Bryan Attacked in Press Across Nation as Nomination Nears
The article denounces The Sun and other papers for mudslinging against W J Bryan. It accuses editor Charles A Dana of corruption and mocks the idea of Madison Square Garden as his nomination venue, describing Bryan as a young radical and a controversial figure drawing crowds with sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle and Call
Bryan
New York Sun
The
Sun
Charles A. Dana
McKinley
Madison Square Garden
New York
Barnum
W. J. Bryan
Cabinet fears and party lines in McKinley Bryan race
The Gazette warns voters by imagining a McKinley victory with cabinet picks like Altgeld Tillman Allen Peffer and others. It argues Bryan’s platform is sound and asserts rights would be safer under these named figures than under Hanna Dough Spreckels and similar figures in a McKinley administration.
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Bryan
Altgeld
Tillman
the Treasury
Allen
Peffer
Interior
Gazette
Mark Hanna
John Dough Spreckels
Chauncey Deven
McKinley
Atlanta Journal Backing Bryan and Sewall in Platform Debate
The Atlanta Journal, a key opponent of free silver, editorially argues it cannot endorse the Chicago platform in full but will support William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Chicago
Bryan
Sewall
Bryan Name Draws Largest San Francisco Demonstration
Arthur McEwen reports in his syndicate letter that Bryan will carry California. He calls the night of Bryan’s nomination the greatest and most enthusiastic demonstration ever seen in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McEwen
Bryan
California
San Francisco
Boston Herald Reporter Converts to Silver Basis in West Tour
Henry Haynie, famed journalist, traveled from Boston to Utah and through Colorado New Mexico Wyoming and Idaho. He reports from the Richfield Advocate that he arrived as a pro silver crusader and now advocates bimetallism after hearing opposing arguments. The Elk Free Press in Provo urges McKinley support to ensure the Elko post office stays with Mr Sproule.
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Boston Herald
Henry Haynie
West
Haynie
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Idaho
Richfield
White Pine News
Bryan
McKinley
Elk Free Provo
Early state elections listed for quick sentiment tests
The document lists upcoming state elections before the general vote in Alabama on August Sd Vermont on September 1 Arkansas on September 7 Maine on September 14 Florida on October 6 and Georgia on October 7. It notes the short time limits hinder full sentiment testing on silver.
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Alabama
Vermont
Arkansas
Maine
Florida
Georgia
Purity and Nerve Tonic Claims in 19th Century Ads
An assortment of 19th century patent medicine and goods notices touts Hod's Sarcarparilia as a blood purifier and nerve tonic, Chamberlain's Colic Remedy for bowel issues, Burnham's No-Tox Cherry Phosphate, fireworks, silks, windmills, a Winnemucca hotel for sale, and Mrs. Winslow's Teething Syrup praised for infants. The items reflect typical period commercial copy with claims of rapid relief and broad use.
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Chamberlain
E.G. Gregory
Fredrickstown
W. A. Brown
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Silver State Publishing Company
Ice
Eather Bureau
U. S. Department OF Agriculture
Winnemdcoa Stetson
Gro, D
Houtcher
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Law Jury
Hod
Hood
Burnham
F.C. Robins & Co
Leonards
Dresden
Rersuani & Co
Tee
Brows & Pipe
Upper
Winnemucca
Tuomas Suexe
Busch Hotel
Winetow
Mrs. Winelow
Cr. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Kobt
M. Clarke, H. Warren
Attorneys AT Law
Wise Building
Henry HaGar
Nevapa
Wilcox
Heath & Milligan
E. Reinhart & Co
T. C. Hanson
the Eagle Drug Store
W. S. Bonnifield
Attorney AT Law
Wissemucca
Nev
Pablo Laverga
F. M. Fellows
Sam
A. D. Wilcox
Paradise
M. Hopman
First National Bank
Winnenugga
Neva Capital Priron
F. M. Lee
J. Sibbald
Geo. S. Nixon
D. V. McBride
Kentucky
Wadd
B. Staunton
Humboldt Soda and Bottling Works
Depot House
G.A Krenke
Waukesha M
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