19 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1896
Page
1
Missouri Republicans rally behind McKinley for president and Cahoon for governor with strong support for other Republican nominees. Rumor reports Dr. Nansen has discovered the north pole and is returning home with it.
Eleven favorite sons representing as many states are cited for the Republican presidential nomination, but reports indicate they will yield to Ohio's favored candidate, shaping the campaign trail and party dynamics.
The text argues that tariffs gave the country cheap wages and that Democrats now pursue cheap money via free coinage to pay workers. It notes this plan is consistent with prior policy but not encouraging to wage earners.
The House rejected the Senate free silver substitute for the bond bill by 215 to 90, a 125 vote margin. The decision halts further free silver legislation for the current Congressional session.
Bprfork Axe of the Ironton Register endorses Morrison for the Democratic presidential nomination. The piece questions how he can reconcile backing Morrison with his stated liberal silver policy views.
Epison experiments with a newly discovered light ray to apply it to imaging the human brain. He cautions perseverance, noting some heads fail to leave impressions on a sensitized plate under any conditions.
The Globe-Democrat polled Republican county chairmen across the state, naming Webster Davis of Kansas City as a leading preference. The column argues such urban figures lack broad party unity due to factional city politics, and favors a rural candidate who can unite all party elements for success.
The passage argues that Democratic speakers blamed Republican policy for the treasury surplus and deficits. It defends the Republicans for leaving a surplus and notes deficits after the current administration, asserting the Democratic party must take responsibility for rising debt due to reform policies.
The piece argues Democrats in Congress delay business with tirades against the Administration, condemns Cleveland and his cabinet as unworthy of confidence, and singles out Secretary Morton for opposing free seed distribution, urging voters to turn down Democratic rule.
Contributed piece charges Sedalia schemers with steering Missouri capitol relocation via stealthy tricks. It claims legislators forced a vote, cites a $250,000 Capitol enlargement law, a $6,000,000 indemnity bond as a safeguard, and accuses Sedalia real estate syndicates of bribery tied to the University of Missouri location dispute.
Ex Governor McKinley sets forth a clear tariff stance advocating protection as an American policy. He argues it safeguards prosperity and benefits all classes, noting the Republican party secured its first national victory with a protective plank in its platform.
The article argues the Republican tariff policy as a tool to protect domestic labor and industry. It cites McKinley for the principle of protection and notes that future rates will balance American and European conditions, with adjustments likely by the next administration. It discusses the complexity of setting duties and the need to consider current circumstances. It also includes a public sheriff sale notice for property in Washington County Missouri.
A fragmented OCR passage outlines fall election aims for Republicans in Missouri. It lists salaries for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, state treasurer, attorney general, railroad commissioner, and a supreme court judge, plus targeting many state senate and house seats and a vacant senate term.
A garbled insurance notice from Fidelity Mutual Aid Association of San Francisco California promises accident sickness and funeral benefits. It mentions weekly disability payments and funeral expense coverage, with monthly member dues and agent recruitment, though many words are misspelled or unclear.
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