Policy over hastiness guides Porto Rico tariff debate
The Philadelphia Press argues for staged governance of Porto Rico, resisting quick incorporation. It urges long tutelage, improved education, and development before granting political rights, with revenue directed to island growth while Congress maintains control.
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United States
Porto Rico
Lfe
Congress
Montana
the Ledger
House
Utton
Philadelphia Press
Christians prosper under protection and charity
The Central Falls Journal notes that while churches thrive during hard times with higher pew rents and offerings, some free trade papers claim Christianity grows strongest in misery, a view the piece counters with a quip about Paul.
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Jesus
St. Paul
Paul
Central Falls
R. 1
Bryan Visits Burlington Shuts Factories for Event
William Jennings Bryan visited Burlington causing many factories and stores to close for the occasion. The scene reflected a notable halt in daily commerce as locals anticipated his appearance.
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Bryan
Burlington
William Jennings Bryan
Happe
South loses solid free trade backing as protectionists gain ground
An editorial in The New York Times questions southern solid support for free trade and argues rising southern industrial interests push toward protective tariffs. It notes the south shifts away from party loyalty to free trade and foresees a future solid south favoring American protection and tariffs.
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New York Times
South
The
Times
Talking About Prosperity and Protective Policy
A Boston speaker argues prosperity comes from collective effort and smart policy. He recalls 1892 mistakes voting for free trade with Cleveland, and urges continued discussion of business conditions to support a protective policy on election day.
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A. M. Johnson
Boston
Eaaina
Cleveland
Dingleyize Porto Rico and the tariff debate
The Albany Argus mocks the term benevolent assimilation and critiques a Porto Rico tariff bill title. It argues revenue needs justify duties, suggesting Porto Rico benefits from Dingleyization, while noting the United States gains prosperity through it.
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Albany Argus
Porto Rico
United States
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Wages Rise 12 Percent At H Frick Coke Works
From Uniontown Pennsylvania word spreads that the H Frick Coke company has raised wages by 12 percent for 20,000 workers immediately and 5,000 more to be hired soon for Fayette county coke works. The note signals rising prosperity amid industrial activity and sparking talk among critics.
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Uniontown
H. Frick Coke Company
Fayette County
Trenton Gazette
Gifts to Educational and Charitable Institutions in 1899
The article notes that the United States saw substantial gifts to educational religious and charitable institutions in 1899 totaling about 79.75 million dollars. It links these donations to national prosperity and mentions aggregate figures and contributing areas.
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United States
Ag.com
Opr
Haledelphis
Victory for American Silk at Paris Exposition
From Paris comes news of a historic triumph for U S silk makers as the American six exhibit wins the medal of superiority. The feature highlights the 40 year-old U S industry thriving under protection while European rivals trace centuries of silk tradition.
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Paris
United States
Italy
Spain
Louis XI
Levant
L’rance
Louis 41
France
Bank Deposits Rise Sharply Under McKinley Rule
The article notes a substantial increase in national bank deposits from 1896 to 1899 and again during McKinley’s term. It compares deposits on Sept 7, 1899 to 1890 and 1896, showing a $418,000,000 rise in three years under McKinley versus a $70,000,000 rise in Cleveland’s term. It cites figures for Sept 7, 1899 and Dec 17, 1896.
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Cleveland
McKinley
How Would Bryan Vote McKinley Supporters Question
The piece asks if Bryan would back McKinley after his prosperity remark and notes Bryan’s rising wealth from 270 to 4550 in 1806, suggesting that prosperous individuals like him should vote for McKinley. It frames Bryan as a prosperous voter influencing the 1900s election context.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
MeKinley
Colonel Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Mtras
Albeuders
Commerce and Industry Department Proposed by Republicans
In the interest of expanding commerce the platform urges Congress to create a department of commerce and industries with a cabinet secretary. The policy aims to broaden markets for farm and factory products, ensuring steady employment for American labor.
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Congress
Department of Commerce and Industries
A Summer Trip to the East by Rail Through Salt Lake City
A promotional notice touts a summer rail trip to the East via Salt Lake City with the Denver Rio Grande and Colorado Midland routes. It extols Salt Lake City as quaint and picturesque with a dramatic lake feature and references the Mormon Temple, Tabernacle, hot springs, and resorts. Endorsed by W Bride, General Agent.
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Salt Lake City
Rio Grandz
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Midland Railways
Rocky Mountains
United States
Morman Temple
Tabernacle
Great Salt Lake
Dead Sea
Palestine
Rockies
W iBride
Burlington
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
BR. G. W
Ogden
Cheapenings of books ten cent classics list from fifties era
A historical notice describes a shift to ten cent editions of famous novels. It lists many titles and authors and asserts demand and sales justify affordable literature. The catalog includes Hawthorne Hardy Collins Dumas Kipling Doyle and others with prices mainly around one dollar and less.
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Fletcher Harder
House of Samy Bros
Rev. Abbott
Boston
America
Price
Hugh Conway
Mrs. Forrester
Chiffon
Gyp
God and the
Robt. Buchannan
Sam's
Helen B. Mathers
F. Anstey
Weavers and West
Migs M
Braddon
Cleopatra
H. Rider Haggard
Phyllis
the Duchess
Thomas Hardy
Miss Kato
Ritta
W. Clark Russell
Joan Halifax
Gentleman
Misa Muluck
Rhoda Broughton
Florence Margat
Maimioe's
Grant Allen
Col. Quaritch
V.C
Auroria Floyd
Mias M. Mi. Braddon
Wilkie Collins
Mrs. J. A. Cameron
Mark
Anthony Hope
Dinah Shadd
Rudyard Kippling
Monte Christo
Alexander Dumas
Young Mistley
Henry Seton Merriman
Lady Audley
M. J. Braddon
Henry
Merriman
Hall Caine
Jess
HI. Rider Haggard
Inez
Augusta J. Evans
A. Conan Doyle
Meadowbrook
Mary J. Holmes
Merryman
Frank T. Bullen
Mate
R. L. Stevenson
Dead Man's Rock
Edna Lyall
Firm of Girdlestone
Gilbert
Alphonse Daudet
Mrs. Werker
Stanley J. Holmes
Jack
Alphonse Dandet
Lena Rivers
Keera
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Iron Pirate
Max Pemberton
Wormwood
Marie Corelli
Octave Foullet
Waiting
Misa, Milne and I
Prince of the House of David
J. H. Ingraham
Amond Rostand
Beautiful Jim
John Strange Winter
Mildred Trevanion
Ray Blas
Victor Flugo
Coralle’s Son
Alpert Delpit
Allan Quatermain
the Great Helper
Frank Barrett
Victor Huzo
Chris
W. E. Norris
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Jack and Three Jills
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