McKinley Letter Accepts Republican Platform on Gold Standard
President McKinley’s acceptance letter to Henry Cabot Lodge outlines unwavering support for the gold standard and a strong currency policy. The document traces the gold standard’s role since 1888, notes opposition’s persistence, and highlights related silver platforms and currency debates across parties, including references to populist and silver platforms and fiscal measures.
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McKinley
Manalion
Washington, D. C
Henry Cabot Lodge
Tha
United. States
Willerémrettin
Bimetaltiste
Friends of
Bimetalliam
Refundings Aid Public Debt Reduction Brought Major Savings
A historical notice notes large scale refunding of U S public debt bonds from 3 to 5 percent series, totaling about 380.6 million, with a savings of roughly 9.88 million. It cites July 1 and September 2 actions under the 1900 era laws, plus higher receipts from customs and miscellaneous revenue in that year.
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Lea
Paata Ag
Chiral
AmiMriedy Tarme
Pridelplen
Republic Car
Alaska
Hawaii
Bahke
Althin
United States
Treasury
Tha Treasury
Atia
Thees Roads
Caah
Staten EE
Bacal
Wailea
Jeferea Rpranup
Volume of Currency and Trade Growth in 1900
A discussion of rising currency volume and prosperity, noting higher per capita wealth and improved national conditions. It highlights increased exports of agricultural products, manufactured goods, and mine products, with favorable trade balances reaching about 1.08 billion dollars over three years, reflecting strong domestic enterprise and foreign demand.
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Raowarda
Nation voices support to expand domestic carrying trade overseas
A historical address laments heavy foreign control of imports and freight, urging the United States to build and crew its own ships. It cites year 1807 and 1899 messages, highlighting shipyards, US industrial growth, and the need for maritime strength to match continental gains.
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Bordéean Transportation
Fworld
Atfawa
Dongtead
Dacomber U
Mont Desftabis
Shell
India
Maritime Canal Urged to Unite Atlantic and Pacific Trade
The article argues the inland and coastal infrastructure is essential to national policy. It links completion of a waterway to extended influence, argues government action after a March act, and condemns price-raising conspiracies harming public welfare and consumers.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Cael
Tatiindle
Reogy
Ehatérn
Mantern
Seanoxthys
Fteoman
Hewaiian Islands
Congress
Industrial policy and civil service reform debate from era
The text argues for stable industrial policy benefiting American workers amid rising foreign markets. It highlights that changes to presidential policy would harm national interests, praises civil service reforms under May 20, 1808 executive orders, and credits improved public service with merit-based appointments. It stresses adequate wages, thrift, and economy as keys to family welfare and national strength.
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Honrs Adatt
Inter Iity
Sivill Styke
Republican Party
War veterans and dependents honored in a grateful address
The document praises soldiers, sailors, and Marines of the Spanish and other wars and urges fair pensions for widows and orphans. It notes care for survivors, and calls for just administration of benefits. It asserts military service improved Cuba's order, economy, sanitation, and education.
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Lott
Thowa
Ponvegsian
Cuba
Passages From McKinley's Letter on Finance and Policy
The excerpt discusses sound money, tax reduction, and opposition to capital combinations that restrain competition. It asserts government aims to reduce taxation next session, defend the public welfare, and insists labor prefers a shorter workday to a longer dollar. It references imperial policy and the surrender at Manila.
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Congress
Washington Gardner for Congress in Ohio and Michigan ties
Biographical sketch of Washington Gardner of Albion Ohio detailing early education in Ohio, Civil War service, leadership roles in Sunday schools and fraternal orders, political career in Michigan including state sanitary and G A R service, and his renomination by Republicans to the fifty-seventh Congress from Michigan's Third District.
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Washington Gardner
Albion
Morrow County
Ohio
Hillsdue College
Ohio Wesleyan University
Gardner
Michigan Atele Sunday School
Royal Arcanum
Supreme Body
Department of Michigan G. A. R
Ferbs
Albion College
Hymer
Rah. Zganitary
John W. Jochim
State’ Department
Thair
Michigan
Third
Officals chosen for all Cuba municipalities
The article outlines Cuba's local governments now operating under popular administration, with a September election to form a constitutional convention and a November assembly to frame a new constitution for an independent island government. It also discusses Porto Rico governance under the same title as the Philippines, tariff arrangements, and U S military actions in the Philippines.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Phillippines
Congress
Intgb- Mantes
United States
Loutalana
Jefferson
Operaton
Porto Hicana
United States Congress
Porto ‘Rico
Porto Rco
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Bryan
People's
National Banking Inc
Aiiver
Kansas City
Makea
Ieee Ibe
M’kinley
Manila
Touru
Washington A
Vate
Spain
Adamir Dewey
Manila Bay
Merritt
the Philippines
Bantiago Harbor
Bant'oga
Maine
Cushman K. Davin
Minnesota
Georges Gray
Delaware
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Peace
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