Stand Off from Borrow and Bank Frauds Warns Preacher
A 19th century sermon warns against borrowing to speculate and bank mismanagement. It denounces bank directors, embezzlement, and the abuse of trust funds, urging ministers to preach integrity and young men to live within means while protecting others’ property. The message decries dishonesty and calls for accountability in finance and philanthropy.
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Paul
Femens
Corinthians
Philippians
America
Keox
United States
The Religion of Hope and Despair Declared
Rev. Dr. Dulle of Oakland California declares Christianity as the religion of hope. He contrasts Theosophy as the religion of despair denying sin and forgiveness while promising endless life or death annihilation and grave fear.
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Dulle
Oaklard
Cal
Senator Jones Defends Silver Coinage Amid Senate Forecasts
Senator Jones of the Democratic National Committee rebuts Republican claims that the Senate is irrevocably opposed to silver until 1905. He notes Teller resolution votes and forthcoming Senate changes, predicting shifts through 1900 and 1901 that could yield a silver majority if bi metallists win the presidency. The piece cites state-by-state expectations and the potential impact on the Senate's stance on silver and the public debt.
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Jones
Democratic National Committee
Republican
Senate
Teller
Es&s
United States
Tbs
Indiana
White
California
Shul
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Texas
Virginia
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Chandler
Louisiana
Kentucky
South Dakota
Delaware
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
Oregon
West Virginia
Wyoming
Tribune decries Tribune free trade shift in coal tariffs
A Chicago Chronicle editorial mocks the Chicago Tribune for again advocating free trade, calling it a periodic decline before the Republican convention. It warns the Tribune will soon push free trade across the board, citing Sumner and Wells to justify absolute commercial freedom.
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Tribune
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Sumner
Wells
Sanhedrin
Chicago Chronicle
Rotter Boroughs in the Philippines Debate
The Cincinnati Enquirer questions how long the Republican party would delay granting full political rights to Filipinos if annexed. It warns that ratifying the treaty could create rotten boroughs and power gains, urging opponents to block ratification until safeguards against such evils are provided.
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Philippines
Philippine Islands
Repubican Party
Republican Party
Cincinnati Enquirer
No Pinning McKinley Down and the Unknown Policy
A political editorial argues that without a clear official declaration of policy there is no guarantee of direction under McKinley. It portrays him as cautious and adept at maintaining calm and avoiding explicit positions.
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McKinley
Prosperity Debate Says Depew Calls Solid State Growth
The Indianapolis News notes Chauncey M. Depew’s claim that prosperity is solid with no doubt of its lasting strength. It cites mixed opinions on stock-market gains and the impact of prison-made goods, arguing penal labor represents a small share of national production.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Vanderhile
Arade
Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Gizeb
Ohio
Indianapolis
Trusts and Overgrown Ballooning Inspire Market Schemes
The Ferious Boom in Trusts prompts daily market schemes from promoters and investors seeking to profit from combinations. Critics argue these plays hurt the public, and warn that avoiding such securities will lessen the coming crash.
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Springfield
Mass
Republican
An Absurd Situation in Military Command
A Louisville Courier Journal reflection on how a supreme commander can be checked or ousted by uninformed advisers aiming to ruin a general or gain political advantage, even when in full control of the front. The piece warns against allowing political motives to override military realities.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
General Eagan
Hagan
Nashville American
Seeing It Differently Now
A compilation of editorial excerpts notes President Cleveland's appointment of Blount to probe the Iflawatian conspiracy sparks Republican outcry, while McKinney appoints more commissioners than any prior president. It contrasts Republican silence on authority with praise for expansive commissions.
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Cleveland
Blount
Georgia
McKinney
Utica Observer
Endorsing an Unknown Policy and Civic Duty Calls
The editorial urges Democrats to engage in primaries and fight for honest politics while shoving aside selfish politicians. It cites Connecticut Republicans endorsing a president’s policy without explanation and notes even Senator Lodge doubting the future. It adds critique of wartime service and leadership.
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St. Louis Republic
Connecticut House of Representatives
Senator Lodge
Springfield
Mass
Miles to Face Court Over Army Scandal Inquiry
President McKinley orders a court of inquiry to probe Gen. Miles over army scandal charges. The inquiry could determine truth, discipline implications, and possible removal or court martial. Miles denies a attributed interview and remains in command pending results.
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McKinley
Miles Dennis
Washington
Gen. Miles
Miles
Abe
Hing
Gemry
Bin
Wilson
Con. Miles
New York
Cattle Losses Forecast by Western Weather Hardships
John W. Springer of the National Live Stock Association cites Montana Wyoming and Texas reports indicating large range cattle losses due to severe winter weather. Ranchers report cattle wallowing in deep snow windbound and scarce feed as conditions worsen across the West and plains.
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John W. Springer
National Live Stock Association
Montana
Wyoming
Texas
Denver
If War Should Come Volunteers Could Be Retained
Adjt. Gen. Corbin stated that in hostilities with the Filipinos all volunteers now in service could be retained under military necessity unless Congress acts. There are 17,000 U S soldiers, 3,000 afloat, and 4,000 under orders. Filipino forces number about 20,000 with jungle terrain as advantage. War Dept official said volunteers could be recruited but likely with higher pay.
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Adjt
Corbin
Congress
United States
War Department
Philippines
Soap Trust in Sight
New York promoters explore a plan to form a gigantic soap trust by amalgamating major U S factories. They propose a capital structure of 90 million dollars with 40 million preferred stock and 50 million common stock and are negotiating to unite key soap interests across the United States.
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Soap Trust
New York
American Soap Outfit
United States
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