Public Ownership Urged as Standard Oil Threat Grows
An appeal argues that Standard Oil profits dwarf U.S. government income, detailing rapid growth and wide industrial reach. It warns Rockefeller’s control could lead to national ownership and calls for action before trusts consolidate wealth and power.
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Standard Oll
Standard Oil
United States
Tts
Tate
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Uncle Sam
Standard Old Company
Mr. Rockefeller and
Hie Partners
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Group
Spain
International Navigation Company
New Salt Trust
Labor Opposed to Imperialism in AFL Address
The American Federation of Labor denounces imperialism and warns that absolutism backed by a large standing army and a disarmed people crushes opposition. It urges defenders of liberty to resist expansionist aims and criticizes wartime military growth as a tool to subjugate workers and threaten self-government for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Filipinos.
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American Federation of Labor
Cuba In Mahonr In the Philippines Grievous Danger
A terse line reflects the peril faced in Cuba and the Philippines as freedom hangs in the balance amid grave danger. The phrase links distant theaters of conflict and the weight of pursuit for liberty under threat.
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Cuba
Mahonr
Philippines
Freedom
Tyranny of Militarism in Idaho Labor Troubles
Kansas City Times reviews the minority report on Idaho labor disputes condemning federal troops as instruments of oppression. It cites General Merriam’s arrests, forced labor in mines, suppression of a newspaper, and prolonged detentions without charges, arguing the majority whitewash cannot hide these abuses.
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Idaho
United Stats
Coeui Je
Generel Merriam
Burke
Une
Montane
Mullan
Merriam
United States
Tonquire
Wardner
Kansas City Times
Rockefeller in Russia: Standard Oil And Czar’s Auditor
The Merced Sun reports Rockefeller confronted the Standard Oil Company’s influence in Russia as it seized oil wells in the Caucasus and set prices. The czar appointed an Auditor to allow “fair profite” and funnel the balance to the public treasury, stopping further upheaval.
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Standard OU Company
Washington
Russia
Rockefeller
Standard Company
Cancaava
Exar
Standard
Czar
Standard of
Merced Suny
Porto Rico Rice Duty Criticized by San Juan Chamber
The Los Angeles Herald denounces the two cent per pound rice duty in Porto Rico as crushingly high amid famine and sickness. It notes the island, now U S territory, faces dire poverty under a tariff system supported by Governor Allen and Congress. The appeal for tariff relief is endorsed as just and urgent.
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Turitt
Porto Rico
Congress
San Juan
United States
Chile
Gov
Allen
Los Angeles Herald
The March of Empire and a Missionary’s Stark Claim
Rev Rockwell Clancey returned from India and describes famine driven trafficking of girls sold for thirty cents and boys as wares. He argues this human flesh trade arises from hunger and gold debt in India, urging global responsibility alongside Britain’s efforts. Kwaukes News notes provide the quoted critique.
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Rockwell Clancey
India
United States
Great Britain
Kwaukes News
Dollar Politics in a Milwaukee Newsa Opinion
An impromptu Cleveland hotel address is interrupted as speakers argue that politics centers on the almighty dollar. Wessels warns that Americans vote for dollars, while the government grows centralized and imperial. The Boers say the United States is an empire in need of self reform, likening it to a failing republic.
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Hotel Anch
Horr
Cleveland
Wessels
Weasels
Weanela
Wertels
Party of Protection
Party of
Republic
George II
Mr. Wessels
Thyeelf
Milwaukee Newa
Sees in New Light from the Carlisle American Volunteer
John C. Lower a traveling salesman long prominent in Adams county Republican politics and a former Republican elector declares for Bryan in an interview. He announced his intention to vote for Mr. Bryan and will likely influence others. As the Republican convention adjourns, dissatisfied McKinley supporters may switch sides.
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Carlisle American Volunteer
John C. Lower
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Adams County
Cuban policy and Philippine trust questioned in Pacific view
The writer contrasts U S handling of Cuba with Philippines policy, noting censorship and tightened communications near Cuba and the distant Philippines. He argues Americans pay two dollars per Filipino and suggests scrutiny of trust arrangements amid regional tensions.
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Cuba
Philippines
Pacific
China's Empress and the Dowager's Power Struggle
A historical sketch outlines the Chinese dowager empress Tze Hei, her rise as regent to the child emperor Kwong Su, and her repeated coups to hold power. It notes opposition from reformers Kang Yu Wei and Liang Chi Chao, domestic uprisings, and the backdrop of the Boxer riots as a reaction to her control.
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China
Tze Hei
Hien Fung
Tung Che
Kwang Su
Shoul
Sho
Ting Che
Young China Party
Kwang Suhimach
Eghteen
California
Kang Yu Wei
Liang Chi Chao
Prairie schooners for Kansas City parade feature
Democratic convention managers plan a western themed parade section using prairie schooners. Camps are set near Kansas City as hundreds trek from distant farms in Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. Wagons will display Democratic slogans and the Ozark moon country delegates travel with ox teams.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Ozark Moon
American Wife Chooses Quiet Life Over Title in Germany
Otto von Schaezler of Davenport Iowa rejected nobility after marrying Mabel Canulf from Talenta Illinois. When the old baron died Otto returned to Munich to inherit, but he and Mabel declined the title and estate, exchanging it for money and an annuity while remaining in the United States.
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Otto von Schaezler
Davenport
Towa
Germany
Mabel Canulf
Talenta
Otto von Schnezler
Tove
Baron von Schnerler
Castle Van~bach
Munich
Otto
von Schaerter
United States
von Subaesler
Prayer and lightning strike link to temperance clash in Stroudsburg
In northern Pennsylvania a minister Rev E E Dixon’s brief prayer allegedly spurred temperance opponents. A brewery project near Stroudsburg met fierce opposition from WCTU led crowds. A thunderstorm on April 23 toppled the brewery roof, recalled as divine judgment. Local efforts consider legal action against projectors from Stroudsburg Scranton and Wilkes Barre for alleged influence.
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Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg
Provence
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Stroudaburgs
E. E. Dixon
Dixon
Duse Declares She Will Kill D Annunzio in Public Clash
Italian actress Eleonora Duse vows I will kill D Annunzio as she defends her romance with the writer. The quarrel centers on his novel Il Torso and alleged confessions drawn from Duse. A controversial public dispute follows with D'Annunzio denying direct portrayal of the actress.
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D'Annunzio
Eleonora Duse
Gabriele D'Annungio
Duse
EU Tone
Dannunzio
J. J. Rousseau
Duso
Naturalized citizen seeks release of son held in Alsace
Matrices Tiehm of Hamilton Ohio petitions the government to free his son Albert, detained in Alsace. The case highlights dual citizenship rights for Americans abroad and the need to respect host country laws while preserving U S citizenship duties. The report notes the death of Francia of Orlewna, prince of Joinville, at age 62 from pneumonia.
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Matrices Tiehm
Hamilton
Ohio
Albert
Alsace
Jim
United States
Francia of Orlewna
Prince
Joinville
Louls Phillippe
Yeane
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