Monroe Doctrine Reaffirmed Amid Boer Envoy Visit
The article discusses the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 and its relevance to the Boer envoys visit to the United States. It argues the principle that the American continents are not subjects for European colonization, notes ongoing European ambitions in Asia and Africa, and criticizes Democratic leaders for opposing mediation with sympathy for the Boers.
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United States
Monroe
HolyAlliance
Atlantic
North
South
Central America
Mr. Aionroe
Nic Kinley
Democratic Party
Congress
House of Representatives
England
Germany
Holland
No American endorsement of foreign policy actions
The passage argues that neither party should claim responsibility for policies the government does not commit to. It notes spontaneous sympathy for the Boers is fine, but urges clarity when the government speaks without intent to act. It warns that without Monroe Doctrine backing, the U.S. cannot push itself into distant disputes it does not control.
Pine Ridge Indians Move to Remove Mixed Bloods
A Pine Ridge council of about 200 Indians, led by Fire Thunder and Red Shirt, seeks action to push mixed blood settlers off the reservation. They argue whites who married Indian women have claimed the best land and pressed fences beyond entitlement, criticizing inspectors and planning petitions for signature.
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Pine Ridge Reservation
South Dakota
Pine Ridge
United States Indian
Duncan
Indian Bureau
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Immigration from Japan Grows Amid Labor Influx
The article notes restricted Chinese immigration but rising Japanese arrivals, mainly laboring class. It cites treasury reports showing 2230 Japanese laborers in 1898, 3365 in 1899, and 7606 by April, with unknown numbers via Canada. Officials expect a large future increase.
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United States
Congress
Japan
China
Mexico
British America
San Frisco
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner General of Immigration
Canada
Department
Change to Halfpenny Stamp Now in Green
Halfpenny postage began in 1870 and five designs have appeared. The latest edition was issued Tuesday morning and is the same stamp, printed in green rather than the previous color. The change follows a Postal Union Congress decision in Washington last year.
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Postal Union Congress
Washington
Postage stamp color standard set for nations
Countries agree on color uniformity for stamps of equal value to aid convenience and amity. Most adopt green for the half-penny equivalent, while red remains until exhausted. Until then, both colors circulate and buyers may choose either for a half-penny stamp.
A Chance for a Wail Over Liberia Naval Request
The piece mocks Democrats for opposing Liberia's plea for a naval ship. It explains Liberia asked for a ship, the Peoria, deemed useful to U S Navy logistics at Ionia Island New York. The navy declined, citing current needs and explaining the refusal to Monrovia. The writer predicts partisan criticism irrespective of the decision.
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Democratic Party
Navy Department
Naval Bureaus
Bureau of Construction
Peoria
Liberia
Spain
Philadelphia
Bureau of Ordnance
Ionia Island
N. Y
State Department
Monrovia
Iowa
Oregon
Boer delegations face rejection and press quarrel
A Reuters summary notes the senate vote 36 to 21 rejecting extending senate chamber privileges to Boer delegates. The piece criticizes the Telegraph for partisan bias over Bryan and Bryan's influence, arguing President McKinley offered mediation but could not avert war, and condemning Democratic misrepresentation in discussing the South African conflict.
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Hay
Senate
Xicixinley
Congress
Duguague Telegraph
Telegraph
United States
Brian
Altgeld
Montana horse round up aims to supply bulls of demand
A Montana horse roundup covers vast tracts between the Missouri river Birch Creek and the Dearborn and Marias rivers, including Chateau Teton Cascade counties and part of Lewis and Clarke. Authorities expect 3090 to 7000 horses, many with domestic blood, to satisfy Chicago St Louis and British buyers for South African service.
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Missouri River
Birch Creek
Dearborn
Marias Rivers
Chateau
Teton
Cascade
Lewis and Clarke
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Cross-breed Ingenuity in Range Horses Surfaces
Rangemen report a natural cross-breeding of horses as high-grade stock mix with cayuses when market demand falls. The phenomenon arises from the mingling of kept and feral horses on the range, creating a practical though debated outcome for breeders and buyers.
Bishop Dr. David H. Moore Civil War Soldier and Educator
Dr. David H. Moore, newly elected Methodist bishop, served as a private, captain, and lieutenant colonel in the Civil War. Born 1838 near Athens Ohio, he graduated Ohio University 1860, led Wesylan College for Women in Cincinnati, then Denver University, and became a popular speaker noted for church reform including women’s admission and equal lay representation.
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David H. Moore
Methodist Church
Athens
Ohio University
Ohio Conference
Ohio Volunteers
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth
Wesleyan College For Women
Cincinnati
Denver University
Moore
Chicago Health Commissioner Rates Consumption Noncontagious
Dr. A R Reynolds, Chicago public health commissioner, disputes view of contagion in consumption. He notes the disease is chronic and diagnosis can be uncertain, arguing branding patients and denying work is unjust. Education on self care grows and Chicago cites better housing and air as factors reducing prevalence.
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A. R. Reynolds
Public Health
Chicago
Dr. Reynolds
Presidential figures attend two eclipses at Fortress Monroe
President McKinney and his party plan to view the sun eclipse from Fort Monroe. Next November, William J. Bryan is to witness a total eclipse of his political influence as a presidential candidate, with no further run in American politics.
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McKinney
Parity
Fortress Monroe
William J. Bryan
Senator Spooner speech sparks violence in Senate row
Senator Spooner declared no Filipino republic to recognize during a Senate speech last Tuesday. Pettigrew of South Dakota confronted him and, after the exchange, was badly disfigured in the altercation.
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Spooner
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Editorial Glances on Democratic Struggles and Tariff Talk
Gubernatorial timber in the Democratic party of Illinois is scarce this year Europe debates the Porto Rican tariff and the tariff’s merit The ice trust scandal shocks Tammany and the Democratic party The Des Moines mothers congress shows visible harmony but two days remain The beer envars may form a Republican party in response South Dakota Republicans held a convention at Sioux Falls praising administration and hitting Pettigrew General Lew Wallace possibly as Brian’s running mate If the Shiloh showing lags he risks being edged out The Mid-roaders delegates seek a one fare round trip to Kansas City The railroads’ concession might soften anti corporation resolutions Washington notes Muscatine births and golden weddings quote The Boerenvors mission appears ended as Brian wins mislead them toward war regrets
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Battle of
Shiloh
Donnelly
Mid-roaders
Kansas City
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Leslie M. Shaw
Adair
Jefferson
Peere Johnson
Allamakee
Jones
Appanoose
Keokuk
Kossuth
Wee Werae If Benton Wee Eesee
Lee Teeres Eel
Blackhawk Weeseet
Linnae Boone
Louisa
Bremer
Buchanan Lyons
Buena Vista
Bladison
Butler Eure
Mahaska
Calhoun Marion Enewee
Carroll
Marshall Wea
Cass
Monroe
Chickasaw
Montgomery
Clayton
Clinton
Crawford
Danas
Plymouth
Davis Weenee
Pocahontas
Decatur Amas
Palk
Guthrie
Buren
Hamilton Ik Wapello
Hancock
Warren
Hardin
Ead
Tda
Woodbury
Jackson
Wright
Jasper
H. O. Weay
Republican State Central C Co
Phillips
Political currents and party tactics stir Midwest talk
A Des Moines mothers Congress speaker mocks gender roles while campaigns scramble for support. Indiana Kentucky tensions flare as Indiana refuses to extradite Republicans. Omaha school board bars married women from teaching, arguing they have support at home. Democrats bend on trusts while Kansas City convention chatter hints at Charley Towne as VP nominee. party labels blur this election year.
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Omaha School Board
Omaha
Tamamay Leaders Liked Ice Men Until Exposure
Iowa press comment notes Tamamay leaders enjoyed image as ice men until exposure emerged. Sioux City Tribune cites the remark. Nonpareil adds that supporters who want Bryan nominated expect him to become president.
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Sioux City Tribune
Bryan
Uncle Russel Sage Buys New Suit in Declining Years
Uncle Russel Sage purchases a new suit costing 27.98, reflecting a moment of personal luxury amid aging in the Iowa Capital.
Iowa Prosperity Recalled By Dolliver Exposition
Clinton Herald notes readers compare Dolliver's praise of Iowa prosperity with Horace Boies and his New York funding, citing a search for corn raising. The piece also references paper dollars available at five cents in Colombia and casts doubt on the cheap money theory delivering prosperity.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Horace Boies
New York
Clinton Herald
Colombia
Exodus of Chicago Laborers Cited in Trouble Times
Report notes a wave of working men leaving Chicago amid labor troubles and quickly finding new jobs elsewhere, with Gaite City deeming it a notable fact.
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Chicago
Gaite City
Lyddite guns in South African war draw focus
The Sioux City Journal notes that lyddite guns as instruments of destruction have attracted sharp attention in the South African war, echoing the earlier impact of torpedo boats in the Spanish American naval operations.
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Sioux City Journal
Ill Illinois trio once shared class now diverges paths
William J. Bryan Congressman Williams of Illinois and Richard Yates, named by the Illinois Republicans as governor, were all in the same class at the old Illinois college. They are not all in the same class now, remarks the Burlington Hawkeye in a wry note.
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William J. Bryan
Williams
Ilinois
Richard Yates
Illinois Republicans
Ilinois College
Burlington
Water theft erupts amid Chicago supply debate
A Burlington Hawkeye letter notes that despite harsh past portrayals of Chicago’s water system, many residents have been stealing water. The writer admits an incompatibility of statements and seeks reconciliation.
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Chicago
Burlington
Seven U S Presidents Were Masons in Early History
The piece notes that seven U S presidents including Washington Jackson Polk Buchanan Johnson Garfield and McKinley were Masons. It cites Washington as lodge master in Alexandria Virginia and Jackson and Buchanan in high Masonic roles in Tennessee Pennsylvania. The Clinton Age item adds context to fraternal history.
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Washinging
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Johnson
Garfield
McKinley
Washington
Alexandria
Grand Lodge of
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Clinton
Senate Bribery Allegations Fuel Clash Over Chair
The report alleges Clark used bribery to win a senate seat and vows to retaliate against Chandler. The exchange hints at deeper corruption in New Hampshire politics and recalls Montana Dubuque Telegraph for comparison.
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Clark
United States Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Montana
Dubuque
Typographical Union Rejects Sympathy Strike Support
The St Louis typographical union declines a sympathetic strike for stress car men citing a contract with publishers and a faith obligation. It warns that honoring a strike could argue that union labor binds one party but not the other and proposes to aid the motor men by withholding patronage.
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SL Louis Typozrophical Union
Attorney notes on constitution and flag intractable reach
Attorney Remley told law students that the constitution follows the flag, even with Congress’ reach. He cited the Tama Indian reservation where the flag flies but the constitution limits apply to Indians unless Congress extends them, and argued Congress governs both Indians and Filipinos.
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Remley
Congress
United States
Dubuque
Tama
Cedar Rapids
Boer Envoys in Washington and American Policy
An editorial from the Des Moines Leader argues that sympathy for the Boer envoys should not drive American policy. It notes the dangers of using public opinion to influence Britain, defends Secretary Hay's stance against intervention, and recalls past mediation refusals with Spain and Austria. The piece frames neutrality as essential while acknowledging the limits of sympathy in international affairs.
Reply to the Boer Envoys Opinion on US Intervention
Resident McKinner and Secretary of State Hay told the Boer envoys that the United States cannot consider intervening between Britain and the South African republics. The president has offered mediation, which Britain refused, and Congress has voiced only moral support in distant conflicts. The nation should avoid war and follow its traditional policy, despite general dissent on the wisdom of the reply.
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McKinner
Hay
United States
Congress
Mexico
Cuba
Great Britain
Envors
Neutrality in South African conflict urged by Chicago Record
The Chicago Record argues the United States should stay strictly neutral between the Boer republics and Great Britain. It contends American sympathy for the Boers exists, but intervention would be futile and harmful, questioning whether humanity benefits from fighting a larger power.
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Ion
Great Britain
United States
Chicago Record
Boers Delicate Feelings Hint at Political Hostility
Washington correspondence from Chicago Record notes Boer delegates feel snubbed by American leaders including Allen Sulzer Pettigrew and other prominent figures. They consider publishing an explanation to ease misperceptions about involvement in local politics, but fear alienating those who helped welcome them. Delegates lament lack of attention from capital officials and disappointment over floor invitation denial tied to Senator Alien and allies.
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Allen
Sulzer
Pettigrew
Fischer
Alien
Alr- Sulzer
Washington Correspondence
Chicago Record
Miss JuHa Marlowe Denies Engagement Reports
Miss JuHa Marlowe has denied emphatically that she is engaged to be married to anyone. The denial counters circulating rumors and asserts she remains unattached.
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JuHa Marlowe
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