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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
4
The Fairfield Tribune notes the national Democratic ticket with William J. Bryan for president and Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president. The line lists the Nebraska and Minnesota connections and promotes the party slate.
The Iowa Democratic delegates convene in Cedar Rapids on August 16 1900 at 10 am to nominate candidates for state offices and electors. The platform condemns McKinley Roosevelts policies, advocates constitutional liberty and independence for Cuba and the Philippines, and urges a return to equal rights and non intervention in foreign wars.
The platform presents a clear, uncompromising stance on imperialism as the paramount issue. It condemns Republican aims and examines President McKinley’s plans, warning of danger to the republic and urging voters to oppose the administration.
The Ohio Democratic clubs condemn imperialism urging independent republican government for Cuba and the Philippines. They insist the United States cannot be republican and imperial at once, arguing for self government and warning against subjugation or forced governance.
A Joliet dispatch challenges Republican claims of unrivaled prosperity by detailing wage cuts at the American Steel and Wire Company. The piece argues gradual, department by department reductions empower combines to raise profits, harming workers amid perceived prosperity.
General Otis and Admiral Watson criticize Tagal rebels for unfair behavior and claim some locally controlled Filipino governments skim revenues and send funds to Aguinaldo. They argue the Filipino remain rebels at heart despite pacification.
The author contrasts imagined scenes of Lincoln Jefferson Jackson and Valley Forge with McKinley’s achievements seen from a European perspective. The piece blends satire and praise to reflect on American leadership and diplomacy, linking past acts to present influence.
A compact critique of political maneuvers around McKinley Bryan and foreign policy. It laments administration anxieties over China, notes buyable alliances, and mocks imperialism stances while recounting coups in the Philippines and warnings from senators and officials.
Editor John F. Finerty and George S. Boutwell, both veteran Republican figures, endorse William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic party urging continued support for the campaign.
The item notes scant Republican commentary on the flag dispute in Alaska's Porcupine mining district, linking the broader question to John Hay's alleged surrender to England. The fragment hints at geopolitical tensions shaping local politics and party stance.
A political call to vote for Bryan as the sole method to defeat imperialism, trusts, and large monopolies. The message emphasizes electoral action as the solution and assigns decisive importance to Bryan's candidacy.
Dun's Review figures compare May 1900 with 1896 and 1899, showing the May record as the largest since records began. The months after May reveal a broader pattern of decline, with President Gary of the Federal steel Trust criticizing demand versus production and calls to curtail output amid election pressures. Trust leaders Hanna and McKinley reportedly push to keep mills open, but the article argues the McKinley prosperity is collapsing and a downturn is imminent.
The piece condemns the tropical climate and brutal environment as turning American soldiers toward savage cruelty. It cites the slaughter of eighty nine Filipinos in retaliation for a nearby murder as evidence of troops deviating from Christian civilization.
A vintage advertisement extols No-To-Bac as a wonder-worker to quit tobacco easily and forever. It claims to make men strong and energetic, offers a booklet and sample free, and lists Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York with pricing 50c or $1.
A ragged reconstruction of political talk cites Senator Teller on urgent Congress action for the Co state. Mentions McKin rock, Hay, Long, and Lodge, with jokes about dream cures and public appetite for sharp political stumps.
The New York World reports Philippines trade for the calendar year 1899 totaling 1 256 091 with hemp and raw sugar valued near eight million each, copra tobacco and cigars making up the rest. China receives 6 910 498 and the United States 4 040 255 in exports, England 3 701 900, Japan 1 983 896, Spain 1 170 231. It notes China benefits from Philippines trade despite lacking tag, while Europe provides more imports to New York than the U.S. gains in a year of occupation and war.
The essay notes that some Americans do not share Roosevelt admiration for his San Juan battle exploits. It argues the public expects a humble hero, preferring generals like Wellington, Grant, or Sherman who seek peace after war. Roosevelt faces further surprises during the campaign.
A London speaker presents an English view of Bryan praising his sincerity humanity and clean image. He contrasts Bryan with American bosses and corrupt trusts noting his simple life ideal tastes strong eloquence and untiring industry.
One fare offers round trip tickets to Burlington for August 8 to 12 via the C B Q. The excursion coincides with the Suangerfest on the 10th to 12th. P. Be. Heurin, agent.
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