Plenary Power to Govern Colonies Stated by President
In a New York report dated February 17, President McKinley is quoted as arguing Congress holds plenary power over Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines. He reportedly believes the constitution does not apply to new islands and supports free trade with Porto Rico to protect American interests. The piece notes his favorable view of commerce and Christianizing influence while highlighting church influence on policy.
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New York
McLinley
Henry Loomis Nelson
Nelson
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Congress
Philippines
United States
Mr. McKinley
Dole
McKinley
Cuba
Republican Party
Conne Ticut
Common Sense and Medical Ads in Early 20th Century
An analysis of advertisements urging women to consult physicians for female diseases. It argues that writers pose as doctors, avoid credential claims, and promote Dr. R V Pierce as a legitimate physician with decades of experience. The text critiques marketing tactics and emphasizes legitimate medical consultation.
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R. V. Pierce
United States
Pierce
Crete
B. V. Pierce
Lavalids
Baffilo
Nav
Cronje Retreat North Toward Bloemfontein
Boer leader Cronje with about 10 000 men is retreating toward Bloemfontein with Kelly Kenny's rear guard harassing the movement. Boers reported leaving Spytfontein and moving northwest. A large convoy was captured at the Riet River after Thursday’s fighting. British casualties were light, less than thirty wounded and one killed. General French's division was warmly welcomed at Kimberley, where officers dined at the club and troops were cheered by the news.
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Bloemfontein
Jacobsial
Modder
Cronje
Kelly Kenny
Spytfontein
Riet River
French
Kimberley
Kruger Sends Quieting Dispatch on Kimberley Relief
A dispatch said to be from Boer President Kruger to The Hague arrives in New York amid Boer forces near Kimberley. The message claims no uneasiness and west operations fully planned, and a Dutch official received word before British sources reported Splenkop defeat.
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New York
Kruger
Hague
French
Kimberley
Holland
Splenkop
HAMMOND HITS CONGRESS IN CHICAGO DINNER TALK
American engineer John Heys Hammond, linked to Rhodes mining interests during the Jameson raid, was guest of honor at a University Club dinner in Chicago. He warned that American citizens misunderstand Transvaal affairs and should not justify the Boer government against England.
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Chicago
John Heys HamMond
Johannesburg
University Club
Transvaal
Roar
England
British Troops Enter Jacobsdal Amid Calm Occupation
Lord Roberts's troops entered Jacobsdal on Thursday to peaceful reactions from inhabitants. Militia police patrol streets, houses undisturbed, a German hospital remains orderly, and wounded from both sides are cared for. Boers express weariness of war as rumors of looting subside.
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Jacobsdal
Lord Roberts
Atmasc
Free State
Steyn
Modder River
Kimberley
Magersfontein
Free
Salisbury Leaves England in Dark and War Shifts
London reports a week of mixed signals as Lord Salisbury’s cautious stance blindsides rivals while Lord Roberts gains a pivotal victory at Kimberley. The piece notes naval mobilization hints, Rosebery’s theatrical speech, and the possible deployment of native Indian troops in South Africa amid debate over empire policy.
Roberts Plan Brilliant Seeks Boer Crack Campaign
London February 18 Spencer Wilkin son reviewing the South Africa situation for the Associated Press says Lord Roberts has begun his campaign by striking at Commandant Cronje's force, siege of Kimberley. In under three weeks Roberts organized 50 000 men, four infantry divisions and a cavalry division near Modder River station, moved to take the Riet and Modder river crossings, with infantry following. The thrust began Monday with French cavalry seizing the Riet river crossing and advancing, followed by infantry. Thursday saw continued actions as one infantry division pressed forward.
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London
Buller
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Lord Rosebery
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Tsara Hosebery
Tord Salisbury
Ithereby
London Times
Standard
Morning Post
Telegraph
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Beer
Baid
Spencer Wilkinson
South Africa
Associated Press
Cronje
Modder River Station
French
Rlet
Jacobsdal
Modder
Hoar Rejoins Republicans Warning Amid 1900 Campaign
Senator Hoar shifts back to the Republican fold amid a week of congressional oratory. The piece notes Democratic cautions against New England Republican bravado on imperial policy, the Porto Rican bill debate, and party leadership hopes for a New York vice presidential candidate. It highlights Hearst interviews, Spooner in Wisconsin, and Frick’s trust case as campaign influences.
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House
Tom Reed
Congress
Congressional Record
Spain
New York
Senator Platt
New Yorker
Bryan
East
Nebraska
Epoon
Whisamanya
Philippine
West
Spooner
Wisconsin
Northwest
Pacific
Washington
Gorman
Hela
Frick
Philippine Islands
McKinley
Pittsburg
Carnegie and Frick
Macrum
S4r
Great Britain
Boers Arm Each Field Gun With Latest Pattern
Durban February 17 A Pretoria document reveals the Transvaal government spent heavily on artillery over four years. Boers ordered Krupp guns in 1894 95 and Austrian small arms, with two massive Krupp pieces already deployed near Ladysmith and Pretoria. The guns fire 2300 pound shells at 94 pounds of powder, 16.38 inch bore, 18 cannons added since 1895, 8 shots a minute, 144 rounds per gun, and ample ammunition to last two years.
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Durban
Natal
Tranvaal
Pretoria
Volsraad
Krupp
Germany
Ladysmith
Oreusot
Transvaal
Big Strike Stirs Brazil in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro on February 17 18 labor unrest erupted as 25 000 drivers and carriers began a strike over new street car regulations. Police were overwhelmed as mobs tore up rails attacked vehicles and marched toward the president’s palace seeking to pressure authorities.
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Rio de Janeiro
Picket of cavalry charges with drawn sabres
A small cavalry picket under a lieutenant charged a group shouting monarchist slogans. The incident shows tense conflict between royalist and republican demonstrators in a historic setting. No injuries reported in the fragment.
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Leutenant
Thomas May Go to Savannah as Bishop Candidate
Advices from Rome point to Rev. Cornelius Thomas, former assistant rector at St. Patrick's in Washington, as a strong early candidate for bishop of Savannah, Ga. Born in Baltimore forty three years ago, he is well known in Washington and Baltimore. The announcement follows a prompt Rome-Washington telegraphic stream and a likely favorable selection.
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C. F. Thomas
Washington
Rome
Cornelius Thomas
St. Patrick's Church
Savannah
Thomas
Baltimore
Democrats Reach Decision on Frankfort Political Move
In Frankfort Kentucky February 18 the Democratic legislature adjourns at Toursville to meet Monday reviving interest in the political contest. Democrats hold more members in town than since adjournment and fled to Cincinnati Louisville and other points to avoid militia actions. No clash with Governor Taylor's soldiers is anticipated as Democrats resume talks with Republicans over presiding leadership. Colonel James Andrew Scott, a Goebel ally, prepares a defense of the Goebel election law to be issued next week as a national address clarifying the law's provisions.
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Beckham
Torankfort
Frankfort
Toursville
Mer
Tier
Cincinnati
Lovieville
Aved
Lesdon
Taylor
Senate
Marshall
James Andrew Scott
Goebel
Bryan Held Responsible For Financial Bill
Ex governor Sylvester Pennoyer blames William Jennings Bryan for the congressional financial bill. He argues Bryan's nomination and speech four years ago split the party, allowing a gold standard law to pass, and says Bryan defeated himself and his party with his verbosity. Pennoyer cites Bryan’s influence as the sole force to defeat the opponents, using a jawbone metaphor to label him the enemy’s defeater.
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Pennoyer
Portland
Ore
Sylvester Pennoyer
Congress
Bryan
Bland
Teller
Stevenson
Proposed cording to Porte On San Juan Tobacco Duty
Fragmentary text shows references to duties on tobacco and sugar for shipments, sugar and tobacco ready for shipment, monetary figures, and discussions of tariffs and ports. Mentions of Foraker bill, 1899 import values, and a Nebraska or local political scene with Bryan and primaries. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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San Juan
Porta
Juan
Mortiages
Perate
Orto Bi
America
Byain
France
Spain
List of Casualties From General Otis Report
Washington February 17 General Otis reports troop casualties killed and wounded Killed Thirty ninth infantry January 1 Lipa Luzon B James C Ryans February 34 Bagbag province Batanzas Luzon K Albert Yorke Sixt Infantry February 4 Antique Panay I Gears H Schuchard Wounded Fourth cavalry February 7 Magdelana Luzon A Ross G Miller left hand severe C Horace N Monroe the Fox severe Thirty eighth infantry January 21 Barlavia Tayabas Luzon L Ruben C Hieronymus right thigh severe Thirty second infantry January 24 Dinalupliani Luzon D Claude L Pear son right hand moderate Thirty third infantry January 2th Doninglay Luzon Sergeant Major Robert E Welson eiuteal region slight
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Washington
Otis
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Lipa
Luzon
James C. Ryans
Bagbag
Batanzas
Albert Yorke
Sixt
Antique
Panay
H. Schuchard
Fourth Cavalry
Magdelana
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Roberts
Orange Free State
Himself
Winston Churchill
Lord Rogebery
Admiralty
Joseph Chamberlain
Tion
Jos. Onl
Hoar
Boston
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
New England
Democratic Party
New Engsland
Hear
Brazil
Hunter Baltimore
Rorita
Foy Dale
Thompson Liquor CO
Atlanta
Goo
Hood
A. S. Woykes
S. Easton
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
DR. Tanner & CO
Gould Building
Decatur BL
Savanna
Foraker
Col. Bryan
Nebraskan
Brooksville
Dale
Wal Hon
Walker
Sena
Hl Ague
Kheawey Aipttan
Fapan
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