Silver Messenger Letter Attacks Senator Dubois on Unity
A July 31 1896 circular from the Moscow Star denounces Senator Dubois as dishonestly courting a silver party union while claiming to remain a Republican. It argues Detailing plans to rupture Democrats and Populists, the piece portrays Dubois as still a Republican and casts doubt on his alliance with silver forces. The note urges Idaho voters to reject personal ambitions that could harm state governance and national representation.
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Dubois
Idaho
Lewiston
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Moscow Star
Duty of Democrats endorse Dubois for Idaho Senate
A written circular from Boise urges Idaho Democrats and Silver Republicans to endorse Senator Dubois for the United States Senate, warn against Populist alliances, and frame the future of Idaho politics around Dubois as a national leader. It notes risks of Populist influence and the need for a strong Democratic slate.
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Boise
Idaho
Dubois
United States Senate
United States
Democratic Party
Senate
Clagett
Buick
Gunn
Congress
Kansas
Fusion efforts eyed by Silver Republicans in Boise
A Boise Evening Mail report quotes a prominent Democrat claiming Silver Republican leaders travel to Boise to break Populist Democrat fusion. The source describes a possible Republican alliance, McKinley victories, and a plan to preserve control of state offices, legislature, and a senate seat for Dubois. The piece reflects political maneuvering and skepticism about feasibility.
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Boise
McKinley
Dubois
Senate
Senator Mitchell Backs Bryan for President
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin announces support for Bryan. Waning losses shift back to the Democratic fold as supporters return one by one.
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Mitchell
Wisconsin
Bryan
Secretaries Lamont Carlisle Meet President at Buzzards Bay
The Chicago Chronicle reports a purely political meeting at Buzzards Bay among Lamont Carlisle and the President. They will support the Democratic ticket while warning a second ticket may be urged to prevent many Democrats from backing McKinley. All three oppose McKinley but seek a Bryan compromise.
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Chicago Chronicle
Lamont
Carlisle
Buzzard’s Bay
McKinley
Bryan
Closing factories to scare workers for McKinley
A report argues that closing factories to frighten employees into voting for McKinley has no effect. It notes the tactic fails to influence workers and is criticized as improper pressure. The piece references union concerns and political interference in labor matters.
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McKinley
Democrats and Populists Clash Over Silver Debate
The speaker lambasts Mr. Jones as arrogant and unfit while defending Populist support for silver. He claims Democrats caved to silver, asserts the Populists helped Bryan unite for a silver victory, and accuses McConnell and Cleveland allies of corruption and hypocrisy in Illinois and Custer County fundraising.
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McConnell
Cause
Custer County
Mac
McKinley Rests on Old Soldier Image in Tariff Debate
The article notes McKinley avoids tariff talk and financial questions, leaning on the old soldier persona to win votes. He shows no fear in appealing to patriotism, aiming to stir supporters by recalling hardships endured chewing hard-tack.
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Jon
McKinley
Thurston Silent After Tungsten Oblique Exchange
Senator Thurston abruptly ends remarks amid a controversy over a claim that Bryan acted as paid spokesman for silver mine owners. Observers suggest the clash may have undermined his credibility and public speaking pace.
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Thurston
Bryan
McKinley Angered by Silver Sentiment Shift
The passage suggests President McKinley would react with anger at the growing silver sentiment and would have aligned with Hanna if she supported it. The tone reflects political tension over monetary policy and party alignments.
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McKinley
Hanna
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