Democratic congressional convention called for July in Keokuk
The First Congressional District Democrats announce a delegate convention in Keokuk Iowa on July 10 1900 at 11 AM to nominate a candidate for congress and conduct other business A new congressional committee will be elected Representation by county follows the 1898 vote for Hon D J OConnell Des Moines Jefferson Henry Van Buren Washington and total.
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Keokuk
Iowa
D. J. O'Connell
Des Moines Henry Jefferson
First Fruits of Imperialism in Cuban Postal Scandal
A Washington special discusses fears over Cuban postal fraud's political impact in Indiana and the broader pattern of corruption in American imperial policy. The piece argues greed drives conquest, Porto Rican and Philippine misdeeds, and calls for scrutiny of Neely and possible conspirators amid ongoing disclosures.
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Washington
Indiana
Havana
Cuba
Charles F. W. Neely
Congress
Philippine Islands
Sulu
Hawaiian Islands
Neely
Plunder Policy in Cuba Sparks Political Fallout
The piece attacks the policy of plunder in new possessions, accusing the administration of robbing Cuban treasuries and people through franchises and concessions. It warns Neely may reveal major scandals and questions the legality of trials and military occupation in Cuba, condemning imperial expansion.
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Neely
Republic
Cuba
United States
Beveridges
Roosevelts
Democratic momentum rises as Republican disintegration grows
The piece argues Republicans fracture into factions while Democrats crystallize into a unified force. It claims McKinley ignores the people to aid bankers and bondholders, while the Democratic party becomes the vox populi and possibly vox Dei, uniting for drastic national action.
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Republican Party
Gov- Gree
McKinley
Democratic Party
Vox Populi
Democratic People
Vox Dei
How the Devil Would Run a Newspaper
A clipped letter by John P. St. John mocks how the devil would run a paper, outlining satirical if pointed scenarios about gold standards, banks, censorship, trusts, tariffs, and political double standards. The piece uses sharp religious imagery to critique governance and press ethics.
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John P. St. John
Sulu
Mocking the Nation’s Press and Foreign Policy Debates
A long critical passage contrasts imperialism and democracy, accusing a powerful newspaper proprietor of supporting brutal domination abroad while praising self government for others. It references McKinley, Bryan, Mark Hanna, Porto Rico, and the Monroe Doctrine, as quoted from the New York World.
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Milwaukee
South Africa
Republic
Porto Rico
United States
Klondike
McKinley
Bryan
Mark Hanna
Root's War Vision and Monroe Doctrine Debate
The piece questions Secretary Root's warning of an imminent war over the Monroe doctrine. It argues there is no current European push for new territories in the Americas and clarifies Monroe's original two postulates. It contends McKinley’s version risks armed intervention in both hemispheres, potentially inviting conflict.
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Secretary Root
Times
Mr. Root
Monroe
Jefferson
America
MecKinley
Root
Republican Rhetoric and Global Intrigue Spin in Colonial Era
A caustic column lampoons Cuban postal officials for graft, lampoons McKinley era politics, and mocks Republican conventions. It notes anger over navy spending, labor and immigration issues, and foreign influence in Korea and Japan, with satirical digressions on theater gossip in London.
Political Riffs and Paris Exposits in Press Snippets
A collage of opinion notes touches on anti immigrant measures, trust fears, sugar theft suspicions, Monroe doctrine politics, and a humorous tale of a Scot seeking work in London. It also cites expectations for the Paris exposition and a Parisian miscue about the Champs Elysees.
Governor Fletcher Praises Krause Headache Capsules
Lt Governor J H Fletcher of Santa Clara South Dakota says Krause's Headache Capsules cure headaches and save suffering. He recommends them widely and notes druggists in Aberdeen Hecla Britton Marshall County will stock them. He plans to promote them among Colorado miners.
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Krause
Aberdeen
Hecla
Britton
Marshall County
Colorado
J. H. Fletcher
Santa Clara
S. Dak
Bradshaw & Thoma
Special Home Seekers Excursion on the Rock Island
One fare and 2.00 for the round trip. Good for twenty one days from sale. To all points west and southwest north and northwest. Stopover allowed on going trip. May 1 and 15 and June 5 and 19 1900. M. O. Gay, Agent. Call for particulars.
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Rock Island By
M. O. Gay
Constipation Cure Claims Candy Cathartic Promise
Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. States price 10¢ or 2 for 20¢ and offers a refund if the remedy fails.
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A. R. Miller
Saene
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Sioux City
Ben Harrison
U.S
Korea
England
Mr. McKinley
Oldman
Nicaragua—Canal
Dennis
Senate
Tillman
Teddy
New England
Republican Congress
Anthony Hope
George Alexander
Mr. Hope
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Ill
Boss Manoa
Barker
Donnelly
Admiral Dewey
Lord Salisbury
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New York Post
Edinburgh
London
Fleet Street
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George Augustus Sala
Tom Hood
France
Paris
New York Mail and Express
Chicago Tribune
Champs Elysees
South Dakota
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
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