Conspiracy, Philippine Insurgents Prep Attack on Manila
A report tracing a January 1899 plot shows local chiefs urged to raise a national militia and prepare bolos for revolt as Aguinaldo plans action around Manila. It notes conspirators sought weapons, and that US forces faced long, tense buildup before hostilities began.
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J. J. Erwin
Tirtieth
Lueban
Luzon
Erwin
Aguinaldo
Guinayangan
Secretary of the Interior
Lague
Tayabos
Santa Ana
Sarandana
United States
Manila
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Congress
Pio del Pilar
Nebraska
Santa Mesa
Caloocan
San Juan del Monte
Malolos
Seb
Emilio Aguinaldo
Interior
San Pedro
Philippines
Bilibid
Presidiarios
Insurgent Attack at Manila Sparks Battle Near San Juan Bridge
An account recalls the night front lines clashed as insurgents pressed the San Juan bridge area. A sentry killed a rebel lieutenant who refused to retreat, triggering night-long firing and a major Manila engagement amid the broader war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan Bridge
Nebraska Sentinel
South Dakota
Nebraska Regiment
Nebraska
Grayson
Nebraska Volunteers
Sentinel
No. 2
Aguinaldo
Paris
Manila
Philippines
Dewey
Fire in the Rear and Philippine Insurrection Letters
The text recounts calls for Filipino independence with vows of death or liberty, plus Gen Lawton’s letter urging Americans to understand the insurrection's real causes. It emphasizes the spread of fighting due to reports from America and the resolve of fighters in Sampaloc Paco Ermita Malate Santa Cruz and San Miguel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampaloc
Paco
Ermita
Malate
Santa Cruz
San Miguel
Europe
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Lawton
John Barrett
Siam
America
Aguinaldo and the Democrats in the Philippines
A 1899 document chain shows Aguinaldo praising the Democratic Party and Bryan for opposing imperialism, with calls for mass meetings in Manila and supportive telegrams from Filipino leaders. It reports plans for a Bryan celebration, banquets, speeches, and public demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Democrats
Democratic Party
United States
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
Don Emilio
Bryan
Masonic Society
Felipe Buencamino
Tarlac
McKinley
Philippine Independence Support and Filipino Annexationists Criticized
A 1889 letter from Guinabatan targets Filipino annexationists and calls for Cuba’s independence, praising Aguinaldo as a hero. It condemns flag changes and accuses annexationists of theft while urging protection for the president and continued U S administration amid ongoing rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Sr. Aguinaldo
Cuba
Exports of Manufactures Show Record Year for 1900
The rise in American manufactured exports reached 432 284 366 dollars in 1900, up 92 608 508 from 1899, the largest increase on record. Manufactures comprised about 31 percent of exports, rising from 12 percent in 1860 as tariffs shield growth and boost wage standards.
Commerce and Finance Prosperity Report Sets Record Year
The United States ends its fiscal year with a record total trade of $2.244 billion, a surplus of $544.5 million in favor of the U.S. over imports of $849.7 million from foreign countries, with exports totaling $1.3943 billion. The tone likens the nation to a thriving business firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States & Co
Dodging the Issue Alschnier Comments on Free Silver
Chicago Times Herald summarizes candidate Alschnier stance on free silver. He avoids direct position, deflecting questions and urging focus on broader economic policy. Supporters view caution as prudent while opponents claim evasiveness on monetary reform.
Georgia Farmer Endorses McKinley for Prosperity at Home
A Georgia white farmer with a wife and three children says he will vote for McKinley due to improved prices for potatoes syrup cotton and hides. He contrasts past sentiment voting with voting Republican to support his family and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Republican Party
McKinley
Prosperity Boost From New Southern Industries Boom
Prosperity noted in the Tradesman weekly report for the week ending July 28 lists new ventures in several states. Highlights include a $10,000 basket and crate factory in Fort Valley Georgia, a $50,000 harness and saddlery works in Dallas Texas, a $600,000 mining and development company in Arkansas, and numerous factories, mills, and power plants across Georgia Florida Virginia West Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Texas Tennessee Mississippi South Carolina. The article also cites government money order growth of over 7 million orders issued and $55 million in funds increase for the year ending June 30 1899 compared with 1895.
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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
Atlanta
Carolinas
Labor's Share of Prosperity
Labor receives the greater share of the nation’s prosperity according to census data. The Extra Bulletin No 67 lists manufacturing totals with wages and costs showing labor’s annual income nearly twice that of capital and promising further interest in this year’s figures.
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United States
Extra
Western States Rally for Prosperity and Wool Protection
The article notes Idaho Nevada Wyoming South Dakota Montana favoring prosperity and wool protection this year with some support in Colorado and Utah. It highlights wool growers’ gains from the Dingley tariff and urges protection over free trade. It mentions a Democratic Idaho governor buying sheep ranches and reducing talk of free wool.
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Idaho
Nevada
Wyoming
South Dakota
Montana
Colorado
Utah
Bryan
Prosperity Wave Lifts Bank Clearings Across Cities
The article notes a nationwide prosperity surge with bank clearings rising sharply in major cities. New York up 43 percent in 1899, Pittsburg 57 percent, Cleveland 32 plus, Seattle 51, Salt Lake City 43, Birmingham 44, Boston 30, Minneapolis 17, with an average national gain 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
Savings of Wage-Earners and Bank Deposits
The piece argues against cries of wealth concentration. It notes 1899 bank deposits in the United States totaled $7.514 billion, with savings and state banks holding about half, concluding wealth is not overly concentrated and the alarm should end.
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United States
Prosperity in Pennsylvania banks report
The official reports show prosperity in Pennsylvania state banks since 1892 excluding private and national banks. The South also shows increased banking capacity due to tariffs, aiding cotton movement, while Democratic leaders push free trade and other reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Growth of Savings Bank Depositors in the United States
In 1899 there were over 5.2 million depositors in U S savings banks, up from 4.8 million in 1894 and 3.8 million in 1890. Each depositor held more money than before as the average balance rose from 369 dollars in 1804 to 419 dollars in 1899, challenging opponents to claim prosperity is absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Banke
United States
Dollar Bills Circulating Rise in Four Years
In the four years ending 1899 the amount of one dollar bills in circulation rose from 40 million to 57 million. Two dollar bills increased from 28 million to 86 million and five dollar bills from 245 million to 291 million. These notes reach wage workers and the figures are instructive.
Money Order Business in Common Banking Circles
A compact note on how ordinary people and bank customers use money orders to send funds to relatives and others. The passage highlights routine practices among the public in handling remittances through financial institutions.
Nebraska Bank Deposits Signal Prosperity Across State
The state bank examiner’s report as of January 1, 1900 shows savings banks outside major cities hold $21,666,110 in deposits, up $2,400,000 in a year. The figures reflect farmer and laborer deposits, indicating healthy prosperity in Nebraska.
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Nebraska
State Bank Examiner
Prosperity and Charity Benefit Education and Society
Prosperity boosts education and charity as 1899 donations reach a record 79,749,956 with edu cational institutions at 35,851,817 and charities 13,206,676. Churches receive 2,992,593, art galleries 2,686,500, and libraries 5,012,400.
Wher the Farmer Thinks The powerful force of farmers in US politics
A concise political note argues that farmers number about 8.5 million and can influence elections by preserving current prosperity. It contrasts farming with manufacturing and mining workers, recalling price declines under Democratic rule and urging farmers to vote to maintain prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Demand for Small Coins and Denominations
Hon. George E. Roberts, director of the United States mint, says there has never been such a call for small money. Pennies nickels dimes quarters half-dollars and one and two dollar bills are in high demand for making change in retail and for bank transactions with farmers and wage workers.
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George E. Roberts
United States Mint
Prosperity in Wyoming Banks Reveals Four Year Deposits
Official figures show bank deposits across Wyoming over four years with totals for December dates. Figures indicate growth from early to late years, highlighting the state's improving financial stability and liquidity in its banking system.
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Wyoming
WBOT
Wool Prices Rise in Washington State 1894 to 1899
The Yakima Wool Growers Association reports state wool prices by grade rose from 5½ to 16 cents per pound in 1894, 6 to 10 cents in 1895, 7¾ to 12 cents in 1896, and 15 to 20 cents per pound in 1899 under McKinley prosperity.
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Yakima
Wool prices in Montana from 1894 to 1900
The Montana State Board of Sheep Commissioners reports average wool prices per pound. In 1894 under Democratic free trade the average was 9 cents. In 1899 under McKinley prosperity it rose to 16 2 3 cents, and current contracts have been made at 20 to 22 cents.
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Montana
Democratic Free Trade
Montana State Board of Sheep Commissioners
McKinley and
Prosperity
Very Few Failures in 1899 Reported by Mercantile Agencies
The official figures show 1899 had the fewest failures in twenty five years and the smallest average liability. The expected widespread disaster following McKinley’s election did not materialize, contrary to Mr. Bryan’s predictions.
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United States
McKinley
Bryan
West Virginia Wool Growers Back McKinley Prosperity
The 1895 wool price ranged 9 to 11 cents for fine unwashed wool under the Wilson bill. By 1899 prices rose to 20 to 25 cents amid prosperity and McKinley support, according to the State’s largest dealers. West Virginia backs McKinley and prosperity.
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West Virginia
Prosperity
McKinley
Prosperity Down South Contracts Worth 6 Million
Prosperity abides in the South with Atlanta contracts awaiting fulfillment totaling 6,000,000 dollars for new buildings. Under current prosperity prices the cotton crop of the South is estimated to be worth 300,000,000 dollars.
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Atlanta
South
Populist Wheele Run Overtime
The piece critiques Populist leaders for overworking the question of their 1896 predictions. It argues prosperity is nationwide and mocks the extended efforts to justify past forecasts.
Farmers see livestock value surge over 1894 96 levels
The article notes livestock in farmers hands currently valued at about 400 million dollars more than the Democratic era of 1894 to 1896. It emphasizes the farmer’s awareness of this prosperity and its impact on his outlook.
Vanished Artillery Recalled From 1896 Campaign
A reminiscence recalls the old silver and wheat howitzer once wielded by Democratic orators in 1896. The speaker asks what became of the “silver running mate of wheat” gun after the heated political fire of that year.
Farmer’s Capital Back McKinley Vote Told
The farmer, with invested capital about three times the manufacturer’s and twelve times the miner’s, feels prosperous and expresses support for McKinley in this country.
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McKinley
Savings Bank Deposits Reflect Prosperity
A commentary notes the large rise in savings bank deposits as evidence of economic strength, describing these banks as the depositories of the wage earner and highlighting the clear link to prosperity.
Depositors Reach Double Over Ten Years Despite Gold Standard
The banks report a doubling of depositors over the past decade, despite what critics call the oppression of the gold standard. The article notes rising participation in the banking system and hints at broader economic tensions influencing savers.
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Henry W. Lawton
la Independencia
Spain
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