The Philippines and Pacific affairs in Congress address
A lengthy policy summary covers treaty tariffs, Pan American Exposition plans, and the Peace Congress at The Hague. It details Philippine Island governance, Hawaii and Alaska status, Porto Rico, and the evolving U S position in Asia with emphasis on reconstruction, sovereignty, and civil rights.
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Senate
Tte
Republis
South and
Central America
Niagara Frontier
Erie
Niagara
New York
Philadelphia Commercial Congress
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
Hague
Russia
Ear
United States
United
Abel
Manila
Philippines
Dewey
Tisads
Stener
Sulu
Sulu Islands
Spain
J. C. Bates
U. S
Gen. Bates
Anywa
Congress
Resta
Phillippines Resta
Congress of
Civil service reforms and the May 1890 amendments
President McKinley affirms the need for a disciplined merit system, extends civil service rules, and endorses amendments to improve efficiency in appointments across executive departments. He stresses responsibility, public welfare, and gratitude for blessings as the United States governs new island responsibilities.
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Congress
Ple
United States
William M’kinley
When Men Miss Success and Its Causes
Walter P. Phillips founder of United Press argues idleness and incompetence block young business beginners. He notes nine tenths of aspiring newsmen lack fit and urges mastering the trade with energy and knowledge to succeed in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Phillips
National Newsgathering Corporation
The
United Press
San
Inspirational thoughts on success and self improvement
The text argues that comfort and competence spur effort toward meaningful work that yields pleasure and profit. It asserts success comes to those who seek it and learn from others' failures. It cautions idleness and incompetence as two causes of misery.
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Earthest
The
Unsi
Philadelphia
The Eyelid Holds The Eye’s True Expression
An English oculist argues eyes lack expression. lids convey emotion through subtle contractions. He notes lid elevation with interruptions, forehead wrinkling, and that smiling uses surrounding muscles, while deep thought lowers the upper lid and sharpens brows. The piece cites the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Baya
Sam
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Little Woman's Willful Way in the Modern World
A humorous essay argues that small women are the most willful and capable of getting what they want beyond any impediment. It notes men’s reluctance to admit this, suggests husbands are managed by their wives, and questions fairness in relationships.
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Old Virginna
Virginia
Booker Washington
James
Roanoke River
Richmond
Pho
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Terasu Ie
Secretary of Interior
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Western Pacific
Department of Agriculture
Far East
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Asia
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Philippine Islands
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Hawaiian Islands
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Alaska
Porto Rico
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