Anti-Imperialists Denounce Republican Philippine Policy
In a mass meeting the speaker condemns imperialism linked to the Republican party. He argues it will last as long as Republicans hold power, cites costs of Philippine policy, naval expansion, and the uneven gains for both civilized and uncivilized peoples. He aligns with Democrats on anti-imperialism.
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America
Ifere
Republcan Party
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Panama
Philipppine Islands
United States
Democratic Party
Parker
Louis Erlich
New York
Faneuil Hall Orators Attack Imperial Policy in Philippines
Speakers at Faneuil Hall argue against Roosevelt’s imperial stance in the Philippines, urging a Cuba-like policy of freedom and self-government for the islands. They warn imperialism demoralizes citizens, corrupts government, and threatens democratic ideals, urging voters to oppose the Republican platform at the polls.
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Faneuil Hall
Roosevelt
Philippines
Cuba
Taw
A. F. Chamberlain
Clark University
Governor Garvin Urges Opposition Reform and Self Government
Governor Garvin argues against imperial policy in the Philippines and calls for a strong opposition party. He contrasts U S treatment of Cuba with colonial actions, urges self government, and criticizes the Senate as an oligarchic force abusing its powers. He cites Adams and Von Plehve as support for gradual self rule.
Roosevelts Napoleonic Tone Framed by Cockran Speech
In a campaign event Hon. Rourke Cockran contends the election will decide whether imperialism governs or democracy remains the guiding principle of the republic. He asserts broad consensus on defending constitutional governance as established by Washington. The audience includes men of varied views yet united on the central issue.
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Jefferson
Lincoln
Philippine Islands
Mr. Roosevelt
Rourke Cockran
Daniel O’connell
Riot clashes at Deering Street police station in Chicago
Rioters and police faced off for about 15 minutes as a 2000 strong mob attacked the Deering Street station seeking revenge for a strikebreaker, Castellano, who had been beaten and fired four shots. Police and rioters exchanged blows with bricks and clubs, injuring several, while others seized two attackers of a strike-breaker, George Guschla, whose life remained in peril. Authorities plan warrants for packing house officials amid alleged underage labor.
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Chicago
Deering Street
Frank Castellano
Castellano
John Sheehan
George Guschla
Lightning Strikes Tammany Flagpole and City Carts
A storm in New York toppled the Tammany Hall flagpole, with the orb shattering onto the street. Frank T. Brooks of Jersey City was badly hurt by a lightning strike. Street cleaners Thomas Farley and Charlies Sharpley were injured when their metallic carts were struck. Farley broke a leg, Sharpley suffered a fractured leg and severe burns, with feared fatal outcome.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Frank T. Brooks
Jersey City
Thomas Farley
Farley
Charlies Sharpley
Chicago Packers Do Big Day's Business
Chicago August 1. A busy day at the stockyards as the strike’s impact eases. Packers expanded forces and output with 78 000 head received, 8 000 cattle 13 000 hogs and 10 000 sheep bought and most slaughtered by night. Shipments of 500 carloads with 400 by strike firms reached world markets including 80 to Boston. About 859 union men returned to work, bringing total desertions to about 2 000. Police foresee peaceful end, but street brawls produced one shooting and one stabbing with minor injuries.
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Chicago
Boston
O'Neill
One Shot One Stabbed Chicago Disurbances Day
Chicago on August 1 saw several disturbances but police kept order with ease. Crowds at the yards entrance were sparse as meat wagons moved through the area and none of the usual gathering crowds appeared.
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Chicago
Cambridge Democrats Prepare for Field Day
President Henry J. Cunningham of the Cambridge Democratic city committee appointed a reception committee for the Democratic field day at Charles River Park on Saturday, Aug. 27. The list includes William B. White as chairman and many members such as J. Murray, Charles McElroy, Michael O'Connell, John F. Bourke, James W. Cairns, J. J. O'Brien, J. J. McCarthy, and others.
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Henry J. Cunningham
Cambridge
Democratic City Committee
Charles River Park
William B. White
J. Murray
Charles McElroy
Michael O'Connell
John F. Bourke
John Keaveny
James W. Cairns
J. J. O'Brien
J. J. McCarthy
William McMaster
Joseph L. Dyer
Fred E. Thyng
Thomas Mulvihill
Michael Anglin
Patrick E. Barry
James P. Mansfield
Frank E. Davy
W. Stoka
Michael Murphy
George A. Perkins
James Grant
David H. Sullivan
John F. Doherty
G. S. McFarland
Patrick J. Curley
C. J. Sullivan
John Lynch
Martin McMahon
Police Plan Round Up of Crooks During Carnival Week
Chief Watts told a Post reporter that all persons without visible means of support found roaming the city will be arrested as vagrants and crooks will be driven from town. A large force of inspectors from other cities will assist through the encampment to round up crooks known to them from other states.
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Watts
Post
Pierce
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