Guthrie and silver debate hint at NC governor race
A political screed argues Major Guthrie tainted by Democratic praise and nickel plated compliments. It predicts Russell or Watson will win, condemns party maneuvers, praises free coinage reform, and warns against gold bugs. The piece cites Populist and Republican tensions in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Guthrie
Mr Guthrie
Mark Hanna
Democratic Party
Majk Guthrie
Russell
Watson
North Carolina
Ether
Guthrie
Cleveland
Ransom
Maj. Guthrie
Progressive Farmer
Worth
Thompson
Ayer
Mebane
Bryan
Counting Unhatched Chickens in the Political Forecast
A skepticism of poll predictions surfaces as Hanna estimates McKinley’s path to victory. The piece notes doubtful states, shifts in margins, and Hanna’s strategic claims in California Delaware Kentucky Kansas Maryland Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Oregon Washington West Virginia Wyoming Ohio Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota and other blocs. It suggests Bryan’s sure votes in Michigan and Minnesota and explores margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
McKinley
Philadelphia American
R Publican
California
Delaware
Kentucky
Kansas
Maryland
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Mr. Bryan
Ohio
Indiana
Chnsis
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Bryan
Illinois
New England
Middle States
Eggs on the Campaign Trail in 1892 Politics
A humorous look at the egg propaganda used by Democrats in 1892. The piece recalls Georgia and North Carolina episodes with stale eggs smeared on candidates and public figures. It notes incidents in Covington and Chicago involving Secretary Carey and William Jennings Bryan, illustrating the bid for attention and the resulting media response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
General Weaver
Georgia
America
Covington
Caricele
Palmer Buckner
Chicago
Bryan
British Opposition Warns On US Silver Move
The London Financial News of April 14, 1894 argues that if the United States severs ties to Europe and adopts a silver basis, America would gain markets in Asia and Europe while British trade would collapse. It states American industries would be protected abroad, and exchange losses would be dwarfed by profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Financial News
United States
Europe
America
Asia
South America
England
Americans Need Vision Beyond England’s Trade Path
The speaker warns that the U S should not emulate England’s trade model and urges seizing South American and Asian markets. He argues Americans overlook silver as a monetary tool and warns the government’s indifference could push the country toward a gold standard clash, risking foreign retaliation.
How a President Is Elected Explained Simply
A plain description of the U S presidential election process. Voters elect electors who choose the President and Vice President. If no candidate wins a majority in the electoral college the House selects the President from the top three and the Senate selects the Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Hobart
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
Huch Sate
Texas
Senate
Washington
House
Claims Made by Friends of Silver Prophetic Currency Debate
A tract argues that falling prices cause depression and that increasing the currency supply through free silver will lift prices, relieve debtors, and revive industry. It cites a predicted silver value rise and cites Prof. Frank Parsons of Boston University from October Arena as source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hades
Frank Parsons
Boston University
Two Illustrations of Indianap olis and St Louis politics
Congressman John Allen offers two tales to illustrate gold Democrats actions after Bryan spoke. The first parable likens the convention turning over to passengers overreacting to stage danger. The second describes a man frightened by a steamer whistle who plunges into mud, joined by Republicans in a slush of reform, ready to resist before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
House
Indianapolis
Bryan
St. Louis
Mr. Allen
Mortgage debt growth 1880 to 1890 compared with population
From the Eleventh Census volume the rise in mortgage debt excluding quasi public bodies totaled 2,494,870,088 dollars, up 141.28 percent as population grew 24.86 percent and wealth 49.24 percent. Per capita mortgage debt hit 96 dollars nationally, with New York at 268 and South Carolina 12. In Kansas and the Dakotas five persons share each mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
South Carolina
Kansas
North
South Dakota
Positive threat of revolution in anti Bryan rhetoric
The piece condemns anti Bryan leaders for hints of revolution and argues their aim is to rob voters of Liberties. It cites Edward Lauterbach, Republican leader, who claimed the people may not decide by vote on issues like street railways and urges that the will of the people must prevail. The text accuses him of shifting from revolution talk to political calculation.
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United States
Anti Bryan
Edward Lauterbach
Republican County Committee
Bryan
Chcago
Lauterbach
Voice of
Senate Railroad Committee
Senate and
Assembly
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Mark Hanna
Broad Ax
St. Paul
Min
Sewall
Hobart
Journal
Napa
Cal
Buchanan Lanuer
Ohio
Democrat
Democratic Party
Evening Standard
Troy
Forsyth
Sentinel
Chicago
Palmer
Goldbug
Washington
McKinley
McKiney
Register
Vancover
Wash
Eye
Barwell
Nebr
Reading Railroad
John Pierrepont Morg
Morgan Jasom
Palmer's Monarchy Claim Stirs Public Outcry in 1900 Debate
The New York Journal reports on Senator John M. Palmer’s bold pledge aligning with a corevolutionist stance and favoring a monarchy over Bryan’s Chicago platform. The piece frames Palmer as proposing royal rule if voters support Bryan, warns of Wall Street backlash, and invokes Roman Republic danger to emphasize citizen power against moneyed interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Palmer
Sound Money Democracy
Bryan
Chicago
Detroit
Palmer
Mr. Bryan
United States
England
William Jennings Bryan
Wall Street
Friends of Freasilver
Temple of Freedom
Governor Waite
Senate
New York Journal
Errata by Gero Evans Corrects Speech in Progressive Farmer
A letter from Gero E Evans of Waynesville North Carolina dated October 29 1896 requests corrections to a prior speech printed in the Progressive Farmer. He notes misquotations including leeches for leaders Aristotle Ricardo and Miriam Vanderbilt corrected to William with emphasis on accuracy in political economy references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristotle
Richards
Ricardo
Miriam
Vanderbilt
William
Gero. E. Evans
Waynesville, N. C
Wanted Pensions Stirs North Carolina Meeting
A mountain town listener pressed candidate McLaughlin on pensions after a political meeting. He asked how old his two sons must be to receive government pensions, noting his own eight dollar monthly pension. McLaughlin explained the policy and, despite clarification, he lost three votes from the exchange. Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Mr. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Yaas
Pledge of Alliance members and reform chatter in GOP era
A collage of quotes from various papers debates alliance growth, reform aims, and political tactics. Supporters argue for immediate success, while opponents mock Bryan and gold standard ideas. Notable voices include McKinley boosters and railroad interest critiques amid 1890s partisan skirmishes.
Good One on Bob Ingersoll Delivers Talk in Washington
Bob Ingersoll engaged an elderly Black woman in Washington on religious questions. He asked if souls are made from dust, noting the Bible says yes. She affirmed, and he pressed on what happens in bad weather when mud is all there is, remarking that such conditions might turn infidels into fools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ingersoll
Washiton
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