Farnsworth and the Sultan in a Constitutional Jest
A satirical look at Farnsworth’s claim to defend polygamy rights by aligning with the sultan of Sulu. The piece mocks constitutional pliability under McKinley and contrasts American law with colonial governance in the Philippines, noting public dispute over rights and republican unity.
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Democratic Party
Atkinson
Alf
Pie Farnsworth
Mr. Farnsworth
Se Treely
Farnsworth
Sulu
Philippines
Sultan
Theurbon Press
Farneworth
Anaconda Standard Caye
David Harum
McKinley
Wother
America
United States
Miah
Uy Voncorn
Ful
Sultan of Stein
No Cooperation With Aguinaldo Stirs Political Debate
The document argues the president cannot enact provisional laws or govern territories without Congress, stressing that only constitutional processes can regulate affairs. It suggests opposition to executive overreach, linking Tariff, press bias, and Democratic party strategy to a broader constitutional dispute.
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Aguinaldo
South Pax
Congress
Democratic Party
Ternsworth
le Depincratic Press
What the Miner Meant About Volunteers
The Miner denies interpreting its warning to soldiers as urging them to avoid becoming professional soldiers or heroes. It argues its language was misread by the Inter Mountain and defends its stance as a plain, fatherly caution to troops against being shaped into political symbols or "professional soldiers and heroes."
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Inter
Inter Mountain
Butte Tnier Mountain
President's Thanksgiving Proclamation Criticized by Press
A late 19th century review comments on the presidents Thanksgiving proclamation praising Providence and national progress while noting Democratic opposition and Congress debates. The piece recalls reactions to Grover Cleveland and critiques from the Washington Post amid McKinley-era rhetoric.
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Cuba
United States
Anyb Hody
Philippines
Agus Ipalde
Cleveland
White House
Grover
Old Debate Repeats Copperhead Attacks on McKinley
A political column accuses the Democratic press of misrepresenting President McKinley over Aguinaldo and calls for details of any alleged bribe deal with Spain. It compares current criticisms to Lincoln’s refusal to negotiate with Jefferson Davis, noting copperhead rhetoric and alleged disloyalty while defending McKinley’s dignity amid wartime strain.
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McKinley
Aguiialdo
Spain
United States
Aguinaldo Newappers
Agu
Inaldo
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Confederacy
Erin
Lugon
Prosperity and Political Warnings Amid Election Outlook
The report notes widespread prosperity across the West with high wages and rising consumption as manufacturing and farming boost the economy. It cites foreign demand reaching 399 million dollars yearly and argues expansion supports the Democrats, warning that prosperity could overshadow next year’s vote. General Symons dies of Boer wounds as Transvaal sharp-shooters remain active.
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Henry Claws & Co
New York
Cleveland
Webby
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Judge Phillip Loyalty Excerpt At Kansas City Star
A partial transcription from the Kansas City Star shows Judge Phillip's loyalty noted by readers. The fragment suggests a two member court and wider reach in the western province, though its full meaning remains unclear due to damaged text.
American Flag in Philippines Rally and Old Guard Rhetoric
A patriotic orator extols the Philippine campaign, denounces Aguinaldo, Dewey, and allied figures, and frames US sovereignty over the Philippines as rightful. The speech defends carrying the flag to the Orient as part of civilizing mission, urges harsh action against rebels, and parallels with other American territories. The piece closes with a poem about a bard and waves.
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Philippine Quest
Orient
Wen
Aguinaldo
Lugend
Dewey
Manila
Philips Pitty
America
Spain
Nebraska
Tiger Funston
West
Honor
Seldiem
Somatar
George
Agiinaldo
Ranger
Vevite
United States
Philiping Islands
Tibbins
Ench
United Aisies
Philippine Islands
Thor Jefferson
France
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Mestro
Alaska
Russia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mexico
Rome
Berny
Julius Caesar noted for great strength in lesson
A Chicago Tribune item quotes Tommy Tucker noting Julius Caesar’s great strength, adding he threw a bridge across the Rhine as part of the lesson.
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Julius
Caesar
Tommy Tucker
Chicago Tribune
Cribbed Slang Sparks Mock in Old Boston Exchange
A Boston boy mocks a modern slang line as unoriginal, recalling Daniel Quipp from the 19th century Curiosity Shop 59 years prior. The exchange contrasts current street talk with aged literary echoes, highlighting persistent language reuse and neighborhood humor.
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Badoy
Boston
Daniel Quip
Gold Buttonhook Jewelers Week Ad
A glove button hook of gold opens and closes like a pocketknife and includes a suspension ink for the cartelaine. Its sides are finely adorned with scrolls and set with precious stones.
Ancestry Talk Turns To Norman Conquest In Somerville Journal
Miss Walsingham asserts they can trace ancestry to the Norman conquest while Mrs. Walsingham laments not knowing where their fuller was last night in a Somerville Journal snippet.
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Murray
Mack
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Finnigan’s Ball
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Mayme Taylor
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Marie Antoinette
Mary Stuart
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatztein
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Charles R. Leonard
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F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
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Monteith
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G. W. Stapleton
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North Main Street
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Butte, Mont
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Long
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