State Department record of four years of growth and conflict
The document outlines the department of state activities over four years, including the Spanish American War, the Hawaiian and Alaskan incidents, the South African war, and China trade openness. It notes the 1899 peace preliminaries, territorial gains like the Philippines, annexation of Hawaii, and the guarding of Alaskan coast rights. It highlights diplomatic efforts with Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, and Russia to ensure free trade in China and reduce international tensions.
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Department of State
Spain
China
Yubia
Porto Rico
West Indies
Raether
Naishind
United States
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Guan
Pacific
Avena
Hay
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Fanan
Russia
Congress
Mel Kinley
Treasury praise McKinley era reforms in 1900 currency law
The article lauds McKinley era reforms including the Dingley tariff and the 1900 currency law. It highlights the rapid passage of tariffs, the gold standard with large gold reserves, bank facility improvements, and substantial debt refunding. It notes the Spanish American War loan success and the Pacific Railroad indebtedness settlement, saving millions in interest.
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Dingley
Hind
House of Representatives
Hugse
P Maine
Committee On
Miureh
Messinley
Congress
Senate
United States
TSAO
SI Uoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Manila
Rantiago
Pacific Railroad
Pacife
McKinley
Vail
Wartime Navy and Army Enlistments and Ship Acquisitions Summary
The War and Navy Departments handled vast mobilization in Cuba and the Philippines with 725,285 volunteers mustered, organized, and deployed. Enlistments totaled 35,000 US volunteers across 25 regiments, with 22 sent to the Philippines and 3 raised locally from insurgents. Between May 1, 1898 and January 31, 1900 about 64,000 regulars and 35,000 volunteers served, with 3,874 volunteer officers. After the defense bill, 92 ships were purchased totaling 17,056,850 dollars, plus 15 revenue cutters and four steamers were moved from Treasury, totaling 128 ships. Officers and men were expanded to man the fleet, with 2,500 to 24,000 enlisted men and 75,000 officers on duty.
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Cuba
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
Delegrams
National
New Orleans
Albany
Purchse
Revernue
Treasury Department
Internations Navigation Company
Pacific Mail Steateship Company
Naval Establishment
Department of Agriculture shows gains in livestock health and trade
The department reports extensive disease control in livestock over recent years and strong gains in meat and dairy trade. Record keeping notes a drop in young cattle mortality in target districts by about 4.2 percent annually, with swine and sheep protections yielding high survivor rates. Trade in butter, eggs, and pork to England and Asia expanded, pork imports rose sharply, and home feed crops and drought resistant varieties were developed for arid regions.
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England
Asia
Americas
Farkestan
Mussia
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Rural free delivery push reshapes postal service era
Rural free delivery emerges as the era’s boldest postal expansion with widespread establishment, funding increases, and growing applications. The piece credits Republican leadership for advancing the plan to bring daily mail, weather, markets, and farm news to rural families, noting opposition in earlier Congresses and highlighting ongoing expansion efforts.
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House OF Representatives
Lorrghird Congress
North Carolina
O Eryl Bissell
Wilson
Pins
Cleveland
Actire
Ferry S. Heath
Vyhey
Uber
Republican Congress
Union
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Washington
Almericin
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WAR and Navy Departments
Department OF Agriculture
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