Duty of Populists Memoriam and Editorial Review
A period piece argues Democrats should back Weaver electors in Nebraska to offset Republicans and aid Cleveland and Stevenson. It recounts past cooperation with Populists, cites James Boyd’s 1893 letter, and notes distrust of gold Democrats while contrasting tariff views and broader anti-robbery taxation sentiment in the United States and Germany.
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Democratic National Committee
Pera
James £. Boyd
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Neb
Coeur
Egat
National Committee
Harrison
Cleveland
Stevenson
United States
W. W. Allen
Popullata
Labor moves toward new party as Bridgeport mayor leads
The Hoston Traveler discusses a potential labor backed party around Bridgeport Mayor Mulvihill. It argues laborers should use the ballot to force reforms, suggesting cross party endorsement and cooperation with Democrats and Populists to win reforms locally and nationally.
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War
New Labor Party
Hoston
Acceas
Mulvihill
Bridgeport
Conn
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Halarion of Metals Propositions Spark Washington Debate
The piece argues antared moves to raise salaries in Washington face opposition. It contends few can earn high incomes in law or other fields and notes many officeholders already receive generous pay. The author claims there is no need for sweeping salary increases.
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Washington
A Truce in Hypocrisy on Philippine Policy
The United States should not pretend to be Rahamed when announcing its Philippine policy. Reluctance signals belief in wrongfulness, and masking promises of independence misleads the Filipino people, a cowardly act by a powerful nation.
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United States
Philippines
A Menacing Oligereny in U S
A fragmented note accuses a US oligarchy of danger with scattered names and vague references to figures such as Moarrs Ale Alan Piatt and Abe. The text hints at concern over elite power amid unclear context and relationships.
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United States
Ale
Alan and
Piatt
Peer
Our Own Medicine on Tariffs
The text argues that German duties would exclude American products from Germany, noting the profitability of U S goods there. It contends that the U S cannot object when others impose tariffs, yet objects to nations pursuing tariff policies that hinder U S exports and provoke irritation.
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Germany
Pridgedaith Teadera Debate Halts Tariff Progress
In heated Republican squabbles exposed by party leaders, cries arise to keep Cuban sugar and tobacco duties intact lest the tariff question deepen. While factions argue over the sacred tariff, time passes without action, leaving the government’s pledged faith unrewarded and duty neglected.
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Pridgedaith
Teadera
Cuba
Indiscreet charge marks weak political stance
The text criticizes Henderson for claiming the press is lying to defend a “free trade with Cuba” position. It argues such accusations are the last resort of a cheap politician and that no intelligent public figure would make them. The excerpt portrays the speaker as in a bad way with a flawed cause.
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Bignof
Henderson
Cuba
Babcock Bill Fails as Infant Industry Squeezes Consumers
The House Ways and Means Committee promptly suppressed the Babcock bill to reduce duties on iron and steel. American consumers face continued high prices while protected infant industry producers ship outputs abroad and undersell local makers. How long will the public tolerate this policy?
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Babcock
Ways and Means
Beit-Interest and Special Privileges Debate
A discussion condemns exploiting the special privilege doctrine for self benefit. It argues against opponents who seek protections for sugar while opposing protections benefiting steel trusts or other trusts. The piece asserts public policy should balance protections across commodities and industries without favoritism.
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Steel Trust
River and Harbor Bill Faces Log Rolling Critics
The river and harbor bill, valued at $60,000,000, is defended as prudent by some but widely accused of fostering log rolling in Congress. Critics argue that while worthy projects exist, the measure funds too many treasury-exhausting schemes and invites manipulation by lawmakers.
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Treasury
Election of Senators faces states holdout
Congressman Corlins reports constitutional amendment support for popular Senate election. He notes twenty seven states have passed resolutions, but Massachusetts New York New Jersey and Virginia are not included. The piece questions if those states should act now.
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Corlins
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
The Endless Chain Grab and New Pacific Strategy
A dated voice argues that the US seized Porto Rico to guard its coasts and now seizes the Danish West Indies to protect Porto Rico. The speaker predicts further acquisitions, seeking strategic bases in the Danish West Indies or nearby continental regions.
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Porto Rico
Danish West, Indies
Danish West Indies
The Must Trust Admission Of 1908 Timeline
A garbled OCR fragment notes a long term plan tied to the year 1908 and a delay before removing an arch or clue, mentioning boots, nails, and troops in transit. The exact meaning is unclear, but it references a trust and an anticipated timeline without specific events.
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Teel Trust
Gossip of Washington Reveals Senate Rivalries and Anecdotes
The column recalls Senator Heitfeld of Idaho railing at assumptions about a senator’s life after election, cites Fairbanks Beveridge tensions, and recalls census office misprisions, Groton visits, and White House mischief. It notes Beveridge joining the Senate steering committee and Morgan’s canal lore as a resourceful adviser.
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Enator Heitfeld
Idaho
Congress
Fairbanks
Omber
Heltfeld
Senate
Wall
Mr. Fairbank
Beveridge
Washington
Indiana
Merriam
Ble
White House
Pinck
Ney
Archie
Amus
Kermit
Loeb
Senator McEnnery
All State
Witte
Philippine tariff bill fuels Senate debate amid charges of carpetbag rule
Senator Tillman assails administration as the Philippines policy repeats British Yorktown era errors. Senator Spooner defends McKinley Roosevelt stance and denounces minority subterfuge. The six hour session aired charges of corruption and profiteering, with calls to stand by U.S. policy in the islands.
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Tillmass Charles
Washington
Senate
Bute
Tennessee
Spooner
Wisconsin
Philliptog Islands
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt
Tillman
South Carolina
Philippines
Great Britain
Yorktown
Boutt Carolina
Cuba
Tafthar Nirely
United States
Roosevelt voices opposition to civil service clause in census bill
In talks with members of Congress the President condemns extending civil service to about 1700 clerks in the census office. He supports a permanent census bureau but warns the measure as passed is unjust to those who have already taken civil service exams. He aims to sign the bill and issue an executive order to regulate appointments, to avoid injustice.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Lim
Postponing the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Two Years
Representative Tawney chairs a bill to widen the board of managers and postpone the fair by two years, aiming for government initiative in the delay. Senate action on ship legislation and the war revenue repeal moves proceed, with finance specifics from Aldrich and Senate committee discussions shaping prospects.
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Tawney
Senate
Eitbeldy
Oliver
Hoar
Paracht
Cullom
St Ap
House
Senate Committee
Dera
Aldrich
Quate Committee
Immiera
von Hay
Meneura
Bréat Nh
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Bonnie
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Austria-Hungary
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Josephine Patten
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William A. Clark
Montana
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Randell
Texas
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Alabama
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