Imperialism and Cuban postal fraud linked to Hanna era
Washington dispatch argues Providence and Mark Hanna shape McKinley policy and exposes alleged Cuban postal thefts totaling hundreds of thousands. It links naval ship subsidies to Big Oil and Standard Oil while criticizing imperialism at home and in the Philippines. It notes Idaho miners unrest and pressures on Nicaragua canal treaty timing through 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Keven
McKinley
Washington
Providence
Philippines
Porto Rico
Bryan
Meixinley
Indiana
Narmied Neely
Heath
Cuba
qLe
Hanna
Rathbone
Post Office
Neely
Ftelans
United States
Alark Hanna
Wil
Treasury
Standard OH Company
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Standard Qin Company
Shoshone
Idaho
Mier
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Japanese McKinley and the gold standard debate
The piece compares Japan and the United States under the gold standard, noting treasury abundance from indemnities and tax, then warning that Tokyo merchants fear policy-driven credit strain. It cites India and Chile to argue the gold standard harms, urging readers to question its supposed blessings.
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McKinley
Japan
Lombard and
Wall Street
United States
Tokyo
China
Chili
India
What the Boers Will Find in the United States
A critical editorial arguing the United States is divided and tied to foreign entanglements. It condemns Republican policies, predicts officials' appointments by direct presidential influence, and cites figures like Comptroller Dawes and Bishop Hartzell while lampooning trust regime and monopolies. The piece mocks campaign fundraising tied to anti monopoly rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dawes
Jess
Hartzell
We Are All Asleep Over Global Supply of Cottons
A fragment notes the country rising for much of the world's cotton supply and comments on American involvement. The terse text hints at national priorities and economic reliance in a historical context.
United States Lags in Cotton Goods Exports
The United States remains low in exports of manufactured cotton goods. Switzerland exported 25 million dollars last year, two million more than the US. Britain’s cotton goods exports totaled 328 million dollars in the same year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Switzerland
Albany Argus
Secretary Root challenges foes over Monroe Doctrine stance
Blood curdling rhetoric from Secretary Root mocks aggression and calls for defense of the Monroe Doctrine. The Burlington Iowa Democrat Journal notes the political posturing during election year and suggests the public is not easily fooled by McKinley era diplomacy.
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Root
Burlington
Iowa
Democrat-Journal
Hunting an Excuse for Gold Exports After 1904
The Grand Rapids Democrat notes that once the gold basis was solidified by law Republicans now seek a new explanation for daily gold exports. Previously the justification centered on fear of free silver coinage as the cause.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Democrat
Widows and Orphans Census Call From Mont Independent
The Mont Independent argues the next census should enumerate widows and orphans in the Philippine Islands. It attributes their plight to the war described as criminal aggression waged by McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
McKinley
Nothing Small About Ya War Tax Stand
Editorial argues against cutting war taxes, asserting the administration’s stance is correct. It contends democracies in Europe require sustained funding to resist upheaval and maintain efforts in the human race.
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Europe
Philippine commission vows promises not explained by Porto Ricans
In a Democratic brief from Grand Rapids Michigan the paper argues the Philippine commission will not discuss how promises to the Porto Ricans have been kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Commission
Grand Rapids
Mich
Democrat
Ben Franklins Whistle Bargain Tale Told By Scruggs
A tale from R. M. Scruggs recounts a hard pressed young man who, debt ridden and penniless, proudly buys a pocketbook for 10 cents despite owing his washerwoman 83 and sharing meals with friends. He vows to save his money for a future place to store it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Scruggs
Jay
Bareain
Lessiam St
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ruey Riles the Band Serenade Snarl
A poem by Riley prompts a village band to serenade him near his lodging. After two hours of loud tunes and tobacco breaks, Riley shouts to end the noise while the band’s leader scolds the man for not appreciating music. The anecdote appears in the Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruey Riles
Riley
Leriggs
John Anderson
Vingliv
Timiself
Atlanta Constitution
Sun as Weather Prophet
A red sunset signals a sunny day as dry air refracts more heat rays and reflects at the horizon. A coppery or yellow sunset generally foretells rain.
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Ain
Venezuelan Orchid on Display in London Valued at 5000
A Venezuelan orchid is exhibited in London with a value of five thousand dollars. The plant attracts attention for its rarity and price in the display.
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London
The Muscler of the Moth Counts 4061 Muscles
Researchers report a moth's body contains up to 4061 muscles shedding light on insect anatomy. The finding highlights complexity of moth musculature and may influence studies in sensory and motor systems.
Cronje Surrender Described Through British Eye
A British correspondent recounts the surrender of Boer General Cronje after a siege at Paardeburg. The narrative follows Cronje's arrival in camp, riding a worn pony with Maj. Gen. Prettyman guiding the entourage. The piece also recalls a city editor moment about a staff writer of children's stories.
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South Africa
Cronje
Great Britain
Modder
Paardeburg
Prettyman
Magersfontein
Two Englishmen Plan Dangerous Life-Testing Experiment
Two London doctors, Dr. Sambon and Dr. Lowe, prepare an unlikely experiment by risking their lives in the Roman campagna to test a humanitarian idea. The plan involves entering a deadly environment to study its effects.
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Sambon
Dr. Lowe
London
Campagna
Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts in Modder River
In a dramatic scene a Boer leader Commandant Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts in a formal meeting the two generals exchanging brief greetings before Cronje's heavy presence departs for Modder River. The account notes Cronje's stern demeanor and the quiet acceptance of defeat.
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Cronje
Lord Roberts
Gen. Cronje
Modder River
Livery Stable Owner On Violet Street Questioned
A local dispute over a two dollar debt escalated when Mr. Williams threatened violence at Violet Street livery stable. He damaged hats and assaulted editors who refused payment, while maintaining editorial dignity amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Press
Abraham White
Dan Williams
Violet Street
Williams
Ideal Shattered as Woman Towers With Love for Children
A kindly faced woman is described as bubbling over with love for the little folk, signaling a warm, charitable act or guardian role in the community. The fragment suggests a compassionate figure focused on helping youngsters.
Question on Sunday School Picnic Plans
A Sunday school superintendent concludes his lesson with the standard prompt for questions. A junior class boy asks if there will be a picnic this summer, turning a religious lesson into a light inquiry about recreation. The remark appears in the Omaha World Herald.
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Campagna
Rome
Omaha World- Herald
Bouble Rackets
A playful exchange about a new baby and a new piano causing constant racket at home. One remark highlights how the baby’s cries drown out the piano, and vice versa, teasing the noisy household dynamics.
Refused to Correct It Morrell Quips About Quick Deaths
A Philadelphia Press quip depicts Morrell and Wrytte discussing a grave joke about a man buried one day and dead the next. The undertaker appears as the twist in the tale.
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Morrell
Wrytte
Wytte
Philadelphia Press
Curiosity Saves Life In Poison Scare
A woman sent a package marked quinine to a druggist who warned it is arsenic. The incident prompts buyers to question medicines offered. The notice touts Hoster's Stomach Bitters for indigestion constipation and dyspepsia for fifty years.
At the Art Exposition
A woman asks the painter for the dressmaker’s address of a girl depicted in a portrait. The artist introduces himself, prompting Mrs A to exclaim at the painter’s luck and curiosity about the dressmaker.
Nickel Plate Fort Wayne Train No 4 Spring Schedule
Fort Wayne to Buffalo and New York service depart Fort Wayne nightly at 9 05 p m. Through Sleeping Cars and Dining Car connect Fort Wayne Bellevue and Buffalo with a panoram ic Observation Car view along Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers to New York City by 7 25 p m next day. Sleeper reservations available via Ticket Agents or C A Asterlin.
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Fort Wayne
Buffalo
New York
Bellevue
Susquehanna
Delaware
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
C. A
Nickel Plate Low Round Trip Fares to Des Moines IA
Nickel Plate Road offers a single fare round trip to Des Moines Iowa for the Annual Convention of the Music Teachers Association. Tickets are valid June 11 through June 21 and must be returned by June 23 1900 with passage options by wire mail or phone through C A Asterlin T P A Fore.
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Nickel Plate Road
Des Moines
Iowa
Music Teachers’ Association
C. A. Asterlin
Fore Wayne
Ind
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Taceb
Mark Hanpa
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Omaha World-Herald
Lowe
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Tropics
Africa
British India
Quinn
de Fonte
Hood
R. Merritt
Dowagiac, Mich
W. L. Douglas
W. L
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Brockton
Mass
Canada
Land of
Plenty
Department of Interior
Ottawa
F. Pedley
K. T. Holmes
Indianapolis
D. L. Caven
Columbus
Ohio
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Gov't of Canada
Sora
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