Then and Now: The Gilded Republican Shift From Lincoln to McKinley
A historical critique tracing the transformation of the Republican party from its principled anti slavery roots under Lincoln to what the author calls imperialist, wealth driven policies under McKinley. It argues early Republicans championed liberty and equality, while modern leaders align with wealth, empire, and a devotion to a few ruling over the many.
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Mexico
Lincoln
Congress
Texas
California
Republican Party
McKinley
Steward
Polk
Buchanan
Win. Walpoln
Walshtown
Swift
Boodle and bribe rumors in asylum site fight
A committee choosing a new insane asylum faced accusations of corruption as towns visited were courted with wine and dining. Parson was selected in Topeka over Parsons amid claims of a $3,000 bribe offer to vote for Parsons. May, Topeka’s Tom Anderson said he refused the offer.
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Asylyim
Ft. Scott
Topeka
Parsons
May
Tom Anderson
Doodle
W. Eugene Stanley
New York Courts Target Christian Science Healers
The Lansing Journal and Dakota Ruralist report pressure on ward healers amid a broader public push for accountability. The pieces note rising concern over healing practices and court actions in New York.
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New York
Lansing, Mich
Land Money and Transport Remain Leading Issues
Fr. Scott Lantern notes that land transportation and money continue to be the dominant concerns, unchanged since the People's party first emerged, highlighting enduring worries over rights, policy, and funding.
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People's Party
Scott Lantern
Kansan Populist Frame for Reform and Civic Initiatives
A Kansas Populist reflection criticizes the ALANOR convention in Columbus and the Republican convention, arguing politicians promise little and laborers should lead. It notes San Francisco’s charter empowering referenda, cites a failed Kansas bill, laments conservatism as dry rot, and mocks the Philippines peace jubilee as distant and paltry to Americans.
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California
San Francisco
Kansas State Senate
Kansas
McKinley Surrenders Civil Service to Spoilsmen
The Pittsburg Kansan accuses McKinley of removing over 4000 office holders from civil service rules and handing them to political hacks, calling him head of the rotten old party.
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McKinley
Pittsburg Kansan
President may call for levy of volunteers
A Pittsburgh newspaper notes the President is poised to issue a call for a new levy of volunteers. It urges Republican editors to demonstrate their loyalty to the evolving doctrine of Imperialism and to focus on national service rather than partisan contention.
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Pittsburg
Question on workingmen integrity in strikes and elections
An Exchange letter questions whether workers can oppose an oppressive employer by striking yet still back that employer’s preferred candidate at the polls, highlighting tensions between labor actions and political support.
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Exchange
Couta
Jontgomery Ward & CO
Chicago
Memorial Sunday prayer from Overbrook Citizen
A Memorial Sunday prayer laments the spread of religion through military force. The minister thanks the Lord for army and navy triumphs while noting the heathens in the jungles are being taught obedience. The piece condemns the use of Liberty and Peace ideals to justify conquest.
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Liberty
Prince of Peace
Overbrook
Montana soldiers in Manila harshly critical of Otis
Eight Montana veterans in Washington report orders by General Otis restricting discharged soldiers from business in the islands. They claim stranding men who joined insurgents, some killed by American sharpshooters on picket lines. Otis later offered return passage. troops say he is unpopular. German troops in western regiments resent rumors of British alliance. They dispute Filipino casualty claims.
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Otis
Islands
United States
Montana
Philippines
Randem
Governor Sayers calls 1908 convention to fight trusts
Governor Sayers telegraphed to postmasters and attorneys general of Southern states urging a Southeast convention in St Louis on September 2 to coordinate action against trusts.
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Gov. Sayers
Texas
St. Louis
Austin
Sayers Tue
The Emporia Gazette Letter Cites Weyler Criticism
An overbreak citizen fray voices concern that as public opinion shifts toward Weyler, fewer observers condemn crimes and more excuse them. The letter warns against aligning with Weyler’s faulty logic and urges vigilance in accountability.
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Emporia Gazette
Gunates
Sles
Weyler
Republican Party Faces Off Over Trusts
The Brook Citizen notes Republicans align against trusts amid internal disputes as leaders confront a fellow member who backs a genie anti trust move, signaling party divisions and strategic tensions within party ranks.
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Republican Party
Oversbrook
Inflation Sparks Doubt On Plower Zinc Holdings Valuation
The Pittsburg Kansan notes Roswell P. Plower’s estate shows zinc plant stakes at ten million dollars, a figure far above the combined first costs of all U.S. zinc smelters, suggesting an inflated valuation and questioning the market reality.
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Roswell P. Plower
Lanyon Zing Co
Pittsburg
Kansan
Syanalay Prods Ira Mithe Overstance Against Trusts
A garbled note suggests Syanalay accuses Ira Mithe of being too pious to oppose trusts. It hints at political tension within the Republican Party and criticism of pro trust stances amid fatigue words.
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Ira Mithe
Witi
Republican Party
Lis
Vures Center
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