Fragmented Kansas Agitator Dispatch Mixes Quotes and Rumors
A chaotic clipping from the Kansas agitator column bundles spoofed quotes on politics, finance, and empire. It mentions Hobson marrying in Japan, France’s president name, and Gen Miles. loops in taxation of saloons and a plan for a National American Colonization Association led by S. L. Hutchings. A Kansas City convention panic interrupts a Sousa performance.
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L. Hutching
John E. Patton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Natonal American Colonization Association
Congresa
Congress
Hutchins
Stady
North Carolina
Hutching
United States
South
Kansas City
Pryor
Mata
Sousa
Prodigal Fifty-Fifth Congress Prompts Tax Threats
The Revenue Deflelewer warns of looming deficits with total appropriations for the current congress and session rising to 1 567 500 000. Cannon cautions against Nicaragua canal funding and urges strict economy to avoid new taxes or bond issues.
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Republic
Congress
Spain
Nicarafuta Cand
House Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
Committee On
Appropriations
House
Reed
Treasury
Nicaragua
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
Naval Committee
Costa Ries
Thia Congress
Mr. Dockery
Nicaragi
Mr. Cannon
General Eagan sentence questioned by newspapers
The New York Herald notes a Philadelphia Public Ledger remark on General Eagan's sentence, arguing a six year term at a $5,500 yearly salary would not be punishment, while urging respect for his honor and noting questions about his loyalty to the war.
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New York Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Eagan
Ragan
Not Cleanly Rendered Historical Note on Officers
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a general named Hagia and an officer corps. It mentions a president, the Alger ring, and Bunthorne like a veneer. It suggests a man believed capable of enjoying privileges yet not truly angry, bearing drudgery until retirement. The passage shows military hierarchy and personal demeanor.
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Mittee
Alger
Hagia
Bunthorne
Deplorable Philippine War Deaths Stir Uproar
A New York World summary laments heavy Filipino and American casualties in the Philippines. It accuses wartime censorship by McKinley officials in Manila of hiding plans and fueling public ignorance and unrest about possible actions from Hong Kong and Europe.
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New York World
Spain
Philippines
Pilipinas
Mr. McKinley
Manila
Alger
Corbin
Hongkong
Startling beef canning disclosures from a St Louis insider
Dr J Suteliffe, a former government meat inspector, alleges that cattle dying in transit are chemically treated and used for canned beef. He also says beef decayed in packing houses is chemically treated and sent to canneries. He warns that some cases show consumers becoming dangerously ill and says he was discharged from government service for making these reports.
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St. Louis
J. Suteliffe
Hofirether
Bmw
Department of Cericulture
Coburn reveals war era beef tampering in Tampa affidavit
Frank E B Coburn, a Pittsburg veteran, swears a Tampa July August incident involved white chemical on slaughtered beef and barrels sent to Cuba and Porto Rico. maggots disappeared. He claims A relief commission officials warned him to stay silent. he says he was discharged. Daly contradicts Milne report. later pursuit of evidence continues.
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Heer Mitel
Frank EB
Coburn
Pittsburg
Military Information Bureau
Secret Service
Spain
Tampa
Cuba
Porto Rico
Weightman
Alger Relief Commision
Daly
Milne
Elieg
No End of Extravagance Amid Proposed Subsidies
The Louisville Dispatch argues against rising military and naval funding while pressing for ship subsidies and a Pacific cable aid. It notes proposed peace treaty appropriations of 20 million dollars, ongoing war tax, and pension burdens, with Hanna pushing for subsidies despite these costs.
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Public Service
Hanna
Pacific
Louisville Dispatch
Mustc That Comes High in Manila Tax Burden
Cincinnati Enquirer notes rising taxation will impact the people as sentiment grows over who will bear the cost to haul down the stars and stripes at Manila. The writer warns of forthcoming practical trouble and that the fiddler must pay the price.
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Commissioner of Interjnal Revenue
Manila
Jet
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kinney Critiques McKinley Over Alger Appointment
The Manchester Union quotes a harsh critique on President McKinley for appointing Alger, arguing the president bears responsibility for incompetence and public disgrace, calling for accountability of those in power. The piece labels Alger as incompetent and points to the president as chiefly to blame.
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Kinney
Alger
McKinley
Manchester Union
Indesarons and the Boston treatment controversy
In the Louisville Times a garbled note discusses Indesarons and a needed position for Secretary Alger. It suggests wariness about his health or ability to endure public pressure, with unclear reference to Boston and national sentiment.
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Indesarons
Tnt
Alger
Boston
Loulsvile Times
Letter on coinage reform and silver standard aims
Tirmeet Seyd argues to Mr. Hooper for examining both gold and silver use in coinage noting a single gold standard would harm the nation and world. He urges parity between metals, proposes a 400 grain silver dollar, and warns the transition risks a heavier gold standard and economic depressions.
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Tirmeet Seyd
Siamuel Hooper
Congress
Seyd
Boyd
France
No Chance for the Bounty in Congress Probe
The Hanna Payne marine bounty oil plan faces strong opposition in Congress. Editorial disapproves the scheme as bold robbery, arguing it would drain the treasury by about 400 million to 200 million in overall costs. Major voices in New England denounce the proposal.
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Hanna-Payne Marine
Congress
Metropolie
New England
Treasury
Payne
Bil Intro House
St. Laula Republic
Empire realisms shift amid war reporting demands
A New York World reflection condemns euphemistic rhetoric about benevolent assimilation and urges acceptance of brutal reality as empire fights. It notes soldiers die and questions timing with Senators voting on a treaty amid fresh war news.
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New York World
Cause of Mace Sparks Racial Tension Says Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution argues that white Southerners understand the Negro character, claiming friction arises from insolent colored politicians who seek power and sell votes. It blames agitation on politicians rather than the broader Negro population.
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South
Atlanta Constitution
War support for McKinley through the war year
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial asserts united public backing for President McKinley across party lines to achieve wartime goals. It says voters will overlook past issues but will not be appeased by empty praise or premature judgments about the war effort.
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William McKinley
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Kalakaua postmaster tale and Cambridge slang origin
A Honolulu postmaster Kalakaua misapplied postage to a 12 ounce package thinking 17 cents sufficed while clerk W G Irwin was away. Upon return, Irwin corrected him to 2 dollars. Kalakaua warned the customer she would owe the balance if she returned. Also notes the Cambridge slang origin of spread.
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Kalakaua
Honolutn
W. G. Irwin
Irwin
One-Armed Woman Swindles Farmer in New Jersey Visit
Special to the New York Sun reports a one-armed woman posing as Miss Leona Deminar of New York City deceived Garret C. Brokaw of Watchung Ridge, gaining shelter and promising a $25,000 railroad settlement through lawyer C. T. Chamberlain. Brokaw's loss was substantial after the encounter, while authorities pursue another suspect linked to similar frauds in Westchester and Bristol.
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Somerville
N. J
New York Sun
Palmer Pendergast
Watchung Ridge
Amn
Garret C. Brokaw
White House
Mise Leona Deminar
New York City
Plemington
Farmer Brokaw
Philadelphia & Hoasi
Brokaw
Antemy Miles
Flemington
Humphrey
O. P. Chamberlain
Westchester
Jeffrien
Bristol
Wilmington
Pennsylvania
The Ascent of Woman in Victorian Britain
A discussion of shifting gender roles in nineteenth century Britain highlighting census data. It notes rising female participation across occupations from dressmaking and hospitality to printing and mining, substantial increases in clerical work, and strong female representation in teaching and government departments. The piece also cites women in business as bankrupts, totaling 758 with liabilities of £216,000.
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Juary
Victoria
Kingdom
Ufe
Child’s Body Found Wrapped in Buoy Matting in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong harbor policeman discovered a parcel wrapped in red matting near a buoy containing a five and a half month old girl. He chose to bring the body ashore and the infant was taken to hospital for care.
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Moses
Hong-Iong Harbor
Window 200 Years Old Windmill of Norfolk Marshes
A historic windmill in Norfolk, England, one of the marshes oldest, stands as a landmark though its two canvas sails are gone and the remaining structure shows decay from harsh winters. For 200 years it has guarded the adjoining meadows amid the picturesque but deteriorating landscape.
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Norfolk
England
Nea
Electric Pumping Scheme in Enge land Coal Fields
A 32 square mile coal region plans to power fifty pumps with electricity to drain water from flooded workings. All pumps would connect to a central control to activate simultaneously, marking a notable advance in electric distribution and power control.
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Urain
Biopthietty
Engeland
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