National and State Political Totals Listed
NATIONAL President William M'Kinley Vice President Garret A Hobart STATE Congressmen-at-Large Galusha A Grow Samuel A Davenport COUNTY Congress William Connell Commissioners A W Roberts Giles Roberts Auditors A Be Kiefer Fred L Ward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M'Kinley
Garret A. Hobart
Galusha A. Grow
Samuel A. Davenport
Congress
William Connell
A. W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A, Be, Kiefer
Fred L Ward
McKinley Proposes Broad 1896 Platform Items
The platform outlines tariff and revenue aims, 2 percent reciprocal open markets, protection for American labor, gold standard support, opposition to free coinage of silver without international agreement, veterans pensions, a firm foreign policy, Hawaiian and Nicaraguan canal goals, and an emphasis on stability, civil service reform, free ballots, anti lynching, arbitration, homestead reform, territorial admissions, temperance, and women’s rights. It ends with a quotation about using existing money to create work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Army
Hawaiian Islands
United States
West Indies
Turkey
Cuba
Alaska
Leosen
The
Times-Herald
Bryan as an Industry Wrecker and Free Trade Debate
The Cleveland World excerpt argues that Bryan and free trade policy harmed wool growers by neglecting interdependent industries. It cites wool price declines after 1867 and warns mayhem from tariffs cannot alter the universal law of supply and demand, with global wool production surging from Australia, Argentina, and the Cape of Good Hope.
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Bryan
Cleveland World
America
United States
Cleveland
McKinley
Friends of
Australia
Argentine Republic
Cape of Good Hope
Wool trade shifts under tariff era debate
The article reviews wool prices from 1890 to 1899, noting declines in 1893 and 1894 tied to Australia’s yield and tariff changes. It contrasts McKinley tariff benefits for US wool growers with later losses after Wilson-Gorman, detailing import values, price drops for fine and medium wool, and the impact on domestic production and foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Uary
United States
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Istz
Idm
Silver
Earl Criticized Over Treatment In Wilkes-Barre Scuffle
The Wilkes-Barre incident involving baseball manager Earl sparks debate as observers defend his character. Reports describe Earl as a disciplined, reputable figure in the baseball world amid controversy over the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Earl
The Democratic party blamed for business troubles in 1903 era
The Cleveland World argues that the nation’s business slump stems from free trade adoptions in 1903, reducing wages and purchasing power. It blames the Democratic party for reduced pay envelopes, factory closures, and stunted domestic production, warning merchants face bankruptcy without renewed prosperity.
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Cleveland
Party of Free Trade
Tts
United States
HN O
The
Democratic Party
Community Note From Will iam H Jayne’s Letter
A business letter from Will iam H. Jayne of Axtell Nebraska, formerly of Preston township and associated with Rye area in Pennsylvania, is excerpted in the Honorfale Citizen. The item hints at personal and local town connections and wartime or reserve ties.
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William H. Jayne
Axtell, Neb
Preston Township
Rye Area
Pennsylvania
Wee County
Rebellion and political shifts in Dranesville and Nebraska
A fragmentary letter discusses a Civil War era style rebellion theme, shifts in party alignment in Nebraska, and cross party defections. It notes Bryan's influence, Republican losses, and current voter realignments including Pop and Democrat defections amid calls to stay home or vote Republican unless a third ticket appears.
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Dranesville
Bryan
Papa
Free Allver
Omaha Bee
Bryant
Lincoln
Chicago
Colin
Financial
Minden
State League
Silver Party
McKinley Tariff and Wool Market Debate
A Boston Commercial Bulletin excerpt critiques the Wilson tariff on wool, noting high prices and import increases. It argues the McKinley tariff would broaden industrial opportunity, shield workers, and protect the U S home market for wool producers and manufacturers.
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Commercial Bulletin of
Boston
Ireland
Treasury
IMM
Australia
China
South America
Connell for congress praised by Scranton paper
The Register lauds William Connell of Scranton for advancing the city’s prosperity and urges voters to elect him in November without opposition, asserting his energy and practical wisdom fit the duties of a congressman and will benefit the people.
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William Connell
Congress
Connell
Weather and Predictions for the Coming Week
The column outlines daily weather notes and fortunes for late August and early September. It links celestial aspects to personal traits, urges travel caution, notes marriages and misfortunes, and warns of legal trouble and changing weather across the week.
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope
Astrolabe draws for Saturday Aug twenty ninth, 1561. A child born that day will note the Boy Orator's main-spring shows weakness. Alexander Crow runs as Republican for Sheriff at Philadelphia. Bryan tour draws crowds. Coxey also. Franklin Engine troubles may affect Turkey relations. Unterrified candidates undecided on Bryan or Jeffersonian button. A clearing house certificate may be vicious but preferable to bank wreck. Archamus' Advice: Don't spend money for Mexican.
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Herachas
Mara
Venus
Mercury
Heraclas
Saturn
Bell
Alexander Crow
Philadelphia
Mr. Bryan
General Coxey
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the Republican Platform
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