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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1904
Page
6
The piece attacks Democratic platform revisions and claims the GOP shows its track record. It mocks Parker and Bryan, accusing Democrats of gag rules and past erring, while noting divisive rhetoric about party reason. The tone is caustic and partisan.
The letter discusses betting on Parker matching Bryan’s 1896 or 1900 votes and Bryan’s own prediction. It also notes the death of James T. Johnston of Rockville, a Republican attorney and former congressman. The Indiana state finance board ended its fiscal year by authorizing a payment of 250000 reducing the state debt to 1902615.12. A Republican victory in state races is framed as a vote against the debt.
The Republican county convention will be held at the Bass Auditorium in Sullivan Saturday afternoon, August 6th, at 2:00 o'clock. All Republicans in Sullivan County are urged to attend. Hon. John C. Chaney, of this city, Republican candidate for congress, will deliver the principal address.
W J Bryan urged the Democratic party to save the country by appealing to the conscience of the nation during the St Louis whirlwind. The remark emphasizes moral appeal in the party platform and campaign.
The piece cites a testimony and election appeal to Belmont & Co. It notes a drop in Indiana G A R posts from 417 on July 1 to 15,505 members, with 15,574 members on January 1. It also lists a cash balance of 36,952.50 and post property valued at 102,029.74.
The current congressman Robert W. Miers switches from a free silver platform to supporting Parker on a gold standard. The piece accuses Miers of aiding Thomas Taggart and of duplicity, arguing Parker avoided declaring his money policy before the national convention to protect his campaign.
The piece discusses Grover Cleveland and a New York ally, Indiana fusion Populists organizing to attract silver Democrats against Bryan, and a predicted Republican alignment. It also outlines W. J. Bryan’s reform program for the Democratic Party including government railroads and telegraphs, state ownership, and tax plans.
The piece notes fears of unrest among Democrats in a district with strong free silver sentiment. It cites 739 votes for Congressman Miers two years ago and claims 3,500 Populists exist in the district. It also references Democratic papers criticizing St Louis actions and quotes Grover Cleveland in Collier's urging steady support for the party.
Democrats of Sullivan county plan mass meetings in townships next Saturday to elect delegates to a county convention in Sullivan on August 6 to nominate a county treasurer and a prosecuting attorney. Incumbents A V Munich and J W Lindley seek renomination amid expected opposition and renewed bitter feelings from the 1902 primary.
The Indianapolis News notes Candidate Parker has shown a clear contrast with William Jennings Bryan on silver. Parker cites his dispatch denying any wavering from the gold standard and pledges to act if the convention act is ratified.
The News notes Bryan did not claim belief in the gold standard yet asserted it is firmly established and would be upheld after his presidency. It contrasts Parker and Bryan on free silver votes, arguing Parker’s stance appeals to mugwump editors while urged voters favor a man who says what he believes.
The 1904 Democratic National Convention in St Louis faced a heated debate over the gold standard. Parker supporters avoided a gold plank, editorials condemned the cowardice, and Parker remained silent until after the convention nominated him on July 9. Norman Mack and Martin Littleton commented on the strategy behind the platform.
Editors report on the fair noting the Electrical Building’s dull novelty versus new displays in the Manufacturer's Building. Highlights include improved incandescent lighting, parallel-eyed poles in arc lamps, the rotor engine, large and small locomotives, mountain-climbing engines, automobiles and horse-drawn carriages, palace cars of Queen Adelaide and King Edward VI, and a celebrated battle scene. The U S Government Building showcases comprehensive exhibits including mail handling, agriculture, mining, and astronomy. the Pike feature and Santiago battle model draw applause, while the Galveston flood and Japanese village attract large crowds.
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