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Benton County Times

Location

Vinton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1900

Page

2

United States Politics and Imperialism Rhetoric in 1900s Debate

The piece comments on Republican critiques of Germany's anti meat policy, contrasts Uncle Sam's demands with Germany's stance, ridicules gold Democrats at Indianapolis, and cites Justice Brewer condemning imperialism. It portrays a heated, period tone with references to McKinley Bryan and party divisions while mocking imperialist rhetoric.

Germany Uncle Sam Indianapolis Bryan McKinley New York World Chicago Chronicle Louisville Courier Journal Des Moines Leader Maryland New York Bryants Ohio Michigan Indiana Minnesota Kansas City David J. Brewer United States Supreme Court Hoar Edmunds Reed Boutwell Justice Brewer Liberal Club of Buffalo Beveridgearn

Is He Quoted Right Frank Berger quoted on colonies and Philippines

A quoted speech claims Hon Frank Berger of New Jersey received the Porto Rico chief justiceship and discusses a model extended colonial system The remarks allege the administration aims to make the Philippines a stable empire with Roosevelt as governor general The piece frames these terms as imperialist aims and questions Berger's accuracy

Frank Berger New Jersey Porto Rico United States Berger Philippines America Gov. Roosevelt The Rough Rider

England and the Boer envoys spark political firestorm

A sweeping editorial rails at Republican critics and parallels past English support for the Confederacy. It attacks Murphy and the Des Moines connection, denounces Dobson’s tenure and alleged nepotism, and condemns the Times-Republican’s stance on renomination. The piece laments perceived dishonesty and calls out alleged short-sightedness in Iowa politics.

Murphy Des Moines Guv. Shaw Dobson Harriott Northwestern Hubbard Das Moinas Marshalltown Times-Republican North Des Moines Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad White Rose Coal Company Executive Council Times-Republican McFarland Times- Republican

Washington May 25 1900 Climate of political intrigue and war tax schemes

Washington reports detail lies over Cuban postings and Neely’s role, with Rathbone accusing Heath of meddling. Ensuing investigations loom as Bacon pushes a congressional inquiry into Cuban thefts by Republican officials. Boer envoys tour western cities to sway public opinion on ending the South African war. House Ways and Means delays tax relief until after the election, aided by Rose Hanna. Pettigrew and Spooner maneuver on Philippines policy, Morgan and Hanna clashing over the Nicaragua Canal, Hearst lobbies for Bryan Hearst ticket, Daily predicts a Democratic win as party figures shift allegiances.

Washington Perry Heath Neely Rathbone Poste Cuba Bacon South Africa England McKinley Rose Hanna House Hanna Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections United States Pettigrew Senate Secretary of War Philippines Allen Spooner Mr. McKinley Morgan Nicaragua Canal W. R. Hearst New York Journal San Francisco Examiner National Association of Democratic Clubs Bryan Hearst P. J. Daily New York Knights of Labor

Bicycle Purchase Fails as Garnishment Brings Proceeds to Court

A West Side youth bought a bicycle with saved funds despite a $40 judgment. The seller attached the wheel after payment, the sheriff seized it, and a grocer later garnished the proceeds for an unpaid bill. The trio compromised to avoid litigation.

West Side Elert Waverly Democrat

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