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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
2
The Townsend post lists J B R Stout as editor and announces B W Badger's bid for Clerk of the District Court as independent of conventions. It notes shifts in political sentiment with gold standard supporters noting Arkansas and Maine outcomes. Slang references to goldbugs mirror era monetary debates and public opinion.
The Meagher county silverites praise the ticket nominated last Tuesday and express support for Cleveland’s financial policy. They claim free coinage will restore the dollar’s value beyond gold and recall the demonetization period with sentiment that silver was above par.
The passage notes Palmer and Buckner, aging figures, sacrificing credibility for the gold bug Democrats. It asserts Colorado parties unite behind Bryan while McKinley managers dismiss the state as undesirable, reflecting cross party dynamics in the campaign.
The note cites Cornelius Vanderbilt's large contribution to the McKinley fund as bolster for Bryan's election case, framing it as evidence of support for Bryan.
A remark questions Li Hung Chang’s prophetic claims about McKinley’s stance toward Bryan and his forecast that China would defeat Japan. The speaker asks who expects prophetic truth to emerge from Li in this discussion.
If silver lowers wages in Mexico, how do monometallists explain cheap labor in gold standard countries such as Turkey Egypt Liberia and Uruguay?
In fairness it must be said that no convention exceeded the republicans in orderly sobriety when considering the warring factions represented.
The senator urges opposition to free trade arguing he is better suited to address current issues, asserting others cannot handle the debate effectively. The remark frames the campaign issue while challenging rivals' competence.
Lewis Nelson of the St. Louis National Bank resigns amid controversy over his free silver stance. The note frames the move as part of a broader pattern by party members seen as restricting American citizens.
Charles Hartman conducts a Montana tour with strong reception in Townsend. At the depot, most of the voting population gathered to see him and hear his brief remarks, cheering him loudly. The congressman appears to have smooth sailing in this locality.
The Hassel community forms a free silver club with 120 charter voters in Montana. The article urges other towns to mobilize support for the silver ticket to show propl Montana voters are engaged and ready to back the cause.
The MEssENGER urges promotion for them and calls for no leniency toward those who would bind them in financial servitude to European gold owners, praising Hassel residents for political engagement.
Readers question why New York newspapers have not tied William Jennings Bryan to the alleged assassination plots against Queen Victoria and the Czar. The remark suggests public interest in any perceived connections between Bryan and political intrigue in Europe.
The Helena Herald comments that business remained stable despite GOP success prospects and editorially highlights nationwide business distress. The piece signals the paper’s favorable lean toward Democratic outcomes and frames current troubles as political in nature.
The article labels O F Goddard as a popular yet unblemished nominee of the gold republicans for Congress and claims he is Hartman’s victim and a dummy used to mislead voters, illustrating the alleged lack of real ability.
The speaker argues that the so called international agreement is a fallacy hindering free silver coinage. England as a creditor nation blocks progress and only independent action by America and others can drive change.
The September 7 state election produced about a 70 000 vote majority for the Democratic ticket, more than double the margins of two and four years ago. The campaign centered on free silver following the Chicago platform, offering a strong gauge of southern and central western silver sentiment.
The writer scoffs at goldbugs for arguing about the 59 cent dollar abroad. They claim 99.9 percent of Americans care little about the dollar’s value overseas and suggest the rest stay home and spend locally.
During a night passage through Iowa the crowds lined every station for a glimpse of the silver champion. At Pacific Junction the 6 45 arrival forced him from his berth to deliver a pre breakfast speech. Iowa farmers stand by McKinley ticket.
The London Financial News on March 10 argues the US Senate blocked relief measures, Congress stalls on money questions, and silver coinage could shift world prices. It warns British financiers to act quickly as a bi metallic policy could loosen the gold standard, boost US prices, and threaten British markets and shipping dominance.
The piece argues that rising debt and business despair push free silver to the forefront, threatening British trade. It predicts a volatile 1890s election, warns protectionism may lose to free coinage, and notes both major parties faltering amid financial strain and consolidation toward free silver.
The New York state democratic convention met in session and arranged a fusion with the populists. It grants five electors and two congressmen to the alliance. Populist leaders claim this will secure the state’s electoral vote for Bryan and Sewall.
The Illinois populists held a state convention endorsing Altgeld for governor and arranging a fusion with the Democrats on the electoral ticket. This move makes Illinois likely to back the silver candidate.
The silver ticket is in contention to win, comprised of capable men from multiple parties.
Tired women suffer fatigue from work and fear a broken system. Parks Sure Cure is advertised as the best remedy to tone the body and rejuvenate health. The ad claims a few doses will restore vitality and outlook. Guaranteed and sold by W. E. Tierney & Co.
Public notice from the U S Land Office Helena dated August 7 1806 lists J Frank Sage and Charles A Birney filing for patents on several lode mining claims in Beaver Creek and Park districts Jefferson County Montana. Descriptions cover Survey Nos 4866 4931 4935 4932 4871 4872 4875 with claimed areas totaling 63 58 and 51 67 acres and adjacent claims noted. First publication August 3 and August 13 1806 with sixty day publication period.
Land Office Helena Montana notice that James L Moore has filed for final proof to support his claim for NE% NW 14 and lot 1 Sec 31 T7N R2E Montana. Proof to be made before the Register and Receiver at Helena on September 19 1896 with witnesses Ficklen McCormick Herman Berg William H McKnight and Ad Turner of Townsend Montana. First publication August 13 1896.
Land Office at Helena Montana publishes notice of final proof hearing for Charles L Murray on Sept 16 1806 in White Sulphur Springs. Claim concerns W 4 8 Eands 4 SW Sec 10 To 7 NR2 East. Names listed include William H McKnight Joseph J Patterson William Daniels John Manix and W E Cox Register first published Aug 6 1596.
Advert claims Parks Cough Syrup cures any cold and speeds recovery for throat and lung complaints. Sold by W. E. Tierney & Co. This testimonial style note urges readers to try a bottle for quick relief.
Property owner warns hunters and trespassers to stay off the premises and offers a $20 reward for evidence leading to conviction after the notice is served. Read by any potential reader and intended for broad benefit.
A cup of Parks Tea at night cleanses the system and acts on the liver as a pleasant thorough restorative of health and strength sold by W E Tierney & Co.
Meets every 2nd Saturday in Masonic Hall all visiting members of the order invited to attend Mrs Anthony Suarr WM Miss Anna Keen Secretary Townsend Montana
A passenger guide explains how a ticket agent can read routes through Billings Montana via the New Short Line or via St. Paul and the Burlington Route. It notes Billings path is several hours faster than St. Paul to Chicago times and lists Helena and Billings officials.
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