Savans Demagogy Exposed In Debate On Islands
Extracts from a speech by Senator Teller praising U S sovereignty over the Philippines and Cuba after the Spanish War. The piece argues Bryan supported the treaty ratification and questions his positions, contending the United States must maintain control to honor commitments and protect life and property in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Davis
Minnesota
Bryan
United States
Cuba
United Gates
Spain
Unitedtes
Philippines
Rico
Guam
Philippine Islands
Manila
Nose Islands
Aguinaldo
Bryen
Teller
Colorado
Congress
Dewey
Manila Bay
Luzon
Republican Party
Republic
Republican Finan ciers and bank reform in Illinois debate
A fragmented report discusses Republican financial policy, the Democratic platform, and Illinois banking reforms. It notes bonds exchanged at a loss, projected government savings, and claims about credit strength, while critiquing Bryan’s potential presidency and Republican positions on money power and national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Congress
United States
Indi
Inois Democrats
Bryan
Mitton
No Danger of Militarism in German Voters View
Secretary Dick of the Republican National Committee comments on Germany’s support for the gold standard and warns that Democratic victory could reverse the policy. He argues imperialism scare tactics target Germans in the U S and notes Germany’s population and army size versus the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
McKinley
Congress
Germany
United States
Roosevelt praised as Statesman Sulzer denies claim
A Des Moines Leader piece denies a Roosevelt quote attributed to Sulzer and criticizes Bryan’s path to the White House. It argues Bryan lacks broad support and that his campaign relies on comparisons to McKinley and Hanna, while praising Roosevelt’s character.
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Des Moines
Bryan
McKinley
Hanna
Schurz Lincoln clash cited in McKinley critique
The piece cites Carl Schurz as a transcendental mugwump who attacks McKinley’s policy as immoral and links Lincoln and Washington to a campaign choice. It references a Lincoln letter quoted by Nicolay and Hay and notes Schurz followers quote Lincoln against today’s administration. A Kruger incident is mentioned as a Democratic convention echo.
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Carl Schurz
New York Herald
McKinley
Washington
Lincoln
New York Sun
President Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
John H. Nicolay
John Hay
Schurz
Kansas Sentiment Shifts from Home to Paris Exposition
The Fairfield Ledger notes Kansas will vote for Teddy Roosevelt regardless of pronunciation. It mentions a Kansas township sending five farmers to the Paris Exposition and remarks on Jerry Simpson’s retirement from calamity journalism.
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Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Fairfield Ledger
Teddy
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
History proves US actions abroad often unapproved
The piece cites past American interventions from Tripoli and Derne to Corea and Fiji, arguing that troops fighting overseas for U S interests occurred under presidents Jefferson Jackson and others. It contrasts these with the current China situation, noting more danger to Americans than in earlier cases and citing Secretary Hay’s statement that the U S seeks no war, only protection and order, with withdrawal after peace.
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China
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Africa
Af Derne
Jefferson
Shimomoseki
Satsuma
Formosa
Corea
Hay
Japan
United States
Lines on politics and the 1896 campaign rhetoric
A column parodies campaign talk and public figures. It mocks Populists, Bryan, McKinley, Pettigrew, and Lodge, noting farm labor demand, tariffs, and silver coinage. The piece riffs on Hanna’s blunt plan, anti imperialist debates, and regional views from Kansas to New England with light sarcasm.
Campaign image and press ethics in McKinley era query
A country merchant and a questioner debate whether a Presidential campaign harms trade, noting public opinion shaping the outcome. The exchange hints at press neutrality and the Chicago Times-Herald being labeled McKinley’s recognized organ, reflecting period attitudes toward political coverage.
Western Water Power Dreams for Future Prosperity
The article envisions tapping undeveloped Western water power to fuel growth across new commonwealths. It cites Deschutes Falls near Prineville, Rainbow Falls near Great Falls, Twin Falls above Shoshone Falls, and Nevada Falls in Yosemite as resources awaiting harnessing to create thousands of horsepower and economic wealth.
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Far West
Deschutes Falls
Prineville
Ore
Deschutes River
Cyrus C. Bebb
United States Geological Survey
Cascade Mountains
Rainbow Falls
Great Falls
Black Eagle Falls
Missouri
Montana
Twin Falls
Idaho
Great Shoshone Falls
Snake River
Oregon
Nevada
Yosemite Valley
Minneapolis
Apple bombardment leads to comic porch encounter
A Detroit Free Press item describes a young wife recounting how she pelted her husband with green apples while he rested under apple trees. The scene shifts when the husband introduces a visiting New York traveler named Mr Watkins at dinner, turning the mishap into a humorous family anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Mr. Watkins
Tortoise at 150 Years Claims World Record Holder
The oldest living creature is a giant tortoise owned by Walter Rothschild. Weighing about a quarter ton, the animal has reached 150 years of age. Also noted: Germany now has thirty six fewer bicycle factories than last year, with only a few large plants earning profits. A proverb about a bird atop a hat stands for two that tell tales.
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Eugenie
M. Ledouard-Bocher
Orleans
Paris
Richard Croker, Jr
Rodney Stone
Croker
Damascus
Tamerlane
Grosvenor Square
Great Britain
Denmark
William Edward Goschen
Admiralty
Washington
Siam
England
China
Celestial Kingdom
Chicago
Wall Street
Tim” Fisk
John W. Gates
Ed” Stokes
Tisk
John Adam
Paradise
Chiicago
Adam
Mark Twain
Msn
Hadleyburg
Francis Joseph
Gastein
Henry Clay Frick
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Hopmewood
David Fraser
George S. Shrady
New York
Herbert Spencer
Walter Rothschild
Germany
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William Jennings Bryan
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Kruger
Democratic Party
Pettigrew
Uncle Allen Sparks
Lodge
Union
South
Mark Hanna
Mr. Bryan
George Fred Williams
New England
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Chicago Times-Herald
McKinney
Great West
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