Campaign crowds show Bryan appeal across states
The article praises William Jennings Bryan for drawing immense crowds, with farmers and workers eager to hear him across the West, Midwest, South, and into Pennsylvania. It argues these outpourings reflect voter sympathy for his principles, not curiosity, and predicts a sweeping national victory. Buckner returns to Kentucky to a mixed Republican and Democratic reception at a railway station.
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Hanns
West
Middle West
South
Pennsylvania
Judge Howard Proposes Bryan as National Leader
The article recalls Judge Howard of Nebraska praising William Jennings Bryan as guileless and capable, predicting his appeal across states. It also references Bryan’s political surge and a tense crowd in Cleveland during a McKinley protest, plus notices for political conventions in Challis Idaho with Republican Democratic and Populist details.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Howard
Congress
Patrick Henry
Heyburn Backs Pure Silver as Spokane Speaker Pushes Gold
The Spokane speaker W. B. Heyburn declares support for bimetallism and equal gold and silver, opposing recent changes. He is expected to address McKinley supporters in Challis tonight, drawing local skepticism about gold standard advocates in Custer County Idaho and wider western opinion.
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Silve Measenger
Challis
Custer County
Idaho
Custer
Clayton Custer
Crystal
Houston
Pahsimari
Ramshorn
Stanley
Sunol
Aesahee
Heyburn
Spokane
McKinley
Shoup
Wall Street
Heyburn faces cool reception when naming McKinley in Paris
The Montpelier Examiner notes Heyburn praised the Republican party then mentioned McKinley to stunned silence, followed by sweeping applause for Bryan. The crowd's reaction suggested a Bryan-dominated gathering, prompting Heyburn to depart Besar Lake that same night.
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Paris
Heyburn
McKinley
Bryan
Besar Lake
Montpelier
National Democratic estimates of Bryan majorities by state
The press bureau in Chicago released estimates of Bryan's expected November majorities across states. Figures include Alabama 60,000 Arkansas 75,000 California 50,000 Colorado 100,000 Delaware 100,000 Florida 15,000 Georgia 75,000 Idaho 10,000 Illinois 45,000 Indiana 50,000 Iowa 80,000 Kansas 40,000 Kentucky 85,000 Louisiana 40,000 Maryland 15,000 Michigan 80,000 Minnesota 35,000 Mississippi 50,000 Missouri 60,000 Montana 15,000 Nebraska 30,000 Nevada 4,000 North Carolina 20,000 Ohio 25,000 Oregon 10,000 South Carolina 60,000 South Dakota 10,000 Tennessee
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Chicago
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Alabama
Arkansas
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Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Montana Speech Attacks John Sherman Over Silver Price
A Helena Montana audience heard harsh denunciations of John Sherman accusing him of being a hypocrite and a wrecker of prosperity for linking silver price to national distress. The speaker claimed Sherman would crawl from Montana to Ohio for silver gains and branded him an old fraud during last week’s address.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Howard Dennis
McKinley
Ccrel
Dennis
Canton
Col
W. 5
Lipps
Abbott
McKissen
John Sherman
Helena
Montana
America
West
Democrats Move to Prosecute Chicago Voter Intimidation
The Democratic National Committee reportedly gathered evidence of intimidation fees in Chicago. It notes several manufacturers and merchants may be indicted for pressuring employees to influence votes. Exposures and strict prosecutions aim to curb intimidation and boost workers to vote conscience‑wise.
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Democrat National Committee
Chicago
Weal-Kweed
Idaho voters urged to resist machine politics this year
The speaker warns against party scramble for petty offices and calls for sacrificing to elect a president true to our interests. Emphasis is on avoiding distractions from the Bryan and silver issue and focusing on national concerns.
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Idaho
Bryan and
Silver
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