Weighed and found wanting in the balances of God
Dr. Talmage sermon on personal responsibility uses Nebuchadnezzar’s fall and a weighing scales image to urge moral accountability. He warns that nations churches and individuals will be weighed by God where sins outweigh opportunities unless Christ’s atonement balances the scale.
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Louis Klopseh
Talmage
Caniel
Babylon
Tatmoiles Arena
Nebuchadnezzar
Dabylon
Nebuchwinessir
Nethine
Temple of Blows
Astra
Quinee
Tod
Balshazzar
Balshaazzar
Alps
Pyrenees
Parimalayas
Mount Washington
Bown
Napoleon
Champs Elyseus
Tuileries
Boulevards
Champs Elysees
Sedan
Westminster Assembly
Temple
Perdition
Christ
Follower of
Paysep
Doddridge
Baxter
Jess
God
Heaven
Christ Jesus
Jesus
Imperial policy sparks imperialism debate in Chicago papers
The Chicago Democratic and Chicago Chronicle columns denounce President McKinley’s imperial aims after promises against conquest. They recount mass protests, counter demonstrations, and claims that commerce motives fuel imperialism while state figures defend the administration.
British Gold and the 1896 Republican Fundraising Claim
The piece argues that Republican gains were funded by British gold, a claim that once appeared in 1892 editorials. It asserts British money backs the GOP today, questions Republican willingness to vote under foreign influence, and warns against selling votes to Lombard Street.
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Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Free Silver Party
America
Lombard Street
Long and Expensive Job Across Vast Tribal Landscape
The author contends thirty five years of summer and winter campaigns failed to pacify 300,000 tribes with at most 10,000 armed braves. Asking how long subduing 8,000,000 Tagalos and Visayans and other groups will take, the piece challenges expansionists to provide an answer.
Nobody to Blame in Alger McSinnley Row
The piece argues General Alger should not bear full blame for failures, noting his subordination to Major McSinnley and suggesting he will claim immunity due to being second in command. It reflects on attribution of responsibility among wartime leaders.
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War Department
Hazen
Pingree
Gen
Alger
MecKinley
Grosvenor
Messrs. Alger
McKinley
Chicago Chronicle
Cincinnati
McSsinley
Majo
McWhitney
Hot Springs
Virginia
Washington
Manchester Union
Griggs and Atkinson clash over traitor label
The New York News reports on the slander dispute between lawyers and Edward Atkinson of Boston and McKinley’s Attorney General. The piece argues Griggs cannot claim privilege for calling Atkinson a traitor and suggests prosecutions would provoke public mockery.
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Griggs
Edward Atkinson
Boston
McKinley
New Jersey
Atkinson
Jersey
New York News
Commerce, Imperialism, and the Orient
The Chicago Chronicle dismisses claims that Philippine possession boosts Orient trade. It argues imperial power isn’t needed, only coaling stations and naval bases to protect commerce. Trade with Asia depends on offering desired goods on agreeable terms, not territory or force, noting Europe buys over three quarters of American exports.
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Philippines
Europe
Chicago Chronicle
Impudence of the Lumber Lords In Washington
The Philadelphia Record denounces lumber industry leaders for urging the administration to use the Dingley act to double lumber tariffs. It calls the proposal the most impudent protectionist move and argues it worsens U S Canada disputes and hinders public welfare goals.
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Washington
Joint High Commission
United States
Cauda
Philadelphia Record
Poorest Way to Get a Market
Springfield Republican notes Havana customs for April total 800 000 and annual near 10 million, signaling rising trade there. Manila internal revenue since American occupation shows about 175 000, highlighting trade demoralization and critique of subjugation efforts to secure market access.
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Havana
Manila
Springfield Republican
Imperial Brawls and the World Power Question
A Springfield Mass Republican editorial urges caution against U S pursuit of world power and warns against entangling alliances. The piece notes Secretary Alger is an active candidate for the United States Senate to succeed Senator McMillan, while critiquing national sagacity and political maneuvering.
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Republic
England
Tinelesam
Springfield
Mass
Alger
Massy
Alger Linus
United States
McMillan
Chief executive elation noted as War Secretary selects cushion
The Chicago Chronicle reports the chief executive shows noticeable elation while the War Secretary looks for a soft cushion to fall on. The remaining issue is the pliability of the Michigan Legislature for an election next year.
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Michigan
Chicago Chronicle
Censoring the Mails in the Philippines Policy Debate
The article notes the U S position in the Philippines creates incongruities as copies of government documents cannot enter the country. It criticizes Postmaster General and McKinley's earlier remarks on criminal aggression and the Manila mail ban as harmful to sustaining the President's policy.
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Atkinson
United States
Philippines
McShinley
Lawyers clash over Cuban bar rights in annexation debate
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues American lawyers claim the right to practice in Cuba as part of the United States while Cuban lawyers demand Cuban bar admission. The piece questions U.S. aims in Cuba whether pacification implies annexation or mere occupation.
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Cuba
United States
Indianapolis Sentinel
Jones Dominates Buckeye Republican Fears
The piece portrays Jones as the central issue for Ohio Republicans overshadowing other feuds and figures. It cites Sherman's return to Ohio politics as minor by comparison and notes internal clashes involving Llanna Bushinell Paraker Coxie Old Boy and Mel Wilson as distractions from the main challenge posed by Jones.
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Jones
Sherman
Ohio
Coxie Old Boy
Cincinnati
Mel Wilson
Cleveland
Hanna and Quay Support Split Reflected in Journal Quote
The New York Journal quotes Senator Hanna endorsing Quay as National Republican Committee chair. The piece accuses Quero’s network of corruption funds and trust influence to elect a president, alleging Wanna squeezed millions and debauched voters across states to place Melinley in the White House.
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Hanna
Quay
Lanna
National Republican Comittee
Wanna
Melinley
White House
New York Journal
Democrats Do Their Own Thinking, GOP Fires Back
The Omaha World Herald notes Republicans attack Democratic diversity as a sign of independent thinking within the party. The piece argues that Democrats differ in views because they think for themselves rather than follow a single leader.
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Omaha World-Herald
Administration Talk of Treason Critiques Cabinet Jabs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch critiques the administration by calling cabinet talks on treason absurd. It argues that the sharpest traitors are prominent members of the President's own Republican party.
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Republican Party
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Quay Challenge Risks Precedent in Senate Drift
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune says overturning a long standing Senate precedent is dangerous for the Republican party and warns that departing from established principles could backfire in future years, regardless of who champions the cause.
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Quay
Senate
Republican Party
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
Appointment for political effect cited against Quay seat
The Philadelphia Press argues the Quay Senate appointment was not to fulfill constitutional precedent but to create political impact, stating there was no expectation of a real seat and that haste shows motive.
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Quay
Senate
United States
Philadelphia Press
Two Republican Factions Split over Trade and Patriotism
A Washington Times summary notes two Republican camps one backing Banna and allies and the other backing artisans who favor expansion and military discipline. It argues the latter group is awkward in the party yet exists amid factional tension.
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Republican Party
Washington Times
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