State Ticket Names For President Bryan Stevenson
For President, William J. Bryan of Nebraska. For Vice President, Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois. For Secretary of State, 5. B. Crane of Polk County. For Treasurer, H. L. Williams of O'Brien County.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlai E. Stephenson
Illinois
5. B. Crane
Polk County
H. L. Williams
O'Brien County
H. Mackey
Keokuk County
Perfidy and Hypocrisy Over Philippine Allies Debate
A Chicago Tribune piece condemns withdrawing troops from the Philippines and rebukes perceived betrayal of Philippine allies led by Aguinaldo. It questions Admiral Dewey and U S policy, arguing allies were treated as friends before Manila and then insulted, turning them into enemies.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Philippines
United States
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Pratt
Singapore
Dewey
Counsul Wildmang
Secretary Long
Manilla
Manila
Washington
Perfidy and hypocrisy in Philippine War rhetoric
The Chicago Chronicle condemns alleged Allied perfidy toward Aguinaldo’s forces, noting Dewey’s statements of humane conduct and critics warning of implicit obedience demands. The piece highlights fear for native Filipinos labeled pacificos and questions pledged support to Cubans amid imperial censorship.
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Dewey
Long
Aguinaldo
Congress
Philippines
Tribune
Chicago Chronicle
WANTED A SPELLBINDER For Republican to answer Bryan in Indianapolis
The piece weighs the challenge for a Republican spellbinder to rebut Bryan's Indianapolis speech. It notes Hanna's anxiety over possible candidates including Hay Fairbanks Walcott Davis Spooner Lodge and Henry Clay as a perfect match is not found. It questions whether any Republican could answer an unanswerable argument.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Mark Hanna
Independent Press
McKinley
Hanna
Stevenson
Hay
Fairbanks
Indiana
Irye
Maine
Walcott
Colorado
Senator Davis
Minneapolis
Spooner
Wisconsin
Henery Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Henry Clay
McKinley’s Philippine Policy Criticized as Unnecessary War
In a Dubuque Telegraph op-ed, the writer condemns McKinley’s stance on pursuing Philippine subjugation, arguing it would inflame conflict, prolong war, boost troops from 65,000 to 100,000, raise taxes, and risk global backlash. The piece calls for rejecting McKinley in favor of Bryan.
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McKinley
Philippines
United States
England
France
Germany
Russia
Bryan
Dubuque
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gouty cathartic that cures constipation forever and promises money-back refunds if the product fails. The tone implies consumer guarantees and pharmacist involvement.
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C.C.C
Dewey Chosen by Hoboes on Tourists' Union Ticket
In Britt on August 23 Admiral George Dewey and “Filippino Joe” Bazill were nominated for president and vice president by the Tourists Union. Dewey won on an unopposed vote, while Joe overcome Jimmie Shields on the first ballot. The leading plank favors free unlimited beer distribution without brewery approval. Dewey’s nominating justification cites his lifelong wandering and generosity of giving away homes.
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Britt
George Dewey
Filippino Joe” Bazill
Red
Trump
Joe
Dewey
Tomato Dan” Smith
Kalamazoo
Congressman Hedge Opposes Direct Senate Election Vote
A statement criticizes Congressman Hedge for voting against direct elections of U.S. Senators. It argues the First District voters are not yet ready to choose their own senator and calls the ballot a means of redress.
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U.S
First
U. S. Senate
O Connell Seeks Congress in First District
The Tribune notes D J O Connell is a self made young man and the Democrats of the First district have named him for Congress. The piece urges support from Democrats and fair minded Republicans alike.
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D. J. O'Connel
Tribune
O’connell
Congress
Governor Pingree’s Desertion Seen as Republican Attack
The administration papers welcome Pingree’s shift against McKinley, hinting at Democratic sympathy. He opposes trusts and favors corporate taxation, making him anathema to Republicans and fueling partisan rhetoric.
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Pingree
McKinley
Michigan
Bryan
Maranatha
Money in Circulation and Reckless Claims
The Ledger notes per capita money in circulation at 26.78 dollars, the highest ever, while population rose fifty percent since 1880 and circulation 250 percent. It accuses the Republican party of shifting from restoring confidence to citing per capita money growth as prosperity, demanding when they lied.
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United States
Ledger
Republican Party
Questioning Fitzsimmons Treason Ties Over Flag Incident
The passage cites President McKinley’s disquiet over Sharkey wearing the flag as a belt after being defeated by Fitzsimmons. It asks whether Fitzsimmons answered the executive’s inquiry on who would haul the flag down and if he faces treason penalties as a result.
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McKinley
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Dolliver’s downfall leads to unexpected gain in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia MIR. DOLLIVER escapes a severe thrashing by being knocked over the ropes. The episode yields a silver lining as he secures a fair to middling job lasting until the Iowa legislature meets, turning adversity into opportunity.
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Mir
Dolliver
Philadelphia
Iowa
Press Attitudes Toward China and Campaign Feuds
A terse column questions Administration aims in China and hints at territorial indemnity. It cites McKinley’s European imperialist allies, Teddy Roosevelt’s stance on Democrats, and party loyalties in the 1900 campaign. The piece mocks campaigning tricks and predicts sharp debates on imperialism and patriotism.
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China
Timely discovery saves two lives in New Straitsville
Mrs. Geo Long of New Straitsville Ohio battled a chronic cough kept her awake nightly. After trying many remedies she used Dr King's New Discovery and was cured. her husband Mr Long recovered from pneumonia after a severe attack. The medicine promises to heal throat chest and lung troubles with 50c and 1.00 prices. Trial bottles free at Geo D Clarke's drug store.
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Geo. Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Dr. King
Mr. Long
Geo. D. Clarke
Senator Thurston Sees China Base Idea As Hazardous
The Nebraska senator is quoted as being opposed to maintaining a China base and warns the idea shows larcenous territorial ambitions. The Chronicle labels the base notion as dangerous and unwise.
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Thurston
Nebraska
China
Chronicle
To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent remedy for constipation. It offers 10c or 25c sizes and a money back guarantee if C C C fails to cure.
Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertisement
An ad claims stomach distress signs indicate dyspepsia and promotes Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets as pleasant to take. It lists price at 25 cents postpaid, samples on request, and notes the signature of W. J. Bailey on each package with Lakeside Medicine Co. Chicago and Bradshaw & Thoma as sellers.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Lakeside Medicine “Co
Wells St
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Canals Across Cabecera and Provecue A Long-Willed Dream
A veteran American surveyor recalls visiting Cabecera Venezuela where locals urged him to authorize a canal linking their village to Provecue to shorten river travel. Decades later a renewed inquiry sparked by a government letter found after delays, yielding renewed excitement about the project.
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Etgi
Cabecera
Venezuela
Phe
Veyor
Cabecerg
Make press censor correspondent
A brief anecdote from the Inland Printer about the Chicago Record sending George Ade abroad. Ade found journalists jailed in Servia for political offenses and asked Victor F. Lawson for guidance. Lawson replied to make the press censor a correspondent, and Ade complied.
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Chicago Record
George Ade
Victor F. Lawson
Ade
Servia
Mr. Lawson
Lawson
Tribune Subscription Club Offers Readership Deal
The Tribune announces a cross-paper clubbing list with Fairfield Tribune Homestead Weekly Republic Des Moines Weekly Le esse Shaves Cincinnati Enquirer and St Louis Semi Weekly Republic priced around 1.40 to 1.55 for renewals and new subscriptions. The offer promises savings on other publications as well.
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Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead Seraipetiye
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
Five Million Boxes a Year Cascarets Candy Ad
During 1899 Americans bought nearly 5 million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic an increase over 97. The ad touts Cascarets as honest up to date natural liver bowel purifier and breath perfumer. It urges readers to use Cascarets if not already.
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America
Rock Island Wall Map Offered for Schools
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is a large map designed for school use. It is advertised as ideal for geography teachers and school business offices and is available postpaid for fifteen cents. Send payment to John Sebastian at G.P.A. Chicago Illinois.
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Rock Island Wall
United States
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
No-To-Bac Quit Tobacco Tip Card
An advertising notice promotes No-To-Bac as a remedy to quit tobacco easily and permanently. It claims to make men strong and full of vigor, with guaranteed cure and a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Steriing Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Wayne County
J. E. Anderson
Winnebago County
Joseph Eiboeck
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D. J. O'Connell
Welos
Hoboes
Risk & Hufstedler
Black Cat
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Teddy
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St. Paul
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New Hampshire
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Miss
Billy” Mason
Roosevelt
Champ Clark
Conger
Gonger
Shanghai
Wheeler
Kentucky
Billy” Chand
Saar
S.S. S
J. H. McBrayer
Lawrenceburg
Addres
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Atlanta, GA
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