Issues Debate Across Parties on Imperialism and Democracy
A compilation of quotes from Democratic and Republican figures, editors, and commentators arguing about imperialism, the Manila campaign, and the impact on the 1900 election. The excerpts discuss Dewey, party strategy, currency stability, and public sentiment, with voices from Murat Halstead, Daniel Webster, George McClellan, Gen. Oliver O. Howard, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Manila
Ile
Democratic Party
Murat Halstead
Daniel Webster
Senate
Our Foreign Trade in Corn and Beef Exports
Exports of corn to foreign countries reached 99,992,835 bushels in 1896 and 174,089,094 in 1899. Beef and hog product values show 1896 and 1899 figures for beef, pork, bacon and hams, and lard, with 1890 and 1899 values given for provisions and fertilizers. The letter discusses imperial policy and the Philippine Islands, arguing for American expansion and governance, and ends with a fatherly exhortation about future U S influence and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Russia
Australia
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
What Is A Tornado What Is A Tornado is the question you will hear
A playful poem by James L Bromleykite Pilling notes the idea of a tornado as a swift, elusive whirlwind leaving tracks yet passing quickly. It mentions seasonal weather cycles and political satire with November monsoon and typhoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy@one
Melviley
Vinnie
Harrington
Bryan on Civil War pensions prompts call to attack Spanish war pens
The Omaha World-Herald editor cites pension costs from the Civil War, arguing Congress must approve at least 186,000,000 for next year and questions the value of pensions earned by patriotism. The writer suggests it may be time to direct similar scrutiny at Spanish-American War pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George TR. McClellan
Daniel W. Voorhees
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
United States Army
United States
Theilipinos
Bryant
United States of America
America
Bryan
Omaha World-Herald
Congress
Railroad Building Activity Surges Into 1900 United States
The report notes 5 100 miles of railroad built in the United States in the year ending June 30 1900 and 1 650 miles in the year ending June 30 1895 amid fierce free trade testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
German Independence and the Sixteen to One Debate
William E. Anderson recalls a German independence tale tied to Bryan’s sixteen to one slogan and the Kansas City convention. He contrasts Bryan’s rhetoric with Republican sentiments, narrates a personal parable about honesty in money and sheep sales, and ends with a cousin Gertrude anecdote about roses and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Indianapolis
Max. Bryan
Lumbug
Kansas City
Mr. Bryan
Hugo
Paramount
Bryan
Gertrude
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
William E. Anderson
Bryan Favors Free Coinage as Gold Supply Grows
In 1896 Mr. Bryan argued for free silver claiming insufficient gold for finances. Gold in circulation rose from 498,449,242 to 814,063,155 by May 1900. The piece questions if this increase suffices and mocks Bryan's stance on the 42-cent dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley Wave Sparks Boonsville Fare Gridlock
In Boonsville the McKinley victory ushers a tense mood as Political Simon savors little profit from the election while Cynthia lectures him on prudence. Neighbors remark on Simon's disheveled look and his insistence that Republicans manipulate markets, framing future hardship as a republican trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Cynthia
McKinley
Boonsville E
Harrington
Mexico
India
Grey
Joe Harrington
Boonsville
Jimmie
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Batesville Tribune
McClellan
England
Canton
Miss
Dem
William Peek
Diion
R. M. Shearer
Maudau
PBS
Col
Guy Howard
Oliver O. Howard
Republican Party
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Slack
Cheyenne
Wye
Bryanno
Col. Geo. W. Warder
George L. Miller
Omaha
Dear Boy
Farmer Bryans
Hugo Denkens
Wisconsin
Simon Grey
Alma L. Parker
Guide Rock, Neb
Mr. Blank
Mel Finley
Blank
Johnny
Reynolds
Melxinley
Glen Harrington
Johnie
William McKinley
Ohio
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