Trail of the trusts and the Idaho mine labor clash
Special Washington letter argues coal combines raised prices by $8,000,000 as miners strike. It warns trusts threaten labor and politics, cites Idaho martial law, and anticipates McKinley’s re election while blasting robber barons like Standard Oil and the anthracite coal trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
McKinley
Washington
Coal Combine
New Jersey
Bryan
Democratic Party
Anthracite Coal Combine
Standard Oil
Indiana
Ohio
Aurora
Ind
Edinburg
Crawfordsville
Brazil
Terre Haute
Army and Navy Register
Register
United States
Cour d’Alene
Miners Driven by Armed Guards in Wages Dispute
L. A. White reports a district where soldiers guard the miners and issue permits for employment. Any worker declaring support for Bryan is denied work and forced to flee under bayonet threat.
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United States
Bryan
L. A. White
Hoodwinking the Farmers in Republican Propaganda
A syndicated scheme led by Mark Hanna funds and distributes 500000 copies of The American Farmer to farmers nationwide. Included are Perry Heath Joseph Brigham and Senator Fairbanks figures pushing pro Republican and misleading trade agriculture messages without disclosure of party links.
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American Farmer of
Indianapolis
Mark Hannand
Perry Heath
Joseph B. Brigham
Fairbanks
Joseph H. Brigham
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Mark Hanna
Wire price gap fuels Iowa farmers fear of foreign status
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that if wire trusts keep selling to Europe at roughly half the American price, Iowa farmers and wire fence makers may feel they are being treated as foreigners while purchasing supplies, highlighting economic tension and local impact.
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Europe
State of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Insult to American Manhood in Election Talk
A speech by Mr Buffington, president of Illinois Steel, condemns delaying purchases due to election fears. He calls the claim a hypocritical ghost and an insult to American manhood, arguing prosperity should not hinge on the current president.
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Buffington
Illinois Steel Company
White House
Workingman at mercy of trusts across factories
The worker faces blacklisting across all factories run by the trust if fired at one. With the trust dominating the industry, he risks starvation or forced career change.
Bryan quote on freedom and pedigree
The remark urges dismantling the idea that all men are born free and equal, suggesting a future where personal lineage becomes a visible credential. It reflects historical debates on equality and social status and cites W. J. Bryan as the source of the quote.
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W. J. Bryan
McKinley’s Church Visit Sparks Moral Question
In a pointed reflection, critics ask whether President McKinley’s church visit aligns with the harsh actions of troops in the Philippines. They question if his thoughts consider Filipinos burned in their refuges by forces under his administration.
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McKinley
Campaign Reaches Boodle Stage in 1896 Race
The piece claims Republicans plan to buy votes in key states and districts, citing Democrats Richardson and Croker warning of Hanna's funding. It notes a shift in Republican tone once Hanna secured money, predicting large electoral gains for McKinley and many GOP congressmen.
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Hanna
Big Trusts
Richardson
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Richard Croker
New York
Judge
McKinley
Mark Hanna Attacks Bryan Masked Hypocrisy
The St. Louis Republic notes Hanna accuses Bryan of hypocrisy while exposing large trusts. Hanna questions the claims of no trusts and highlights a $30,000,000 figure tied to corporate power.
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Mark Hanna
William J. Bryan
United States
St. Louis Republic
Trusts and Prosperity Under McKinley
The piece attacks trusts as a self serving aristocracy that controls profits and wages, threatening starvation pay to keep workers compliant. It laments a government reduced to rule by men rather than by laws, under McKinley, and calls out army force against labor.
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McKinley
Stove and coal trusts face high prices in cold months
A man must choose between freezing during winter or paying the stove trust 100 million dollars and the coal trust 150 million dollars for heat. The harsh pricing forces a difficult trade off between stove costs and coal rates.
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Coal Trust
Second time a great leader from the west guides eastward
The New York News praises a western leader for teaching obligations beyond business and for upholding the rights and brotherhood of man. It lauds Bryan as the best guide to lead nations and individuals toward peace, prosperity, and honorable dealings with all mankind.
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Bryan
New York News
Census Prompt Reveals Few Black Smiths
A Philadelphia Bulletin note says if a census of colored people were taken, there would be few black smiths among them the statement reflecting social views of the era. The Moscow big bell weighs nearly 200 tons and is valued at several thousand pounds in the report.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Moscow
Colored voters urged to reject McKinley imperialism
A Boston drafted address to Black voters condemns Imperialist policy and links the McKinley administration to multiple scandals. It cites Abner McKinley, the embalmed beef affair, the National City Bank deal, Neely and Rathbone, oil interests, ship subsidies, and other alleged actions as evidence of a corrupt, model administration. The piece urges African Americans to think independently and withdraw support from Republicans.
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Republican Party
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
William Lloyd Garrison
George S. Boutwell
Boston
National Democratic Committee
McKinley
Spain
Abner McKinley
Hanna
Beef Trust
Alger
Eagan
National City Bank
Gage
Standard Oil Trust
Neely
Rathbone
Post Office Department
Triscornia Railroad
Havana
Klondike
Bureau of Education
South Africa
Post Office
International Navigation Company
Standard Oil Company
William McKinley
Trusts Control Aliment Read: Monopolies Profit From Hunger
The trusts controlling food products are capitalized at S807,000,000. A dozen monopolies form an aggregate of nearly $1,000,000,000 in stock. They pay large dividends by taxing the hungry stomachs of the American people.
My Child and His Lady In Lessons On Character
A moral verse on raising children and respecting partners, urging realism about flaws and mutual concessions. Also a brief testimonial touts Krause’s Headache Capsules, praising relief and promising stock from local druggists with an offhand note about travel and a signature from J. H. Flercuer, Lt. Gov. Santa Clara, 5. Dak.
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J. H. Flercuer
Santa Clara
Bradshaw & Thoma
Trick of a Woman Sharper Leaves Cash for Handkerchief
A North Side resident recounts losing a $3 lace handkerchief to a petty thief in Chicago. She tracked the parcel to a fruit stand and restaurateur, then learned the handkerchief was swapped and refunded via a suspect who claimed to be her niece. The shop later redeemed the item, offering a refund to the thief.
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Chicago
North Side
Zatta
Wur Clubbing List for Tribune Readers
The Tribune offers clubbing deals for old and new readers with combinations including the Fairfield Tribune and Homestead, St. Louis Semi-Weekly Republic, Des Moines Weekly Dee Maciascidivercidiverdual, and Cincinnati Enquirer. Renewals and new subscriptions qualify for savings, with options on other publications as well.
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Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
St. Louis
Republic
Des.Moines
DEE
Des Moines Daily News Ad Offers Postpaid Subscription
The Des Moines Daily News announces postpaid rates for all citizens: $1 a year, 75 cents for six months, 50 cents for three months. It promises condensed news, daily markets by telegraph, and literary matter for the family from Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines Daily News
Telegraph
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Farmers should read the Western Trail quarterly
Farmers are urged to read the Western Trail a quarterly publication published by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. The notice offers one year of free issue access and directs readers to write to John Sebastian G P A in Chicago for address details.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
Chicago
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Nervine Tonic
A sensational claim promotes a South American Nervine Tonic as a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. The ad promises rapid relief from the first dose, guaranteed results, and safe use, with Bradshaw & Thoma, Druggists in Fairfield Iowa listed as sellers.
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