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Barnes and Hartigan rally draws mixed crowd in Fairbury
A political gathering in Fairbury led by Bom H. Barnes and J. C. Hartigan featured sharp attacks on McKinley and pro free silver arguments. Barnes mocked opponents with humorous tales while Hartigan pitched protection versus free trade, as Blatchley and others touted silver. The event drew a crowded hall, with a later march to a church, and the audience showed limited enthusiasm for the speakers.
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H. Barnes
Fairbury
Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Bryan
al Street
Queen Victoria
Bryan Io
Wall Street
Valley Forge
Yellow Dog
Pearl Emerson
Pearl
McKinley
Nes
Republican Party
J. C. Hartigan
Hartigan
Chicago
Cleveland
Richard
Mr. Hartigan
A. L.latchley
Blatchley
Steele City Roller Mill Company
Treasury
Barnes & Co