McKinley plans and Bryan response in 1900 campaign
The piece analyzes Republican strategy around imperialism and silver in the 1900 race with McKinley seeking to frame imperialism as key while Bryan downplays silver. It notes cabinet discussions, Manila supplies, and public reaction to industrial unrest as indicators of campaign dynamics and voter influence.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Root
Congress
McKinley
Bryan
Indianapolis
Republican Congress
Philippines
New York
Cage
St. Louis
Ceigara
All Ee
Kinley
Hanna
Henry George
Ar S
Aby Intry
Stevenson
Political Battle Cries Rally GOP Members for Action
L. A. WuHue warns that Hanna’s loud claim of a hard struggle for Republicans aims to spur party activity while trying to lull Democrats into inactivity. The note suggests the tactic may fail on the latter goal.
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Hanna
L. A. Wuhite
The Flag of a Republic Forever and an Empire Never
A short editorial musing on enduring republic ideals versus imperial ambitions, contrasting lasting democratic values with historical imperial overreach. The piece laments perpetual empires and celebrates a republic understood as the enduring symbol of freedom.
Labor unions declare McKinley an enemy at national conventions
In Boston at the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor, leaders denounced President McKinley. The AFL cited failures to pass eight hour and other reforms amid Republican obstruction. Knights of Labor condemned federal actions in Idaho as military despotism and charged McKinley with hostility to organized labor.
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Boston
Wendell Phillips
American Federation of Labor
McKinley
Congress
Legislation Committee
Federation
Washington
Senate
Knights of Labor
Idaho
Schenectady
Dance de Centre
Constantinople
Scutari
Cairo
Chicago
New York
Paris
Kentucky
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Donjon
Bornia
Balkan
Switzerland
Servia
Jutland
Finland
Stevenson Praises Towne Declination Letter
Adlai E. Stevenson lauds Mr. Towne for withdrawing as a vice presidential nominee and calls the move patriotic and helpful to the cause. He says the action reflects the man’s true character and aids their effort toward November victory.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Towne
Kansas City
Aviat E. Stevenson
Hauling Down the Flag and Diplomatic Fumes
The piece rails at U S policy toward Britain and Alaska. It cites government pamphlets praising Britain in South Africa and statistics arguing trade gains from Boer defeats. It notes Alaska mining land handed to Canada under Hay diplomacy provoking miner protests and contrasts with Mecklinley statements about Philippines. It condemns a large army and favors volunteer defense.
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Great Britain
Bureau of Education
South Africa
Bureau of Statistics
Alaska
Hay
Canada
Meck Kinley
Philippines
Johnstown Democrat
Republic in Danger and the Imperial Threat
A contemplation that imperialism endangers the republic by expansion and force of arms. The author warns against guided party echoes and recalls historical empires from Egypt to Rome and Napoleonic Spain, noting the potential consequences of such policy.
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Republic
Egypt
Babylon
Assyria
Persia
Macedonia
Rome
Charlemagne
Napoleon
Spain
Every man is either a hero or a coward
Quote attributed to Chicago News on courage and public perception noting that most people remain unseen and unglorified, challenging binary labels.
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Chicago News
Towne Withdrawal Shapes Democratic Alliance in 1896 Era
Wis J. Abbor notes Towne's withdrawal clarifying the political scene. Bryan supports Towne as strong speaker for a Bryan Stevenson ticket while Populists and Silver Republicans back their nominees. Anti imperialists weigh endorsing Bryan or pursuing a third ticket to defeat McKinley.
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Charles A. Towne
Middle West
Mr. Towne
Bryan
Sioux Falls
Towne
United States
People’s Party
Pettigrew
Marion Butler
Butler
Kansas City
Stevenson
National Committee
Towne, Dubois and Teller
Democratic Advisory Committee
McKinley
Wiis J. Abbor
Noted Warnings of Absolute Rule and Subjection
The passage warns that kings and emperors will cause dissolution as the constitution is dismantled and expansion via force ignores that a subdued people endure only under continual domination by the sword. It frames government as fragile when power seeks conquest.
Trust the President warns of new danger to liberty
The Philadelphia Times warns that a growing “Trust the President” threatens republican liberty. It asserts Congress has abdicated budget and military oversight since the Spanish American War, shifting power to the White House and Mark Hanna, creating danger to constitutional checks.
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Congress
Mark Hanna
White House
Canton
Philadelphia Times
Paris Exposition Horse Show Promises Rich Prizes
Paris announces the Paris Exposition horse show opening September 10 with prizes totaling over 500 000 francs about 110 000 dollars. Entries from England and the United States expected large across seven sections including thoroughbreds Barbs trotters ponies cart horses and donkeys.
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Paris
France
England
United States
Turkey
America
Europe
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