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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
2
A lengthy Chicago address by Hanna critiques Bryan's Philippine policy and trusts. He argues for McKinley’s tariff alliance with labor and rebuts Bryan's imperialism stance while defending the Republican platform and protectionist policies. He frames trusts as central to the election and highlights labor support for McKinley.
A fragmented urging message asks readers to persuade undecided voters to support Mr Kinles and the President, stressing national good and family duty. The imperfect text implies a motivational appeal with calls to boost support and turnout.
In Hugo Dennkenspract’s reminiscence the speaker recalls a former justice of the peace recounting trouble with train pals who occupied schoolhouses for sleep and used sermons as cover for drinking. A sharp defense attorney illustrates a mob scene as the judge recalls biblical notes used to light pipes, ending with sentencing the group to prison.
An old soldier’s letter from Pa dated September 1, 1900, recounts Mr. Bryan’s acceptance speech claiming if elected president he would swiftly sack the Congress, grant independence to the Philippines, and recall arms, while becoming commander in chief of the army. The writer urges soldiers to closely study Bryan’s intentions.
An editorial praising rising deposits in U S savings banks from 1888 through McKinley’s presidency. It argues prosperity mirrors bank deposits and cites increases in numbers of depositors and total balances, contrasting Democratic and Republican administrations and urging belief in Republican prosperity.
Fragment from a party political text honoring William J. Bryan of Nebraska and Adlai E. Stevenson, outlining Democratic principles of justice liberty and constitutional limits. It emphasizes freedom of speech and dress, personal rights, equality before law, and fidelity to Jeffersonian ideals.
The platform defends states rights and limited federal power, denounces gold monometallism, and advocates free silver. It attacks wealth concentration, calls for treasury issued paper money, tariff reform, and anti money power. supports Cuban liberty, civil service reform, and territorial admission including New Mexico, Arizona, and Alaska home rule. It seeks Mississippi River improvements and federal restraint on debtors, with a call to restore the republic's prosperity.
Fragmentary notes reflect Webster Daviz opposing McKinley and criticizing the Democratic party. The writer questions reforms, references administration under Binley, and mentions civic issues in the city. It alludes to a forthcoming event in the United States and a partially completed structure at the survey hall.
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