Republican meetings energize Warren and surrounding towns
The Titusville Herald notes vigorous Republican gatherings across Warren, Russell, Smith Hill, Spring Creek, Grand Valley, Tidioute, North Warren, Mead, and others. Speakers include C C Thompson, W E Rice, W M Lindsey, Prof. Williams, and Col. Parmlee, with multiple pole raisings and planned events through October 10.
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Mail Good
Warren
C.C. Thompson
Burgess Wiggins
Russell
Grand Valley
W. M. Lindsey
R. E. Hill
North East
Tidioute
J. 8
Lambie
Pittsburg
McKinley
North Warren
Alonzo Williams
Rhode Island
Mr. Lindsey
Myers
Prof. Williams
C. C. Thompson
J. W. Dunkle
Mr. Thompson
Lander
Columbus
Messrs
D. I. Ball
W. E. Rice
Warren Club
Sanford
D. A. Arird
C. A. Peterson
Stoneham
Col. Jas. C. Parmlee
Mr. Rice
Corydon
Prof
Williams
Stillson Hill
William Schnur
Jos. A. Schofield
Scandia
Messrs. Thompson
Peterson
Torpedo
Rice
Kinzua
Lindsey
Gouldtown
Schofield
Raines liquor law cuts New York saloons, boosts revenue
A statement by the senator bearing the law says New York City saw a 27 percent drop in liquor traffic outlets yet net revenue rose by over 3.2 million dollars, saving double the amount for city charities. Similar patterns appear across the state with fewer saloons and higher revenue.
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New York
New York City
Free coinage of silver and workingman wages
The article argues that free coinage of silver would not help workers. It notes the depreciated currency in nations with silver coinage and the poverty of wage earners, asserting wages would not rise and purchasing power would not improve. It frames the issue as plainly answerable and echoes concern over currency depreciation.
Justice Dean Rules Brooks Law Does Not Ban Club Liquor
Justice Dean of the Penn Supreme Court declares in a late decision that there are no workable words in the Brooks law to prohibit liquor use in clubs or to require club licensing. He reasons the act cannot be stretched to force club liquor licensing.
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Justice Dean
Penn’s Supreme Court
Urban G. Mease
Citizens National Bank
Warren
Urban G. Mrase
Democratic leaders plead funds as campaign expenses rise
Democratic National Chairman Jones declares the treasury broke and urges money or perish. Democratic State Chairman Garman mails circulars to Pennsylvania Popocrats asking for contributions to defray campaign costs. But money won’t save them. their time has come.
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Jones
Garman
Popocrats
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay Sets New York Campaign Tone for McKinley Victory
Senator Quay visits New York to direct the Republican campaign after a Beaver Pennsylvania birthday celebration, expressing strong confidence in McKinley’s election. Chairman Hanna travels to Chicago to lead the fight in the Western States and forecasts a triumphant win for protection and sound money.
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Quay
New York
Beaver
McKinley
Hanna
Chicago
Offical Maine Figures Show Narrow GOP Margin
One sign of official results is the Republican governor lead of 48 377 and Congressmen lead of 49 538. The public may welcome the chance to vote for sound money Congressmen nationwide this year.
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Maine
Bryan’s Bitter Campaign Critique of Fate as Candidate
The text portrays Bryan growing more bitter as his campaign continues, believing he is destined to be the most decisively defeated nominee in U S history for either major party, a claim sharpened by the clear progressive fact of his impending loss.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
N. Y. Sun
Borough of
Clarendon
Warren and Ridgway
Mary Grace
Waxelbaum
Michael Grace
Fannie Waxelbaum
James C. Parmlee
New York Counts 321 McKinley and Seven Bryan Banners
In New York City 321 McKinley banners and seven Bryan banners were counted indicating strong support for the Republican standard bearer. The tally suggests a majority backing for McKinley rather than idle boasting.
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New York City
McKinley
Bryan
Old settler predicts long cold winter in woods
The old settler forecasts a lengthy winter, noting that winters in this neck of woods are rarely warm. The remark highlights how locals expect prolonged cold and heavy seasons ahead.
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Woods
Bryan Opposes Banks In New London Speech
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan claiming banking knowledge while noting his $73.06 balance at the German National Bank of Lincoln, Nebraska, and a $1,009 note unpaid after the bank failure. It contrasts his debt repayment with McKinley’s asset transfers, labeling Bryan a practical repudiator.
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Bryan
New London
Lincoln
Neb
McKinley
Wheels Parade Expands Toward Canton With Major Representations
Travel toward Canton gains momentum this week as five states send crowds. About 10 000 wheelmen form a grand parade with 34 district parties led by Michigan Indiana and New York units. Pennsylvania Ohio also contribute typical quotas. Missouri opens the week. Warren and Forest counties citizens face a low fare Friday.
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Canton
Michigan
Indiana
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
South
Missouri
Warren
Forest
Republican Gains Show Large Connecticut Town Wins
Town elections in Connecticut last Monday produced strong Republican gains with about fifteen towns swinged from last year and expectations for further improvement next month.
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Connecticut
Dun's REVIEW Notes Mixed Signals in October
Dun's Review for October 8 highlights rising failures but improving stock market confidence. It cites stronger demand and higher prices in key industries, suggests gold arrivals will push treasury reserves past $130 million, and argues the recent quarter was tough yet likely to improve with better times ahead.
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Dun
Treasury
Money costs vary by country, broker says
A New York broker argues that cheap money exists in the strongest gold country England, while silver countries charge high rates. He notes London loans at about 2 percent, versus 12 percent or more in Mexico, China, Spain, India, and other silver nations.
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New York
England
London
Mexico
China
Spain
India
McKinley on Opening Mills to American Labor over Global Silver
A quotation attributed to William McKinley argues it is better to employ American workers in U S mills than to rely on foreign silver. The line frames a protectionist stance prioritizing domestic labor over global metal markets.
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United States
America
William McKinley
McKinley Campaign Appeals For Stability And Tariffs
The Buffalo Express argues voters should back McKinley to prevent worsening hard times by preserving currency stability and to improve conditions by restoring the protective tariff. The paper adds that these points should suffice for any sensible American citizen.
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THE
Buffalo Express
McKinley
Veteran correspondent predicts McKinley support from midwest veterans
Gen Boynton reports westward reunions of soldiers show Illinois Iowa Indiana Minnesota Michigan and other states backing McKinley. He recalls only Gen Brinkerhoff among veterans who would not vote for McKinley. Some veterans also favor free silver.
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Boynton
West
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Minnesota
Michigan
McKinley
Brinkerhoff
Wager in St John Bets On McKinley Victory
A local wager in St John Kansas binds W Glasscock and C Burnett to eat a large warty toad depending on McKinley’s fate. If McKinley loses Glasscock must eat the toad. if McKinley wins Burnett must. The writer bets Burnett will eat the toad.
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St. John
Kansas
W. Glasscock
C. Burnett
McKinley
Glasscock
Burnett
McKinley Defends Honest Money and Honest Toil
A quotation attributed to William McKinley emphasizes Republican values of honest money and earning it through honest labor, framing economic integrity as a core party principle.
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Republican Party
William McKinley
McKinley and Bryan Campaign Notes Across the Nation
The piece tracks campaign activity through Sept 26 with McKinley having delivered 71 speeches and Bryan 199, while noting Bryan's travel miles and McKinley’s local focus. It cites local denials of support for Bryan, court rulings on installment plans, religious political rhetoric, and district views on Stone. It also mentions a spike in bicycle use by Native groups, budget deficits, and partisan commentary from multiple papers.
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McKinley
Bryan
Lewis Emery, JR
Bradford
Sewall
Hobart
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Minister's Prayer at Fairfax Court House
A black minister at Fairfax Court House issues a pre election prayer praising work and money while urging God to prevent Bryan from entering Virginia. He prays for forgiveness of Bryan’s sins and to “knock the stuffin’ out of him” in November. The scene reflects common partisan sentiment ahead of Bryan’s visit.
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Fairfax Court House
Bryan
Virginia
Satan
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
McKinley’s Open Mills Not Mints Policy Endures
The piece notes Major McKinley’s coinage and the phrase open the mills not the mints as a guiding lesson. It argues injuring manufacturers harms labor and national business, challenging free trade advocates and Popocrat aims. It cites a change in voters who backed 1892 Democratic platform now wary of its Pomocratic echo.
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McKinley
N. Y
McKinley Expected to Dominate Pennsylvania Vote
The Philadelphia Times estimates McKinley will gain about 100000 more votes than Hastings two years earlier. It forecasts McKinley's Pennsylvania total around 650000 to 700000, Bryan under 300000, and Pennsylvania likely to cast roughly twice as many votes for McKinley as for Bryan, with a possibility McKinley carries every county.
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Pennsylvania
McKinley
Hastings
Bryan
Phila. Times
Bryan’s Restored Policy Sparks Gold Standard Debate
The New York Times counters Bryan’s call by arguing he seeks a new policy not a restoration. It notes that even before 1873 Democrats like Benton and Jackson supported a move toward the gold standard now in force.
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Bryan
Republic
New York Times
Thomas H. Benton
Andrew Jackson
Nicolay Calls Lincoln Quotation a Forgery in Silver Row
John G Nicolay former Lincoln secretary labels an alleged Lincoln speech excerpt circulated by Silverites a forgery He insists Lincoln never wrote such words noting the quote does not affect the silver issue but illustrates the desperate tactics of the free silver camp.
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John G. Nicolay
Lincoln
Nicolay
McKinley Era Offer Cited As Better Deal
The speaker argues that opening with William McKinley presents a notably improved arrangement. The remark contrasts alternatives and underscores perceived advantages in approach.
Canton’s town looks like a never ending circus
The piece extols life in Canton as a constant festival of music and crowds. It claims every local seller saves money while residents live for band music and a passionate public mood surrounding the election.
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Canton
Bradford
Colorado Republicans Nominate Full Slate Endorse Gold
Colorado Republicans, after a convention, nominate a full ticket and pass resolutions endorsing McKinley and Hobart. They declare strong support for gold to prove they cannot be scared by free silver.
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Colorado
Bryan
McKinley
Hobart
Senator Hill quotes on Bryan ends talk with him in air
In a recent meeting Senator Hill said there was no use advising Bryan as he was all up in the air and knew it all, so he quit. The year has been bad for balloonists and November 3 closes the season.
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Senator Hill
Bryan
The Truth About Money and Bryan’s Silver Policy
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt argues that gold standard nations hold most currency per person while Bryan’s push for free silver would contract U S money supply. It compares per capita circulation under gold and silver standards and critiques shifting the United States to silver.
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Cleveland
United States
Titusville
Bryan
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryan Platform Backer Acknowledges Full Endorsement
The speaker warns that supporters who doubt Bryan’s platform must note he has repeatedly stated he endorses every word of it, a claim the writer says is enough to defeat him.
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Mr. Bryan
Market Wheat Rises While Silver Drops in Latest Prices
In the past month wheat prices gained 13 cents per bushel while silver bullion fell 2 cents per ounce. Market movement outpaces political rhetoric from Mr. Bryan according to observers.
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Bryan
Chattanooga
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
A pharmacy manager testifies the Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best for children and for croup. It is claimed to prevent attacks if used at first symptoms. Mothers are urged to keep it on hand and it is advertised for sale at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by local merchants Morris and Lee Warren and P B Canfield Corydon.
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Chamberlain
T. M. Eckles
Ph. G
Wampum Pharmacy
Wampum Pa
Morris & Lee Warren
P. B. Canfield
Coryon
New Departure in Tailoring Services Offered
Mrs. L Casemere Scott offers monthly contracts for pressing cleaning and repairing men's clothing at low guaranteed prices. Special monthly rates apply. Upstairs at O H Hunter & Sons.
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