Liberty Ideals and War Critique in Cuban Controversy
An opinion piece argues liberty's cost and condemns war as a moral setback. It links U S actions in Cuba and Spain to hypocrisy, questions civilization’s progress, and denounces coercive force while citing political figures and historical milestones. The column also notes local items on politics, rail earnings, and civic events in Iowa.
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United States
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Tne United States
Honest Tom Updegenis Fails to Vote on Cujun Question
Toneat Thomas Updegenis of the Town Fourth District refused to vote on the Cujun issue. Old Honesty is mocked as a doubter with a tin opinion about the nation’s desires. A joke about a wooden candidate suggests Republicans fear an untested choice and a diversion from real party strength.
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Toneat Thomas
Tom
Early morning battles and revolutionary echoes in 1898
The piece links the 1776 Battle of Lexington to Cuba's struggle against Spain, noting dawn actions and ragged volunteers, while comparing to the American Revolution. It mentions French aid shaping outcomes and Britain’s loss of independence, framing a shared fight against foreign rule with a critical view of France’s motives.
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Guba
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