Bryan Opens Campaign with Imperialism Issue in Indianapolis Speech
Washington dispatch describes William J. Bryan's acceptance address in Indianapolis launching the Democratic campaign. He denounces imperialism, pledges immediate congressional action to establish a Philippine form of government, grant independence to Filipinos, and shield them from outside interference. The piece contrasts Bryan's stance with McKinley’s, notes Republican reactions, and highlights campaign tactics and industrial influence shaping politics.
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Bryan's Promise During Indianapolis Speech
The notification speech delivered in Indianapolis pledges three aims if elected. He vows to convene Congress in an extraordinary session after inauguration to outline a policy for the Philippine Islands, Cuba independence, and protection of Filipinos from outside interference, mirroring Cuba's status.
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Indianapolis
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Master Stroke of Compromise in Border Dispute
The New York Sun critiques a State Department claim that the US yields no land while Britain relinquishes nineteen twentieths of the land in dispute. It likens the proposal to ceding vast territories near Maine and the Hudson, calling it a diplomatic ruse under Secretary Lay.
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New York Sun
Bryan Ward Attracts New Bryan Supporters
The Tide Bryan ward notes rapidly growing Bryan ranks in the presidential race. Many new backers are former Republicans who supported McKinley four years ago and have shifted to Bryan due to perceived administration missteps. Names mentioned include Patrick Egan, Senator Wellington, TL Toltz, and Charles M. Stafford among others.
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Maryland
Veterans For Bryan In Chicago Post Office Rumors
The article lists former McKinley era figures and notes widespread Republican dislike of Democratic papers. It reports, from an informal canvass, that at least 70 percent of Grand Army veterans in the Chicago post office will vote for Bryan, estimating about 150 of over 200 veteran workers. A veteran criticizes favoritism and respect issues toward G A R badges under the Republican administration.
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Chicago
Manderson Speech Used To Question U S Military Power
The Republican literary bureau circulated a recent ex Speaker Manderson speech as campaign material arguing the US is weak militarily. Mawson's figures show 1898 budgets for France Germany Austria Hungary Britain and the United States with US spending far from top. The army appropriation for 1901 is listed as 114,720,005. Traveling men oppose trusts and aligns with regulation against trusts and the party that failed to act.
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United States
Mawson
France
Germany
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Austria-Tuungary
Great Britain
Isha
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Hard Cash Argument in Campaign Finance
The article notes the Democrats face a hard cash argument in this campaign as money from trusts funds Republican protection and officials’ levies. It mentions whisky and beer vendors in Manila expected to contribute to Hianna's cum- Piliga chest, per the Pittsburg Post.
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Manila
Hianna
Pittsburg Post
Prosperity Bureau Targets Kansas Harvest Earnings
The Prosperity Bureau plans to credit a Kansas harvest effort where 500 city girls earned enough in three weeks to sustain them through winter. The note suggests the program aligns with Republican aims at strengthening workers financially.
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Fepublican
Cincinnati
Men in the Towers A Goats Bold Escape on Rail Line
A goat wandered onto a Chicago Northwestern line during a strike era night. A signal tower man and two boys tried to clear the track as a southbound passenger train approached. The goat leapt to the pilot and rode the caboose to Homewood, escaping with a single forehead knock.
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Homewood
Chicago
Englewood
Northwestern Station
Northwestern
Wells Street
Chicago Chronicle
Cigar Tips as Clues in Criminal Detections
Professor Mans Gross of Berlin suggests cigar tips reveal criminal traits. He argues tool marks on tips indicate method of cut and teeth shape shows bite pattern, aiding detectives in profiling suspects from discarded stubs.
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Mans Gross
Berlin
New York Woman Prefers Wit Over Silence at Dinners
A Ladies' Home Journal essay by Mrs. Burton Kingsland discusses breaking ice in conversations. It notes the ongoing interest in the weather and social routines like dinner introductions, asserting men often initiate talk while women bear the conversational burden.
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New York
Fish Eggs Hatched by Hens in China
Report describes women and Chinese laborers hatching fish eggs inside sealed eggshells. Spawn is warmed, released into shallow pools, and raised until ready for lake stocking. Then laborers may catch them if possible. The piece also notes disputes among women involving the men.
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China
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