Steele Enemies and Col Sabin Endorse Roosevelt Post 1900
A letter recounts Col Sabin, once allied with Bryan and the Silver Knights, renouncing Democracy to back Roosevelt and Fairbanks. It cites his critique of Parker and Hill, praises Roosevelt as steadfast and honest, and notes Bozarth of Indiana as another veteran who repudiates Parker.
Expenses Rise Since Buchanan Era in Forty Year Letter
In a humorous letter, Henery Gadeaway Davis laments rising per capita government costs since Buchanan’s day. He recalls cheaper times, cites railroads telephones electric lights and expanded towns, and worries that modern advances push expenses higher than forty years ago. He longs for the olden days and quips about running for office.
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Henery Gadeaway Davis
Davis
Buchanan
John
Hearst Attacks Ex Secretary Olney in Democratic War Talk
The Hearst New York American denounces ex Secretary of State Olney as he criticizes Cuba policy and Spain. It quotes Olney accusing Democrats of aiding Parker and mocks his Cooper Union remarks as jingoistic and harmful to Roosevelt’s campaign.
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Roosevelt
Nelson J. Bozarth
Valparaiso
Ind
Bozarth
Indiana
Parker
Hearst
Olney
New York
Cuba
Judge Parker
Cooper Union
Spain
Democratic indecision blamed for Civil War era costs
A political column argues the Democratic party delayed decisive action during Buchanan and Lincoln eras, causing costly conflicts. It claims indecision under Cleveland likewise hindered effective policy and unity, portraying Democratic timidity as a recurring flaw.
Question Box Letters Sketch 1900s Party Tensions
Old Soldier asks if Judge Parker could push a service pension bill through Congress if elected president. Answers note the last Congress was Republican and a Democratic one would block it, while Roosevelt era pension plans are seen as safer. Other letters discuss sanitation progress on the Panama Canal, and race politics with references to Tillman era Southern Democrats and Bryan comments.
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Grover Cleveland
J.T. Heflin
McKinley
Heflin
Tuskegee
Ala
Booker
Washington
Roosevelt
Czolgosz
B. W. Walker
Walker
Congress
Booker Washington
Parker
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Dingley
McWinley
Wilson
William Shagbark
Alton B. Parker
Judge Parker
Secretary of the ‘Interior
Fauame Canal
Canal
Panama Canal
Tillman
Tech
Republic
Embarrassing Truth Shakes Parker-Davis Rift in Democratic ranks
A South Bend Times editor accuses Parker and Davis of undermining Bryan and democracy, arguing Parker's victory would end Bryan’s influence and threaten republican institutions. The piece highlights intra party dissension and questions Bryan’s loyalty to Parker’s campaign.
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Parker
Bryan
South Bend Times
Indiana
J. B. Stoll
The
Times
Tree Sue Cee
Davis
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Mr. Stoll
Republic
Mr. Bryan
Friends
Chicago
Parker Renee
Democratic Party
Organized Appetite for Office in Chicago Chronicle
The Chicago Chronicle notes shifting political issues in Chicago across regions. It cites a South focus on a Booker Washington luncheon and hints at a future breakfast event while the North sees Democrats backing the Hungry Joe party.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
Booker Washington
First Voters Back Roosevelt in Early Roundup
A 30 day pre election roundup shows nearly all first voters intend to cast ballots for Roosevelt. The piece mocks considering a vote for the “has beens” as worthwhile, noting the broad enthusiasm among new electors.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Letter Acceptance Cites Trusts Regulation
In his acceptance, Roosevelt argues that action against trusts and monopolies must use common law and warns against federal inaction. The statement frames the need for government to regulate large combinations through existing legal tools.
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Roosevelt
Is Protection a Robbery in the Tariff Debate
The piece argues protection benefits the nation by citing bank deposits and total savings, increases in exports, factory payrolls, and production across industries. Walter J. Ballard asserts tariffs raised wealth, reduced debt, and expanded domestic manufacture amid rising exports and farm output since 1860.
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New York
New England
North Caroina
South Carolina
Georgia
Cour
Abraham Lincoln
C. Ceeeecuues
Ste. Marie
Walter J. Ballard
Not Fit to Govern Hawaii and Liberty
The speaker argues that Grover Cleveland withdrew the Hawaiian treaty and hauled down the American flag, praised by Democrats, delaying annexation until McKinley’s term. He contends future opposition to extending liberty abroad shows a party unfit to govern.
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Grover Cleveland
Senate
Hawaii
Pany
McKinley
Philippines
Poverty in Free Trade England Sparks Alarm in Cities
The Manchester City Council reports 40000 to 50000 people in danger of starvation with similar hardship in London and other UK cities. Chamberlain notes 1,000,000 fewer workers and $1,000,000,000 farm capital loss, while 13,000,000 are underfed as US and Germany prosper.
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England
Manchester Ciy. Council
London
United Kingdom
Seph Chamberlain
America
Germany
United Stattes
All Ready for the Now William Jennings
The fragment hints at a political figure named William Jennings in a ready state for a current step. It mentions a claim of leadership or progress and a quoted remark about being told something. The text is highly fragmented and lacks clear event details or dates.
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William Jennings
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