Washington Letter Denby backs McKinley amid imperial debate
Washington correspondence notes Col. Denby a former Philippine commissioner and minister to China, announces support for McKinley. The piece criticizes Denby’s influence peddling, links to Sir Robert Hart, and argues Republicans exaggerate imperialism as a political issue while detailing military and tax strains from the Philippine conflict. It questions McKinley’s re election prospects amid defections and unemployment.
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Col. Deuby
Philippine Commission
Aleixinley
Deuby
China
Cleveland
Marrison
Philippines
Denby Mayave
Hrlinin
Chinese Customs Service
Sir Robert Tuart
Robert
Col. Dready
Ching
Robert Hart
Imperialist Arguments and Attacks in Political Debate
The piece cites Roosevelt railing at the Kansas City platform and condemning opponents as infamy. A McKinleyite outlet blames Bryan and followers for anarchist plots against McKinley, arguing abuse is all imperialists have left and censorial tactics mirror domestic attacks.
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Covernor Roosevelt
St Paul
Kansas City
McKinley
William J. Bryan
Imperialism versus Democracy in Filipino texts
Judge William Prentiss at Lake Bluff argues democracy grants equal rights and self governance, while imperialism assumes Filipinos cannot govern themselves. He notes Filipino leaders studied the Declaration of Independence and the U S Constitution to fight for liberty, challenging calls to deny citizenship and rights based on race.
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Lake Bluff
Irs
William Prentiss
Chicago
Spain
China
Aguinaldo
United States
Washington
Powers discuss Pekin withdrawal plans in press reports
Paris and Vienna dispatches indicate America, France and Japan may withdraw troops from Pekin but remain in control beyond the city walls. British and German positions are cited as unresolved while a staged, reduced force total around ten thousand per side is discussed among the powers.
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London Post
America
France
Japan
Pekin
London Standard
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Dpekin
Vienna
the Standard
Britain
Germany
Russia
Sial
Austria
Italy
Indiana Lost to McKinley and Socialist Shift
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a rise of socialist sentiment in Indiana factories under McKinley era policies. It claims social Democrats target 6000 votes in the upcoming election, citing factory workers shifting from Republican to socialist alignments.
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McKinley
Gas Belt
State Committee
The
Social Democrats
Louisville Courier Journal
Why Mason Was Shelved In McKinley Campaign
Mason, Illinois junior Republican senator, is sidelined as a platform speaker for McKinley. She opposes imperialism and has denounced the administration policy in the Philippines. Tianna supporters deny imperialism yet rally with a senator aligned on other issues.
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Mason
Williamy FE
United States
Ilinois
McKinley
Philippines
Albany Argus
Political Shift Hinted in Silver Issue Debate
The Philadelphia Record notes Republicans lack a clear stance on silver policy. It argues acknowledging silver's decline would invite gold Democrats to back Mr Gryag, signaling a broader realignment.
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Winkey
Gryag
Philadelphia Record
Democracy vs Imperialism in Island Uprising Rhetoric
A historical speech fragment argues for self rule and warns against imperial expansion. It contrasts democracy granting rights with McKinley era calls for governance by willing islanders and labels the lazy or shiftless as opposed to working class patriots who risk death rather than bondage. It cautions expansion could mirror Rome’s empire within a republic.
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McKinley
Altschuler Seen as Strong Governor Candidate
A Cedar Rapids Gazette summary notes Samuel Altschuler, Democratic nominee for Governor of Witneis, is viewed as a solid favorite. He is praised as a man of the people, plain and sincere, with vigorous conviction and broad appeal to voters, suggesting a substantial party lead.
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Samuel Altschuler
Witneis
Mgr
Ulinois
North Carolina
New York
Roosevelt
Ohio
McKinley
Cedar Rapids
Miners Strike Ordered in Anthracite Region
About 140000 miners in Pennsylvania go out as the United Mine Workers order a strike to demand wage increases and abolition of company stores. The action, led by President Mitchell, aims to press demands including cash wages, shorter pay periods, and removal of company stores. Direct impact costs total around 10 million dollars weekly.
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Pennsylvania
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Hazleton
Storm's Fury Rips Signs and Wires Across Lakes
A great storm moved from Texas into the lake region with a wide 800 mile path. It reached its peak velocity near Chicaso after departing Galveston, with wind speeds of seventy two miles per hour as it damaged signs and felled wires.
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Lake
Chicaso
Galveston
Smuber
US to Withdraw Troops From Pekin Sparks China Talks
The United States plans to pull troops from Pekin as talks with Chinese officials progress. Dai Hongchang efforts show limited hope for a quick settlement, while a formal arrival of Imperial representatives is anticipated within a week. The move spurs negotiations though dynastic and foreign powers seek a settlement.
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Prince Ching
Kovang Su
Lisu Tang
Bpoo-Chow
Yang Lu
Legations
United States
Pekin
Dai- Hiung-Chang
Far Lian
Pmentein
Maine Returns Complete Republicans Win State by 33500
Complete returns from 240 towns in Maine show Hill and other Republicans leading. Dems Bi and Lord tally 80252, with GOP gains since four years ago suggesting a 33500 Republican plurality. Amos T. Allen and others re-elected by 6000 to 100, led county tickets mostly GOP. Legislature unchanged. Also notes on Kansas City school principal’s housing practices and Miss Priscilla Higgins’ eight mile Bay crossing in two hours five minutes.
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Hill
Lord Demo
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Frank Deu
Amos T. Allen
Charles Littleffield
Edwin CC. Burleigh
Charles Bontelle
Priscilla Higgins
New York
New York Bay
Fort Hamilton
St. George
Staten Island
Lake Erie storm devastates Buffalo and lake ports
The wind reached seventy miles per hour at Buffalo causing two deaths and serious injuries along with extensive property damage. The storm, sweeping down Lake Erie, damaged telegraph and telephone lines hindering casualty and shipping loss estimates. The Dan-American building under construction suffered major damage.
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
China War News Highlights Allied Efforts and Boxer Losses
Telegrams from Takow report Gen. Barry in control and four daily trains between Tongku and Yangtsun. Chaffee directs operations as 120 Americans sick at the front and 200 ill at Tien Tsun. British forces engage Boxer insurgents near Pekin with heavy Chinese troop resistance. Ho Si Wu's capture noted heat and hazards for American troops. Yu Hsien accuses foreigners of failed protection and murder. Li Yangchang faces scrutiny as a rival peace broker.
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Maj
Peley
Relief
Takow
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Yu Hsien
Shanghai
Berlin
Li- Yang-Chang
Peace Commission
Ho-Si-Wu
Seventy Three Cities Register Population Shifts
Census tally of 73 U S cities with 25 000 plus population shows total 15 214 566 residents in 1880 3 818 509 more than a decade earlier. Atlantic City and Bayonne post top gains while Lincoln Nebraska falls. Newark Buffalo New York and others cluster in middle growth bands amid varied regional patterns.
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Covington
Quincy
Elmira
Evansville
Canton
Ohio
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New Orleans
Saltake City
New York
Chicago
New York Union to Aid Porto Rico Cigarmakers
A New York federated union plans to send aid to striking cigarmakers in Porto Rico. The report notes a jeweler’s claim of a watch made for $20,000. Joseph B. Noble, a veteran Mormon, was buried at Bountiful Utah, mourned by thirty children. Over 700 Chicago wood workers walked out after mill owners refused to sign the eight hour day union agreement.
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Porto Rico
New York
Joseph B. Noble
Bountiful
Utah
Chicago
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