Bryan's Election and Free Trade Polic y Debate
A provincial editorial attacks William J. Bryan outlining his support for free trade and tariff repeal. It ties his stance to labor and farming woes, cites the Wilson bill, and warns voters about Democratic platform implications and potential economic harm from tariff changes.
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Mr. Bryan
L Wien
Bryan
Shute
Texas
West Virginia
Bain
Resan
Cho Everthing
Ian
Eid
Kegan
Contr
Hiteendeman
Braun
Democratic Party
Bronx
Kansas City
Aryan
Prosperity arguments in a 1900 Ohio letter urging McKinley over Bryan
A letter from Athens Ohio dated September 17 1900 argues prosperity under McKinley contrasts with Bryan. It claims tariff law benefits labor and prices, urging wheat growers to favor McKinley. The writer cites rising living costs and labor interests to frame the election as a choice between fair competition and Bryan.
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Treasury Department
United States
Bryan
Ite
Hieaber
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
C.H. Grosvenore
Athens
Ohio
Fragmented political screed on party shifts and free silver
A damaged text fragment discusses constitutional reach, imperialism, and the candidate's shifting affiliations across Democrat Populist and Republican lines. It rails at free silver, gold Democrats, and Silver Republicans while asserting betrayals and platform changes. The piece hints at voter skepticism toward a controversial stance.
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Prsav
Cate
Amainaldo
Challenger to Pettigrew Sparks Roosevelts Old Regiment Debate
A challenged speech in Stony Tide targets Col Roosevelt's actions at San Juan and Leuven. Senator Pletti claims he rode with Roosevelt’s regiment and vows to call out anyone denying Roosevelt led the charge. The scene includes riders traveling long distances and a public challenge at a street corner.
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Stout Falls
Plettieven
Kowesrit
Leuven
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Pettigrew
Roseret
San Juan
Gottel
Ms Facy
Senator
Petti
Pennies Saved by Chicago Children Rise in Penny Savings
The Chicago Penny Savings Society, led by William C. Hollister, operates as a philanthropic effort in half the city’s schools. Deposits average about 20 cents per child per year, with a per capita figure of one cent for all children in participating schools. Last year the total pennies saved weighed about thirty tons, reflecting growing local prosperity and parental support amid President McKinley’s era.
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Chiegga
Tonny Savings Society
Hut Ie
Willam C. Hollister
Chicago Penns Satings Society
Chicago
Chicate Xvhugl
America
Tro
Benny Siena
Chicnago
Me Ringy
Tie
Vinnie
Bob Wright
Joe Harrington
Ezra
Vin- Inte
Bryan
Hard Times In Bryan Land Prompts Calf Deals And Wages Worries
A fragmented political tale set in a rural county shows voters debating McKinley era prosperity and Bryan’s stance on silver. Farm families discuss calf purchases, wage trends, and prices while contemplating Republican wins and Populist ideas amid economic distress and local skirmishes over debt and mortgages.
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Tuga
Simon
Kinsey
England
Mir
Grey
bin Tetory
Yanda
Gunthia
Cinthia
Meir
Linton
Kara
Cynthia
Fara
Exen
Harrington
Sinna
Boonaville
Vinale
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Teuntey
McKinley
Faroer Av
Bryi
Ile
A_Gowbey
Paramount
Milwaukee
New Haven
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Aguinaldo
C. L. Prazer
Highland
Cal
Jhues
Vionie Grey
Warble County
Worning
Yeas
Glen Harrington
Chola
Rob Wright
Boonsville
Rose
Arte
Thort
Joe Harri
Alma L. Parker
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