Calamity talk on Democratic coast proves unfounded
A rebuke to calamity howlers argues that Democratic newspapers exaggerating economic decline mislead the public. It warns that undermining confidence would harm investment, industry, and jobs, citing rising factory building and rail improvements as evidence of continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tofler
Democratic
Republican
United States
Boston, Hivering
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Industry Expands as Steel Plants Resume Hiring
Reports show major Pittsburgh area mills adding workers across several plants. Inter-State Steel and Allegheny Steel Works plan 150 new hires in Tarentum and Pittsburgh area. Edgar Thomson resumes, United States Steel adds 1 000 jobs. Homestead and Clairton facilities increase payrolls. New open hearth furnaces start at Canton as rail orders secure continued production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel Industry
Pittsburg
Inter-State Steel Company of
Tarentum
Allegheny Steel and Iron Works
Pittsburg Steel Compan
St. Paul
Schuol Fund
Ensley
Ensley Steel Plant
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Braddock
Edgar Thompson
United States Steel Corporation
Clairton Furnace
American Sheet -Steel and Tin Plate Company
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
United States Steel Company
Canton
Milla
Chicago
Homestead Steel Works
Pennsylvanian Railroad Company
New York
Monessen
Industrial growth spreads across southern states in 1904
The report lists numerous construction and manufacturing investments from Asheville to Birmingham. 117 buildings rise in Asheville with 300000 dollars spent and 175000 more in progress. Other cities including Chattanooga Charleston Memphis Tampa Rock Hill Paris San Antonio Berkeley Dallas Memphis Columbia Richmond Charlotte Spartanburg Austin Nashville Sandersville Baltimore Louisville Grenada and Sylacauga show new mills plants rail and mining ventures with multi million dollar budgets and expanded capacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Industries
Asheville
N. C
Chattanooga
Charleston
W. Va
Memphis
Tampa
Fla
Rock Hill
Paris
Tex
San Antonio
Berkley
Dallas
Tenn
Mena Coke and Coal Mining Company
Mena
Ark
Columbia
8. C
Marion Cotton Mills Company
Richmond
Ashby
Hmparie
Charlotte
Loray Mills
Gastoria
Ocober
Drayton Mille
Spartan
Austin
Brazos Valley Cotton Mills Company
Etowah Mills
Greensboro
1. Y
Nashville
Macon
Hawkinsville
Gacarga Louisville
Kentucky Packing and Provision Company
Louisville
Welsh & Lesh Manufacturing Company
Hts
Grenada
Miss
Eric
Cotton Oil Company
Glese
Birmingham
Ala
Universal Equipment Company
Sylacagua
Capital
Alabama White Marble Company
Industrial notes sweep across cities with new plants and jobs
From Kansas City to Norwalk the report lists planned factories and expansions. A soap factory and oil refinery near Kansas City, a packing plant and elevator terminal at Harrisburg, a $1 million Yellow Creek Coal operation near Keensburg, and a canning plant funded by Fort Collins Beet Growers. Westinghouse in Pittsburg rehires over a thousand workers as orders surge, while Detroit orders a $550,000 Anchor Line passenger steamer. New hotels and mills emerge with broad employment implications.
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New York
Grand Trunk Pacific
Kansas City
Chicago, Burlington &Quincy Railroad Company
Clay County
Jackson
Miss
Coaal Electric Railway Jin
Henderson Point
Point Cadet
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Wabash
Central Vermont Railway
Bethel
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Chicago
Ooge Ta
Kan
Frisco
Wichita
Ellsworth
The
Union
Switch and Sig L
Company
Cage. Western
City
Harrisburg
Bnew Industries
Lochiel
Harriaburg
United States
J. D. Cameron
Canonsburg
Standard Tin Plate Company
Hag
Minneapolis
Salem
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
East Pittsburg
Westinghouse Machine
Detroit
American Shipbuilding Comny
Toledo
Fort Collins
Colo
Wilkesbarre
Barnum
Pennsylvania Company
Pittston
Fittsburg
Youngwood Stone
American Lady Corset Company
Ovid
Mich
McPherson
Norwalk
Conan
Astor
Davis Will Not Do as Vice President at Sunset
A Chicago editor condemns Henry Gassaway Davis as too old for the presidency ticket. The piece notes Davis offers no clear stance on trusts labor capital tariff the Panama question or the navy and deems his speech ineffective for guiding national policy. It concludes that Davis will not do as vice president.
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J. B. MacFatrick
Third Ward Republican
Chicago
Henry Gassaway Davis
John Sharp Williams
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Panama Canal
Uncle Gossaway
United States Navy
Davia
Senate
Uncle Gassaway
Henry Gassaway Davie
The Lone Fisherman in the Election Pulse
The piece asks where the Lone Fisherman, a former two term president, stands in the campaign ahead of November 8. It contrasts him with Cleveland and ponders his thoughts and plans during the period, noting public curiosity about his political involvement or withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland
Princeton
Beopus
Senator Fairbanks Speech on Republican Welfare Platform
A 1900 quotation captures Senator Fairbanks urging the Republican party to advocate issues that advance the nation’s reliability and welfare. The remark highlights political emphasis on national strength and public welfare as key party aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Fairbanks
Spolis
Political Debt Ledger Accuses Democrats of Financial Misrule
In a Schenectady letter, Walter J. Ballard cites treasury balances and net public debt changes from 1889 to 1904 to argue four Republican years produced gains while four Democratic years under Grover Cleveland caused losses. He lists cash increases, bond sales, and costs of war, framing a nationwide indictment.
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Rover ‘Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Cloudland
Harrison
Democratic Party
Grover
Grover Cleveland
Treasury
Cleveland
William McKinley
Cuba
McKinley
Roosevelt
Spain
Philippines
Walter J. Ballard
Schenectady
SLY OLD DAVID PROMISES TO KEEP OUT OF OFFICE
A political spectacle unfolds as David Bennett Hill faces pressure within the Democratic party to refrain from holding office if his own nominee wins. Critics describe the pledge as grotesque and distancing the leader from his allies, likening it to a nursery rhyme king avoiding the pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Parker
Mephistopheles
Democratic Party
David Bennett Hill
Abe
Young Democrats Favor Roosevelt as McKinley Support Likely
The Kansas City Star notes optimism among young Democrats who voted for McKinley in previous elections may stay Republican, while Roosevelt's appeal to youth grows. It cites his vigor, progressivism, and commitment to liberty and civic righteousness as drawing the younger electorate toward a stronger nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
Bryan
Roosevelt as President Prominent Achievements Highlighted
The article lauds Theodore Roosevelts presidency noting Cuba's government transfer, settlement of the anthracite strike, diplomatic success against Britain Germany and Italy over Venezuela, the Alaskan boundary victory, passage of Cuban reciprocity, and the creation of a commerce and labor bureau to address trusts. It credits Roosevelts canal push as the era’s most momentous feat and urges re election over an untested successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Cuba
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Venezuela
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
China
Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
Bim
Mr Hill’s Retirement Speech Sparks Political Debate
David Bennett Hill announces plans to retire after sixty one but implies continued campaign activity at Binghamton New York. He attacks corruption in the federal government, singles out the Post Office frauds, and accuses Republicans of political manipulation while defending party discipline. The piece labels his remarks sharp political trickery and questions his impact on public respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
David Bennett Hill
Mr. Hill
Binghamton
New York
Republican Party
United States
Postoffice Department
Republican
When Parker Is Elected He Will Quit
A satirical passage mocks political expectations around Parker’s election. It implies Daniel Hill would retire or reveal changes, using humorous images of June snow and animals voting. The tone critiques campaigning and lingering ambitions through dialogue about Parker’s election and Hill’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Dave
Davis
Mr. Stork
Davied Bennett Hilwill
David Bennett Hill
Why Change in National Administration
The passage questions the rationale for changing the national leadership and critiques Roosevelt and Roosevelt era policies. It asks if government finances are in order, if bonds are needed, and whether the Democratic party offers improved governance or merely repeats past treasury depletion. It implies skepticism toward Democratic promises and fiscal management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Soup House
Grover
Theodore Robnevelt
Democratic Party
America
Democrats Ignore Kansas Farmers in Ticket Selections
The Kansas Democrats field a slate with seven of thirteen nominees being lawyers, while Republicans place two leading farmers on the Railroad Commission. The piece accuses Democrats of factional policy and targeting farmers, contrasting with Republican representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Democratic National Committee
Democrats
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