Democratic tide grows for Bryan in key states
Mack, head of the Democratic national committee, reports rising Democratic momentum in Ohio Indiana and New York for Bryan's presidential bid. He predicts a large popular vote and electoral majority while urging continued campaigning and unity amid Republican counter efforts and fund-raising letters from party rivals.
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Ohio
Indiana
New York
Norman ¥. Mack
Democratic National Diaamities
Air Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Calamity howl used to deter voters over Bryan election
The piece attacks Republicans for predicting panic if Bryan wins, accusing them of stoking fear to hide a failed Republican governance. It argues confidence and prosperity fell under Republicans, asserts Bryan’s honesty, and claims the cries of calamity are deceptive political tactics.
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Bryan
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Taft decision denounced by railroad engineers journal
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers journal in May 1893 rejects Judge Taft's ruling calling B L E members conspirators and labels the decision treason to republican institutions. Ex Senator Ingalls calls trusts and monopolies evils causing price rises and dividend padding.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Journal
Taft
B. of L. E
John J. Ingalls
Farmers Resent Coercion in Indiana Township Meeting
Washington township farmers in Marion county Indiana adopt resolutions denouncing partisan pressure from Sharples Separator Company and similar statements. They form a plan for an endless chain to unite farmers nationwide against actions they view as unpatriotic and harmful to the country’s welfare. Albert Blue chairs, Ross S. Ludlow secretary.
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Mack
Washington Township
Marion County
Indiana
Associated Press
P. M. Sharples
Sharples Separator Company
Westchester
Bryan
Sharples Works
Albert Blue
Ross S. Ludlow
Banks Should Protect Deposits Not Government
In a Bryan speech the issue of bank deposits is presented as simple and clear. He argues banks profit from customers money and should back deposits with insurance. He cites Oklahoma as a model where deposits were paid in full after a suspension, while urging secure banks to prevent funds fleeing to Europe or hiding in rugs and carpets.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Baltimore
Fidelity Company
Postal Savings Bank
Europe
United States
New York
Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
Bank deposit rush described as solvent risk
A quotation discusses how rumors of bank instability trigger depositor runs and potential insolvency. It argues for deposit protection and keeping banking in private hands rather than government control, warning against easy deposit solutions.
Straus Endorses Bryan as Safe Steady President for All
Nathan Straus the New York merchant and philanthropist explains his reasons for supporting William Jennings Bryan. He believes Bryan will be elected and benefit the country and all people, framing him as a safe conscientious president for rich and poor alike. Straus rejects panic theories and vows to work for Bryan until election day.
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Nathan Straus
New York
Mno
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Laboring Men Explain Taft Appearance Poster
A circulated poster titled Laboring Men Attention announces Judge Tafts upcoming appearance as Republican candidate for President. It accuses Taft of using his judge appointment to jail railroad workers via an injunction and claims he opposes trial by jury for laborers. The flyer blames Senator Foraker and Standard Oil allies for Tafts rise.
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Judge
William H. Taft
United States
Senator Foraker
Standard Oil Company
Wall Street
Rebuke the idea that prosperity depends on one party
The speaker warns against politicians urging public fear that prosperity hinges on a single party. They argue government changes are natural and vital and that believing business suffers from such changes leads toward autocracy, which no advocate supports.
Taft portrayed as favoring trusts in sharp election clash
A political pamphlet accuses Taft of siding with trusts and special interests, opposing bank deposit guarantees and tariff cuts that would hurt consumers, while favoring injunctions and an income tax bias. Bryan is framed as standing for equal rights against special privileges.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
The Panama Steal Exposé and its Aftermath
A critical report claims forty million dollars were diverted from the U S Treasury to a Morgan led scheme involving J Pierpont Morgan and allies. It alleges only 3 5 million reached French stockholders while the rest enriched American speculators favored by the Roosevelt administration.
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Panama Canal Company
United States Treasury
J. Pierpont I Morgran
France
Roosevelt
Protests on Electionboard Fixing in Sullivan County
The piece alleges money from trusts to the Republican party funds crooked counting efforts. It cites affidavits about Republicans trying to bribe Democratic committeemen to place friendly on election boards and swap votes. It warns that exposure should alert Democrats statewide.
Unfit for Office: Indiana Superintendent and Deputy Attacked
The Office of State Superintendent under Fassett A. Cotton and deputy Lawrence McTurnan is accused of being aligned with the Republican party. Cotton allegedly used school staff to aid the party and McTurnan spread the claim that Thos R. Marshall’s election would cripple Indiana schools.
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Fassett A. Cotton
Lawrence McTurnan
Republican Party
Cotton
McTurnan
Thos R. Marshall
Indiana
MacTurnen
William J. Bryan Led Volunteers During Spanish War
William J. Bryan served as colonel of a volunteer regiment throughout the Spanish American War. William H. Taft remained at home, receiving a substantial salary as a federal officeholder.
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William H. Taft
Lawyer Opens Office Over Sargents Drug Store
An attorney announces a new office location over Sargents drug store at the corner of Main and Third streets in Rockport Indiana and states intent to practice in all courts.
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Rockport
Indiana
Court House
Main Street
Occidental Hotel
W. H. Brown
Brown Brown & Brown Attorneys-At-Law
B. F. Huffman
Sargent’s Drug Store
Main and
Third Streets
Hoth
Rob't Luckado
East 4Th Street
Farmer’s Bank
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