Resignation shocks as Alger leaves secretary of war
The piece says Russell A. Alger was driven from the post amid press vilification. It defends his record, blames sensational yellow journalism for attacks, and calls for measured public response rather than reflex action during a national crisis. It likens the pressure to France’s Dreyfus case.
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Russell A. Alger
Alger
William McKinley
United States
France
Dreyfus
Partisan Attacks on Otis and Philippine Campaign
The piece argues most criticisms of Gen Otis and the Philippine campaign are partisan, led by Democratic papers for political gain, while noting some Republicans also seek a swift end to the war. It predicts a stronger army and renewed operations if Aguinaldo delays surrender, and criticizes yellow journalism for misrepresenting executive authority over territorial policy. It also touches on Col Robert Ingersoll, the Devils Lake Chautauqua, Elihu Root, tariff reform, and local Boston pest woes.
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Gen. Otis
Philippines
Yellow Press
Aguinaldo
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Spain
Congress
Col
Robert Ingersoll
America
Col. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Mr. Ingersoll
Patie Ferry
Mr. Ing
John Clark Ridpath
Declaration of the Free
Maj
O. J. Smythe
J. Tunaavitt
New York
Miscellaneous 1900s Headlines and Satirical Notes
A patchwork of brief items touches on currency debates, Bryan critiques, royalty calls between the wife of a minister and the Madrid queen regent, and lighter jibes about mortgages. It notes the Spanish dollar value versus the American dollar, Brazil sending snakes to Paris, many naval ships under construction, and a cryptic jab at an A P Affair.
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Madrid
American Railroad in China Franchise Report
Wealthy American investors secure a 700 mile Hong Kong to Han Kow railroad franchise in China. The piece extols national prosperity through railways while noting health as essential for business, then promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted tonic used by many to gain weight and restore strength.
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United States
Hong Kong
Han Kow
China
America
North Dakota State News Highlights
Portland building a four room school house in Traill county reports 3500 acres of wheat destroyed by hail. Capt. C. E. Gregory opens a Dickinson law office. Wahpeton doctor Formaneck faces trial for practicing without a license. T. S. Liffy arrives in Seattle with 300000 in gold from Yukon Klondike. Grand Forks council on bicycle livery and nine wheels rule. Governor Fandist gets a 100 check from war department for mobilization costs. Grand Forks to erect monument for North Dakota soldiers who died in the Philippines. Fargo justice Geary rules weed law unconstitutional. appeal to district court. Grand Forks says no smallpox. East Grand Forks reports seven cases per state board. Hail hits Traill county crops. storms spread from Ramsey to Lakota Mekinock Inkster Reynolds Hillsboro. First Lieut. M. A. Hildreth and Second Lieut. Fred E. Smith resign to join Manila volunteer regiment. Roof on that portion of the...
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Portland
N. D
Traill County
C. E. Gregory
Dickinson
Stark County
Fandist
War Department
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Philippines
Justice of the Peace
Geary
Fargo
District Court
Minnesota State Board of Health
East Grand Forks
Ramsey County
Lakota
Mekinock
Inkster
Reynolds
Hillsboro
M. A. Hildreth
Fred E. Smith
Manila
Tho
State capital tale and a gale's odd voyage
A report recalls a Populist era state capital built during that administration carried off by a recent gale and landing in a neighboring township. The piece then brushes through High Plains weather, politics, and local notes from multiple North Dakota communities, including editor changes, hail damage, and public notices amid ongoing debate over Mr. Hill and the Great Northern.
City bicycle tax to fund park and paths plan
A Grand Forks association formed to contest a law taxing cyclists and dealers. The fee is one dollar per bicycle for riders over 15, 50 cents for riders under 15, and 50 cents for dealers with ten or more bikes. Revenue funds park improvements and bicycle paths in the city.
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Grand Forks Plaindealer
Card of Thanks From Getts and Lynn Families
Mrs A Getts of Devils Lake and Mrs James Lynn of Dry Lake express sincere thanks to friends who assisted them during the loss of their beloved father. The note gratefully mentions plow files anvils and hammers vat Esters.
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A. Getts
Devils Lake
James Lynn
Dry Lake
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Carrie M. Stewart
Ellsbury
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Dick Copeland
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Battle Creek
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