Democratic Platform Pledges Independence and Opposes Imperialism
A historic Democratic platform denounces imperialism after the Spanish‑American War, defends the Monroe Doctrine, attacks trusts and militarism, calls for tariff and currency reforms, and pledges statehood for territories while urging labor protections and canal control. It emphasizes liberty, democracy, and fiscal restraint.
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Clubmen Confront Borrower on Chestnut Street
Two well known clubsmen encountered a young man in sporty attire asking to borrow $5 with a promise to repay tomorrow. Instead the man offered $5 in hand, revealing he had previously lent him money and noting the borrower’s long history of taking funds.
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Swindling a Bank and Stock Exchange Ruse
A well dressed man forged a 3000 check from a whisky house, claiming identification waived. He used a live stock firm’s phone line to verify Smith of Jones & Smith as the payee, then fled after the forgery was exposed. Smith denied involvement and closed his bank account amid the confusion.
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