Hearst for President? Journal fuels ambitious claim
The Industrial Journal of Charlotte portrays William Randolph Hearst as the next U.S. president, detailing his war service and reform efforts. It lauds his Americanism and anti trust stance while noting industry powers oppose a Hearst nomination at the Democratic convention. Grover Cleveland or a trusted nominee is seen as the likely Democrats choice.
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Industrial Journal
Charlotte
North Carolina
William Randolph Hearst
New York
New York American
Chicago American
San Francisco Examiner
United States
Cuba
Spain
Hearst
Congress
Actrator
Grover Cleveland
Socialism versus Christian teaching in a 19th century debate
The text argues socialism as a humane alternative to capitalist profit, citing child labor and factory profits from Census data. It questions the Christian legitimacy of usury and wage inequities, contrasts socialism with capitalism, and urges Brother Vincent to study socialism's true meaning. It frames socialism as nonviolent and conducive to free discussion, with references to Ito and global economic ethics.
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Ito
England
United States
South
Brother Vincent
British Monroe doctrine in the Persian Gulf
London report says Foreign Secretary Lansdowne declares a British Monroe doctrine in the Persian Gulf warning rival powers that any naval base or fortified post there would trigger war with Great Britain. He notes Britain will resist such moves with all means. The Westminster Gazette compares Britain’s motive to the American policy in excluding European powers from American waters.
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London
Lansdowne
Persian Gulf
Great Britain
The
Westminister Gazette
California Masons ban wine at Templar banquets
The Knights Templar of California vote unanimously to stop serving wine at all banquets. The change aims to align with broader temperance movements and masonry principles, with a grand lodge meeting planned in October to extend the rule to all Masonic banquets in the state.
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Grand Commandery
Knights Templars of
California
Grand Lodge of the Masons
Not Scared at Socialism in Editors and Cities
A brief clipping notes a Wichita Eagle editorial deriding fear of socialism while Copenhagen mayors and European cities are described as socialist. It remarks that state and municipal ownership is growing in the United States and claims socialism adheres to constitutional methods.
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Copenhagen
United States
Wichita Eagle
Rep
Wellington Voice
Democrats' Topeka dispatch mocks Farrelly and reform hopes
A Topeka dispatch to the Chicago American ridicules Democratic hopes and leader Hugh Farrelly while noting a Populist nominating fight against Clyne. It suggests Democrats want unity but criticizes Farrelly’s leadership and points to GOP machine coordination ahead of elections.
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Chicago American
Topeka
Hugh Farrelly
Farrelly
W. J. Babb
Congress
Seventh District
Mr. Clyne
Mr. Babb
Babb
Cline
Victor Murdock
Democrats Rally Behind Grover Cleveland For 1904 Campaign
Ten thousand Pennsylvanians sign a declaration endorsing Grover Cleveland for president in 1904 and pledge an active campaign for the candidate.
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Pennsylvania
Grover Cleveland
Contest Rules for Vote-Counting Readers in 1903
A local contest in Anderson county outlines voting with subscriptions earning 100 votes per dollar. Prizes include a piano sewing machine and watch for top vote-getters, with tie rules by lot. Final count and weekly updates in the AGITATOR through July 24, 1903, closing at 6 pm.
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Central Business College
Ki City
Cumberetween
Lot
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William R. Hearst
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Jon Printiac
F. D. Murdock
Foley & Williams
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Pullman
San Francisco
Santa, Fe
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