The Presidents Tell
The President's message is long and often illogical. It veers from unveiling his views to vague generalities and criticizes bimetallism while seeming to favor gold. It attacks trusts weakly, warns on the Philippines, and ignores constitutional limits, leaving many errors and inconsistencies to discuss later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owas
Republican Party
Congress
Dick Bland
Ohio
Manna
Trust
Philippines
Col Leonard Wood for Cuba governor praised by all
The appointment of Col Leonard Wood as military governor of Cuba is endorsed by most Americans. His Rough Riders leadership and service in Santiago are cited as proof he will govern well. He improved sanitation, law and order, and civic conditions, earning broad support for being the right man in the right place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Rough Riders
Province of
Santiago
Col. Wood
Boers and British clash over South African future
The narrative notes British superiority in training and equipment but warns of rising Boer pressure and possible revolt in Cane Colony. Rumors of a Franco Russian alliance surface to counter British aims in the Nile valley and the two Boer republics, signaling geopolitical tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane Colony
Cape Town
Nile Valley
South Africa
Mutinous voyage to Manila Bay ends in peril
A severely mishandled sea voyage aboard the Mannens tedon near Honolulu and Manila Bay left crew and passengers hungry, ill, and in darkness for days. Mutinous sailors deserted, pumps failed, and two-hour shifts kept the ship afloat until Manila while an officer’s wife died from neglect. Demands for accountability grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Bay
Honolulu
Alby
Manila
Status of the Transvaal War and Modder River Fight
Reports on the Modder river battle indicate hard fighting with British forces not forcing the Boers from their position. The Boers withdrew in good order, leaving with guns and equipment, allowing the British to occupy the next morning without opposition. The Boers may have fallen back to Spytfontein, a strategic site for Methuen’s campaign and a potential decisive arena if Methuen is defeated there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modder River
Oronje
Spytfontein
Methuen
Moger
Free State
France Opposed to Expansion Says Delcasse Speech
Foreign Minister Delcasse, in a speech to the French Chamber, declares France opposed to further territorial expansion. He defends the Washoda settlement and treaty, signals sympathy for the Boers, urges mediation, and notes no expansion toward China while preserving an open door with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delccasse
Chamber of Deputies
Delcasse
Washoda
France
Africa
China
United States
Open Door Setback in China and Philippines Trade
The United States faces a setback as powers demand open door guarantees for trade in the Philippines, but constitutional limits hinder extending such access. A tariff commission notes US duties apply to territories, complicating civil governance versus military control, with no clear path forward. Secretary Hay may need to respond to calls for further denials amid shifting public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hay
Great Britain
China
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaiii
Congress
Republicans weigh Hanna chair role as plan hindered
The piece notes Republican doubt about winning with Hanna as national chair, hints at using him as a figurehead while another leads, and mentions Chicago’s notable feats and other political maneuvers involving Aguinaldo, Gillmore, Roberts, Adams, and Hogland, with Pingree cited regarding campaign funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Silver Money Famine Promotes Bi metalism Advocates
The Mississippi Valley Democrat argues silver scarcity exposes the flaws of a gold dominated system. It contends gold serves the rich while silver funds the masses, urging limetallism to balance use of both metals and preserve liberty against a global plutocratic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomases
England
America
Asia
Africa
Mississippi Valley Democrat
What the Gold Men Want
Opinion piece arguing the Michigan Supreme Court ruling on the silver dollar as legal tender exposes motives of gold standard advocates. The author claims the gold group seeks to force a government repudiation of 600000000 in legal tender for gold at par and accuses them of dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Michigan
Michigan
Lerislavion
Debates Over Currency Value and Gold Standard
The passage argues that reducing half a billion in legal tender to bullion would trigger a currency contraction and disaster. It condemns gold advocates as greedy and reckless, cites New York Sun on causing a panic, and notes silver as a practical alternative used by France and by bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Sun
Fire at Hoofer Packing plant sparks $25,000 loss
A fire at the Hoofer Packing company plant in St. Joseph Missouri caused $25,000 in damage with about $12,000 insured. Also reports include rulings, arrests, deaths, strikes, and notable events across the nation.
LAW AGAINST TRUSTS REVIEWED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Washington reports Attorney General Griggs in his annual congression al review notes that federal action against trusts occurs only when offenses fall under the Sherman act of 1890. Arrest news from Crystal Falls notes Peter Flabby’s arrest on circumstantial murder evidence. Generous gifts to Tuskegee Institute include a $50,000 endowment gift from Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Huntington.
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Griggs
Washington
Congress
Department of Justice
Department
United States
Crystal Falls
Mich
Peter Flabby
Flabby
New York
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute of
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Afarshall
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Expounrer Publishing Co
West Btate Street
Marshall, Mich
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Chamberlain
Chicago
Aguinaldo
Gillmore
Roberts
Sultan
Sunns
Adams
Burrows
Hogland
Pingree
Hoofer Packing Company
St. Joseph
Missouri Supreme Court
St. Louis
Minn
Trevett
Henry Trevett
Champaign
Fellows
Scarsdale
Farlern
Darragh
Kansas City
C. S
Redemptorist Order
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Philadelphia
Shamrock
Columbia
American Car & Foundry Company
Berwick
Lawrence University
Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
War Department
Porto Rivo
H. F. Bowler
Amsterdam
N. Y
Paul Larsen
Constantinople
Alashgerd
Turkish
Ashmenia
Kostur
Charles J. Clarke
Pittsburgh
Way Department
Root
Fifteenth Infantry
Puerto Principe
LAW
Prac Hacia
Anna
Battle Creek
Isc
Hoseypowne
Our
Marshall
VanDusen & Co
B. A. Kelleher
Southworth-Houston
Webster
Mass
Stevens
Quinnebang
Conn
John L Blair
Blairstown
N. J
John S Blair
Boston
S. J. Newell
New Bedford
Binghamton
N. C
Hancock
Atores
Caus Losa
O . Ann
Creston
Tom Walsh
George Williams
Walsh
Williams
Osceola
Walter W. Hovey
Hes
W. Hi. Durkee
Leedle Bros
Eos
State St. Marshal
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