Political clashes and tariff talk cited from Bryan speeches
The text cites 1894 and 1898 remarks by William Jennings Bryan, denouncing protective tariffs and warning against the gold standard. It references a prearranged plan to nominate Judge Conner, a Republican rally in Town, a Victor Colorado riot against Governor Roosevelt, and broad party condemnation of mob action.
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Shaw
Conner
Dolliver
Tun
Victor
Colorado
Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
House of Representatives
Knoxville
Tennesee
Political Debate Over Trusts and Price Control
The text critiques Democratic and Republican stances on wealth consolidation and price control. It argues Bryan's rhetoric and cartoons misrepresent Republicans as favoring trusts while asserting that the real issue is limiting corporate power rather than fostering monopolies.
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Bryan
Foot-Ball Ideals And Local Scorn In Des Moines
A column argues for tough Spartan football virtues and condemns anti football critics. It references a local figure Rev Abrams and likens him to a notorious gunman, criticizing outside probes and praising working men over pretentious elites. The piece ends with a blunt defense of labor and skepticism of aristocratic disdain.
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Beniaateus
Cepxtracts From McKinley's Speeches
Readable excerpts from McKinley speeches emphasize personal integrity and industry as indispensable for success and respect. They argue employment and opportunity depend on virtue, and urge citizens to defend peace yet be ready to fight for the nation. The text also contemplates post-war aid to destabilized nations and warns against chaos after fallen governments.
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Grand Jury
Railroad Corporation
Beveridge And The Philippine Destiny Debate
A Chicago speech by Senator Beveridge praises expansion and governance of American possessions, arguing the nation can acquire and govern territories like the Philippines and asserting opposition misreads the constitution. The piece also mocks opponents and defends federal stewardship of lands.
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Beveridge
Chicago
Philippines
Uféir
America
Transvaal
Fragment from an emancipation era speech on liberty and duty
The excerpt questions who will withdraw from the people beneath the symbol that floats above them its protecting folds and who will haul it down. It frames liberty, law, peace, and progress as enduring ideals tethered to the public.
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