Manila Insurrection Ends and Trade Prospects Rise
The Manila report notes the insurrection's decline, restoring confidence and rapid urban improvements. Prices rise, housing and labor costs triple, while shipping costs soar. The post office and telegraph systems excel under American control, and electric lighting expands. The piece discusses Chinese labor, Filipino traits, and US fleet occupation, forecasting growth in commerce and potential status as a major market.
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Hatletead
Birmfeta
Betish Journal
Manila
Roniers
Althy
Metilla
Sven
Inlanada
America
California
Seathett
Molle Mayer
United States
Isand
Negros
Democracy on Shipping and the Platform
Fragmentary OCR text discusses the Democratic party and shipping policy, noting inability to build up or construct a platform. It questions foreign commerce and mentions that the platform is corrupted or unclear, with reference to a world view on U.S. foreign commerce.
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Democratic Party
United States
Greater Demand for Farm Hands in Han
The notice notes a rising demand for farm laborers in Han area, with demand exceeding supply by a wide margin. It highlights the need for workers to meet ongoing agricultural needs and encourages applicants to respond promptly.
Hanna Urges Continued Republican Leadership for Four More Years
Senator Hanna lauds McKinley era and Republican governance in a strong call for renomination. He argues the country benefits from stable leadership, confident in continued material development and prosperity under four more years of Republican policy. The piece praises McKinley as a true gentleman and patriotic American, suited to guide the nation through rapid changes while upholding GOP ideals.
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McKinley
Republican Party
McKinley Olle
M A. Hanna
Bryan Faces Town Prospersity Debate in Lincoln
The text argues that W J Bryan should support William McKinley citing prosperity, citing Bryan’s home Lincoln Nebraska. It presents assessed personal property values from 1870 to 1900 and concludes the official figures prove Bryan should vote for McKinley in that year.
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McAkintey
W. J. Bryan
Chiexzo
Neb
Bryan
William McKinley
Wyomiba
Wyomleg
C.B
Eessnes
Money in Circulation and Mint Coinage in 1900
The year just ended saw United States mints coin 184,825,784 pieces valued at 141,901,000 with gold and silver portions totaling 7,668,788 and 76,354,254 pieces respectively. In 1880 total pieces were 22,270,945 valued at 8,508. National bank note circulation stood at 309,059,719 dollars at June 20 1900, up 63,291,003 for the year and 9,070,830 for the month. The circulation backed by U.S. funds was 274,115,552 dollars, up 63,807,468 for the year and 11,020,425 for the month.
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Cowan Ble Eh
United States
Aileer
National Bank
War of the Rebels A Nation's Civil War Compendium Concludes
The final volume of the vast official Civil War compilation ends at the government printing office in Washington. The 128 volumes of 1,000 pages each, plus a 35 part set, began 26 years ago with 18 years of public distribution and now free sets are to be provided to each senator and representative for constituents. The work has survived deaths and dissolving libraries as distribution resumes for public access. Also noted is Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb, famed midget explorer now Mrs. Countess Magri, touring and meeting leaders from Lincoln to Victoria.
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Government
Washington
Sworte
Udline Hess
Aeta
F.C. Ainsworth
War Department
Tom Thumb
New Yor
Europe
Bump
Middleborough
Mass
Charles 5. Stratten
Thorih
Harnam's Museumm
New Yorks
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Wiputiana
Astor Concert Row Sparks London Outcry
May Gaboo Astor and William Waldorf Astor face a London uproar after Sir Berkeley Milne of the Naval and Military Club attended a private Astor concert without invitation. Milne was confronted by Mr Astor, then an apology was sent, while Milne’s allies denounce the slight as an insult to the naval profession and to Mr Astor.
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May Gaboo Astor
William Waldorf
Sir Berkeley
Naval and Military Club
Mr. Astor
Sir. Astor
New York
Sir Berkeley Milne
Piccadilly
Milne
Smke
York
Rear Admiral Kempf’s Step in Chinese Waters
Rear Admiral Kempf faces a pivotal choice as European warships close on Taku fort amid a Chinese campaign. He argued against a course that might lead to the massacre of missionaries in China, balking as rivals moved to commit the attack. He was succeeded by Admiral Remey.
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Kempf
Kempit
Europe
Taku Forta
E Bel
United States
China
Remey
Grand Old Li Hung Chang Seen Through Varied Views
English correspondent Henry Norman calls Li Hung Chang an arch humbug while others hail him as a great statesman. The U S public holds him in kindly regard, viewing him as a warm friend to America. He recently told an American that war’s outcome will not affect Sino American friendship.
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Li Hung Chong
Henry Norman
Larner Cable Rate Keeps 25 Cent Word Charges
The Atlantic cable system still charges 25 cents per word for commercial messages and 10 cents per word for press dispatches, despite thirteen cables in operation. Land telegraph, postal, and freight rates have fallen, while ocean cable rates remain as high as a quarter century ago, even with more messages now sent.
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Atlantic
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Philippines
Pandengern
Amierica
Great Britain
France
Germany
Tealy
Spain
Itaesig
Austria
Japan
Ehipe
Republican Campaico Fund
England
Democracya
Thelr
Demmocracy
Hanmna
Countess Magri
Admiral Kempe
LI Hung Chang
Minal Konipff
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