Republican Attacks and Gold Standard Debates In 1900 Era
A fragmented editorial excerpt discusses Republicans facing criticism over diplomacy and domestic policy, citing Bayard and Hale, plus gold standard concerns. It notes wage cuts in West Virginia and public doubt of McKinley, urging the common people to take charge in 1900. Prominent figures mentioned include McKinley, Leady, and Hawaii's governor, with references to Cuba and silver movements.
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Republican Party
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Chandler
Cable service links Paris Liverpool Manchester planned
Fragmentary report notes telephone service between Paris and Liverpool and Manchester. Direct communications to be laid across the channel. Local mechanisms and routes unspecified.
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Usadon
Paris
Eiverpool
Manchester
Political letters discuss tariff policy and silver debate
The piece surveys editorials from various papers on tariff policy under McKinley era, praising the silver movement while questioning gold coinage and government soundness. It notes a Treasury report claiming over 22,000 cont in Cuba aid under McKinley and calls for national unity based on freedom and consistency.
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McKiley
Cuba
Republic
Knight-Watch
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Pension Bill Introduced and Referred to Committee
A pension bill introduced by W. D. Vincent Kargas was presented on Pet. 1 and referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions for inspection before printing.
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Committee On
Pension Law Rewrite Promises Veteran Disability Proof Shifts
A fragmented 19th century style text proposes changes to U S pension laws. It seeks to presume service origin for chronic diseases or injuries with physician testimony or two witnesses and allows comrade affidavits from respected soldiers. It also accepts enlistment evidence as proof of soundness at discharge, repealing prior Acts and noting ongoing Washington politics.
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Aioe Mach Coldier
Union Elevated Loop Opens in Chicago Map Ad
A garbled Chicago advertisement touts the Union Elevated Loop opening on Van Buren Street. It promises rapid service to downtown stores for five cents and notes trains run every minute to Rock Island Station. The piece invites readers to mail a 2-cent stamp for a bird’s eye view map of Chicago’s new elevated system.
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