Bryan’s Push for Bimetalism in 1896 Debate
The article argues republican leaders sought the gold standard in 1896 while promising international bimetallism, criticizing President McKinley’s commission to Europe as ineffective. It notes public distress, Bryan’s free silver stance, and later waning demand for international bimetallism as economic conditions improved and support faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Republican Party
Senator Walcott
Colorado
W.J. Bryan
McKinley
Europe
Bryan
Kansas City
Judge Nicholson Supports McKinley With Expansionist Stance
Kansas lawyer Judge Nicholson, a lifelong Democrat elected to the bench, renounces his party to back President McKinley. He cites war support, Philippines policy, and a need for unity and swift settlement of monetary issues, urging Republicans' ticket and criticizing Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Kansas
McKinley
United States
Dewey
Manila Bay
Philippine Islands
Phillippines
Spain
Bryan on Seccession and Philippine Policy
A letter argues that forcible annexation violates moral code and calls for maintaining United States territory in the Philippines. It contrasts past criticisms of aggression with current stance, asserting the president must use military power to quell rebellion and prevent secession rather than seize territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. J. Bryan
Philippines
Spain
Bryan
Lincoln
South
Union
United States
Dewey Nominated for President by Hoboes on Tourists Ticket
In Britt Iowa on August 28 Admiral George Dewey and "Filipino Joe" Bazil were nominated for president and vice president on the Tourists Union ticket. The nomination passed with no opposition for Dewey, while Joe Bazil faced early resistance from Jim Shields but won on the first ballot. The platform centers on free beer distribution, reflecting hoboes and tramps politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Dewey
Tomato Can” Smith
Kalamazoo
Smith
McKinley
Bryan
Two Farmers Reclaim Former Iowa Farms
John Hubner bought his old farm and E. T. Frederick bought his former property from a man from Illinois who had acquired them recently. Frederick then repurchased Hubner’s former farm, returning both to their original owners. They plan to stay with the community, praised as good neighbors in Hamilton County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubner
E. T. Frederick
Illinois
Stratford Courier
Iowa
Hamilton County
Entertaining program fills church pews amid stormy night
The Hamilton County Teacher's Association staged an evening of music and readings in a Christian church. Prof. Hampton impressed with The Fight with the Aurochs The Greek's Errant and The Light from over the Range. Miss Johnson drew applause with The Going of the White Swan and Sallie Ann's Experience. Ss. T. Neveln delivered A Parody on Poe's Raven and was invited back. Geo C. Tucker offered The Debating Society. E. H. Martin ended with a whistling solo and a second encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Sallie Ann
Miss Johnson
Poe
Ss. T. Neveln
Geo. C. Tucker
E. H. Martin
Calhoun County Funds Show Different Borrowing Trends
The Calhoun county auditor notes a shift in the permanent school fund lending. Four years ago high demand and 6 percent interest left borrowers on a list, while now funds earn five percent and $16,000 moved to other counties as local farmers do not borrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Riley
Tribute to W. C. Willson and Death Notices at Webster City
A tribute to W C Willson describes him as a city’s honored son and moral exemplar who supported the hamlet through hard times. The notice includes a list of uncalled letters at the Webster City post office for the week ending Aug 22 1900 and warns they will be sent to the dead letter office if not collected within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Barger
Sam Craig
Catherine Decker
Mary Easy
Nim Gatton
J. H. Morris
Anna Sparke
Win
Tiboets
E. W. Vickers
M. E. Wrens
Washington
D. D
HeLuEn
P. M
Bids Open for Tile Ditch Work in Stanhope Iowa
Sealed bids due by 5 PM Monday September 3 1900 for digging and laying tile ditch in Stanhope. Profile available with Mayor Dick. Council may reject any or all bids. G H Dick Mayor Stanhope Iowa August 22 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
G. H. Dick
Iowa
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Daily Freeman-Tribune
William McKinley, Seerasee
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Webster County
W. B. Martin
Adair
Gilbertson
Winnebago
Merriam
Delaware
C. W. Mullan
Black Hawk
Emlin McLain
Dr. Palmer
Jon A. Berggren
Marion
Saml W. Meadow
A. A. Cook
A. N. Boeye
N. Markestad
Scott
J. P. Dolliver
Gov. Shaw
Dolliver
John Henry Gear
Dear & Hooks
Nants
W. C. Willson
Chase
Chas
Christanson
Angie Corey C. D
Greene
W. A
Hortahorn
Jus
Preston
Eliior Thompson
Vernome
Engemia Lane
Eee
Corey
DC Chase
Schroeder
Williamett Couch
Sarah E Eedeertans
EA Schroeder
Ie ‘Behiroeder
Jaycoxan
Jaycox
Broeder
Peekee Peewee
Freeman-Tribune
Silkoline Sale
Muslin Sale
Stevena Brown
Derr & Hook
Kent
Jewell
Diti
Osborn
Coats Leas
W. B. Jordan & Son
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