Laughlin asserts anti imperial stance at Chicago lecture
Professor Laurence Laughlin head of political science at the University of Chicago says he cannot vote for McKinley due to imperialism. He argues trade follows not the flag, warns Philippines war costs and calls imperialism contrary to American constitutional ideals and broad interests of workers and taxpayers.
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Laurence Laughlin
William McKinley
Harvey
University of Chicago
McKinley
Laughlin
Department of Political Science
Philippines
Orient
Philippine Islands
America
Roosevelt as vice president choice sparks health fears
In a critical editorial from the San Francisco Examiner, the piece argues McKinley’s frail health prompted trusts and Hanna to push Roosevelt for vice president to preserve policy aims. It slams Roosevelt as an ambitious, militaristic figure who would misuse power, turning voters toward questioning such a leadership path.
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McKinley
Hanna
Roosevelt
White House
Stork Roosevelt
United States
San Francisco Examiner
Was Blaine a Democrat Agogue in 1884 clash
The passage attacks James G. Blaine as anti imperial and pro peace. It cites his acceptance letter of July 15 1884 arguing for American policy of peace friendship and commercial growth with Europe and the Americas. It questions his stance on Alaska and imperial expansion.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Postmaster Sullivan Faces Mock Attack Scheme Trial
Cripple Creek postmaster Sullivan, linked to the Victor mob, is awaiting his reward after investigation found he staged a feigned attack on Governor Roost to end partisan sentiment. Republicans bound to take strong lines this year.
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Sullivan
Cripple Creek
Roost
Soap and starch trusts in Indiana highlighted
The Indianapolis Sentinel denounces the soap and starch trusts arguing their combined capital totals about 35 million dollars. It claims the two behemoths inflate prices, rob Indiana homes laundries and hotels, and drain nation at large, with estimated annual losses around 49.9 million dollars and a per capita rise of 60 cents.
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The
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indiana
Soap Trust
Starch Trust
Trust
Was Charles Sumner a scuttler
The reader asks if Charles Sumner was a scuttler, noting his stance on Alaska and expansion by natural process. It highlights Sumner as a republican statesman opposed to expansion by purchase or war and supportive of integrating new territory constitutionally.
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Charles Sumner
Repubican
Alaska
Sumner
United States of America
Roosevelt tour hurts McKinley in western states
Republican leaders estimate Roosevelt's strenuous west tour has cost McKinley the Dakotas Wyoming Utah and perhaps other western states. The self-laudatory hero of San Juan is said to have boosted Bryan's lead in remaining western states, ending McKinley’s chances.
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Cal. Roosevelt
Far West
McKinley
Dakotas
Wyoming
Utah
Commonwealths
San Juan
Bryan
Roosevelt
New York Ice Trust Tied to Republican Politicians
It appears the New York ice trust is wholly controlled by Republican politicians. The implication is that Guyasiav Roosevelt has not acted against the trust or pursued drastic measures.
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New York
Guyasiav Roosevelt
Panic scare and starvation cry fail this year
Workingmen declare the panic scare and hunger cries ineffective this year as they assess the depths of the toy dinner pall and the breadth of trust prosperity.
Great strike ends as mines gain ten percent raise
Oct 18 1900 Philadelphia reports the anthracite strike largely resolved as Philadelphia & Reading Iron and Coal and Lehigh Valley Coal abolish sliding scale and grant a 10 percent wage advance until April 1901. Notices will be posted. resumption expected by Monday. Reading’s notice withdraws earlier plan and promises uniform wage advance. Lehigh Valley signals similar action with region-specific decisions pending.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Reading Iron and Coal Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Scranton
Saine City
Lehigh
Selhtylkill
Reading
Leligh
Reading Company
Garrett
Lehigh Company
Schuylkill
Tathrop
Calvin, Pardee & Co
Hazleton
Russia after new loan negotiations in New York
The Evening Post reports that claims of Russian government loan talks with New York and Paris bankers were denied by informed sources. It notes Paris could not place a portion of the loan this season and the Bank of France has decided to release gold to New York, making any further New York loan talks seem unlikely.
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New York
The
Evening Post Today
Paris
Bank of France
Crops in Porto Rico Improve Under Governor Allen Report
Governor Allen reports an extensive tour of Porto Rico and notes prosperity in the sugar crop with a very satisfactory coffee outlook. Secretary Long received the letter and Governor Allen predicts the island’s people will soon be financially on their feet due to these strong crops.
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Washington
Long
Allen
Porto Rico
Buller as Chief of Army Chief named for top post
London October 18 General Sir Redvers Buller is summoned from South Africa to become commander in chief, with Lord Roberts declining the post without a free hand and Lord Wellesley stepping down previously.
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London
The
Daily Express
Redvers Buller
South Africa
Lord Welseley
Lord Roberts
Fire Devastates Port Lima Business District
New York Feb 14 The fire that began in Port Lima Costa Rica Saturday destroyed the citys entire business district and caused property losses exceeding 2 000 000 according to late dispatches received here The blaze left 2000 residents homeless and disrupted trade across the region officials stated the fire was contained after burning for hours and no casualties were immediately reported
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New York
Port Lima
Costa Rica
Cabinet Meeting Weighs Chinese Situation In Quiet Session
Washington Oct 18 The cabinet meeting today was devoid of interest. Nothing new regarding the Chinese situation was received and after a short discussion of the political situation the meeting adjourned.
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Bhurt Cabbinet
Somslon
Washingten
Bay Leew
Empress Frederick Near Death as Sullivan Lingers in Paris
Paris dispatch says Empress Frederick has six weeks to live due to spinal cancer. Her son Emperor William and mother Queen Victoria were notified by attending physicians. Sir Arthur Sullivan, weakened, remains in Paris with two attendants en route to the Riviera, unsure if he can travel again. A French physician who knows Sullivan visited and agreed on a doomed prognosis.
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Empress Frederic
Sir Arthur
Bid la Near
Paris
New York
Frederick
Emperor William
Queen Victoria
Arthur Sullivan
Riviera
England
Arthur
New Era for America Seen by Archbishop Ireland
Archbishop Ireland, returning from Europe, praises American exhibitor awards in Paris and the homey American pavilion. He says artistic impact was sacrificed for utility, yet U S products gain broader demand. He proclaims a new era in commercial and diplomatic ties as America enters the front rank.
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Ireland Taike
New York
Ireland
Paris
United States
America
No Mercy for Bucket Shaps
CHICAGO October 19 Board of Trade operators enter last skirmish with bucket shops. Thirteen firms closed their doors and thirteen more quit their bid to obtain market quotations by roundabout means. One firm uses quotations under a temporary injunction as court nears arguments for dissolution. Directors expect another victory citing Judge Kohlsaat’s ruling.
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Chicago
D Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Kohlsaat
Want to Mar Out Americans
Midland iron masters in Birmingham inquire about plans to favor American manufacturers for South Africa railway and bridge contracts. They plan a campaign to press the government to back British firms if American bids appear lower.
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America
Philippines
South
Houses of Congress
McKinley
Atlanta
Philipnines
Birmingham
England
Midland Iron Masters
South Africa
United States
Yellow Fever Rises in Havana City
Yellow fever is increasing in Havana with every block reporting cases. The outbreak threatens an exodus if unchecked. Frank W. Hayes, Havana North American Trust Co. manager, is severely ill and Mrs. Hayes is isolated at home.
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Havana
Frank W. Hayes
The
North American Trust Company
President McKinley expresses condolences for ex-Postmaster General Wilson
President McKinley sent a condolence message to the family of ex-Postmaster General William L. Wilson who died in Lexington Virginia yesterday. The two served together in the House for years and were warm personal friends despite political differences.
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Washington
McKinley
William L. Wilson
Lexington
Wilson
House of Representatives
To Deport the Burghera
Pretoria reports Boers ripping up railroad sections and cutting wires daily. Attacks are tolerable, linesmen cannot roam without escorts. The only remedy considered is to corral and deport the burghers as none can be trusted.
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Pretoria
Morton Seen as Third U S Arbitrator for Hague Panel
Washington Oct 19 There is talk of ex Vice President Levi P Morton joining the United States on the Hague International Arbitration board as the third member Morton met the president today but the White House declined to confirm or deny the reports indicating a possible appointment remains unsettled and uncertain.
American gold may come home after election
The Times in London notes possible gold movements, predicting variations of demand and borrowing worldwide. It suggests Europe may repay parts of its borrowings while Germany, Russia, and Great Britain look more likely to borrow than repay as the American election approaches and money seeks employment.
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London
the Times
Europa
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
New York Yale club plans long straw building
A proposed New York Yale club project along West Party Fourth Street near Fifth Avenue outlines a brick gray stone trimmed building with a granite base estimated at 250000 dollars. The basement will house a bicycle room, first floor a still room, parlors on the second floor, apartments for members from the third to the eighth, a private class and dining room on the ninth, meeting rooms on the tenth, and kitchen and servants on the eleventh. A roof garden is to be provided.
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New York
Yale Club
Fifth Avenue
When Young Men Go Calling and Etiquette Rules
A guide from Mrs. Burton Kingsland in the October Ladies' Home Journal outlines expected manners for afternoon calls. It covers leaving outerwear, how to greet hostesses, handshakes with men, introductions, duration of visits, and who extends invitations, noting the etiquette favors the hostess.
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Burton Kingsland
Ladies’ Home Journal
Hoodoo on the LAPD Star 66 tale and tragic wearers
A Los Angeles Times item relays a hoodoo legend around police badge 66. It chronicles Maguire, Craig, Stephenson, Fowler and others who suffered calamities after bearing the star. The piece notes officers avoided wearing the inverted 66 and mentions a recent suit over badge removal.
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Star 66
Los Angeles
Maguire
John Craig
Craig
Hunter
Tropico
Buena Vista Street
Stephenson
Fowler
Police Commission
Los Angeles Times
Libby’s Food Products Lead at Paris Exposition
Libby McNeill Libby of Chicago won the Grand Prix d’Honneur and two gold medals from the International Jury of Awards at the Paris Exposition. American consumers have long trusted Libby brand meats for top quality. The firm offers a free booklet How to Make Good Things to Eat by mail from Chicago.
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Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
America
United States
Thia Firm
Libby
Neill & Libby
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M’kinley
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