Political currents and war toll shape the times
The Freeport Journal notes Republican congressmen near renomination amid criticisms of the administration. It cites Spain war deaths under 800 and Philippine losses under 400, with New York injuries near 40,000. It discusses Kentucky politics, revenue law reform, and Treasury figures showing a $59.9 million revenue gain, while Congress losses and vacancies unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Philippines
New York State
Congress
Messrs. Dingley
Maine
Green
Nebraska
Baird
Louisiana
Bland
Missouri
Danford
Ohio
Ermontrout
Pennnsylvania
Satie
Kentucky
Epes
Virginia
Chickering
New York
Harmer
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Navy Long Addresses Insular Policy at Middlesex Club
The Secretary spoke on the administration stance toward new territories. He argued for congressional power over islands and defended aid to Puerto Rico while noting constitutional questions about Philippines and Porto Rico. He urged honest doubters to seek early assurance and candid debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Long
Middlesex Club
Philippine Islands
Congress
Webster
Philippines
Porto Rico
Orto Trieans
Expansion and War Aims in Franklin Era Debate
The author argues against war as a vehicle for expansion, citing Franklin and civilizational ideals. He traces the Spanish American War from initial humanitarian aims to American control of the Philippines and Cuba, noting Dewey's Pacific victory and the rapid modernization benefits for the Philippines, including American schools and uplifted life, while Cuba’s struggle yielded national pride and military glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
God Iajan
Tie
Expau
Cuba
Maine
Dewey
Pacific
Manila-bay
Ite
Philippines
Porto Rico
Stegarine Detrenr
Peter Eoe UE
McKinley
Senate
United States
Celyiland
J. MK
Expansion schemes and Dewey reception noted in era dispatch
The piece discusses American expansion in Cuba and Porto Rico, tariff debates, and wartime motives. It cites support for McKinley, cites Admiral Dewey’s Savannah welcome with 50,000 attendees, and praises McKinley’s wartime conduct and postwar policy toward former foes.
Environment Over Heredity Shaped Youth Crime, Reformatory Head Says
George Torrance, superintendent of the State Reformatory at Pontiac, argues that environment, neglect, and education largely drive boys into crime. He notes 80 to 85 percent of reformatory youths come from families with no obvious misconduct despite stable, respectable backgrounds. He cites data from reformatories as evidence rather than guesswork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitnoss ‘Teachers’ Association
Champaign
George Torrance
State Reformatory
Pontiac
Torrance
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief
Revolutionary tonic claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. Advertises dramatic system-wide effects and rapid first-dose relief. Sold by J Powell and F A Powell, druggists, Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J & Afd
FA Powell
Druggter
Henry
Ill
Senator Cullom Praised as Capable Leader in Hawaii Bill
Washington Stern Hiss notes Cullom is a valuable, diligent leader in the Senate with wide administration touch and current charge of the Hawaiian government bill. He is popular, experienced, and remains vigorously in public service, resisting calls to be replaced by a Governor Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dira Sarak
Burney
Crescent
Putnam Co
Cullom
Washington Stern Hiss Senate
Chamber
Times
Hawaiian Islands
Tne
Tanner
Emplo Eenate
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Magieelf
East Park Row
Adam Glatz
John Dean & Son
Magnolia, Til
Port Huron Engine and Threshir Co, Threshermen’s Supplies
Perry Dakin
Magnolia
Putnam County
Magnolia- Central
Arthur Motter
Erera YI
Bridge
Plato
Ihamankine Picker
Ipae
Nifctl
hSs Coudlly
J.T Robinson
Heary
Gfe
Ems Seoeig
Sussecare
Venepe
County
Aan Communications
Ama Ottice
the Republican
Oen
Wenona
Henry Clang
Treasury Department
Porto. Rico
Freeport Journal
Bowne
Ss.s
Hi. Myerg
Mulberry St
Newark
Nies
S.S. S
Atlanta
Drs. Powell & Hanssmair
Seman
Peoria
Admiral Dewey
Savannah
Nelson A. Miles
Emory Speer
United States Circuit Court
Wynn
Brantley
Georgia
W. A. Smith
Hawaii
Speer
Lincoln
Supreme Law of the Land
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana Purchase
Mexico
William McKinley
Elvic
Lewis
Binder
F. P. Lewis
Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
A.S.C
Variety
A. SC
H. Campbell
Staple
Fanny Cheverlea
The
Chicago Tribune
Omaha World-Herald
Inquirer
World-Herald
Chicano Tribune i
October Plain
Chicago
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Propriewr Febloul
Whitefield Township
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