Political ticket and a timid turkey at Wolfert's Roost
The record lists President William McKinley and Vice President Garret Hobart, with Congressmen at large Galusha A Grow and Samuel A Davenport, and county officials William Connell S W Roberts Giles Roberts A E Kiefer Fred L Ward. A note tells of David Hill at Wolfert's Roost showing Thanksgiving eve timidity like a turkey.
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Galusha A. Grow
Samuel A. Davenport
Congress
William Connell
S. W. Roberts
Giles Roberts
A. E. Kiefer
Fred L. Ward
David Hill
Wolfert
Democratic Convention in Lackawanna County Draws Mixed Reactions
A Lackawanna County Democratic gathering at Music Hall featured few veteran leaders and many Boland followers. The convention produced a ticket seen as unlikely to rally the party, with Merrifield’s prior defeats cited and skepticism about a November victory amid a broader pro sound-money push. The piece notes Cleveland’s silence on Indianapolis and calls for etiquette guidance for presidential candidates amid McKinley and Bryan campaigns.
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Upper Valley
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Party of Protection
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Chicago News
William McKinley
William Bryan
Quote from William McKinley on coinage and labor
A McKinley quotation argues it is better to open the US to American labor than to rely on foreign silver by opening mints to global silver. The concise political stance highlights economic protection and national industry.
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United States
Debating Silver Basis Thwarts Debt Relief Claims
A Binghamton Republican analysis argues that shifting from gold to silver would halving many debts harms creditors while offering little gain. It notes vast totals owed to banks insurers pensions and governments, totaling tens of billions, and warns halving them would hurt a wide range of holders. Jesse R. Grant backs free silver, praising silver mine ties and criticizing his father's 1873 actions.
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Binghamton Republican
Savings Bank
Building and Loan Fund Associations
United States
Savings Banka
Building and Loan Association
Jesse R. Grant
Jesse
Decline of Tennis and Other Social Whims Reflected
A discussion on tennis fading from fashionable life contrasts with golf and croquet’s rise in urban society. The piece laments reckless bicycle riders in Scranton, recounts a derelict act near St Peters cathedral, and questions cruelty to animals while noting humorous dog funeral tales.
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Cnet
Scranton
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Baltimore
The Sun Attacks Silver Standards in Common Sense Style
The Sun argues against silver as a policy, challenging Bryan supporters to show where the silver theory works, warning of risk if it fails, and urging citizens to uphold the gold standard long used by prosperous nations. It frames the issue as a test of demonstrated results versus theoretical promises.
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Washington Post
Palmer
Indianapolis
Tillman
Illinois State Register
Bryan
Ike
White House
Mexico
Asia
South America
Policy Holders and Silver in Canada and US
The piece argues Canadian life insurers face forced redenomination under free silver, risking policy values as Canadian premiums flow into U S securities. It notes Canadian policyholders seek cash payout at maturity and warns U S policyholders share the same risk, with voting rights distinguishing them.
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United States
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Harrison
Halifax
Savings Bank Depository
Building and Loan
United States Pensioners
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope
The Tribune astrologer Amacchus casts the daily am and notes the September 8 1596 date. The column references politics and local figures with whimsical predictions and advice about the Democratic convention.
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Free silver meeting stirs Ports mouth Ohio crowds
An account from the Chicago Tribune notes a free silver meeting in Ports mouth Ohio last Saturday. J H Cobb brother in law of J B Foraker addressed 75 to 80 people after a procession of eleven men. The piece praises a sound money president and a congress on monetary reform, and mentions Republican candidate Connell as a delegate in the St Louis convention supporting the platform and protectionist tariff.
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Friends of Sound Money
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Middle States
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Chicago Tribune
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Ohio
J. I. Foraker
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Cobb
J. B. Foraker
Free Silver
Old Scioto County
Carbondale
Congress
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Connell
St. Louis
Syracuse women embrace coal mine party fad in PA
Syracuse Courier notes Pennsylvania women host a coal mine party exploring a mine and digging coal, dining by coal oil lamps. They may seek to understand the price rise of coal by $1.25 per ton, though chances are slim.
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Pennsylvania
McKinley Named Champion of Ohio Campaign Song
The verse extols McKinley as a strong and virtuous leader, praising his fame among Ohio’s sons and predicting peace and success under his guidance. The chant frames him as the best candidate and a powerful figure among rivals, invoking strong, masculine imagery.
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