07 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1898
Page
1
The text notes Dreyfus may be innocent as expansion risks protection. It cites Carnegie on protection and predicts congressional moves that may grieve Republicans. It references a split between Altgeld and Carter Harrison for Illinois Democratic leadership amid American expansion ideals.
The text asserts that unlike former Illinois Governor Altgeld who was never indicted, the current Republican governor John R. Tanner has faced indictment. It frames the situation as a contrast in legal actions against governors.
Colonel Wm. J. Bryan has recovered his health and rejoined his regiment preparing to go to Cuba. He is noted for pluck and strong staying qualities.
A long, laudatory preamble praising President McKinley was offered in the Alabama House of Representatives but was orderly rejected for lacking merit. The body declined the tribute, deeming it undeserved.
The Tribune notes that relief from trusts requires ongoing effort by the democratic party and rejects reliance on single steps or one leader. It mentions Coin Harvey as a self-styled general manager not recognized by the national committee and doubts a 1900 campaign centered on his issue.
The Washington post office department holds the writer may reclaim a letter if he proves his authorship to the local postmaster. A letter in transit may be recalled by telegram even after arrival but before delivery, since the U S is only an agent for the writer. The ruling impacts businesses and individuals.
In a June 22 1871 Cortes speech Emilio Castelar praised Saxon America as a vast virgin continent destined for progress and social experimentation. He warned Europe to choose liberty and labor over Asia's idols and theocratic empires, envisioning Europe collaborating with America for universal civilization.
A Burlington official outlines a new fast mail service on the Burlington route called the White Flyer. The train will carry only letters, consist of three cars, and run after changes to eastern lines take effect, allowing Chicago to receive eastern mail earlier and San Francisco to get New York mail twelve hours sooner. The existing fast mail No 7 remains active with newspapers to the west.
Des Moines Leader surveys optimistic takes on American and British colonial policy. Joseph Chamberlain is praised for a bright outlook on tropical trade and the Philippines. The piece argues that extending empires boosts global commerce, while corruption and governance challenges reportedly prove manageable.
The piece explains how individuals vary in reacting to poisons in foods and plants. It notes that some substances harmless to many can trigger illness in others, and cautions about toxins in fish, bread whiteness from alum, and the role of pure food laws in states.
Keokuk Gate City notes farmers bear burden under Higbee Armstrong law as Gen Roy Stone and officials urge state funded highways. New Jersey farmers report wagon loads of three to four tons on better roads, highlighting road improvements and returns.
Washington December 2 Senator Hale, chair of the Naval Affairs Committee, argues that ratification of the peace treaty does not assure annexation of the Philippines. He warns of rising costs, race issues, and long-term military commitments that could push public opinion against annexation. He predicts possible opposition within six months to a year.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes the peace treaty with Spain awaits only minor adjustments before signatures. It faces two tests in the Spanish Cortes and the U S Senate. The Cortes may approve reluctantly, while the Senate could oppose expansion and payment, yet a two thirds vote seems likely to ratify. Even if ratified, it does not bind the U S to permanent possession. Anti expansionists may still oppose the policy in principle.
The report details disposal of public lands for the year ending June 30 1898 including cash sales 632735.74 acres and miscellaneous entries 7788967.99 acres with total 8453896.92 acres up 614780.26 from last year. Receipts total 2277995.18 dollars up 190063.90 year over year. Alaska added two new land offices increasing expenses by 12674.84 dollars.
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