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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
4
National ticket listings name President Mkinley and Hobart for vice president along with numerous state and local offices. Vermont is described as Republican with the largest majority to a Republican ticket, and the piece notes the G A R encampment planned for Buffalo New York.
The article notes that McKinley now stands in higher esteem among fellow citizens than at any prior time, reflecting broad public approval and a lasting positive view of his leadership.
The article states that free silver support in Vermont appears to have been checked, with promoters facing a cooling off and diminished momentum. It notes local sentiment shifting away from free silver, diminishing the movement's reach in the state.
Commentators say Bryan could improve with better balance of grout and free silver and note Vermont Republicans fared well despite the Grout impact on the ticket.
The two presidential candidates, William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan, anticipate reading Vermont results with varying degrees of satisfaction, reflecting their differing political stakes in the state.
The text notes Bryan’s reputation weakened following his Chicago oratorical effort that positioned him as a leading democratic hopeful for president.
Free trade and free silver policies stir concern among policymakers about reliance on Chinese labor. The discourse questions whether such reliance should influence U.S. national law and economic strategy.
The Howard Advance reports the storm center of patriotism at St. Paul where residents favored McKinley by a 16 to 1 ratio, reflecting strong early support for the Republican ticket.
Sewall resides in Maine as free silver gains momentum in the state with bold forecasts of surprises on the horizon.
In Vermont on Tuesday the Republican slate won with Josiah Gront elected governor and William Grout chosen as congressman. The result marks a clear GOP victory in state and federal contests.
The New York Herald reports a poll across New York New Jersey and Connecticut projecting McKinley will carry New York by 180000 plurality New Jersey by 75000 and Connecticut by 20000 based on the surveyed states.
Palmer aims for a sacrifice bunt to advance runners and keep the rally alive. If he succeeds McKinley is expected to follow with a potential home run, per Sioux City Journal notes.
A fragment from a political discussion notes Bryan’s idea linked to a hog and a free silver notion, questions its meaning about silver barons, and critiques the Boone Iowa postmaster’s party debts. It also recalls eighty West Virginia editors pressing McKinley, who remained unmoved, signaling a potential presidential edge.
The passage argues that gold and silver function as money in the United States more than in any other nation and questions the rationale for driving gold out of the country to satisfy silver speculators.
A historical note warns that free coinage of gold and silver cannot coexist. It cites Indianapolis Republicans praising Grover Cleveland and hints at a political jab about George’s seat.
General Palmer, aged about 79, appeals in a long open letter to restore gold as the sole standard and to fortify the U S treasury with gold coin while criticizing silver policies. He urges wealth protection and warns of disasters from a depreciated currency and inflated silver coins.
Projections shift from whether South Dakota backs McKinley to how large his majority will be. The piece emphasizes a clear move in the state's support, reflecting a decisive national trend.
Speakers praise the Harrison administration for strikes earlier and claim no disturbances since the Wilson bill. They argue idle men cannot strike and that only employed labor can carry a strike, highlighting political tension over labor policy.
South Dakota and Vermont farmers join forces on monetary policy honoring rural grit and independence. The speech lauds sturdy peasantry resisting the greenback push and asserts retained intelligence since rejecting it.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan continues daily publication of Blaine’s senate speech during Bland silver bill debates. The paper is urged to print the entire speech in full for fairness and completeness.
The platform of the Simon Pure at Indianapolis proclaims the party’s enduring commitment to maintaining laws. The piece recalls the dark days of 1859-60 when a Democratic president enabled the South to secede.
A local declaration by South Dakota farmers states they are not revolutions or radicals. They affirm loyalty to William McKinley in November, endorsing honest money, protection, and prosperity.
Tom Watson moves against running mate Sewall in a bid to force withdrawal from the ticket. He calls Sewall a burden and insists the ticket must be Bryan and Watson, not Sewall, or no game. Watson asserts a new push to claim the vice presidency.
John E. Carland has been appointed United District Judge for the district of South Dakota. The appointment is expected to bring general satisfaction throughout the district. Carland was born in Oswego County, New York, on December 11, 1854, and was admitted to practice.
The article contrasts two editorials from the Press and Dakotan and the Yankton Gazette on Senator Pettigrew's Turner hall address. Both papers are praised for intellect, yet each accuses the other of misrepresentation, highlighting partisan bias and divergent views on the speech’s content and impact.
The Pioneer Press recalls a Bryan remark from Upper Red Hook New York about Solomon suggesting “Give me neither poverty nor riches.” It notes Ager, Jakob’s son, as the origin of a saying that, though wise, clashes with Solomon’s lifelong accumulation of wealth and ostentatious habits.
Minneapolis Tribune profiles Judge Palmer as a shrewd political figure in South Dakota, noting his alliance with Senator Pettigrew and potential to become the state’s political boss as their coalition endures.
The Chicago Record notes city hall officials warn saloon licenses are falling at an alarming rate risking up to 600000 dollars in revenue for Chicago. The piece argues city policy should address the tax impact in this era.
The Cleveland Leader denounces William J. Bryan as a demagogue after his Albany speech claiming the gold standard is worse than war pestilence and famine. It argues currency was on gold standard 1873 to 1898 and cites prosperity in 1892 with rising wages and strong labor markets.
Leslie's Weekly recounts General Francis E Spinner as a patriot and trusted U S treasurer who steered through the Civil War crisis. The article notes his long public service, late cancer struggle, and continued engagement in financial debate until his final piece for Leslie's Weekly.
General Horace Porter recalls meeting Ulysses S. Grant at Chattanooga and serving as his private secretary through Grant's first term. He began noting impressions and conversations, yielding graphic pen portraits to illuminate critical Civil War events for readers.
Abbot Islip, a famed sixteenth century ruler of Westminster Abbey, earned the title the great builder for his architectural work on Westminster and other cathedrals. His tomb rests in a chapel named after him where a carved frieze repeats his rebus a eye and branch motif.
An urging to maximize personal potential links good health to pure blood. It proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole blood purifier curing salt rheum scrofula catarrh dyspepsia and rheumatism because these illnesses originate in the blood.
Sioux Falls hosts a five day Tri State Fair from September 2 to 6 featuring Buffalo Bill Wild West show, a Bryan McKinley era speeches, torchlight parades, and tours of creamery displays and irrigation exhibits. Daily horse and bicycle races accompany a vast parade and dazzling illuminations. Local bands provide music as committees add attractions daily.
A(n) elegiac verse by Hallie Olive Elrod dated 1896 honors Willie Mills noting he is not dead but sleepeth. The piece speaks of grief, Heaven, and eternal reunion while missing a classmate and son as the narrator recalls lessons and shared moments. The poem frames death as a transition to a heavenly home with comforting faith.
Elder S J Adams of Delton Wis praises the White Wine of Tar Syrup claiming one bottle cured his wife’s bad lung cold. He calls it the best medicine for throat and lung diseases and recommends it widely. Sold by H Wheeler.
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