Maj Bilkins Chooses His War on Guthrie's Job Bid
A ragged dialogue rails at Maj Guthrie’s possible gubernatorial run on the Populist banner and mocks party loyalty. The letter-writer vows to join a bid for unity, urging Bryan’s open silver stance and denouncing machine politics in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj Bilkins
Maj. Guthrie
Maj Guthrie
Guthrie
Dymakratick
Dymakrat Party
Democrat Party
Betsy
Erbout
Justis
Raleigh
Judge Russell
Cy Watson
Watson
Godebye
Young men in history challenge the Bryan age claim
A historical list shows Napoleon at 28, Perry at 28, Fulton at 28, Jefferson at 33, Sheridan at 34, Hancock at 38, Clay at 37, Pitt at 27, Bruce at 40, Webster at 36, and notes Billy Bryan is 37 yet called a boy. The piece argues age should not disqualify leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Hamilton
Fulton
Thomas Jefferson
General Sheridan
John Hancock
Continental Congress
Henry Clay
United States
Ghent
William Pitt
Robert Bruce
Ennglich
Bannockburn
Daniel Webster
Billy” Bryan
Supplemental address to North Carolina voters by Maj Guthrie
Maj Guthrie releases a second supplemental address to the People’s Party voters in North Carolina criticizing party leadership and press dynamics. He explains efforts to publish with multiple Democratic papers and defends maintaining principles over expedience amid criticism from party insiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Guthrie
News and Observer
Ayer
Extra
Raleigh
S. Otho Wilson
Hayseeder
Durham
Progressive Farmer
People’s Party
Novel campaign contribution boosts Bryan fund with Lincoln property
A Chicago donor gave a house and two Lincoln lots to Mr. Bryan via the Democratic county committee, valuing about 18000 dollars. Bryan thanked the donor, who called the gift a way to fund the party as cash is scarce, and the deed was transferred to Chairman Jones for sale to raise campaign proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CutcaGo
Wm Hoyt
Wm. Hoyt & Co
Bryan
Lincoln
Nilebs
Hoyt
Jones
Democratic Campaign
Motives for Free Silver Support Across Walks of Society
The article surveys laborers farmers and business people who support bimetallism by citing personal gain and broader benefit. It contrasts these practical motives with critics who defend the gold standard, highlighting differing views on employment prices and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Congress
Mark Hanna
W. A. Guthrie
Raleigh
N. C
Gems of statesmanship in Bryan speech on gold standard
The Atlanta Constitution reprints a portion of a Bryan speech from Maine with religious cadence praising gold as a divinely provided means to satisfy human needs. The piece frames Republican charges about his principles as unfounded and highlights the speaker’s reverent argument for monetary harmony under divine law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Springfield Republican
Maine
Stlllun
Atlanta Constitution
Bryan speech criticizes gold standard defenders at Minneapolis
W J Bryan argues that financiers push the gold standard under an appearance of care for labor, farmers, and business men. He counters that they claim concern for others while forcing policy, insisting they love themselves more than workers. The remark confronts free coinage versus bimetallism rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osries of
W. J. Bryan
Minneapolis
How Some Readers Can Make Money with the Dish Washer
An advertiser claims earnings from selling the Iron City Dish Washer, saying readers can clear $10 to $14 daily at home. The ad asserts easy sales, no canvassing, and rapid profit as households see the washer in action and request one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Raleigh to Greensboro and Charlotte and Atlanta trains
Daily schedules describe connections from Raleigh with trains to Greensboro Charlotte Atlanta and points north south and west. Includes arrival times at Raleigh from Charlotte Greensboro South Norfolk Chattanooga Washington and other routes with passenger and Pullman services and notes on night trains and double daily services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solic
Chattanooga
Salisbury
Asheville
Hot Springs
Durham
Clarksville
Keysville
Greensboro
Charvannah
Jacksonville
Florida
Charlie
Augusta
Pullman i
Chattanoora
Norfolk
Merchants
Miners
Washington
Baltimo Leake
Richmond
Huet
Selma
Ion
Fayetteville
Newhernhead City
Goldsbury
Wilmington
Winston Salem
Northwestern
North Jaro Road
North Carolina
Tenn
Cincinnati
Weser
Charlotte
Spartenburville
Athens
Atlanta
Raleigh Oval
Tarboro
Goldsboro
Wilminsetteville
Ail
Huslina
Norfolk and Chattanooga
Lia
Lynchburg
F Éster
Rere
Raleigh
Folk Limited
W. H. Grees
Also Mentioned on This Page
W J Peele
Gold Trust
Democrats
Silver Party
Democratic Party
Friends of Silver
Teller
South
Heaven
W. J. Peete
KE Bilkins, M. A
Ivyas
William J. Bryan
Napoleon
France
Bryan Campaign Fund
Mr. Bryan
Reaneiere
Political Gem
Boseley
Ccident Gresi
Scerlet & Fritchard
TNA
Rai Wa
RaLeni
Norfolk and
Chattanoo
Oxford
Washingtons North
T. Turk
Washington, D. C
J. M. Cuup
Traffic Manas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!