All Forms of Toil Menaced by Trusts in Kansas City Platform
A Kansas City platform condemns private monopolies as indefensible and intolerable. It argues monopolies curb competition, fix prices, reduce labor demand, and rob producers and consumers, pledging unceasing war against private monopoly nationwide and in states and cities. It cites price hikes in coal sugar oil and telegraphs and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Democratic Party
Privat
Oil Trust
Commonwealth
Philadelphia City
Ridge Avenue
Citizens’ Co
Union
Steel Trust
Coal Combine
Chemical Bank
Gas
Slavery and treaty notes beneath Sulu archipelago
A historical document outlines slavery restrictions under US rule, Article XIII, and a treaty with the Sultan of Sulu detailing sovereignty, flag use, religious respect, and a paid salary schedule to Sulu dignitaries. Signed in Jolo on August 20, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mkinley
Sultan OF
Sulu
Archipelago of
Dato Rajah Mada
Dato Attik
Dato Calbe
Dato Joakanian
Lato Puro
Dato Amir Haissin
Hadji Buter
Habib Mura
Serif Saguin
Jolo
A. D
Arakail Akil
Cost Of Militarism In U S Imperial Policy
The Washington government demands an army of 100000 and a 200000000 dollar appropriation for the next year. The navy seeks 75000000 to support imperial pretensions. Congress will be asked to approve over 200 million to July 1 1901 wages and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Congress
War Department
Ludington
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
Weston
Root
No Room for Subjects Under the Free Flag
The Kansas City platform declares imperialism the paramount political issue. The piece condemns the president's war against foreign peoples and warns against subjugation of Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. It urges choosing republic over empire and upholds the American ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Congress
Kansas City
Republic of
Washington
Jefferson
Fragmented Statements on Liberty and Equality Across U S History
A collection of quotations contrasts early American ideals with later U S actions in the Philippines and broader lines on liberty and rights. The excerpts reference George III, President McKinley, Lincoln, and the Continental Congress, weighing rights, tyranny, and the enduring promise of equality in the face of empire and war.
Democratic stance on labor advocates labor department
A prefatory political position urges Congress to create a Department of Labor led by a Cabinet secretary. It argues such a department will elevate the American laborer, boost production, and raise prosperity both domestically and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Labor
Bryan on Arbitration From Letter of Acceptance
The platform renews the demand for arbitration between corporations and their employes. An impartial court for settling disputes would benefit the public and employers by reducing strikes and lockouts and fostering friendly labor relations.
Lincoln and McKinley on promises of benevolent assimilation
The excerpt cites McKinley at Minneapolis and Lincoln at Chicago arguing against benevolent assimilation as a pretext for controlling liberty. Lincoln compares inferior race arguments to kingship that enslaves, warning such excuses trail oppression.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Chicago, Ill
Democratic call for liberal pensions echoed from platform
A Democratic party statement endorses liberal pensions for soldiers and dependents and upholds the Chicago platform standard that enlistment proves no preexisting disease or disability. The Kansas City Platform is cited as backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Chicago
Kaunsas City
Eely Endorses Neely for Cuban Postal Service
A confidential letter from Perry S Heath Assistant Postmaster General praises Charles F W Neely of Muncie Indiana as a top prospect for Cuban postal service. Neely, involved in Cuban postal frauds, is jailed in New York and fighting extradition to face trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Charles F. W. Neely
Muncie
Jod
Perry S. Heath
Republican National Committee
New York
Citizens Can Correct Public Wrongs, Says Jefferson
A quotation from Thomas Jefferson notes that when issues reach serious fault, informed people are instrumental in setting them right. The idea emphasizes citizen engagement and accountability in governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Quote on government power and free speech
This excerpt asserts that governments derive power from the consent of the governed and that liberty of speech and writing protects other freedoms. It emphasizes constitutional principles and the role of public expression in safeguarding rights.
Quote from W. J. Bryan on national governance and truth
The speaker asserts that a nation’s primary duty is to remain true to its own principles. He argues no external duty can justify abandoning our system of government or adopting doctrines opposed to our national life.
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Lincoln
Continental Congress
America
Hverty
W. J. Bryan
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William J. Bryan
Nich
Seviersee
Crust
Combine
IUEL
Con Combine
Oi Trust
Isst
Copper Syredieuse
Psd
Standard Oil
Exchenges
Bell
Grand Rapids
Wis
Sugar Trust
Wire Trust
Vin Plate Trust
Pennsylvania Coal
Fifth Ave. Bank
Metropolitan Telephone Co
Bell Monopoly
Telegraph Monopoly
Bay State Gas Co
Cleveland Gas Co
New York Gas
New York Senate
Metropolitan
Philadelphia Traction
1Éth
15Th Street Co
WcKinley
Constitution of
the United States
Sultan Sulu
Dato Rajah Muda
J. CC
Bates
US. Vv
McKinley
King George
King William
Great Britain
George Sil
George Tit
England
Willie
Papa
Bryan
President McKinley
Minneapolis
Kingcraft
Jefferson and Liberty
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