Bryan argues colonial policy harms nation and workers
The Journal reports William Jennings Bryan against annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines. He warns imperialism risks national independence and burdens labor with higher taxes, foreign debt, and overseas conflicts while offering no clear domestic gains.
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New York
The
Journal Today
William Jennings Bryan
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Spain
Cuba
Pearl of the Antilles
Havana
Cadiz
Manila
San Francisco
Labor
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Europe
Asia
India
Jamaica
Java
Shafter Leaves for San Francisco After Army Visit
Major General Shafter and his party departed San Antonio at five in the evening after a day at the army post. He attended luncheon hosted by Colonel Miner and a concert by the Sixth Infantry regimental band. He refused to discuss the Santiago beef issue and distanced himself from General Miles remarks.
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San Antonio
Tex
Shafter
San Francisco
Army
Miner
Sixth Infantry
Bagan
Santiago
Eagan
Miles
Opponents Cite Hope Of Defeating Treaty In Senate
Washington January 15 opponents of the peace treaty express confidence they can defeat it with 34 votes against the measure and expect supporters to seek delay until the next session. Democratic opponents held meetings and feel hopeful about the outlook while supporters anticipate ratification as presented to the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Sickness Among Our Troops in Madrid Signals Land Sales
The Madrid government upon reassembling the Cortes will seek authority to sell the Marianne Ladrones Caroline and the Poflow lands to fund defense. La Reforma cites General Thos advising that an army of 400 mor, man of war and two gunboats would be needed to defend them.
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Madrid
la Reforma
Caroline
Spain
Thos
New York Doctor Straightens Bowlegged Bridgeport Man
New York orthopedic surgeon Dr. Virgil T. Gibney performed a six week recovery operation on Alfred C. Fones of Bridgeport Conn to straighten bowlegs. The procedure involved breaking both leg bones with a chisel and placing them in plaster casts to knit into new bone. The result made Fones taller and stronger and improved his golf swing, though the public discussion of his legs surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred C. "Fones
Bridgeport
Conn
Fones
Civilian Fones
Mr. Fones
Virgil T. Gibney
Park Avenue
Gibney
Natives Oppose Landing as Filipinos Rally 40000
Official dispatches from Iloilo indicate natives oppose landing of U S forces without orders. Aguinaldo massing 40000 around Manila as thousands flee the city. Emissaries from Aguinaldo travel to Washington on a secret mission via Hong Kong and Yokohama.
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Iloilo
Manila
Panay
United States
Maloyis
Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Cal
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Senor Morto
Senor Lowde
Senor Laid
Washington
Scotchman and Smith charged in Lord's Day liquor search
Officers with a warrant found one-eighth of a gallon each of whiskey and wine and eight kegs of lager beer. Two men allegedly assaulted officers during the search. Comoshoski faces assault charges against Officer Sanford and Polovock against Officer Ross.
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Scotchman
John Smith
Comoshoski
Sanford and Polovock
Ross
Final Sunday Concert at Music Hall Aids Carney Hospital
The last Sunday evening municipal concert at Music Hall drew a large crowd and was as successful as earlier events. Proceeds benefited Carney Hospital. Conductor John C. Mullaly led the program with soloist Mrs. Annette Welsh McMunn, contralto of the Church of the Liomacu late Convention.
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Music Hall
Carney Hospital
John C. Mullaly
Annette Welsh McMunn
Church of the Liomaculate Convention
Quiet at Cienfuegos as Spanish forces stay posted
The Santa Clara military district under Major General Bates remains quiet at Cienfuegos where about 27000 Spanish troops occupy warehouses and wharves. A transport loads with twelve more arrivals expected soon. Cuban forces guard towns and plantations with pay noted for soldiers while Sixth Ohioans camp outside the city and report good health.
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Cienfuegos
Santa Clara
J. €. Bates
Met
Santa Clara City
Filipinos file claim for U S recognition
Senor Felipe Agoncillo, agent for General Aguinaldo, submits to the State Department a memorandum arguing the Philippine government is in effect a people’s rule and that Spain held only Manila and a port when the peace treaty was signed, so the United States has no title to the islands to ratify.
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Washington
Senor Felipe Agoncillo
General Aguinaldo
State Department
United States
Senor Agoncillo
Spain
Philippines
Manila
Philippine Republic
Islands
Guarantee of Tar Cough Remedy Refund Policy Card
A circulated card declares refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles if coughing fails to improve. It promises a 50 cent bottle refund and a 25 cent bottle with a satisfaction guarantee, signed by multiple merchants and "Two Hundred Others" at numerous Boston addresses.
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Greene
Emery Souther
Rust & Richardson Drug CO
George CG. Goodwin & CO
E. F. Bradbury
Washington St. C
Tremont St
W. A. Demeritt
Columbus Ave
J.D. Knowlton
Washington
J.P. Gammon
Dudley St
Samuel Siskind
Tremont Bt
W. A. Chapin
Undey U
Spain's Flag Sparks Cuban Disorder in Havana
Angered Cubans pelted a hotel flag with stones after a Spanish flag was raised on Calzada del Monte. Company B of the Tenth Infantry dispersed the crowd, two flags lowered, amid tensions over officers taking office. Corporal Green of the Illinois volunteers drowned in the Almendares River. a mascot boy from South Carolina also drowned. Mayor Lacoste met Governor General Brooke as offices move from palace to custom house.
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Havana
Calzada del Monte
Doublequick
Spain
Francis E. Green
Illinois Volunteers
Almendares
Litchfield
South Carolina
Asheville
N. C
Perfecto Lacoste
Brooke
McKinley
Maximo Gomez
Marianao
Custom House
Child preacher Lonnie Dennis seeks funds to save New York
In New York on January 15 the five year old Lonnie Dennis, a self described colored boy preacher, talks with Rev George Hepburn about his mission to convert New York and raise money to go to Africa. He cites Bible stories, sins, miracles, and salvation through Jesus, claiming guidance from God and a plan to preach in churches and on sidewalks.
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New York
Lonnie Lawrence
Dennis
Lonnie Lawrence Dennis
West Thirty-seventh Street
Green Dennis
Atlanta
Evangelist
George G. Hepburn
Jesus
Nebuchadnezzar
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Zaccheus
Sycamore
God
Sodom and Gomorrah
New
Christ
Temple
Jonah
Paul
St. Matthew the Evangelist
Joseph
Mary
John
Peter
Lonnie
Joy in Santiago De Cuba Autonomy Prospects Rally City
Cable from Dr. Joaquin de Castillo in Washington with General Wood promises complete autonomy for the Santiago province. The city plans a demonstration to celebrate the prospect as serious charges surface against a Third Immune Regiment officer in Guantanamo with over one thousand dollars at stake and the officer under arrest.
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Santiago DE Cuba
el Porvenier
Joaquin de Castillo
Washington
General Wood
Santiago Board of Trade
Maid of honor and best man noted at wedding reception
The maid of honor and Patrick Pon cers served as best man at the wedding. A large reception followed at the bride’s parents’ residence.
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Patrick Poncers
Strength and Stability Boost Against Disease Declared
A historic remedy claims to provide strength and stability to lift readers from low mood. It promises a strong throw off illness and claims dynegists, six, and 109 dollars support its use.
Havana customs report shows tax receipts surge
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn released a summary of Colonel Tasker H. Bliss's Havana customs house findings. On day one cash totaled $1522 after taking possession, and day two collections climbed to $3920, from a special tax on vessel loading and unloading under Spanish rule.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
Havana
Tasker H. Bliss
Bliss
Sedgwick Defends Virginia Lecture After Alumni Object
Professor William T. Sedgwick denies labeling the University of Virginia immoral and licentious in a Moral Educational Society address. He says his remarks were distorted and that he spoke only of the honor system in examinations and of moral conduct more broadly, defending Virginia as a leading American university.
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William T. Sedgwick
University of Virginia
Moral Educational Society
Sedgwick
Chestnut Street
Post
Washington
Virginia
University
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