Continued Prosperity in Face of Sound Money Debate
A Baltimore Manufacturers' Record broadside surveys Southern bankers and business leaders on the 1896 race. Many endorse McKinley for stable currency and prosperity, while some express concern about Bryan's free silver platform and potential economic disruption. Prominent bankers from Texas to Georgia weigh in on currency, protection, and national growth.
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Republican Party
Baltimore
L. Foster
Cashler
Bertram
Bryan
Rehweer
Casbign
Matimal Bank
Vouton
Texas
Brian
MrKinley
H. W. Showalter
Ritchie County Bank
Warrisville
Democrata
Reptitleans
McWinsley
Joseph RB. Davy
Bank
Albany
W. E. Satterfield
People’s National Bank
New Wrria
Sle Couttry
Sle Couttry Had Never Een So Prong Jans
McKinleys
Q. W. Saxon
Capital City, Bank
United States
HK. A. Piper & Co
Conte
Wilson
Cashier Deposit Bank
Aminence
McKinley
P. A. Ball
Canhior American National Bank
Fort Smith
Ark
A. E B. Watson
First National Bank
Marlin
William Powell
Bank of
Georgia
F. Luttrell
J. B. Carter
Gribble
Republican Letters on Party Strength and Experience
A long letter argues for Republican allegiance, contrasting the Democratic Party as pessimistic and error-prone while praising the Republicans for learning from experience. It critiques Democratic platforms and urges the recipient to adopt Republican principles, highlighting optimism, stability, and progress. The writer defends party consistency despite occasional faults.
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Bor
Rozo Bhinser
Philippines
China
Finanelal Crank
Republicr
Democratic Party
Pegeon
TSM
Cireulae
Republican Party
Who Pilla the Dinner Pall Tul] tuner
The passage presents garbled OCR text with scattered phrases about dinner, steam, and fruit, mentioning a farmer and wage concerns during a Republican administration. It lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or events to form a clear news item.
Too Much Prosperity for Wicks and His Sawmill
A Quicksilver Mountain, Montana proprietor named Wicks criticizes Missouri railroad workers and endorses Bryan. He recalls past easy hiring and immediate pay, now facing high wages and scarce labor. He argues for McKinley to restore better conditions, admitting doubt about the outcome.
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Wicks
Tack Wicks
Quicksilver Mountain
Mont
Missouri Railroad
Jack Wicks
Bryan
Naverard
McKinley
Money in Circulation Through 1900
The article notes money in circulation rose from 676,202,704 dollars in 1870 to 2,008,080,104 or so by 1900 under a gold standard ensuring equal value for all dollars.
Tin plate largely produced at home, says Democrats
The Democrats claim tin plate duty favors imports but argue the Meister law of 1890 allowed reduced foreign reliance. U.S. production and imports from 1882 to 1898 show shifts toward domestic factories and lower prices as home manufacture grows, driving thousands of workers and interconnected suppliers.
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United States
Shall This Return From the Unemployed in 1882
A request asks landlords to waive rents for unemployed workers, citing 80 000 dependent persons and urging city action to provide work. A march of the unemployed to Fournil Hall is planned. Ohio factory activity shows full capacity with steady orders, while Brigham Roberts views Utah as a doubtful state, noting shifting political sentiment and possible expansion support.
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Borton
Nave
Io’ Fournil Hall
Roberts
Utah
Brigham H. Roberts
House of Representatives
Bryan
Issue Boiled Down Chairman M A Usui Statement
The speaker argues the central question concerns policy timing and its effect on workers. He criticizes hidden collateral tactics and says the campaign focuses on transparency and addressing worker concerns. The remarks emphasize scrutiny of secret interests and the need for clear, public discussion.
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M.A. Usui
Two Sheriffs and a Clever Insult on a Train
A humorous account recalls two Ohio sheriffs meeting on a train near Columbus as they guard two inmates bound for the asylum. One inmate laments business reverses while the other reveals his own folly, prompting a clever mislabeling from the other passenger. The item ends with a note on freight carried by U S railroads in 1880 and a claim of record prosperity.
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Ohio
Columbus
Columbuy
Craze
Crazy
Poor's Manual of Railroads
United States
Campaignesque Riddle Stream Promotes Levant Tea Presidency
A surreal plea uses wordplay and fragmented phrases to advocate Levant tea as the presidential focus. The quizzical text frames a chaotic platform likened to a Josephs Coat and a wild hobby, urging readers to respond to the distinctive candidate idea.
War News Sparks Boonsville as Volunteers Rally
The Spanish American War era scene unfolds in Boonsville with talk of wheat prices and mortgage worries giving way to excitement as the Maine event and McKinley administration loom. Glen Harrington enlists, Vinale faces pride and dread, while Simon Grey navigates politics, economics, and family stakes amid a nation preparing for war.
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Vinule
Glen Hartington
Vinale
Boonsville
Harrington
Vinnie
Maine
Simon
McKinley
Washington
Otsontey
Ender
Leni
Jimmie
Weil
Cinthis
Nevis
Mary
Tyre
Spain
Roonsville
McVintey
Abraham Iy
Waah
Army
Navy
Dever
Maulla Bay
Lewes
Saupson
West Indias
Glen Harrington
Jung
Hin
Glen Barrington
Cynthia
Simon Grey
Cuba
Boonsylde
Repul
Law
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Thander
Joseph
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Levant Tea
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Guide Rock, Neb
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McKiptey
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