Letter From the Philippines by G Edwin Link
In a personal dispatch from Bogo Celiu dated August 10, 1908, G Edwin Link reflects on nearly eight years in the Philippines. He contrasts American labor and governance with local conditions, notes vast linguistic and tribal divisions, criticizes the Mestizo ruling class, and questions self government viability. He laments ignorance among workers, compares wages, and urges Taft’s policy for peace and prosperity while urging tariff removal.
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Philippine Islands
Calayan Island
Balintang Channel
China Sea
Pacific Ocean
Luzon
Manuk Island
Tawi-Tawi
Sulu
Mindanao
Madrid
Boston
Hongkong
Taft
Maniquin
Samar
Leyte
Visayas
Spain
Manila
Cebu
T Hailo
Hala Marcha
Bogo
Cellu
Tammany Hall
Celiu
Island
Metizos
United States
Philippines
Market Wrap: Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Fall Across Board
Chicago buyers faced weaker hogs with top day prices around 7.15 while mixed and butchers traded 6.85 to 7.10 for heavy weights. Cattle receipts reached 6,000 with steady beef prices and cows and heifers at 1.75 to 5.60, stockers and feeders 2.70 to 4.85, westerns 3.30 to 6.00. Sheep demand surged with receipts at 16,000 as lambs and sheep sold 4.60 to 4.40 and 3.95 respectively, with tomorrow’s estimates showing 11,000 head.
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Chicago
Ill
City Market Report
STOCK Hogs six ten to six fifty. beef cattle six to six fifty. cows and heifers two fifty to thirty three twenty five. stockers and feeders three fifty to four twenty five. GRAIN Wheat six minus there. corn sixty five. oats ten. barley fifty. rye sixty two. hay six to nine. straw four fifty to six. Produce hens eight. spring chickens twelve four. old roosters three. turkeys ten. ducks six. geese four. eggs fifteen. butter eighteen to twenty. potatoes fifty.
Notice of Appointment of Administrator 1908
Notice is hereby given that on September 17 1908 the District Court of Cass County Iowa appointed the administrator of the estate of Jacob Kessler deceased. All persons indebted must pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Cited September 18 1968. By E A Wissler, His Attorney.
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District Court
Cass County
Iowa
Jacob Kessler
Labor Legislation Gap Between Republican and Democratic States
Republican states have pursued liberal labor legislation to boost worker rights while Democratic states have enacted relatively fewer reforms. The contrast highlights inconsistent national progress on improving labor conditions across party lines.
Worldwide Penny Postage Gains Ground for Labor
A Republican led push argues labor gains and foreign policy progress rest on party governance. It highlights state labor reforms, factory inspection, eight hour days, and anti-sweatshop laws, then touts a 2-cent universal postage agreement with Britain and a broader post union as a landmark Republican victory.
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United States
Great Britain
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
Republican Party
Australia
New Zealand
Egypt
Germany
France
Italy
South Africa
Japan
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Europe
Bryan's Policies Destructive to Business, Roosevelt Cited
The piece contrasts Roosevelt and Bryan on business policy. It argues Roosevelt favors regulation to curb evils and preserve prosperity, while Bryan seeks to destroy the trusts and the entire business they practice, asserting his reforms would be destructive.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Postal Savings Banks Plan Endorsed by Republicans
Republican platform urges postal savings banks to aid thrift and serve small earners. Bill backed by Postmaster General and Senate committee would deploy post office facilities for saving, with secure repayment on demand and low interest, aiming for nationwide access without harming the Post Office budget.
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Congress
Senate Committee On
Senate
Postoffice Department
Europe
England
Taft quotes on restraining unlawful trusts in Columbus
The speech recalls William Howard Taft urging use of injunctive power to curb unlawful trusts and punish attempts by amassed capital to suppress competition. He emphasizes aggressive legal action and criminal prosecutions to defend fair competition.
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Bryan
Wm. H. Taft
Columbus
Ohio
Favors Publicity Law Advocated by Speaker
Statement urges passage of a federal filing or reporting law for campaign contributions to members of Congress and other elections under congressional control. It notes if elected president the speaker would push for such legislation through Congress, during presidential nomination discussions.
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Congress
Wm. H
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