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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
4
PHT Democrat is a weekly Wednesday publication by Punodkar Pupiyenin Company. It bills itself as the only Democratic newspaper in Indiana county and announces annual terms at one dollar in advance.
Auditor General appoints Key figures Gray Meek of Center County and Henry Grimm of Bucks to oversee a large matter. N M Edwards of Lycoming named in association with the post office issue.
The Washington correspondent notes Boxer movement tensions risk exposing McKinley’s China policy before the election. It cites fear in New York Indiana and Illinois over electors, party maneuvers with Mason, and a plan to study coastal industry conditions. The piece criticizes the Republican Government Commission and hints at post election war tax policy.
The article accuses Secretary Long of advertising armor plate bids under a controversial late Congress law. It says the armor trust will likely be the sole bidder and that Republicans fear pressure from campaign contributions tied to armor interests.
A World cable despatch accuses Cuban officials under Melkinley of extravagant and mismanaged spending. It highlights 242000 for Triscornia Railway expenditures and 150000 in official personal allowances. It also questions North American Trust Company dealings and postal-service frauds, urging Congress to investigate.
The piece mocks Senator McCumber of North Dakota for defending forcible annexation of the Philippines. It calls the justification puerile and notes the cost of occupancy to exceed 150 million dollars, with ongoing expenses of about a million dollars weekly, while foreign trade gains are minimal. It argues the profits from trade would not cover annual costs of a single month.
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes Senator Hale and Representative Grosvenor reveal that commercial greed drives Cuban troubles. Grosvenor admits to promoting an imperialist scheme aiming to maximize profits from the transaction, a claim described as unsurprising to observers.
The piece questions the claims that trusts save millions daily and asks how much benefit reaches consumers. It argues that consumers face higher prices, workers lose jobs, and the alleged savings are not plainly passed on. The rhetoric targets the impact of trust economies on prices and employment.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces summer 1900 tours including Niagara Falls the St Lawrence Montreal Quebec Saguenay Lake Champlain and more with round trip rates from major cities. Apply to ticket agents for itineraries and dates through August 25 with all expenses covered.
David A Wells warned that trusts survive only via high tariffs. The piece lists numerous trusts such as salt, window glass, linseed oil, white lead, starch, steel and more. It questions congressional votes on protectionist duties and calls for accountability from representatives.
At the Brooklyn Democratic club Jefferson Day banquet ex-Governor Boies reads a regret letter denouncing America’s war with Spain. He cites the Cuba, Porto Rico and Philippines outcomes, condemns greed over charity, and warns of tariff walls and trusts. He questions the US replacing Spain’s rule with a new empire and urges anti‑imperialism and anti‑monopoly stance.
A collection of quotes from Washington Post Chicago Record and Cincinnati Enquirer voices on tariffs, Porto Rico policy, and presidential influence. Highlights include calls to remove duties, critique of McKinley’s patronage, and debates over constitutional authority in governing the ceded islands.
The treasurer of Indiana county Pennsylvania lists the 1900 tax collection sites and times by district and precinct. Locations include Rayne Isaac Kinter's House, Grant Election House Nickle's Mills, Mahoning Election House, Armstrong Election House, and numerous others with specific July dates and hours. The notice names W. Simpson as Treasurer and is dated June 4, 1900.
Qung men wanted with education and character to learn telegraphy railroad accounting and typewriting. Endorsed by leading railway companies as the only reputable institution. Graduates assisted to positions. Ladies admitted. Fall term opens August 14. Globe Telegraph College Lexington Ky.
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