Jeffersons Bond Debt and Free Coinage Debate
A historical critique argues that Jefferson issued bonds at six percent payable in Europe. It contrasts 19th century gold and silver coinage with modern low borrowing costs. The piece denounces Bryanites and warns that a Bryan presidency could threaten the gold standard and free coinage policies. It notes Kansas City convention debates over free coinage and political patronage.
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Thomas Jefferson
Territory
Louisiana
United States
London
Amsterdam
Paris
Bryan’s 1900 Support Surprises Some Democrats
The piece notes that some men who voted for Bryan in 1896 may switch to him in 1900, despite business concerns and Bryan’s strong influence at the Kansas City convention. It questions how any sound money Democrat could back Bryan given current conditions.
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Bryan
Congress
Kansas City
Iowa will give large McKinley Roosevelt majority in 1900
The author argues only two or three men who voted for Bryan in 1896 will back him in 1900 in Iowa. Democrats used to be bossed by populists, but their votes will be no stronger. Iowa voters will deliver a 50,000 to 75,000 margin for McKinley and Roosevelt in 1900.
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Bryan
Iowa
McKinley
Roosevelt
Election Returns Show Republican Lead Across Century
Reported 1896 presidential vote totals place McKinley at 7 106 779 Bryan 6 502 025 with smaller third party counts. McKinley’s 608 854 plurality marked a historic Republican gain versus 1892 and earlier races. Pastoral note and stray lines follow.
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Levering
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MccKinley
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Greeley
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Bryan's 16 to 1 Coinage Stance Spurs Democratic Unity
Cato Sells recounts how Iowa aligned with William Jennings Bryan on the 16 to 1 silver coinage issue. He notes Bryan's deep feeling and the convention's duty to honor the leader's view to avoid harming the Democratic Party.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Cato Sells
Dem
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