Editorial notes on gold standard and politics in North Carolina
The People's party paper in Atlanta attacks Senator Stewart and defends Bryan while criticizing McKinley era gold bugs. It notes bank failures, gold imports of 5.25 million dollars, and calls for an honest election in North Carolina. The piece links gold standard policy to the state's ticket and party loyalties.
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People’s Party
Atlanta
Stewart
Cleveland
Morton
McKinley
North Carolina
U. S. Treasury
Luray Union
Chicago Express
Missouri World
Sewall
Sewal
Juw Chat
Deen
Bryan urged voters to canvass for him and back his nomination
The piece calls on every voter to personally canvass for Bryan as the lone presidential candidate feared by big money. It praises his public and private life, rejects coalition tactics and Swall on the ticket, and urges continuing support to defeat political tricksters, noting Bryan’s health concerns and a suggestion to assign Col Josephus Daniels to monitor him.
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Bryan
Swall
Honest Tom Watson and a test of integrity
The New York World sent editors to interview Thomas E. Watson in Thompson Georgia. A rival offered a thousand dollars for the scoop but Watson refused to be swayed and stood firm against bribery, proving his mettle as a statesman candidate. A water famine warning in Richmond underscores the Times’ economic arguments amid shortages.
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New York World
Thompson
Thomas E. Watson
New York
Georgia
World
Creelman
Watson
Thomas E Watson
Richmond
Atlantic Ocean
Democratic Push for Electoral Fusion Stalls in 19th Century Split
The Democratic State Executive Committee proposed fusion with the Populists on August 13, while the Populists offered two plans including statewide and county fusion. Democrats declined and later partial cooperation emerged. Central Democrats under Manly pressed for state fusion with Watson for governor and other cross-party nominations.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Campiste
Central Democratic Committee
Manly
Watson
Guthrie
Pop
Cyrus Thompson
W. H. Worth
T. J Osborne
Inc
C. Scarborough
D-m
Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. M. Furman
Dem
State Committee Timing Blocks Redistricting Plan
The auditor outlines district allocations for Peps and Dems with Guthrie slated for U S Senate. Ayer calls a full meeting. after a prolonged session the committee finds it too late to adjust assignments before the election. They invite Democrats to back Populist candidates to avert calamities.
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Peps
Dems
Guthrie
U.S Senate
Ayer
State Committee
Democratic Committee
Alliance Shoe Factory cash drive urged for Hillsboro plant
The Allience membership statewide is urged to fund working capital for the Hillsboro shoe factory. Slowness in responses may delay machinery start up. the plant must reach a 300 pair per day capacity to control costs and ensure quality. Members are asked to send cash to begin the work.
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Hillsboro
Emperor Bismarck backs silver in letter to Texas governor
In a dated August 24 1896 letter from Hiredricksruh Bismarck expresses support for bimetallism but urges careful stance. He notes U S freedom to act independently on monetary policy may influence international agreements and European cooperation. He closes with formal respect to Governor Culberson of Texas.
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Bismarck
Culberson
Texas
Hiriedrichsruh
United States
Europe
North Carolina State Pair Opens at Exposition Grenade
The North Carolina State Pair opened yesterday at the Exposition Grenade near the city and will run through Saturday. The fair promises full standard exhibits with many new features, elaborate premiums, and an enlarged racing purse. Low railroad rates and large visiting crowds are anticipated, encouraging farmers to attend.
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North Carolina
He Isn’t a Machine Man in Hickory Mercury Saga
The piece defends Hon. Tom Watson against harsh criticism from enemies and some alleged friends. It argues his bluntness is understandable given the treatment he has received and claims he is the only man in the field who cannot be controlled by a machine before or after election.
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N. C
Time of the Lie Question at Grange Hall Speech
Col J P Tracy a Republican speaker faced a German audience member's sharp challenge. The man asked which time Tracy lied about free silver, recalling two contrasting statements from two years earlier.
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J. P. Tracy
Republican Party
Grange Hall
Bouton County
Dracy
von Good Ting
St. Louis Republic
Watson's Staying on Ticket Amid Gold Standard Clash
Thomas E. Watson declares he will stay on the Bryan ticket, arguing only mass appeal can defeat Sewall and gold-bug maneuvers. He defends loyalty to Bry an and emphasizes Populist unity against plutocratic forces. Watson appeals to women, urging support for silver and warning the gold standard harms families.
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Sewall
Thomas E. Watson
James Creelman
New York World
Mr. Watson
Mr. Creelman
Raleigh
New York
Watson
Progressive Farmer Office
Bryan
St. Louis
Chicago
Goldbugs
Bryan Addresses Women Audience in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on October 14, William J. Bryan spoke at the Lyceum Theatre before an all female audience of about 2,000, presided over by Mrs Frank A. Valesh. He arrived around 10 oclock and addressed the gathering.
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L.L. Polk
U.l
Raleigh
N.C
le Post Office
Raleign
Minneapolis
Minn
Bryan
Lycum Theatre
Frank A. Valesh
Georgia Voters Rally Behind State Leader for National Ticket
The speech urges Georgians to back a Georgia statesman if chosen by Southern peers for a national platform. It contrasts trust enforcement with corporate defense and cites Bryan and Farmers' Outlook to urge regional unity.
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Georgia
Reform papert Bryan letter acceptance beats Allen’s
A mosaic of political excerpts comments on the money question and the gold standard. It quotes Missouri World Pennsylvania Alliance Advocate and other papers noting reformist views and farmer concerns after elections. The collection underlines the influence of currency debates on rural votes and party strategies.
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Reform
Bryan
Acceptan
Allen
Missouri World
Alliance
Visouri
Gainesville
Tennessiary
Experimental Farm Programme During Fair Week
During Raleigh fair week visitors may inspect the Experiment Farm for dairy operations. Milk separator runs 10:30 a m and 6 309 m. stable work after 4:30 p m. churning to 11:30 a m on 20th and 22nd. Babcock Test every noon with both hand and machine use. Frank E Emery Agriculture 6.
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Ranziedh
Raleigh
Tober
Evry
Frank E Emeny
ASE Questions on Fares and Postal Reform
The voter asks the candidate whether they would support lower freight charges and two cent per mile passenger fares. It requests the legislature candidate to vote for prohibiting free passes for five holders and asks a Congress candidate to support a national post office telegraph and telephone with a uniform ten cent telegram rate and a telephone at every country post office.
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Congress
Post Office
Union
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