Manila report notes insurrection collapse and rising trade
The British consul at Manila warns the insurrection has collapsed, ports reopen, and commerce surges. Prices rise, rents and labor cost soar while shipping gains command higher rates. Chinese labor, post office, telegraph, and electric services improve under American and British control.
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Dobeul Halstead
Birmingham
Manila
Law and
Orier
Mithy
Post-Office and Telegraph
Hiritiah
Menilo
America
Tallanya
United States
Negross
Fragmentary political note on party stance and policy
A garbled text fragment discusses democracy, shipping, and party critique. It appears to parody debate over platform reform and progressive policy, focusing on opposition rather than concrete proposals.
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Ite
Hanna's tribute to McKinley and a call for reelection support
Senator Hanna extols President McKinley as a model leader, urging continued Republican rule for national progress. He praises McKinley’s character, patriotism, and public duties while arguing the present administration sustains prosperity and confidence, backing reelection for a sustained era of growth.
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Ieee TV
MuKtalay
Con & Favorite
McKinley
Ani
Republican Party
M. A. Hanna
Bryan Should Vote for McKinley Says Lincoln Figures
In a Chicago address dated June 1940 W J Bryan urges voters to back prosperity for all, while a Lincoln ward assessment shows Bryan’s personal property values rising from 1899 to 1900, suggesting he should support William McKinley. The piece cites ward records as basis for urging his shift.
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Bryan
Hila
William McKinley
The Nations Money and Mint Output Shews Growth
National financial data shows 821 million in silver and other metal coinage for the year just ended with total coinage value of about 141 million. Minted gold and silver pieces plus minor coins indicate significant activity and a 62 million rise in circulation based on United States bonds, with monthly increases noted.
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United States
Monumental Civil War Official Records Volume Completed
The government printing office in Washington finished the largest civil war compilation titled War of the Rebellions A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies. The project began 26 years ago and includes 128 large volumes of 1 000 pages each plus a 35 part atlas. Distribution as public documents has progressed for 18 years, with many original recipients dead or dispersed.
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Government
Washington
Ainsworth
Pal
Brigalier
F.C. Aineworth
Record and
War Experiment
London Society in Turmoil Over Astor Concert Incident
May Gaboo Astor reports Sir Berkeley Milne of the Naval and Military Club Piccadilly attended a private concert at Mr Astor’s home without invitation. Milne’s presence provoked anger from Captain Milne’s allies including the Duke of York, who view Astor’s conduct as disrespectful to the navy and his friends.
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May Gaboo Astor
William Waldorf Astor
the Path
Berkeley Milne
Naval
Ciuh
Piccadilly
London
Astor
Milne
Minnie
Berkeley Mile
Mr. Astor
Milne Wold
Bokeley
New York
Naval and Military Club
Picosailly
Jastor
Milnne
Duke of York
Relieved Admiral Kempm faces uncertain Chinese waters stance
Rear Admiral Kenesf Kempm has been relieved of command as tensions rise near Chinese shores before Ipatope’s clash at Taku fort. The American fleet debates its next course, with Kempf contending against mass casualties of missionaries in China if fighting ensues, while Admiral Remey had warned of warnings.
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Kenesf
Kempm
Americas
Ipatope
Adr
Mitra
Admiral Kempf
Te Onlin Staten
meaulieng_ Ing
China
Kempat
Chinese Leaders and U S Relations Tension
A poorly legible Continent article notes views on Li Hung Chang and Henry Norman, discussing rival opinions on China policy. It highlights U S sentiment toward Li and the impact on Sino American relations, citing distant remarks about war and friendship.
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Hung Chang
Henry Norman
Enelioh
Unie
Cable Message Rates Still High Despite Increased Traffic
The piece notes that sending messages remains 15 cents per word for commercial men pages and 16 cents per word for press dispatches, unchanged for over twenty years, despite lower telegraph and postal rates elsewhere. It laments persistently high ocean freight and railway charges, and points out messages have risen tenfold since the rains were established.
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Atlantic
Lenst
Ng Gteal Ag
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