
Montana
Utah
Lindsay
Caffery
Louisiana
Chandler
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
House of Congress
North Carolina
Wellington
Republi
W Manufacturing Company
Elisabeth, N. J
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