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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
3
A lengthy historical speech argues the Republican Party is dominated by monetary influence, contrasts democracy with plutocracy, and defends anti imperialist aims. It cites Lincoln Jefferson and Washington, condemns imperialism and endorses independence for Filipinos, warns against a large standing army, and urges fidelity to the Declaration of Independence.
The piece argues against imperialism and for Filipino self government, rebutting the view that conquest or annexation is justifiable. It contrasts republican and democratic platforms on citizenship, argues that sovereignty must stem from consent, and warns that colonization undermines rights. It cites Jefferson, Franklin, and Clay to defend self government and moral law over force.
A speaker argues against imperialism in the Philippines, urging peaceful trade, independence for the Filipinos, and protection from outside interference. He contrasts gospel mercy with conquest, warns that force taxes the many while profits favor a few, and champions a Monroe Doctrine aligned with democratic ideals. The speech envisions a republic expanding through liberty, equality, and self government, not empire.
Gus Munch, a Philadelphia census enumerator, faced superstition and odd tallys as he completed the 1313 names on his list between May 33 and June 13. He reported twelve deaths in as many houses and has lost 13 pounds since starting. He doubts death within a year but fears earning only 13 dollars for the work.
Physicians examining pupils at a Jersey City public school found that out of 351 children only 69 had perfect sight. Parents of children with imperfect vision will need to obtain glasses for the youngsters. The school’s average enrollment suggests a lesson for school boards and parents nationwide.
A London Chronicle study notes that among the 25 U S presidents, only one lacks British family origin. Fifteen, led by Washington, are of English stock. three, including Monroe, have Scotch roots. Jefferson inherits Welsh Deod. five others trace Scotch Irish lineage.
A New York man, unnamed in reports, has for 12 years pressed U.S. presidents to appoint him to office. He insists he will not accept any position and simply desires the privilege of refusing. He claimed this to President Harrison, but no president has acted on his offer.
An English naval officer who served on a Chinese coast ship during the China Japan war recalls that when the Japanese fired the Chinese immediately raised umbrellas. He says the sight triggered laughter aboard the English vessels, audible for miles.
A man facing despair spent his last cent to reach Coney Island intending to jump from a pier. He found joy in the sights of the boardwalk, walked back, slept in a park, found employment the next day, and is now happy.
Admiral Dewey grows weary of politics and rejects being named a presidential candidate. He says he has no intention of joining another political mass and refuses to engage with actors who oppose both McKinley and Bryan.
The free rural delivery service is being established around Denver and the government agent in charge reports land along the route rising in value by five dollars per acre. The service also increases mail usage and keeps young men at home.
The London Telegraph reports a recent drop in bands of Black street minstrels in London as the public favours war songs. Sensitive topics and minstrel duties receive little attention or coins from passersby.
Plans filed last week reveal a bachelor hotel in New York City. Nine stories tall and only eighteen feet wide, the building will be on West Forty fifth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. It is to cost 90000 dollars and will be the narrowest skyscraper on Manhattan Island.
Major H L Kramer oversees a $250000 expansion of the Indiana Mineral Springs Hotel in Indiana, adding a two story 80 by 160 foot wing with 40 guest rooms, a new bath house, dining hall, music room, billiard hall, offices, barber shop, and dressing rooms. The project aims for completion in 90 days. plans include further 150 room structure and enhanced grounds.
Fragmentary historical page text mentions farming in Wisconsin and ads for soap dyes and medicines. It references Mar inette county, Hall's Catarrh Cure, Maple City Self Washing Soap, and various quotations about self interest and marriage. The content is a jumble of promotional copy, testimonials, and generic sayings.
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