Threats in Chicago platform cited by Reno Gazette
The Reno Gazette calls the Chicago platform a threat to prosperity for the rich and poor alike. It argues it would endorse free coinage of silver, guarantee fair labor wages, impose heavier taxation on the wealthy, and assert federal authority against Wall Street. The piece frames a stark clash between Bryan’s masses and McKinley’s classes.
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Chicago
Reno Gazette
Nevada
Wall Street
Bryan
McKinley
Bryan and McKinley Tariff Debate Highlighted in Press
The text argues that free trade is a myth in US politics. It states McKinley supports high tariffs to empower manufacturers and raise profits, while Bryan supports a tariff set to revenue needs and limited protection. It frames Bryan as favoring a tariff adequate to fund government expenses.
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Goldbug
Bryan
United States
McKinley
Bourke Cochran Speech Declares Goldbugs Fail Voters
A harsh critique portrays Bourke Cochran as failing to sway voters. The piece argues the goldbugs deserted the water ship of progress and warns the public not to expect protection or bondage under their claimed "protection."
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Bourke Cochran
Financial trust urged as McKinley-Hanna clash roils voters
A Reno Gazette editorial argues a man ruined by poverty cannot lead 70 million people. It asserts William McKinley is heavily mortgaged to Mark Hanna, a reason voters will repudiate both and place the country's finances in capable, honest hands.
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Reno Gazette
William McKinley
Mark Hanna
McKinley and Bryan stance on protection for few or all
The remark contrasts McKinley’s belief in protecting a few with Bryan’s advocacy for protection for everyone, highlighting a fundamental political divide on economic policy and social equity.
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McKinley
Bryan
Bryan's Knowlesville Talk Aims to Win Farmers
Ogden Standard notes Bryan addresses New York farmers in Knowlesville. He portrays a young couple mortgaging land and the rising dollar squeezing farm costs, arguing the gold dollar grows dearer and poor security. The speech urges voters to back the plain people's champion.
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Bryan
Farmers of
New York
Knowlesville
Ogden Standard
Protection schemes mirrored industrial strife and losses
The text argues that protective measures have benefited manufacturers who can give millions to their children as wedding presents while workers face wage cuts or strikes. It notes that layoffs are filled by imported labor, implying protectionist policy harms laborers and shifts costs to workers.
Wise men change fools never editorial stance
The Carson News editorial titled Wise men change fools never argues that clinging to the Republican party is misguided. It frames the editor’s view as a critique of rigid loyalty and urges thoughtful shifts in political alignment. The piece reflects partisan commentary of the era.
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Carson News
Patent Medicine Advertisements From a 19th Century Page
A fragmented ad block touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as cures and urges faithful use. It promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of quick relief, stomach regulation, and energy, priced at 25 cents and sold globally by druggists.
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Mrs. Winslow
Notice of Suit Commenced in Humboldt County Nevada
The State of Nevada through Humboldt County files suit against Central Pacific Railroad Company and unnamed defendants to recover taxes and delinquent assessments for multiple fiscal years on a described parcel with improvements. A summons has issued and defendants must answer by September 2, 1900, or judgment will be entered. District Attorney Buckner announces Aug 22, 1899 in Winnemucca Nevada.
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Agnivet
Central Pacifi Railroad Company, & Corporation
State of
California
Humboldt County
Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
Sul L. A. Buckner
Winnemucca
Nevada
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Silver State Publishing Company
Silver State
Cartier
Ther Bureau Report
Department OF Agriculture
Winnemtcca Station
Gxo
D. Booteher
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Hood
Oods
Robt
M. Clarke, H. Warren
Attorneys AT Law
Wise Building
Henry Hagar
Wossemucea
Wilcox
T. C. Hanson
the Eagle Drug Store
W. S. Bonnifield
Attorney AT Law
Nev
Pablo Laverga
F. M. Fellows
Iam
E. Reinhart & CO
M. Hofman
First National Bank
Winnerugga
Neva
F. M. Lee
J. Sibbald
Geo. S. Nixon
D. V. McBride
Nnt
Mutual Life Insurance Venpere
York
A.D. Wilcox
Paradise
Kentucky
M. B. Staunts
Rockies
Humboldt Soda and Bottling Works
Depot House
G.A
Krenkel
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