Abuse of the Pardoning Power Criticizes McKinley
From the New York World Freeland Pa December 11 1599 a World catalogues 349 pardons and 12 commutations by President McKinley over two years and five months arguing the pardoning power is misused to save criminals bank wreckers embezzlers and counterfeiters and to weaken the postal service. It cites cases of twenty nine postmasters and other offenders while urging the pardon power be limited to correcting legal injustices not to spare criminals.
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New York World
the World
McKinley
Eagan
Postminsters
Premature Congratulations From the Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record warns that Aguinaldo’s insurgent force remains largely unreconciled with the American occupation. It notes 30,000 fighters still at large, doubts friendly towns, and suggests Aguinaldo may have fled to Cavite to renew the insurrection. The piece argues that the United States must tighten control over Luzon to claim the rebellion is quelled.
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Philadelphia
Wigan
Aguinlalte
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Luzon
Growth of the War Debt and Finance Conspiracy
The United States has paid five times the original war debt over the last 30 years since the early sixties. Even now continuing payments require more labor to settle the remaining sum than would have been needed at contracting time. The burden is described as a robbery enabled by special legislation funded by powerful financial interests deemed an invisible empire.
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United States
Finance
Freedom
Political notes on Bryan McKinley and reform in Pennsylvania
Andrew J. Palm surveys 1898 to 1899 electoral shifts, praising William Jennings Bryan and condemning ballot box stuffing. He notes Potter County flipping Democratic, calls for strong candidates, condemns Philadelphia machine practices, commends The Philadelphia North American for exposing corruption, and praises Bryan’s honesty, endurance, and influence.
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Andrew J. Palm
Johnstown Democrat
Wanamaker
Potter County
Potter
Crittenden
Cuba in Desolation Described by William Willard Howard
William Willard Howard, executive of the Cuban Industrial Relief Fund, portrays Cuba after war as barren and ruined. He cites widespread destitution, ruined farms, and abandoned cultivation, with Limited signs of recovery from sanitation and civil administration improvements. He notes farmers living on relief payments and explains sugar production collapse pressures prices and investment risks for lenders.
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Cuba
War
Weyler
Tadustrhil Kelle Mund
William Willard Howard
Gener
Mr. Llewird
Brooke
General Brooke
Pon de Matangas
Havana
Cardenis
Straits Oflorida
Carribean Sea
Ceiba Mocha
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Willie Perhips
Howard
Tuttle
Des Bal
Palmis
Culia
The Filipino Bolo and Local War Tactics Described by Copp
A lieutenant of the Sixth Artillery aboard the Napidan in Laguna de Bay recounts Filipino war practices. Natives abandon few dead, rely on bolo wielders, and fight fiercely at close quarters. The piece notes bolo effectiveness, insurgent tactics, and the grim consequence of many insurgents dying with fewer men available to move bodies.
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William M. Copp
Laguna de Bay
Early curfew in Manila quiets city under Gen Otis order
Gen Otis issued a curfew for Manila residents, enforcing 7 pm shutdowns. The once bustling streets become quiet as people hurry home, with civil guards overseeing compliance. Vehicles move toward shelters, clerks and workers trek home in tense, rapid steps.
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Manila
Otis
Senor
Grown in the Sandwich Islands Fruits and Dairy Prospects
The article praises Hawaiian soils for rich volcanic fertility and irrigation potential. It notes citrous fruits and citrus varieties could fill California market gaps, with guava groves and jelly factories proposed. Celery, dairy, and diversified crops are discussed as future profitable ventures for the islands.
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Sandwich Islands
California
United States
Michigan
Cuba's Benefactor and American Influence in Cuba
The United States has aided Cuba by lifting a stricken people and guiding their new government, while restraining outside competition. Since annexation there has been business consolidation in Honolulu and local shops form trusts to discourage outsiders, reflecting post annexation tensions and protective actions.
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United States
Cuba
Honolulu
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Goldbug
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Depierro - Bros. Cafe
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Tony Nee Nue
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America
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Myst
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Ruse
Ot York
I Will Rewrit
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Awe
Pat Sui
Allie
Bey
Uck & Co
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