Campaigns Keynote on Philippine Question and Independence
A campaign speech claims imperialism costs outweigh benefits and warns workers bear burdens. It argues trade should be voluntary, not forced, and promotes a policy to grant Philippine independence after stabilizing government, echoing Cuba policy and Monroe doctrine protections. The speaker pledges an extraordinary session to outline plans for Philippine self rule.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Santiago
Philippine
Congress
Filippine Islands
Cuba
Central
South America
Republicans Offer Stand for the Situa tion in the Philippines
The Republicans present a defense of their stance on the Philippines, arguing their position remains unshaken by opponents who cannot dispute it by argument.
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Philippines
Destiny of the Republic and the American Way
A speech proclaims the destiny of the republic rests with its people and America should resist foreign influence while pursuing equality and rights. It honors past founders and pledges to realize ideals of liberty, consent of the governed, and a government securing inalienable rights.
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Washington
Convention
Bryan family profile and republic ideals in 1900s era
The piece portrays William J. Bryan and his wife Mary as quintessential Americans living in Lincoln Nebraska with their three children Ruth William Jennings Grace. It contrasts domestic life with political ideals and argues for moral leadership over force in foreign policy. It cites Washington on destiny and extols a republic advancing civilization and universal brotherhood.
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William Zenninges Bryan
Hiinois Collegce
Jefferson
Ilinois
Bryan
William Jenkings Bruin, Jr
Grace
One-Legged Willie Steward Charms Kenwood Club Mascot
A Chicago paper profiles Willie Steward the eight year old one legged baseball player of Kenwood Country Club. He runs bases with a hop skip and jump and is widely praised as a top amateur on the south side. He also participates in tennis when available and is seen as a lucky charm for tennis victories.
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Kenwood Country Club
Willie Steward
Chicago
Willie Stoward
Ife
Willie
Little Willie
Ixenwood
Outs Win From Bookies At Washington Park Opening
A Chronicle report recounts two men in Chicago during the Washington Park opening season who boast of winning from bookies. They claim to have traveled from Detroit, begged money, and soon after walked away with 2500 dollars in three days after securing a “good thing.”
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Mickey
Chicago
Washington Park
Detroit
the Chronicle
Pal
Brother meets his brother in Ladysmith amid grim news
An officer home from South Africa finds his elder brother in Ladysmith as the town is relieved. The reunion ends with a burst of laughter when the gardener Old Tom is named dead, a grim but comic anticlimax after months of anxious waiting.
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South Africa
Liverpool Post
Ladssmith
Ite
Buller
Tie
Ifullo
Jack
Tom
Vast Allied Victory At Pei Ho In Sino Boxer Fight
A Chefoo report via Hearst Chicago American courier describes the Aug 7 battle near Pei Tsang. 17,000 troops, including Americans British Russians and Japanese, fought into dawn with heavy casualties. 4,000 Chinese killed and allies likely near a thousand total casualties as Chinese forces began to retreat.
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Chefoo
Hearst
Chicago
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Che Foo
Pei Tsang
Pei Ho
Fourteenth Regiment
Reilly
Tientsin
Iam
Message from Conger reports siege and foreign peril at Beijing legation
Shanghai dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser cites a pigskin signed message from Minister Conger begging for help as Col Meade reports the siege of the British legation. The viceroy papers at Tientsin reveal boxing athletes paid for Maj. Waller’s death and lists of wounded and fatally harmed.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Shanghai
Col. Meade
Marine Corps
Conger
Tientsin
Maj
Waller
United States Marines
Dr. Evans
Yamen
Tangtsun
Sung
Peitsang
Tung-Ful-Siang
Pekin
Lasting Qualities in Chinese People
The piece extols Chinese tenacity and adaptability while critiquing gambling and moral decline amid centuries of contact with the West. It notes industriousness hospitality temperance and learning alongside views on religion superstition and social vice including opium whisky and cheating.
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Asia
One of China's Superstitions
A fragmented note says black dogs and black cats are favored in China for food beliefs, mentioning superstition around eating and omens, but the text is unclear and garbled. It references traditional preferences and dishes tied to luck or the lunar calendar, with no definite events or figures.
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China
Pekin Crisis Deepens as U S Mission Faces Death
Washington cable reports Ambassador Conger says Pekin siege worsens as Chinese government demands withdrawal. Two progressive yamen ministers are beheaded, and imperial troops fire on the legation daily while provisions run low. McKinley weighs calling Congress.
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Pekin
Yamen
Washington
Conger
State Department
Tsinan
United States
McKinley
Congress
Allied forces advance as Chinese trenches see heavy losses
Report cites the death of a Japanese commander and fourteen Russian officers in close combat in Chinese trenches. It claims strong Allied pressure has demoralized Chinese forces and asserts Pei Tsang is poised for Allied occupation.
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Pei Tsang
Clash of Powers Britain Suspected Violating China Pact
Berlin reports show serious differences among major powers over the Yangtse incident. Germany expresses disapproval of Britain’s actions in the Yangtse region, warning that most powers oppose England’s approach and expect U S and Japan to align with Germany against Britain.
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Britain
China
Berlin
Foreign Office
Yang-tse Valley
Germany
Great Britain
Yangtse
Cologne
England
United States
Japan
Fierce Resistance Expected Near Pekin Reported
A London dispatch says Chinese have concentrated an enormous force near Pekin as allied troops advance toward the capital. The Shanghai column notes friction among allies over command with Gen MacArthur supported by Americans and Gen Voyron named by Paris telegrams.
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Pekin
New York
The
Tribune
London
Express
Tientsin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
MacArthur
Paris
Voyron
Battle forecasts and troop movements amid Chinese conflict
Telegraph summaries report Gen Chaffee's dispatch from Chefoo noting a Sunday battle with 10,000 allied forces attacking Chinese positions east and west of a river, with 4,000 Russian and French on the opposite bank. Chinese defenses, Pedang Yang Tsun objectives, and troop movements including Conersaugh, Sixth Cavalry, and ministers safe July 28. London notes 8,000 Chinese deaths near Tassukau. Newchwang fort negotiations. 250 Australian marines sail for China from Sydney aboard Salamis.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Chefoo
Tien Tsin
Peitsang
Pedang
Yang Tsun
Pei Ho
Conersaugh
Tientsin
Sydney
New South Wales
China
Salamis
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William J. Bryan
Ruth Bryan
William J. Bryan, JR
Grace Bryan
Erstaund
Peitsung
Gonger
Chaffee Cables
Tassukau
Newchwang
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