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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

5

Our War Ideas and the Case Against War with Spain

The piece argues against war with Spain over Cuba, condemning administration bluster and political ploys. It asserts Cuba should remain Spanish until just acquisition or peaceful means justify independence, urging U S intervention to curb jingoism and meddling in Washington.

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War Notes on Spain Cuba and US politics

A satirical tirade attacks William McKinley and the Cuban war issue, mocks Mark Hanna and Walt Lombard bosses, and urges a US draft for pressing Cuba liberation. It ridicules President Johnathan and calls for diplomacy and stronger action against Spain. The piece blends political critique with xenophobic and inflammatory language.

Irresponsible Publics in The Gazettes Editorial

The West Union Gazette is criticized for labeling the American public as irresponsible amid wartime tensions. The piece questions the editor’s stance on McKinley and Mark Hanna, probing whether the paper alternates between praising and blaming voters and their judgment across elections.

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Beet sugar plant projected in United States yearly

Waukon Democrat notes Secretary Wilson says beet sugar factories will operate next year in the United States. About 80,000 acres will be planted with beets, yielding 850,000 tons and sugar output near 140 million pounds. In 1907 sugar’s US share was 23 percent. 1898 is expected to reach about 4 percent of imports.

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