Poor Kansas and the fray over wealth and population
An Emporia Gazette critique argues Kansas loses population and wealth due to political clashes and money power. The piece mocks state leaders and figures like Bryan, framing Kansas as misunderstood, resilient, and ready to “raise hell” against economic decline.
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Emporia Gazette
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Star
Arkansaw
Timbuctoo
Karas
Mossbck
Aan
Washington
John Sherman
Wallstreédt
Lombard Street
Bryan
Chicago
Prograns
Lease
Proved Prices Do Not Fall With Silver Says Tables From Hancock County
An open letter argues that farm product prices did not drop with silver, citing tables from the Hancock County auditor files via the Findlay Republican. The data, prepared for H P Crouse, show silver and U S note values by year, and advocate for honest money over free coinage, referencing labor value and bi metallic standards.
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Hancock County
Auditor’s
Findlay
H. P. Crouse
Republican State Central Comittee
U. S
Silver as Legal Tender in law and fact
The article argues that silver is legal tender beyond a limited amount, citing the Bland Allision and Sherman laws which made silver legal tender unlimitedly. It challenges Bryan’s claim that silver dollars were demonetized in 1878 and asserts informed understanding of the legal framework.
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Bryan
Eveland World
How Bryan's Life Took A Fair Sample At Madison Square Garden
After Bryan's ratification meeting at Madison Square Garden the J S Ogilvie Publishing Co shipped 2400 copies of Life and Speeches of the Hon W J Bryan for 25 cents each. Post event 2786 unsold copies returned. Sale operation assigned to three managers with ten assistants each, totaling 38 peddlers, yet only 14 copies remained unsold.
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Bryan
Madison Square Garden
J S. Ogilvie Publishing Company
W J Bryan
Argonaut
No Sale For Bonds in Cincinnati Due to Free Silver Agitation
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes municipal bonds worth almost 12,009,000 dollars issued between January 20 and August 20 failed to sell amid free silver agitation. Most had no bids or were rejected after bids, depriving labor of the funds for improvements. Bryan's nomination is blamed for the outcome affecting workers.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Jerly
Bryan
The Decline of Silver Explained by Petroleum Naspy
Petroleum V Naspy argues that silver's fall in value stems from reduced global demand and swelling gold output. He cites 40 years of production trends from 1836 to 1876 and 1866 to 1905 silver versus gold, noting gold rose modestly while silver collapsed to about 69 cents an ounce as its monetary use waned.
Sound Truths on Bryan and Silver Panic in Indiana Farmers Vote
The letter to the New York World argues against free coinage and Bryan, labeling him a danger to labor and predicting panic if silver becomes dominant. It cites labor leaders, Nevada as silver stronghold, and Indiana farmers backing McKinley. The piece reflects pro gold, pro labor sentiment and cites the 1878 panic from a workingmen perspective.
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Albany
Afr Bryan
New York Sun
Dew
William Jennings Pryan
New York
Tree Cleveland
T V Powderly
New York World
Dem
World
Crme
Congress
Mr Bryan
United States
Nevada
Scranton
Mir Uryan
America
Indiana Farmers
Indiana Farmers’ Association
St Louis Globe- Democrat
Still In the Faith Focused Neighbor Conversation
An Indianapolis Journal excerpt recounts a neighbor noting Jehiel’s restlessness and dedication. Mrs Jason explains he sleeps little and stays up each night for 16 minutes past midnight to demonstrate devotion to the faith.
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Jehiel
Jason
Indianapolis: Journal
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