McKinley policy slammed as hypocritical by Schurz
Carl Schurz denounces Imperialism in New York for denying self rule to the Filipinos. He accuses President McKinley of selling a war as liberation while buying the Philippines at two dollars per head and slaughtering allies, branding the United States as hypocrites. He cites Otis reports and calls for truth and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
New York
McKinley
Schurz
Philippines
Spain
United States
Nny
Otis
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Mr Schurz
Teddy's Late Discovery in Roosevelt’s Circle
W J Bryan quotes critique of Roosevelt and his evolving view of workers and class. The piece notes Roosevelt’s shifts from cowboys to farmers and laborers, and questions integrity in politics with trust contributions. It reflects a partisan analysis of character, class, and money in American leadership.
Christian Science Cure Applied to Economics
Chairman Hanna denounces trust exactions, claiming no trust exists in the United States. The Philadelphia Record likens the move to a Christian Science healer banishing disease by denial, suggesting the tactic aims to reassure suffering citizens of a delusion.
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Hanna
United States
Christian Science Republican
Philadelphia Record
McKinley on Imperialism In Extended Acceptance Letter
David B. Hill notes that imperialism remains an unavoidable, dominant issue in McKinley’s long acceptance letter despite his denial. The text portrays imperialism as persisting and influential over all other topics.
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McKinley
David B. Hill
Coercing the Vote of Labor in 1806 Echoed Again
An editorial condemns a Pennsylvania railroad for pressuring workers to back McKinley this fall. It warns that employer threats to influence ballots threaten liberty and risk turning government into a plutocracy. The piece urges bold action by the people to protect labor rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
C. and P. Veterans’ Association
Cleveland
Screven
McKinley
C. and P. Railroad
Bryan
Hay
Hanna
Republicans Shortened Hours Debate and Bank Paper Money Control
Wm J Bryan argues the Republican party avoided an eight hour law in the senate while rushing a financial bill that allowed national banks to control the country’s paper money, criticizing their priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ww. J. Bryan
Militarism Threatens Civil Liberties Warned by Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution warns that the United States faces rising militarism and a growing army to control foreign and domestic "dangerous classes." It predicts large army camps near major cities and a erosion of home life as the military machine absorbs the nation’s manhood.
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United States
Europe
Atlanta Constitution
The Election of McKinley and Its Consequences
Open letter excerpts warn that McKinley’s victory would endorse a syndicated presidency, Dingley tariffs, imperial policies in the Philippines, and a strong standing army. The speakers advocate labor department creation and stress labor’s pivotal role in society.
Paying Dearly For Empire Taxpayers Burdened by Imperialism
A St Louis Republic editorial argues that taxpayers already bear huge trusts and burdens and will pay more if the party of empire remains in power. It warns benefits go to monopoly millionaires and stresses resistance to imperialism and militarism.
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Party of Empire
St Louis Republic
Democracy’s War Against Wealth Inequality Speech
Under Republican rule competition gave way to combination as capital dominates. The dollar rules the man and nonproducers claim 85 percent of wealth while producers receive only 15 percent. Half the population owns 97 percent of wealth, the other half 3 percent, prompting Democracy to wage war.
Apathy in the Republican Party Shifts to Bryan
The Syracuse Telegram argues that Republican indifference to McKinley’s policy fuels disgust and drives thousands to support Bryan. It refutes managers who blame overconfidence and suggests a national mood swing affecting the campaign.
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McKinley
Bryan
Syracuse Telegram
Drummers Back Campaign as Trusts’ Foe in City Rally
Drummers show keen interest in the campaign convinced it aids their prosperity. They view the Republican party as a friend and champion of trusts and see the trusts as their most dangerous enemy.
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Republican Party
Atlanta Journal
Trusts Hardship for Working Children Alleged by Bryan
The quotation argues that American workers’ children face limited life prospects unless trusts are broken. It attributes the stance to William Jennings Bryan, urging strong action against monopolistic power to protect labor families.
Beneficent Nail Trust Raises Prices Curbing Building
The Beneficent Nail Trust has hiked nail prices, turning a once necessary item into a luxury. Building projects stall as costs to assemble timber rise, while the trusts are hailed as a beneficence by the Boston Traveler.
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Beneficent Nail Trust
Nail Trust
Boston
Ballot Size and Ballot Lineup for November Election
The Fairfield Tribune outlines that ballots will be at least 22 by 24 inches, possibly larger, containing seven state and national tickets including Republican Democratic Social Labor Social Democratic People's Prohibitionist and United Christian. The state auditor certifies over 500 names covering Congress judicial races and candidates.
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Democratic
Social Labor
Social Democratic
People’s
Prohibitionist
United Christian
Congress
Local Justice of Peace and Officials List
A fragmented roll of local officials including polk and Des Moines areas with names for several positions such as Justice of the Peace constable clerk and assessor. The text enumerates multiple jurisdictions including Polk Cedar and Buchanan and lists numerous named officials and trustees with partial titles.
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Elijah Brown
Chas
Saltz
Harrison Collins
Joe
Manner
Jno
Kasowsky
Penn
Abner Frazier
Waltus Edwards
Geo
Leftnler
Frank Kurka
Edward Hosler
James Nicholson
Frank Pacha
Black Hawk
Joe, Bell
Wm. H. McCracken
KE. J. Johnson
Des Moines
J. M. Lewis
A. H. Emmons
M. L. Gonterman
J. Wily Peebler
8. C. Peebler
James Burns Jr
J. A. Stewart
Cedar
M. J. Liblin
T. L. Droz
Buchanan
Lottridge
Perry Bates
A. C. Kyle
G. A. Flinspach
J. D. Bates
J. M. Overholser
Eugene Parsons
Locust Grove
Jonathan Harris
Edwin Tuller
Bryan poised to win Mountain States again says Pittsburg Post
The Pittsburg Post reports Bryan is likely to carry the Mountain States Idaho Colorado Montana Nevada Utah and Wyoming as in 1896. It notes Roosevelt was sent west hoping to spark change but will likely be disappointed.
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Mountain States
Bryan
Pittsburg
Mountain
Idaho
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Governor Krause Endorses Headache Capsules Across Dakota
Lieutenant Governor J. H. Fletcher of Santa Clara, South Dakota, praises Krause's Headache Capsules as a cure for headaches and a remedy for miners in Colorado. He urges druggists in Aberdeen Hecla and Britton Marshall county to stock the product and to share the address with sufferers.
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Krause
Aberdeen
Hecla
Britton
Marshall County
Colorado
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Cited for Constipation Cure
Medical science advances include Bailey's Laxative Tablets for constipation and liver troubles. Active Cascara Sagrada. Chocolate coated, twenty tablets ten cent package. sixty tablets twenty five cent package. One tablet relieves. Genuine only with W. J. Bailey Chicago signature on wrapper. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
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Emnly
New York World
Teddy
Mr. Roosevelt
Century Magazine
Northwest
W. J. Bryan
LABOR
M’kinley
Cuba
Department of Labor
W.W. J. Bryan
W. H. Harvey
Coin’s Financial School
ABC
Office
The
Fairfield Tribune
Guatore
Castoria
South Dakota
J. H. Fletcher
Santa Clara
S. Dak
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