Conspiracy Document Traced To 1899 Philippines Struggle
A dated January 1899 dispatch shows Filipino leaders planning a broad militia network to oppose American forces in Luzon. It notes Aguinaldo's push to seize war powers, a staged attack plan, and prior efforts to incite hostilities as American troops guarded Manila.
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J. J. Erwin
Lueban
Luzon
Erwin
Thirtieth Infantry
Aguinaldo
Laguna
Lake
Tayabos
Santa Ana
Sarandana
Lucena
Jan. T
Quirino Eleazar
United States
Manila
Aguinaldo Proclaims War and Orders Attack on Manila
The article recounts insurgent advances at San Juan bridge and the killing of a Philippine lieutenant by Private Grayson of the Nebraska volunteers, followed by Aguinaldo imposing harsh orders and declaring war after the Manila clash. It notes the legitimacy of continued hostilities and outlines proclamations urging Filipinos to attack occupation forces and exterminate the Americans.
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San Juan Bridge
Nebraska Sentinel
South Dakota
Nebraska Regiment
Nebraska
Grayson
Nebraska Volunteers
Sentinel
No. 2
Aguinaldo
Paris
Manila
Philippines
Dewey
Philippine Army
Caloocan
San Juan del Monte
Congress
Malolos
Emilio Aguinaldo
Interior
San Pedro
Bilibid
Filipinos Rally Behind Bryan and Oppose Imperial Rule
Excerpts recount Philippine rebels praising William Jennings Bryan and criticizing McKinley’s imperial policy. Messages from Aguinaldo era leaders discuss anti imperialist sentiment, solidarity with the Democratic party, and calls to honor Bryan with meetings, banquets, and public demonstrations in Manila and other centers.
Philippine leaders rally for Aguinaldo amid calls for Cuba aid
The message praises Aguinaldo as a hero and urges Cuban independence while condemning Filipino annexationists. It accuses rivals of changing allegiance for gold and warns the United States to maintain order as rebellion endures. Signer Domingo Samson from Guinabatan appeals to authorities for support in 1889.
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New York
Chicago
Sr. Aguinaldo
Cuba
Sig
Domingo Samson
Guinabatan
Philippine
United States
Exports of Manufactures Show Rise in US Trade Edge
The past year marks a record rise in American exports of manufactured goods. In 1900 total exports reached 432,284,360 dollars, up 92,608,508 from 1899, with manufactured products comprising about 31 percent of all exports, illustrating the protective tariff’s role in boosting home industry and global market reach.
Commerce and Finance Proclaim Record Prosperity for U S
The United States reports a prosperous fiscal year ending June 30 with total trade of 2 248 901 041, exports valued at 1 394 186 371, imports at 849 714 670, and a favorable balance of 544 471 701 in gold or future credits. The tone likens the nation to a thriving firm with global trade.
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United States
United States & Co
Dodging the Issue. What Alschuler Said on Free Silver
Chicago Times-Herald reports on candidate Alschuler's stance regarding free silver. He addresses monetary policy, arguing positions for or against bimetallism and its impact on voters and the economy. The article frames his arguments within current fiscal debates and campaign rhetoric.
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Alschuler
Georgia Farmer Backs McKinley for Prosperity
A white Georgia farmer says he will vote for McKinley this year, citing higher prices for potatoes syrup cotton and hides and a desire to support his wife and three children. He notes personal prosperity from Republican policies and a shift from past sentiments to voting in his family's interest.
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Georgia
Republican Party
McKinley
Prosperity Boosts Across Southern Industries and Nebraska Banks
New Southern Industries in Chattanooga reports a wave of new ventures from a $10,000 basket factory in Georgia to a $600,000 mining firm in Arkansas and multiple plants across Georgia Florida Texas and West Virginia. Nebraska bank data show state savings deposits at 21,666,110 with a $3.4 million yearly rise signaling broad prosperity.
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New Southern Industries
Chattanooga
Tenn
Fort Valley
Georgia
Middle Georgia
Florida
Arkansas
West Virginia
Kentucky
Texas
Gainesville
Fla
Clarksburg
W. Va
Dallas
Virginia
North Carolina
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Wheeling
West
Nebraska
State Bank Examiner
Labor’s Share of Prosperity in U S Census Figures
A 1890 census bulletin argues labor receives the greater share of the products of industry. It cites totals for manufacturing output and wages, claiming labor’s yearly income nears twice that of capital and predicts this year’s figures will be more revealing.
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United States
Extra
Reece
Western States Guard Wool Interests With Protective Talk
The Western States Republican writes that Idaho Nevada Wyoming South Dakota and Montana will rally behind protection this year on prosperity and wool. It notes these states voted for Bryan on silver and highlights the Dingley tariff benefits to wool growers and rising prices under protection. It mentions Idaho Governor, a Democrat, buying sheep ranches and speaking less for free wool.
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Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Bryan
Prosperity wave lifts bank clearings across the nation
The article notes a nationwide prosperity surge with banks showing marked gains. New York up 45 percent, Pittsburg 51, Cleveland 32, Seattle 52, Salt Lake City 48, Birmingham about 44, Boston 30, Minneapolis 17, and an average national rise of 36 percent over 1898 and 63 percent over 1897.
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New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Birmingham
Ala
Boston
Minneapolis
Prosperity Claims in 1899 Bank Deposits and Currency
The piece argues wealth is not concentrated, citing 1899 bank deposits totaling 7.514 billion with savings and state banks holding about half. It highlights Pennsylvania’s growing prosperity since 1892, rising savings deposits and per-depositor averages, Southern banking expansion, rising dollar denominated currency, and growing money transfer activity among wage earners.
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United States
Prosperity and Charity Intertwined in 1899 Gifts
A look at last year shows charity and institutions receiving $79,749,956, far above 1896’s $33,670,129 and earlier totals. Educational bodies led with $55,851,817. charities $13,206,676. churches $2,992,593. galleries $2,686,500. libraries $5,012,400.
When the Farmer Thinks
A memorable piece extols the farmer as a powerful force in the United States with millions of workers in farming, manufacturing, and mining. It argues farmers are prosperous now and will exert influence at the polls to preserve that condition, recalling past price declines under Democratic rule.
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United States
Demand for Small Coins and Wyoming Prosperity Report
Hon George E Roberts director of the United States mint notes high demand for small denominations and coins in circulation. Wyoming bank deposit figures show growth over four years. Wool prices rise from single digits in 1894 95 96 to 15 20 cents in 1899 under McKinley prosperity. Montana wool also climbs from 9 cents in 1894 to 20 22 cents in 1899 1900.
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George E. Roberts
United States Mint
Wyoming
Eve
Fewest Mercantile Failures in 25 Years
Official figures show 1899 had the fewest mercantile failures in 25 years with the smallest average liability. The predicted widespread business disaster after McKinley’s election appears to have been sidetracked.
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Bryan
McWinley
Wool prices in West Virginia shift with policy
The 1895 wool price for fine unwashed wool in West Virginia ranged from 9 to 11 cents under the Wilson bill. By 1899, amid prosperity and McKinley, prices rose to 20 to 25 cents. Leading state dealers report these figures, arguing the state supports McKinley and prosperity.
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West Virginia
Prosperity
McKinley
Prosperity Contracts in Atlanta North South Growth
Prosperity abides in the South with Atlanta area contracts worth 36 million for new buildings. The cotton crop across the region is estimated at 300 million dollars under current prosperity prices.
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Atlanta
South
Populists Run Overtime Over Failed 1896 Predictions
The passage critiques Populist leaders for overanalyzing their 1896 forecasts and argues that national prosperity cannot be tied to a single location or class.
Farmers see livestock values surge since 1890s
The livestock in farmers hands now exceeds 400 million dollars in prosperity compared with the Democratic era of 1894 to 1896. The farmer recognizes this rise as a sign of improved prosperity and earning power.
Silver and Wheat Inquiries On the Fabled Howitzer
A reminiscence questions the fate of the old silver howitzer once paired with wheat and unleashed by Democratic orators in 1896. The piece riffs on memory and historical artillery imagery in a political context.
Farmers' Capital and Prosperity Influence in McKinley Era
The article notes the farmer's invested capital is nearly three times that of the manufacturer and twelve times that of the miner, predicting his support for McKinley. It cites rising savings bank deposits as undeniable evidence of widespread prosperity, with banks serving as depositories for working-class savers.
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McKinley
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