Pecksniffian policy echoes in congress debate on trusts and Cuba
A House debate transcript shows Speaker pro tempore Ball of Texas blasting Pecksniffian Republican leadership while attacking sugar trust protection and Cuban reciprocity. He condemns trusts as anti competitive and urges free trade for trusted goods, criticizes war policy in the Philippines, and defends Lincoln era unity amid sectional rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomet
Daily Press
Repub
United States
Cuba
Ways Means Committee
House
House of Repatatives
Senate
Havemeyer, Roosevelt, Ed. Thurber & Co
Congress
Pplease
Mlice
Sarourns
Ecksniff
al Wood
Comos Cuba
Root
Cu- Ressu
Publi
Sugar Trust
Presiin
Mr. Lessler
Hubert
Ball
Texas
Mr. Olmsted
Committee On Rules
Washington
Cushman
Wringley
Littlefield
Mr. Littlefeld
Richardson
Tennesse
Mr. Ball
Mr. Littlefield
Hall
Mr. Hall
Mr. Litlefeld
Liteheld
Litthefield
Sager Atenet
Reflections on Cuba and the Spanish American War
The essay critiques U S actions in Cuba and the Philippines after the Spanish American War. It notes Dewey and Aguinaldo's roles, questions the Treaty of Paris negotiations, and argues the United States betrayed allied rebels by pursuing Territory and altering liberty ideals. It contrasts Spanish decrees with American conduct and laments missed opportunities.
Rivalry in Philippine policy sparks party critique
A speaker denounces the Republican push to annex the Philippine archipelago, condemning imperial aims as greed driven and framed as liberty. The speech cites Roosevelt and party leaders to argue against ratification and the new colonial doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Archipelago
Roosevelt
Jumpa
William Jeen
Reed
Iowa
Hepburn
Winsconsin
Ohio
Forajena Eerieaed
Battle over Philippine policy and imperialism in the Civil War era
A speaker denounces claims that American forces in the Philippines abused colonized peoples. He defends the Union and Lincoln, warns against scuttling the republic for imperial gains, and cites costs of war, expansion, and alleged threats to self government and citizenship. The address argues for ending imperial policy and restoring the nation's founding ideals.
Annexation and the Cuba War for Liberty and Humanity
The speaker argues the United States fought Spain in the name of Cuban liberty not its own, honors the blood and treasure spent, and notes unequal promises to the Filipinos while Dewey and officials faced debates over land and liberty amid disrupted Manila defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Weyler
McKinley
Spain
Dewey
Manila Bay
Aguinaldo
Paris
Philippine Islands
United States
Cone
Republican Party
Far East
Great Britain
Manila
From Our Shore Mockery of Independence Puzzles Audience
The excerpt notes loud applause from the democratic side as mockery of the Declaration of Independence echoes from a distant shore. It reflects charged political rhetoric and public reaction during a tense speech or event.
Texas oil shippers seek northern markets and ship purchases
A Texas syndicate buys the British steamer British Queen, 2907 tons net, damaged by fire at Boleken and sunk. The vessel, inland and under repair, will be rebuilt to carry Texas oil to northern ports. The same syndicate also buys the Jame G. Pendleton at Newburyport. The British Queen previously ran between Antwerp and Phoenis. The report notes Texas plans to leverage this fleet expansion for Texas oil carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Orleans Times Democrat
Boleken
Cridge
Rem. Fom
Phoenis Stiay
Tesas
Won by a Soldier Cyrano and a Phoenix Bride
A New York World item reports a riff on Cyrano de Bergerac with two soldier boys and Milas Mary Elizabeth Jeffries of Phoenix in the lead fog roles. Jeffries was engaged to a young army man who left for Wyoming and courted another woman. Sullivan was involved, and when pressed he urged Miss Jeffries to marry him. The plan unraveled, and Miss Jeffries wed at Woodsbury on Saturday, according to family letters and local gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Mr. Littlefield
Ohio
Mr. Grosvenor
Supreme Court
Bryan
Ball
Texas
Ta “Orrose
New York
Mir
Lessler
Laugitter
Philippine Islands
Robert F. Lee
Grant
Appormattox
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Pickett
Mount Kin
Cyrano
New York World
Corang de Bergerac
Milas Mary Elizabeth Jeffries
Phoenix
Mia
Minn Jeffrien
Wyonlog
Janes Eallioee
Cs & Mege
Sullivan
Miss Jeffries
Love's Young Dream Prompts Humble Domestic Debate
Fragmentary note describes a couple's plan for a future home and meals. The speaker questions practical steps such as acquiring a cook's bank and a more stable life before building their household. The text shows intimate dialogue on marriage and daily provisioning.
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Ifcesniffian
Eec
Congressman Ball
Philippines
Ball of
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Pecksniff
Thearacter
Pecksniffs
R Ed
Trybody
Conrf
Relian Sipaign Committee
Fron
Pitt
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional Campaign Comimittee
Hardihood
Indiana
Territories
Payne
Chaieman
Gaines
Tennessee
Evening Star
Lauughter
Insular Affairs Committee
Peckaniffian
Mc Bryan
Senator Hoar
South
Mr. Dalwell
Mr. Tawney
Minnesota
Grigen
Ate
Pennsylvania
Sibley
General Smith
Wepburn
Smith
War Department
Army
Philippine Island
Admiral Cley
Weir
Miles
Arnold
Cime
Genera Tts
Funston
Sfany
Union
Lincoln
Samar
China
Japan
Hughey
Lafayette
Rochambray
de Gravse
Admiral Dewey
Ciy
Rochambeau
Lafayette Square
Oime
Democratic Party
Peporian
Europe
Ilipinos
Gra
Yemen
Betts & Betts & Dyar
Maonnes
DRS. Betts & Betts & Dyar
St. Charles Street
St. Charles Hotel
New Orleans
Franklin's
Preston
Love
Gut
Walt
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