Gold standard issue shifts to voters in 1896 and 1900
The Atlanta Constitution outlines how Republicans shifted the money question from bimetallism to a single gold standard. It notes McKinley’s push for international bimetallism and argues voters will decide between free coinage of silver and a gold standard in the upcoming campaigns.
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Atlanta Constitution
J. G. Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Republican Party
Congress
Hays
McKinley
Europe
Larger Army Proposed as War Tax Grows
Denver Post reports House Military Affairs chair Hull urges expanding the standing army from 100000 to 150000 or more. He cites 65000 in the Philippines needing relief within a year and suggests renewing 45000 troops every nine months, projecting a total Army of about 160000. The piece frames the expansion as necessary and politically palatable amid war taxes in peacetime.
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Denver Post
House Committee On
Hull
Philippine Islands
Trust Defenders and the Trusts Debate in the U S
An editorial argues that while some claim Mark Hanna stands as a lone defender of trusts, the defense of trusts is widespread. It notes many profit from trust systems defend them and that lawyers, officials, and public servants inadvertently support trust continuance through their actions and enforcement choices.
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St. Louis Republic
United States
New York
Mark A. Hanna
Ohio
Trusts Defended by Self Interest Cited by Hanna Type
A quotation argues that few defend trusts for public benefit, noting many support them because it suits their interests. The writer contends Mark Hanna embodies the core defender of trusts in the United States.
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United States
Mark Hanna
Coal field woes threaten idle mines and lean purses
The Washington Times cites a disheartening Pennsylvania coal field report warning that miner dissatisfaction could spark widespread colliery idleness. Public opinion suspects coal trust greed, yet consumers fear rising costs and a rough economic outlook as handwriting on the wall signals potential upheaval.
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Washington Times
Pennsylvania Coal
Coal Trust
Shekels
Congressmen and Trusts in the Indianapolis Sentinel
Senator Kyle and his commission may report trusts are good things, but no ordinary person believes it. The people oppose trusts and would suppress them, yet party pressure keeps some legislators favorable. Voters would not reelect trust supporters if not for party ties. The public opposes trusts.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
Kyle
Commission
United States
The Home Market Illusion and Protectionist Debate
The Denver Post critiques protectionism and tariff policy arguing the home market is a delusion. It contends a shift to shipbuilding subsidies would rob the people again to fund a carrying state expanding American market access for industrial goods.
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Denver Post
White Island Sulphur Isle in Bay of Plenty
Anu Island of Sulphur in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty is White Island, a small 800 to 900 foot high landmass ringed by a 50 acre boiling lake of acid water. A vast vapor cloud rises 10,000 feet above and blows steam and fumes from surrounding blow-holes. Boats can navigate the lake with care. sulfur is very pure though not yet mined systematically.
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Anu
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
White Island
Grosvenor backs state action against trusts in Ohio
The Chicago Chronicle notes Grosvenor agrees with Griggs that the federal government is powerless to curb trusts. He favors vigorous state action, especially Ohio, which could strip trusts of influence, though skepticism remains due to Ohio Republicans rejecting Attorney-General Maonnette and the broader trust-smashing mood.
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Reevenor
Griggs
Chicago Chronicle
Grosvenor
Ohio
Maonnett
Good Start in Hig Profession
Dagherty’s young doctor shows promise as he advances in his field. He has reportedly discovered three new diseases, marking a remarkable early achievement in his medical career.
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Dagherty
Kansas City
Memory Loss After Testimony Warns Of New Disease
An article notes a sudden memory loss affecting top figures like William Rockefeller when on the witness stand. It describes the condition as an unnamed illness linked to civilization’s luxuries, with memory returning after leaving the stand and urges medical investigation.
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New York World
William Rockefeller
Standard of Trust
How to Overthrow Trusts From the Philadelphia Ledger
The piece argues tariffs too high risk creating domestic monopolies and calls for reform to curb trusts that dominate trade. It questions whether the president and Congress can address the issue and whether alternative plans to overthrow trusts exist, urging action if feasible.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Congress
The Philippine Muddle in a Paper Chase
The Minneapolis Times notes a pursuit of a disturber in a moist country. If captured, he could be deprived of liberty for a seamon, and the Tagalos might fearfully think he is burned or dismembered, mortal consequences that would complicate Luzon purification. Admiral Dewey suggested letting Aguinaldo escape as a possible disposition.
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Minneapolis Times
Luzon
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Trusts and Protection in McKinley Rule
The Rochester Herald characterizes President McKinley as a chief protector of tariffs who fears to attack trusts. It argues his tariff system is valued above destroying evils of protection. With Republicans and advisers in power in Congress, tariff reductions seem unlikely and trust protection endures.
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Rochester Herald
McKinley
Congress
Pennsylvania Nation of Crime and Senate Bribery
The Philadelphia North American harshly denounces Pennsylvania’s government as an organized crime syndicate. It accuses a principal offender of seeking Senate entry with forged credentials from a subordinate ally, claiming merit services excuse corruption and warrant penitentiary punishment.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate
Taxpayers Fear Rising Government Costs Near Billion Mark
The Helena Independent notes that ten years ago taxpayers learned of half a billion in yearly government costs and, now facing near a billion, expect voters to judge the party responsible for the rising expenses as they head into the next election. The piece argues for accountability as expenses climb by hundreds of millions annually.
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Helena
Mont
Our Relics of Barbariem. Buffalo Courier on Polygamy
The Buffalo Courier critiques polygamy under the flag, arguing it is an acknowledged institution in US territory. It questions whether Mr. Roberts should be condemned while poly gyamy persists in the Sulu Islands under American jurisdiction.
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The
Buffalo Courier
Utah
United States
Mr. Roberts
Sulu Islands
Not Subject for Talk Visitor Well
A brief exchange shows Johnnie dodging a question about his baby sister with a childlike fear of using bad language as his mother would punish him. The Somerville Journal notes India’s famine this year spans 350000 square miles with a population of eighty million people.
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Johnnie
Mr. White
Somerville Journal
India
After Woman Hag Lived To Be Seventy Still Believes
A 70 year old woman reflects on life and her perception that she never had her own way, noting a consistent sense of restraint and unfulfilled control throughout her years.
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Hag
Iowa School Officers Elected At Des Moines Convention
The forty fifth annual Iowa teachers convention elected officers led by President W. Q. Riddell of Des Moines and Miller of Boone as first vice president after a row over nominating rules. The body urged a five mile saloon ban near the state university and supported restricted education laws.Governor Shaw may pardon four life convicts with others seeking clemency and debate over the par doning law continues.
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Des Moines
W. QO
Riddell
G. I. Miller
Boone
R. R. Fale
Mason City
William Bell
Crestan
Inez Kelso
Corydon
Educational Council
H. B. Hayden
Council Bluffs
A. B. Noble
Ames
Blakesley
Miller
Teller
State University
Paul Shorey
Chicago
Mack
Aurora, Ill
Jessie Il. Gaynor
Alice Putnam
Barrete
Brown sues Union Pacific for 50000 damages in train accident
Lawrence T Brown former Burlington railroad switch man files suit in district court against Union Pacific for 50000 alleging negligent crossing ballast caused his fall from a switch engine on Eleventh avenue. He was thrown but not seriously injured after the engine passed, striking crossing planks.
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Union Pacific
Main
Sixth Streets
Burlington
Brown
Golden Wedding in Fremont Township and Fortunate Union
WAVERLY I A Jan 1 Mr Hugh Hazlett and wife marked their golden anniversary at home in Fremont township On Christmas day at 7 AM at John Kyatts sr home Fannie and J Y Hazlett were married After breakfast the couple went to the country to celebrate The bride Miss Knott ig a city school teacher and J Y Hazlett serves Bremer county as attorney
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Waverly
Hugh Hazlett
Fremont Township
John Kyatt
Fannie
J. Y. Haglett
Teague seeks pardon after forgery confession
William J. Teague of Clarke county Iowa, who confessed to forgery and received an indeterminate sentence at Michigan City prison, applies to the prison parole board for executive clemency. He proposes to serve one year and then seek a full pardon, aided by several influential lawyers.
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Teague
LA Porte
Ind
William J. Teague
Clarke County
Iowa
Michigan City
Board of Parole
Lawa
Through Service Reshapes Iowa Lines to Chicago Connection
A new through service between this city and Chicago via the Illinois Great Western is announced with two divisions for Iowa. The Dubuque division will run to Fort Dodge and include Manchester Cedar Rapids and Waterloo lines. the Fort Dodge division will cover Sioux City Omaha and Loveland branch, with changes in depots and station staffing. Through freight will extend Fort Dodge to Dubuque and to Sioux City. local freight ends at Waterloo. Public notices list judge rulings on paying tax and new postmasters with pensions in several towns.
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Dee
Chicago
Illinois General
Iowa
Ia Samt
Dubuque
Manchester
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo and
Albertica
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Dulwyne
Port Dodge
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Onawa
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Grand Center
Lovelland
Cherokee
Fort Nodgea
C. K. Dixon
Waterloo
Albert Lea
Dubuane
Western Surgical and Gynecological association elects officers
Des Moines December meeting concludes with Beverly Campbell of St Joseph Mo as president A C Bernays St Louis Mo as vice president J R Hollowbush Rock Island Ill as second vice president Geo H Simmons Chicago Ill as secretary treasurer Board includes Dr Crowell Kansas City Lewis Schooler Des Moines Dr Prentiss Omaha and Dr Moore Minneapolis Next meeting planned for Minneapolis in 1900 Emmetsburg eyes normal school push business men say northwest Iowa offers best county and railroad access with local support
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Minneapolia
Des Moines
Western Surgical and Gynecological Association
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Beverly Campbell
St. Joseph
A. C. Bernays
St. Louis
J. R. Hollowbush
Rock I 1
Ill
Geo. H. Simmons
Chicago
No Saloons in Kite County in Sac City report
Sac County supervisors completed the canvass of the saloon statement of consent filed Dec 6 1899. They found the filing insufficient with 73 signatures against 65 percent required, leaving 54 names short, despite protests by anti-saloon forces. Jackson township, where Sac City sits, remained opposed to the saloon.
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Kite County
Sac City
Sac County
Jackson Township
North West Town
Extraordinary trees react to Brussels tram line
A Brussels street reports cheatnut trees near an electric tram exhibit unusual behavior with foliage turning brown and dropping in August then budding again in October while trees opposite the tram line follow normal seasonal patterns. The curious effect is contrasted with nearby standards.
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Brussels
December Atlantic showcases Chicago writers and works
The December Atlantic features Chicago authors with Harriet Monroe leading The Grand Canon of the Colorado, Mrs. Hira W. Peattie's The Artistic Side of Chicago, and Will Payne's The Detectives. The piece praises Chicago writers and the city’s cultural contributions to America’s leading magazine.
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Chicago
Harriet Monroe
Colorado
Hira W. Peattie
Will Payne
America
La Porte progresses on Gulf coast port works
In La Porte Texas progress on the deep water shipping point at the head of navigation on Galveston Bay advances with wharves switching tracks and streets sewerage and water systems under way. General manager I R Holmes oversees improvements from the Sylvan Hotel and invites visitors over the next six weeks before the February 1900 sale to learn about local enterprise conditions.
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la Porte
Texas
Galveston Bay
Gulf of Mexico
I. R. Holmes
Sylvan Hotel
Holmes
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