Democratic Hypocrisy and Expansion Era Bluster
The piece rails at Democratic hesitancy to curb trusts, accuses them of political manipulation, and defends expansion. It criticizes claims of German or English sympathy while praising Secretary Hay's diplomacy and the United States as a peacekeeping, neutral power with imperial reach in the Pacific.
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Great Administration Praised by Illinois Senator
In a Chicago Tribune interview dated June 12 Senator Cul lom of Illinois lauds President McKinley’s administration. He credits the early repeal of the Wilson tariff, the Dinglsey protective tariff, and a rebounded economy with restoring confidence, farm markets, and factory activity, endorsing the Republican party and warning against returning to prior Democratic conditions.
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Chicago
Tammany Trust Gathers Illinois Gas Plants Control
The New York Times reports a Tammany group led by Croker and Mayor Van Wyck has secured control of gas plants in Quincy Peoria Decatur and Galesburg. The move is cited as a notable Democratic specialty and draws comparison with other political intrigues.
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Tammany Trust
Croker
van Wyck
Illinois
Quincy
Peoria
Decatur
Galesburg
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Blaine Keeps Speech On After Platform Collapse
During a late 19th or early 20th century Massachusetts stumping tour, a platform collapsed under dignitaries, leaving a single plank. Speaker Blaine steadied himself, declared the Republican platform still stood, and proceeded to finish his address without missing a word.
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Massachusetts
Lippincott’s Magazine
Crop outlook and labor scene in midwest surveys
The Chicago Record reports informal inquiries to correspondents across the middle west on crop conditions labor prospects and the impact of current prosperity on the fall national election. Early replies note generally excellent crops except wheat that labor is good and that Republican voting may rise in several regions.
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Chicago Record
Middle West
Mr Bryans conduct as president questioned over neutrality
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues that Mr Bryan would not honor the nation's traditional neutrality or stay out of foreign entanglements and cites his numerous defects for high office.
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Bryan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Pingree Might Run Independently If Ferry Nominated
The outspoken Pingree says he will pursue an independent bid for governor if Ferry gets the nomination. As an assistant Democrat, Pingree vows to be a strong campaign force.
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Ferry
Wealth and Prosperity Debate From 1899 Labor Data
The article argues against the claim that the rich grow richer and the poor poorer. It cites U S labor statistics showing savings deposits rise, with 987 savings banks and 5,687,818 depositors totaling 2 230 billion dollars and an average of 292 13 per depositor. It notes overall wealth gains for the public, refuting the net-poorer theory.
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Carroll D. Wright
United States
Jabor
Wright
Minneapolis Times
Ind
Free soup houses urged to ease convention strain
The Journal notes Democrats fear hotel extortion at the Kansas City convention and suggests opening free soup houses for delegates unable to pay 25 to 50 cents for meals, claiming the free soup would revive memories of Democratic times before the Republican era.
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Kansas City
Poultry Coops and Wheat Futures Feature in Rural Notes
The article outlines two coop designs for dry clean poultry housing emphasizing safety and minimal labor. It then discusses Sir William Crookes predicting future wheat shortages, possible export shifts, and methods to boost yields. Includes peanut cultivation tips and notes on local reader Clifford Ebert’s Plantsville input.
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Europe
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China
Clifford Ebert
Plantsville
Conn
Covering Potatoes and Other Farm Notes From Rural Outlook
Practical farm tips cover deep versus shallow potato ridge planting on different soils, unstacked lime for rodent control, legal weights in country grain trading, a simple whitewash recipe, and poultry guidance favoring corn as a top fattening feed. Includes notes from St Louis Globe-Democrat and Texas Farm and Ranch on grain and poultry.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
Preserving Timbers With Oil and Charcoal
Apply boiled linseed oil mixed with pulverized charcoal to seasoned timber. A coats of this mixture render wood rot resistant and longer lasting than iron in the ground. Posts can be prepared for less than a cent per piece.
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