Direct Legislation in Politics and Imperialism Debate
The article argues for direct legislation or initiative as a remedy to corruption in legislatures, citing Switzerland and Australia, and cites Democratic support. It also covers ex president Harrison’s staunch critique of imperialism, defending the Constitution for territories and denouncing policies favoring conquest and tariff protection while rallying Republicans and independents against Bryanism.
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Switzerland
Australia
Democratic Party
Platt
New York
Harrison
McKinley
Consreeman McCall
Hate
McCall
Congress
Harrison on Imperialism and the Constitution
Ex president Benjamin Harrison spoke in Ann Arbor on whether the US constitution applies to Porto Rico and the Philippines. He argued the constitution follows the flag and governs all United States possessions as part of the republic, warning that no partial application is valid.
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Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
McKinley
Porto Riego
Porto Hico
Congress
J. W. Grove
Trusts and politics fuel the four year spend
The New York Freeman's Journal argues that trusts finance campaigns to defeat Bryan, enabling monopolies to avoid enforcement and expand into workers' livelihoods. It cites Henry Clews on stock booms and cites salifer costs on the Philippine islands, noting health and fatal risks to soldiers.
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Henry Clews
Wall Street
Crieulal
Congress
William Jennings Bryan
New York Freeman’s Journal
McKinley Faces Corn Surplus and Price Pressure
The Baltimore World notes that Mr McKinley has caused an over production of corn and urges him to devise ways to raise prices or preserve grain until demand improves. The commentary frames agricultural policy as a response to surplus and market demand.
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McKinley
Baltimore World
Train robberies, bank thefts signal unclear prosperity note
The Herald of Increase-Huntyville reports on crime trends amid a period of economic uncertainty, noting rising train robberies and bank thefts as indicators of shifting prosperity and local conditions. The piece links Hanna's congressional return to a new session with broader regional implications.
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Huntyville
First Woman Army Lieutenant Resigns from Post
Dr Anita Newcomb McGee the daughter of astronomer Simon Newcomb McGee was appointed acting surgeon in the United Army in 1893 to organize a corps of army nurses. She held first lieutenant rank and the uniform right but did not wear it. With the work organized she resigns and no successor will be named.
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Indy
Qilte
Anita Newcomb McGee
Simon Nwcomb McGee
United Army
Army
Carrying Away the Monuments at Washington
The Washington monument is reportedly vanishing slowly as vandals pocket pieces and deface the interior. Inscriptions from state stones and organization donations have been damaged, with marble letters broken and inscriptions harmed by tools. Relic hunters are blamed for much of the major damage.
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Washington Monument
Union
Veteran testimonial touts Dodd's Kidney Pills in 1901
The Honorable Moses B. Crane of Tacoma testifies that after suffering heart disease for years worsened by war exposure, Dodd's Kidney Pills restored his health within months. He praises the remedy's effects on heart and kidney weakness and notes strong local support and trust among his circle. A political candidate’s ethics are contrasted with peers paying freight. Also included are ad lines for magnetic starch and a facetious note about acorns and toper.
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Mores
Crane
Taxouina
Waash
Tolla
Tacoma
Wasth
Dodd
Azoer
Moses B. Crane
Odin Lodge
O. F
G. A. R. Post
Fragmented ad dense page with cures and cures
An OCR fragment lists myriad patent medicines and remedies including Garfield Tea, Valatine’s Wain Datsax, and Hull’s Catarrh Cure. It mentions one day cold cures, nerve tonics, digestive aids, and a variety of tonics, with promotional lines, prices, and supplier hints.
Mexican Explorations by Professor Starr on Mexico trip
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago leads a small party on an extended investigation in southern Mexico. Absent for about two years, he aims to complete studies of the region and its peoples. Grain-O touted as a nourishing drink for children, made from per o grains and sold in 15c and 25c packages.
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Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Mexico
Indiana
Towa's Oldest Voter Found in Wiliam Zimmer Story
In a newspaper hunt for the oldest voter in Towa, Wiliam Zimmer of Chikton says his first vote was for James Monroe in 1820. He once lived in New York state and recently passed his 100th year, challenging the nation to produce a voter who can beat this record.
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Towa
Wiliam Zimmer
Chikton
James Monroe
New York State
Land
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