Debating Silver Policy At Wooster Meeting
A political gathering in Wooster featured Walter J. Malting and speaker Mr. Brooks discussing silver coinage, party loyalty, and the 1873 act. Brooks defended government coinage practices, addressed labor concerns, and argued for fixed ratios while criticizing rivals’ claims. Local rallies in Doylestown, New Pittsburg, and Canton highlighted support for McKinley with speeches from Helen Gougar and Adlai Stevenson contingents.
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Letters from correspondents urge quick, fresh notes
The piece urges readers to send weekly letters with fresh news to the Weekly Republican. It stresses checking for supply gaps and asks correspondents to reply by Monday or Tuesday. It calls for brief, frequent letters rather than long, delayed ones and urges Republicans to rally for the coming critical election period.
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Wayne County Republicans urged to vote against Bryanism
In a stirring call, Wayne County Republicans press for full turnout and urge contacting every Democrat deemed genuine to vote against Bryan and the Chicago fusion platform. The piece links Democratic leaders’ opposition to Bryan with defending Jeffersonian and Democratic principles against Populism and Socialism in a pivotal election.
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Turn out Wayne County Republicans for next Tuesday vote
Next Tuesday at 6 30 pm the last Ohio ballot box closes and any voter who hasn t yet cast a ballot is shut out. The message urges Wayne County Republicans to maximize turnout and bring in every favorable vote for McKinley McKinley McClure and the full ticket. It warns that stay at home voters hurt the party and stresses using horses and teams to mobilize every voter for Protection Par cocaparity Reciprocity and the ticket.
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Ohio Democrats threaten injunction to block ballot in Columbus
The strongest warning of government by injunction came in Columbus where Chairman Durbin and Secretary Taylor of the Democratic State Committees and Geo. B. Okey asked State Election Supervisor Taylor to strike W. F. F. Barr’s name from the ballot. Taylor said form control lies beyond his reach and cited a similar ruling in the 18th district. The Democrats withdrew, vowing to enjoin printing ballots in every county to block an Ohio election.
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Gold and silver coinage debates in 1896 campaign
The article analyzes Bryan’s plan to hinge silver coinage on mine owners, critiques McKinley era rhetoric, and recalls Lincoln era and presidents actions on currency, nullification, and fugitive slave laws. It frames the 1896 campaign as a test of national unity and patriotic burden.
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Panic remarks on silver standard and Bryan's stance
Taller says a panic is likely in shifting to the silver standard though business will stabilize in 20 years. Bryan reportedly concedes a possible panic in the change he promotes but argues advantages will exceed evils. He warns victims of past Democratic free trade troubles will suffer similarly. McKinley’s ejection will trigger action next Wednesday.
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South Carolina and Federal Injunctions Criticized
While visiting Waterbury Connecticut this week , John Gary Evans governor of South Carolina called the United States Supreme Court the greatest menace to the country and said the state will run itself despite federal injunctions. He contrasted the stance with leaders like Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln who tackled similar conflicts.
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McKinley Election Claim Sparks Wage Reduction Talk
A Bryanite dispatch from Chicago headquarters denounces a circulating story that McKinley’s election would trigger wage cuts. The note asserts the tale is unfounded and intended to mislead, with no basis in fact.
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Wheat prices to rise as world supply tightens
Wheat wobbled on Saturday but reports say the dip is temporary and prices should improve as global supply remains scarce. Election anxieties weigh on markets but are expected to fade next week with McKinley’s win viewed as assured.
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Stuart's Dyspepela Tablets Endorsed by Judge Ives
Crookston District Court Judge Fratk Ives cites years of benefit from Stuart's Dyspépela Tablets, noting improved digestion and appetite. Testimonials from W Roosevelt and others claim relief from indigestion, with claims of safe, pleasant tablets easy to carry and widely used across Michigan.
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Prohibition Proclamations Spark Calls for Prosecutions
A populist leader argues that his anti bribery and coercion stance would drive broader prosecutions. Citizens respond that broad proclamations amount to little without action and that mere talk proves nothing.
Bryan Again Faces Democrats Over Trade and Policy
The article reports William Jennings Bryan pressing Democrats to abstain from voting for him over tensions on free trade and Altgeldism. It questions whether his appeals to bleeding money and political principles can sway party members.
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Vote for McKinley Seems Clear to Man in Friday Night
A man in Wooster notes strong support for McKinley shown Friday evening while Rev. Swartz travels from Lancaster to East Liberty and back to vote. Akron posters invite Helen Gougar to Akron to expose supposed fraud in J Park Alexander’s figures and debate his defense, Alexander replying from out of town and proposing a fair debate upon return.
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