Hackett circular denounced as Bribery Scheme in 1888
A collection of newspaper editorials condemns Hackett’s circular and the Republican bribery allegations surrounding the 1888 campaign. They argue the only path to victory is through money and deceit, urging Republicans to repudiate these tactics to protect government integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline
P. BO
Brest
Arch St
Philadelphia
Pasvite
Harrison
Hackett
Springfield
Philadelphia Times
Dudley
New York
Indiana
Newburg Register
Syracuse Courier
New York State
Pittsburg Post
Rochester Union
Weaver and rivals contrasted as war hero and patron of plutocracy
A partisan piece defends General Weaver as a patriot and statesman, arguing his record contrasts with Harrison and Cleveland. It cites Pulaski orders, his Civil War service, and support for workers, while accusing Harrison and Cleveland of refusal to serve, favoring plutocrats, and seeking foreign substitutes. It adds a Nevada life policy note and a physical profile of Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Harrison
Cleveland
Georgia
Pulaski
Progressive Farmer
North Carolina
General Weaver
Tenn
South
Union
New York
New England
Homestead
Buffalo
Idaho
Tennessee
Greece
France
Nevada
Mutual Reserve
Dayton
Press orders to misreport Weaver crowds spread
Historical papers claim press associations were ordered to omit digits when reporting Weaver rallies, masking crowd sizes from 600 to 8,000. Critics label such fabrications as lies and accuse elite society of scorn toward labor, while workers and unions face ongoing insults from the press and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Georgia
A Noble Cause and Political Rants Unearthed
In Rondout New York Commander James S. Dean credits Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy with curing his chronic stomach trouble and boasts it guarantees cure or money back. Similarly Quartermaster Wilbur Hale praises its effects on Salt Rheum and general health. The piece also recounts tariff and McKinley bill debates with farm price impacts and a Georgia tour by Cyclone J H Davis promoting the People’s parity amid Republican criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dean
Grant Post
Rondout
N. Y
David Kennedy
Dean
N.Y
Wilbur L. Hale
Pratt Post
Kingston
Quartermaster Halo
B.C. West
Siegfried & Co
Warren
Weaver’s Oklahoma bill victory blocks house gridlock
General Weaver fought weeks of dilatory motions and roll calls to force consideration of a bill opening Oklahoma to settlement. He exhausted both parties, drew fierce criticism, yet persisted until the Oklahoma lands bill passed, hailed as a bold victory and praised by erstwhile critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
James B. Weaver
Randall
Congress
New York Daily
Territory
Oklahoma
Indiana
House
House of Representatives
Western farmer distress and crop prices cited in critique
A western observer argues that New York newspapers ignore GOP misstatements on farm values while agriculture suffers under depressed prices from Manitoba to Mexico. He notes wheat at railroad stations around 65 to 68 cents, oats about 25 cents, and wool near 23 cents per pound, highlighting a broader agricultural depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
New York
National Republican Committee
Indiana
Illinois
Wabash Valley
New York Post
Manitoba
Mexico
Ilinois
Springfield
Drs
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Wolff & Randolph
Philadelphis
M. H. Downs’ Elixir
Henry, Dengon & Lord, Props
Burlington
Lane
Fourth Street
Green
J. H. McLean
ST. Louis
Wood
Aix
the Woop Chemical CO
Moi & Mullen
L. G. Neyer & Co
Davis
Pil
Grover Cleveland
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Troy
Powderly
Cooper Institute
Chicago Times
Toledo Bee
Boston Post
Denver News
The
Alliance
Alliance Farmer
Atisnta
J. H. Davis
Texas
Hogan Oak
U. &. Patent Office
Washington
U.S
C.a.snow&co
Patent Office
O.c. Beene
ATEN
Kopf & Henry
Water St
Warren, Pa
Laura E. Parremom
Fiswrox, Iowa
Sheridan
Johnson & Co
Boston
Chase
Lap
L.G. Chase & CO
Boston, Mass
Geo, S. Davis
Uraell
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