Policy platform items listed by Times-Herald on gold standard and national goals
The Times-Herald outlines a broad policy platform advocating a tariff to protect American labor, open markets with reciprocal duties, retention of the gold standard, veterans pensions, a strong Western Hemisphere policy, and expansion of the navy. It also calls for immigration controls, civil service reform, a free ballot, anti-lynching measures, arbitration, homestead rights, territorial admission, Alaska representation, and support for women’s rights, framing gold as established since 1878 and challenging Democratic opposition.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
Times-Herald
Wisconsin Republicans defend sound currency and tariff policy
The article quotes Mark Hanna on the money question and tariff as the main issue in the race. It argues free silver is dangerous, praises protection and revenue from coastwise tariffs, and highlights a Wisconsin Republican declaration supporting honest money and protective tariffs to aid workers and industry.
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Mark Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Silver Mines Promise Prosperity Amid Government Costs
The piece argues free coinage as the sole path to fund government expenses and restore prosperity. It notes twenty-two western silver mines worth $517,000,000 would double their value with new output, claiming no other party would benefit.
Tariff Policy Debate Highlighted by Chicago Papers
The Chicago Times-Herald joins Tribune in deeming tariff the main issue. It argues higher tariffs would raise revenue and shield industries, strengthen the gold reserve, attract capital, create jobs, and open new markets for goods at rising prices.
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Chicago Times-Herald
The
Tribune
Sound Money Democracy and McKinley Support Debate
The piece critiques Indianapolis based Sound Money Democracy leaders predicting McKinley defeat in two uncertain states. It argues third ticket rhetoric harms their cause and asserts McKinley is the sole genuine sound money candidate. It also notes David Martin’s defense regarding Philadelphia councilman bribery before the Andrews committee and the need for balance.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
McKinley
William McKinley
Republican Party
David Martin
Philadelphia
Andrews Committee
Judge Hand on money truth and gold standard in private letter
A private letter from Judge Alfred Hand at Cottage City argues that fat money is dishonest forever and contrasts silver at 63 cents with greenbacks. He cites the fathers stamping dollars, warns Bryan, and notes Harrison’s gold standard era with a postwar surplus, linking trouble to Protection.
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Alfred Hand
Cottage City
Mass
United States
Bryan
Harrison
Tariff main issue frames 1896 election talk in New York World
The New York World cites Republican candidates in Pennsylvania and elsewhere asserting tariff as the central issue. It argues that restoring protection will fix the money question and prosperity, rejecting claims the tariff’s fate will derail votes, and notes Garret Hobart’s acceptance speech畫as well as calls for honest argument over speculative forecasts.
Keep Cool in the Silver Debate Says Times Herald
The Times-Herald urges allies to treat the free silver dispute calmly, criticizing harsh epithets and urging civilized debate. It notes editors across major papers have softened rhetoric, emphasizes that many gold standard supporters are principled and not corrupt, and calls for cooler discourse as the election nears.
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Blatherskite
Harper's Weekly
Bloomington
Journal of Civilization
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Kansas
Deeplee
Far West
Campaign for free silver misleads agriculturists
The article argues advocates of free silver distort core issues of the controversy and mislead farmers with fallacious reasoning. It contends the agriculturist may be deceived by these arguments despite their direct economic impact.
Free silver debate outlines farmer gains and worker risk
The argument favors higher prices for farmers while warning wage earners that price increases bring lower wages. Advocates say free silver offers advantages to agriculturists but threatens workers on rails, in shops, and in factories with reduced purchasing power.
Price decline in the United States tied to tariff policy
The Philadelphia Press notes prices have fallen since January 1891 as tariff agitation dampens consumption. Bradstreet’s shows hides and leather rising while ninety nine leading commodities average 78.81 percent of 1891 levels. Restoring prices requires renewed industry, protection, and sound currency under McKinley and Hobart.
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Philadelphia Bulletin reflects on Quay and fleeting political glory
The Philadelphia Bulletin recalls Senator Quay's boastful fate as a party leader who may be forgotten soon, noting his dry remark about who held power when Garfield was elected and the difficulty others face naming Marshall Jewell.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Senator Quay
National
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Garfield
Marshall Jewell
Quay
Generalingimo
No Foreign Domination in Government Since 1912 Claim
The Times-Herald argues there is no foreign control in the country’s government, asserting that since 1912 Uncle Bam runs his own devise and sets his own rules. It claims he controls the currency and pursues what he deems best for himself.
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Bam
Daily Horoscope for August 10, 1896
The Tribune Astrologer Ajacchus casts the day at 4 AM for Monday, August 10, 1896. A child born today notices enemies' faults appear glaring. Lackawanna Bryanites hesitate over campaign clubs. questions arise whether Watson or Sewall leads the ticket. speculation grows about Singerly’s role. A light hearted note ends with a quip about bicycle talk and saddle quirks.
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Lackawanna
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