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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
2
A reader from Lincoln asks how William Jennings Bryan earned the nickname Boy Orator of the Platte. The letter disputes the sobriquet and mocks Platte river geography and Bryan’s prominence, calling him a “Fresh Duck from Salt Creek.”
President Cleveland writes he cannot attend the notification meeting on Saturday evening. He affirms devotion to Democratic principles and integrity and expresses willingness to join significant occasions to keep democracy alive and its standard held high in faithful hands.
About twenty thousand people visited Canton last Friday with delegations from Vermont Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Ohio and half a dozen Governors They favor his stance to open mills to American labor rather than the world silver policy The total pilgrims to Canton this week will exceed fifty thousand Letters requesting delegation dates arrive daily by mail.
The passage notes Watson the Populist nominee raving at Sewall while Sewall states he has no plan to withdraw from the Chicago ticket. Both will step aside after the election and disappear quietly.
The Pennsylvania Democrats shifted dramatically toward the Populist platform at Harrisburg last week, abandoning the Chicago policy in a rapid political turnaround. The move marks a dramatic reversal of former party stances, leaving observers noting the party’s altered course and uncertain future.
The piece notes critics say a candidate who tours the country delivering speeches will be defeated, citing Greeley and Blaine who spoke excessively while campaigning. In contrast, McKinley’s supporters travel and follow him as the campaign travels.
The piece contrasts plans for mints and farms and asks voters to choose between Democrats building mints or Republicans building farms. It urges voters to have paid state or county taxes at least 30 days before the election and warns Republicans not to neglect this duty.
Harrity faced a violent mob in Harrisburg last week as Populists surged against him. He plans to retire from the Democratic National Committee, citing disgust with his party’s foolishness.
John R. Gentry posted a mile in 2 minutes 44 seconds at Glens Falls last week. The time marks a rapid pace and signals a quick finish approaching at this rate.
The piece proclaims a 50 000 Republican lead in Maine the largest since 1894 and predicts McKinley and Hobart will win by a wide margin in November. It notes Tom Reed’s about 10 000 majority and criticizes the Democratic ticket as backed by a Maine capitalist.
A Chicago Journal editorial urges civility in political discussions and cautions against labeling opponents as fools or traitors. It argues not all voters are fools, wolves in sheep clothing abound, and winning does not prove truth.
General Nelson A Miles says future military drills will rely on an efficient bicycle corps. He notes about 6000 bicycles are in use now but owned by officers and men. He expects the government will soon supply military bicycles.
A Buffalo Courier paraphrase frames Bryan claiming the gold standard promotes home disruption and likens resistance to opposing an army, while he denies anarchist labeling and the speech draws comparisons to Herr Most’s rhetoric.
The circular from the National Republican Committee claims silver mine owners and Colorado entities contributed 2,500,000 dollars to the Democratic party. It lists individuals and corporations involved and asserts Bryan’s candidacy serves the common people’s interest, per the Buffalo Express.
Landowners must cut and destroy all Canada thistle on their property or face a fine of 5 to 20 dollars. Constables, road supervisors, and street commissioners are responsible for enforcing the law and ensuring destruction of the weed.
The School of Agriculture at State College offers a twenty four page pamphlet detailing the agricultural courses. The pamphlet can be obtained by writing to the Dean, Dr H P Armsby, at State College Centre County P C.
It is announced that a leading bicycle manufacturing establishment, after 18 months of experiments with a chainless wheel, will put such a machine on the market next year.
Davin H. WaITE resumes leadership in a ride with Bryan and Watson at the lance point. A dispatch proclaims him as a man “hell could not hold down,” signaling renewed boldness and expected action.
Quote attributed to Dr Samuel Johnson condemns knowledge without integrity as dangerous and dreadful. It cites the Bryan party as an example where absence of both makes a nuisance that will be short lived.
A New York Advertiser remark suggests Candidate Bry an is troubled by the sheer volume of information he holds that may not be readily useful or apparent.
Distressing kidney and bladder disorders relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cube. The remedy claims prompt action on kidneys and urinary tract in both men and women, relieving water retention and pain during urination almost immediately. Sold by Noyes drug store.
Edinboro State Normal School begins fall term on Tuesday September 1 with an earnest faculty and superior advantages in equipment location and healthfulness. The institution pledges welfare of students and graduates and invites inquiries about terms and information.
U S Deming writes from Olivet Kentucky dated September 7 1896 reflecting on the Mar issue turning forty eight and recalling his move to Kentucky in 1859. He describes slavery era prejudice vigilante threats and his early Republican stance then praises the Mail and Confederate veterans while noting support for McKinley in Pennsylvania. He closes with thanks and a pledge to write no more.
Susan B. Anthony argues that women deserve voting rights based on private judgment and government by consent, cites Lincoln on consent, and asserts disfranchisement harms women by limiting tax, lawmaking, and family welfare. She claims male tyranny arises from male domination and that true equality benefits both genders.
Ernest R. Ackerman discusses how silver based currencies affect prices and wages in Japan India and the United States. He argues exchange rates tied to London silver plunge purchasing power and threaten workers salaries and farmers sales as imported goods shift in value.
A historical political critique argues that William J Bryan consistently supported tariff reductions and free trade that harmed American workers and farmers. It cites Bryan’s 1898 and 1892 votes on wool, bagging, twine, tin plate, lead ore, and related measures as evidence of policies favoring foreign labor and cheap money over domestic wages and employment.
Sept 10 reports McKinley address on money question and Bryan Silver nomination. Arkansas election updates. accidents near Warsaw Indiana. Canadian tax action against Chinese. various political shifts including Gold standard debates. Sept 11 notes Lamont support for Palmer Buckner and Bryan Sewall alignment. Sept 12 events include New York rally, Dockers federation, and Cyclone in Paris with widespread political and military tensions.
The text argues that currency depreciation harms laborers who cannot monitor money markets. Although wages may appear unchanged or rise slightly, rapid currency expansion erodes real purchasing power as workers' daily toil leaves them unable to track ebbs and flows in value.
In a Pittston Gazette editorial style snippet, the writer questions how adopting a silver basis will affect individuals. They note anticipated higher living costs and debate whether wages would rise in response, citing McKinley on costs versus wages while acknowledging abundant idle workers ready to accept current pay.
The statement argues that labor earns seven billion dollars annually in the United States and that free silver coinage would cut that vast sum in half. It claims cheap money would cheat labor first and frames the issue as a critical political economic contest.
The speaker notes a looming national crisis and demands a frank reply from Mr. Bryan on how free coinage of 16 to 1 silver would affect pension payments for 970,000 veterans and future pension values, urging clear answers to this key issue for readers and those on pension rolls.
The New York Times criticizes William J. Bryan for stirring class resentment among workingmen. The piece argues his calls about the struggling masses and farmer banker equality harm social harmony and promote discontent.
Money on call ranges 6 to 7 percent and prime mercantile paper 7 to 9 percent. Sterling exchange shows actual business in bank bills at 4.844 to 4.8414 for demand and 4.8144 to 4.82 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.82 to 4.834 and 4.8414 to 4.854. Commercial bills at 4.80. Silver certificates quoted 68 4 to 69 4 cents. Mexican 5 4 cents. Bar silver 65 3 to 64? cents.
Market prices show flour types from City mills 4.00 to 3.85 for patent varieties and winter grades from 3.35 to 2.65 with low grades and Minnesota and spring options. Cornmeal rye flour barley buckwheat oats wheat corn and butter cheese eggs listed with spot, delivery, and May to Dec option quotes across multiple regions and grades.
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