Republican Declaration of Principles in Roosevelts Era
Republican National Convention adopts a platform lauding Theodore Roosevelt as an epochal president. It pledges tariff revision after the next inauguration, currency measures, conservation, waterway improvement, and clearer court rules. It champions regulation of trusts and fair dealing between capital and labor.
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Republican Party
Theodore Hoosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Hood
Furtice
Movupevett
Ilegal
Herberty
Theodore Rooservett
Equality of Opportunity under Republicanism America’s Prosperity
Under Republican leadership America is praised as the world’s richest nation with vast assets and industrial power. The piece argues wealth should translate into opportunity for all, citing Britain, France, Germany, and global production to underline the republic’s economic strength and moral aims.
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America
Intice
England
France
Germany
Great Britain
United
Capri
Parti de
Wise Republican Legislation Since 1896 in Nation’s Law
The piece lauds Republican control after McKinley’s election praising legislative progress. It cites the emergency currency bill national monetary commission and laws on liability, military efficiency, widows pensions, child labor in DC, and railroad safety as examples of advancing public welfare amid Democratic opposition.
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William McKinley
N&tions
Congress
Legislative Department
House of Representatives
National Monetary Commission
Army
District of Columbia
Tariff Revision Backed by Special Session Plan
The Republican stance supports a tariff revision by a special session after the next president's inauguration. It calls for maximum and minimum rates under presidential administration, aiming to protect domestic industries while ensuring fair sugar and tobacco limitations with the Philippines.
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Congress
United States
Philippines
New Currency Laws and Treasury Reform Proposed
The article endorses emergency government measures during a financial disturbance and a new permanent currency system. It highlights the Republican commitment to elastic, automatic monetary policy tied to gold, a national monetary commission, and extending postal savings banks to promote thrift and ease for agriculturists and merchants.
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Congress
Republican Party
National Monetary Commission
Strengthen Trust Act
Federal law. Amended to strengthen the Sherman anti trust act by expanding federal supervision and publicity over interstate corporations with power to monopolize. The piece defends the act and credits past enforcement to a wise administration while arguing for stronger oversight.
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Jerelichon
Measure to Allow Tariff Agreements in Rail Rates
Endorses railroad rate law and strict enforcement against rebates and discrimination. Praises congressional funding for ICC investigations and publicity of interstate railroad accounts. Supports national legislation to permit traffic agreements with ICC approval while preserving competition. Calls for safeguards against overissuing stocks and bonds by carriers.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Liability of Employers and Railway Employee Protections
A description of congressional action on employers liability law safety appliances and new options for engineers and train personnel. It notes mediation and arbitration successes between state railroads and workers, and the policy shift toward compensation for injured employees.
Republican party pledge to protect labor and promote welfare
The party pledges ongoing devotion to labor interests and social betterment. It cites eight hour public works, favored wage claims in bankruptcy, child labor acts, investigations into working conditions, and protections against contract labor to lighten burdens and boost happiness and advancement for all citizens.
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Republican Party
District of Columbia
Congress
Republicans Support Court Authority and Injunction Rules
The Republican party pledges to uphold court integrity at all levels and protect life liberty and property. It argues federal procedure for injunctions should be statute defined and that no injunction or TRO should issue without notice unless irreparable delay would cause harm, with a speedy hearing afterward.
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Republican Party
Farmers Interests and Rural Welfare Endorsed by Party
The article argues for the American farmer as vital to national welfare and credits the Republican party with aiding agriculture over the past 12 years. It praises rural mail delivery expansion, calls for universal postal service benefits, and supports state and national efforts to improve roads and rural infrastructure through public funding and agricultural department experiments.
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Republican Party
National Agricultural Department
Righ ts of the Negroes and Equal Justice Demand
The Republican party declares its long standing cooperation with African Americans and asserts support for equal rights under the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments. It condemns measures aimed at disfranchising blacks and urges enforcement of civil and political protections for all.
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Republican Party
Natural Resources Indorsement for Waterways Improvement
A political endorsement praises conservation efforts and measures to prevent timber waste. It supports arid land reclamation and the free distribution of public domain to landless settlers. The piece calls for a national, systematic plan to improve waterways harbors and the Great Lakes to meet growing traffic.
Sixtieth Congress Military Expansion and Foreign Policy
The Sixtieth congress enacts measures to integrate state militia, authorize army and militia maneuvers, fortify naval bases, complete coaling stations, create a female nurse corps for naval hospitals, and add ships and submarines. It pledges readiness to defend doctrines and promote global stability, while protecting Americans abroad and ensuring equal protection and travel rights for citizens overseas.
Pan American commerce opens new era of ties with republics
A fragment notes Secretary of State's visit to South America and Mexico sparking closer contact with twenty American republics. It highlights shared heritage and Republican government, offering a vast field of legitimate commercial expansion and employment for labor and capital.
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Sippt
South America
Mexico
The Hague Treaties and American Leadership in Peace
The Hague treaties and arbitration agreements ratified by the U S Senate mark American statesmanship in promoting international peace. The session confirmed 11 Hague conventions on neutral rights and laws of war and 12 arbitration and extradition pacts, pledging to strengthen global friendship and goodwill.
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Senate of
United States
Merchant Marine Support Speech Urges Pro-Shipping Legislation
A statement endorses the Republican stance for reviving American merchant shipping. It emphasizes strengthening national defense, expanding foreign trade, and boosting domestic industrial prosperity through measures favoring the merchant marine.
Pensions for Veterans and Civil Service Endorsements
The Republicans affirm generous pensions for veterans and widows and orphans, support liberal administration of pension laws, commend civil-service enforcement, and back measures for stronger public health and a Bureau of Mines to aid mineral industries.
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Congress
Republican Party
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Panama Route and U S Territorial Aims Outline
The piece advocates Panama canal route approval and U S governance in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. It urges immediate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona and marks February 12 1900 as Lincoln centennial with schools urged to celebrate to spur patriotism.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Ari
Democratic Critique of Republicans On Policy And Trust
The piece argues Democrats have failed to enact major reforms, contending only the Republicans can implement progressive measures. It contrasts Democracy and Republicanism on currency, trade, and national influence, asserting Democrats would abandon leading positions.
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Pilstform
Republican Party
Republican Platform Emphasizes Opportunity Over Ownership
The message contrasts Democracy’s move toward socialism with Republicanism focusing on regulated individualism. It argues socialism abuses wealth, aims for equal possession, and government ownership, while Republicans seek equal opportunity, wealth creation, and government regulation. It urges national unity and continued adherence to prior Republican doctrine.
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Republican Party
America
German Women Urge Colonies To Welcome Family Growth
German women study the colonial population gap and press for thousands of German families to join colonies. The Women's Colonial union, formed under Grand Duke Johann Albrecht, promotes emigration and publishes Kolonie and Heimat to boost colonial life and support aspiring settlers.
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Germany
Johann Albrecht of
Mecklenburg
Union
Kolonie and Heimat
Schools for Animals and Oddities in 19th Century Pet Trade
A humorous catalog of animal schools from elephants in Siam to pet birds and laboratory mice. The piece notes profitable animal trick training by dealers, mentions a Philadelphia phonograph parrot school, and ends with a quirky vignette about Mr. Abram Schaeffer and James Buchanan’s presidential election.
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Siam
Philadelphia
Whale dwarfs elephant in size comparison
Readers note a whale can far exceed an elephant in size with a full grown elephant weighing about 11 tons while a large whale reaches around 150 tons. The article highlights the whale as the larger creature by a wide margin.
English Speech Reflects Modern Attitudes in Qmart Dialogue
A quote from Bilaci notes that speaking good English marks middle class and that the emart man and woman reveal a modern attitude. He observes the modern vocabulary is small and largely made up of slang.
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Qmart
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Endorsed by Well Informed of the World
A health a dency column extols a reliable family laxative Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical remedy. It urges buying only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product sold by leading druggists, citing world wide approval and physician support.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Noted Exchange on Psychical Interests and Chainless Gear
A terse dialogue shows Mr. Dobbs declining psychical inquiry from Miss Culchan and mentioning he has not wheeled since the chainless-geared safety was introduced.
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Mr. Dobbs
Veteran of three wars pioneer of Colorado and Nebraska
Matthias Campbell, Civil War and two Indian wars veteran, longtime Blair Nebraska resident, attributes his recovery from back pain and kidney trouble to Dean's Kidney Pills. He and his wife report complete cures, bought through local dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Matthias Campbell
Colorado
Nebraska Street
Blair
Neb
Bays
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Honeymoon Guide Purchases Spark Tense Exchange
A couple debates an offered arrangement during a tense moment. One partner reveals they bought a guide for their honeymoon, highlighting a conflict over plans and commitment. The exchange centers on whether to accept the offer and proceed with their trip.
Bill Nye on 1628 New York Purchase Translation
Bill Nye cites Peter Minuit's 1628 deal with natives in which Manhattan Island is said to have sold for 24 dollars. Nye jokes about his family gallery as a swear room and notes the irony of the island later becoming New York City. The National Magazine characterizes the purchase as a humorous original investment.
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Bill Nye
Peter Minuit
United States
New York
Manhattan Island
Greater
Giant City
National Magazine
Grape-Nuts Proclaimed a Balanced Food by Users
A testimonial praising Grape-Nuts for breakfast with milk and cream. The narrator, over sixty, reports nourished brain and nerves, steady hunger at noon, and improved memory. Family members, including a traveling son and an elderly father, also adopt the product. None given by Postum Co Battie La.
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Postam Co
Battie
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