Seventy-Third Steamer Leaves Fiume With Hungarian Horses
A seventh English steamer departed Fiume carrying 4500 Hungarian horses to the British in South Africa. The animals are described as fat and tender. The editorial reminds readers that skilled handling of machinery reduces risk, and criticizes incompetent drivers. Arbor day is blamed for aging, as a holiday that speaks for the future but already shows a past.
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Fiume
South Africa
Children of
Cincinnati
Eden Park
Washington
Jackson
United States Bank
Young Sung grandsons of Li Hung Chang study in America
T and Y Sung, grandsons of Li Hung Chang, ages 21 and 18, study in the United States. They favor China’s reform movement and plan to learn Western civilization to apply lessons upon return to China.
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United States
T. and
Y. Sung
Li Hung Chang
China
Child Thrift in France Sparks American School Savings
An editorial notes that American cities encourage school children to save their pennies. Eight years ago Grand Rapids savings bank promoted a saving plan in four schools, twelve weeks of trial proved successful and it expanded. Now thousands of child depositors hold over seventeen thousand dollars, with over five hundred schools adopting similar saving systems.
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France
Grand Rapids Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Longevity of Ex Presidents After Their Terms
The article surveys the lifespans of former presidents after leaving office, noting Washington lived longer than Polk and Arthur, Polk died soon after, and Arthur survived retirement under two years. It compares other ex presidents such as John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Van Buren, Madison, Jefferson, Tyler, Pierce, and Hayes by years as former leaders.
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Arthur
Polk
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
van Buren
Fillmore
Madison
Jefferson
Tyler
Pierce
Hayes
Kansas Supreme Court Voids Free Rail Transport Rule
The Kansas Supreme Court rules the 1897 act requiring railroads to furnish free transportation for live stock shippers unconstitutional. The unanimous decision reverses lower courts, citing deprivation of property without due process and denial of equal protection. The rule had provided one car load free both ways, with two loads free return trips, a practice in force for years.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
J. P. Campbell
Sedgwick County
Silver and tariff faith in the 1896 campaign standoff
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that Colorado voters focus on silver as the key issue while Bryan shifts toward imperialism and trusts. It notes foreign trade growth under Republican tariff, currency shifts since 1866, and claims Democrat defeats boosted prosperity and per capita money.
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Rocky Mountain News
Colorado
Democratic Party
Teller
Senate
Republican Party
Bryan
Rocky Mountain States
Rocky Mountain
Mr. Bryan
Globe-Democrat
United States
Popoetats
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Test of the Nation in a Time of Trial
The Salt Lake Tribune editorial argues Americans face a direct test of resolve this year. It questions self-defense, patriotism, civil liberties, and leadership amid threats and reforms, urging unity against foes and confidence in the nation’s future.
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United States
Rapine
Dewey
Utah Volunteers
Manila Bay
Luzon
Salt Lake Tribune
Increased foreign sales and tariff effects cited
The article notes that foreign demand for American goods rose after a protective tariff. It cites March exports at 134 million, up from 75 million in March 1896, highlighting a surge in overseas sales and domestic manufacturing call.
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Globe-Democrat
Surplus in Treasury Deflates Democratic Forebodings
The article argues that Democratic warnings of deficits under Bryan failed as Republicans posted a $14 million March surplus and foresee a rising surplus by June 30. It criticizes Democratic papers for alarming predictions and asserts the surplus will reduce the national debt rather than fuel extravagance or corruption. The piece cites Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Republican Party
Baltimore
Congress
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Live and Dead Icenes in Colorado Senate Election
The Colorado Springs Gazette argues voters should judge live issues in the fall Senate race without influence from past debts of current leaders or the ambitions of would-be public men. Voters are seen as capable of deciding when the campaign opens.
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Teller
United States Senate
Colorado
Colorado Springs Gazette
Congress Covers Military, Labor, and Revenue Reforms
Washington notes House favors four permanent camps for federal troops and National Guard, rank for contract army surgeons, and extra officers in the commissary department. Senate claims on overtime pay for letter carriers and army reorganization debate, with Miles named lieutenant general and Cobin major general.
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Turkey
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John Smith
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Corbin
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