Do Men Gather Grapes of Thorns A Bible Defense Sermon
A 1900 sermon argues the Bible yields good fruit not cruelty or impurity. It cites prophecies in the Old Testament, New Testament lineage, and scientific harmony, dismissing critics who say scripture contradicts reason or morality. It notes prophetic accuracy, early authorship by uneducated men, and the Bible’s enduring unity amid centuries of critique.
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Coprright
Louis Klopsch
Talmage
Christ
God
Thomas Babington Macaulay
London
Galilee
The Path to Happiness and Respect
In a reflective note the author argues happiness comes from embracing worthy places with good company. It warns that losing respect for women is the longest slide toward moral decline and bottomless pits.
Quadrennial Campaign Fund Demands Hit Capitol Staff
Washington correspondence reports a Republican campaign fund seizing salaries from Capitol employes and other officials. The probe of printed testimony and a push against imperialism and trusts dominate the campaign discourse, with Democrats urged to lead on constitutional restraint and sound government.
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Washington
Democracy
Republicans Use Martial Law Theme in Idaho Inquiry Debate
The piece argues that the Republican National Committee backs a broad campaign led by Mark Hanna to control politics through money and influence. It notes divisions within the party over Hanna and critiques the handling of the Coeur d Alene investigation and martial law. It suggests workers view the report as partisan and warns of Democratic safety and order sentiment.
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Philippines
Democratic Party
McKinley
Washington
League
Republican National
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
United States
Party of Safety and Law and Order
Hanna shifts tariff focus to money question in 1900 campaign
The piece notes how Hanna planned to make the money issue dominant, arguing Congress settled it for four years, while voters remained wary of imperialism, trusts, and militarism. It cites Ohio Democratic conventions aligning with New York and Pennsylvania to demand the 1900 fight center on fresh issues, including imperialism and the new role of trusts.
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Hanna
Congress
Monty
McShinley
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Mark Hanna
Chicago
Porto Rico Debated as Foreign Territory and Imperial Policy
A judge rules Porto Rico a foreign country and questions a treaty loophole. The piece argues Congress will shape relations, accusing Republicans of imperial aims by denying incorporation and self-government for Porto Rico and the Philippines. Lincoln’s Gettysburg phrasing is invoked to criticize the outcome.
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United States
Townsend
Porto Rico
McKinley
Spain
Union
Congress
Lincoln
Philippines
Embarrassing Chinese Situation Stirs US Administration
The Washington Times notes a growing embarrassment as the US strains to reinforce the Philippine army while declaring the Luzon insurrection over. It questions where 25 000 troops could be sourced if dispatched to China and suggests a large force may be needed at Tien-Tsin to avoid massacring missionaries and losing commercial influence.
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Luzon
China
Aguinaldo
Tien-Tsin
Washington Times
Republican party depends on big capital and coercion
The Houston Post argues the Republican party survives only with the aid of powerful combines and coercion of workers. It warns party leaders, especially those like Hanna, would not kill the goose that lays their golden egg, fearing self-destruction if they act against corporate interests.
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Republican Party
Hanna
Houston Post
Tanner-Cullom Fight for Spoils in Illinois
The St. Louis Republic calls the Tanner-Cullom clash a merry war for Democrats. It urges continuing counts after November election day to deliver victory to the Democratic standard, arguing the public interest suffered from factional feuding and spoils.
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Illinois
Ilinois
St. Louis Republic
No Need of a Gold Ticket in Presidential Nominations
The piece argues against a gold Democrat ticket this year noting no occasion for one and predicting it will not be an issue. It recalls free silver four years ago and says money questions are settled for at least four years due to a Republican Senate majority, per the New York World.
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Prophet
Evangelist
Apostle
Mr. Mill
Aid
Washington
Capitol
Congress
National Commercial and Industrial League of
New York City
Senate
New York World
Democratic Party Eyes Ice Trust Corruption Battle
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes that Democratic opponents aim to curb trusts in New York City despite corruption scandals in the ice trust. It argues the party denounces its own scoundrels and will not let them steer policy on trusts.
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Democratic Party
New York City
New York
Ice Trust
Indianapolis
How History Will View Them
The St Louis Post Dispatch reports that Mr Boutell predicts a fair historian will better defend Johnson than McKinley. He cites party bitterness and suggests Johnson may be viewed more favorably by future historians despite current bias.
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Boutell
Johnson
McKinley
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Returning to the Fold Democrats rally to reaffirm platform
The Minneapolis Times notes many prominent gold Democrats attend the regular Democratic convention and affirm the Chicago platform with no dissents, signaling a return to the party for the coming national election.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
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