Bryan Stands Free of Pledges as Populist Nomination Looms
The Denver News lauds William J. Bryan for declining pre election pledges, arguing no president since Lincoln entered the White House without firm promises. It praises his independence, fairness to all supporters, and leadership potential as Populist delegates assemble, predicting renewed public trust in American politics.
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Contemptible Mail From Mutual Life Warns of Policy Payouts
A letter from Mutual Life Insurance Co of Hartford accuses political opponents of deceit and outlines a plan to pay policy benefits on a silver basis if McKinley wins. It claims contracts promise dollars to families but estimates value could drop to about 50 cents per dollar, with most paid in highly devalued currency.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
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Lowell Sun Drops McKinley Trust Platform Names
The Lowell Mass Sun, once strongly Republican, repudiates McKinley and the trust platform and endorses Bryan and Sewall. The piece urges support as the people's millions march forward.
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Bryan's Election Promised Freedom From Tyranny
The piece argues that electing Bryan serves workers and will restore freedom from oppression. It emphasizes laborers gaining power and ending supposed slavery and tyranny under current leadership.
Blaine Ideals on Currency and Demonetization
The excerpt recalls James G Blaine’s February 7 1878 congressional speech opposing a pure gold standard. He warns demonetizing silver would devastate property except fixed monetary returns, urging remonetization of silver if needed. The text also includes ad copy for Chamberlains remedies Hood’s Sarsaparilla No-Tox Wild Cherry Phosphate and local druggists.
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James G. Blaine
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