Son of a Sea Cook Expletive Traced to Pekin Tale
A Philadelphia Times note traces the expression son of a sea cook to a Pekin lawyer tied to Leonard Swett. Swett, ally of Lincoln, argued the term derives from a misheard Indian name segonk meaning a skank, correcting a driver who popularized it.
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Philadelphia Times
Leonard Swett
Congress
Illinois
Swett
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Walter Q. Gresham
Fremont
Pekin
Tazewell County
Two Chestnut Horses Jack and Sam Reach Old Age
Two beautiful chestnut horses named Jack and Sam were loyal companions, rarely separated. Jack protected the blind Sam from danger, guiding him away from edges and hazards on rocky fields and forest paths, a touching display of friendship.
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Jack
Sam
Senator Jones Trust and Bryan Denunciation Split
Senator Jones leads the Democratic National Committee and faces anti-trust charges in Texas with John Searles as co defendant. The American Cotton company is described as a seven million dollar monopoly controlling patents and ginning equipment, forcing southern ginners to deal with it. Bryan’s trust denunciations omit this firm, highlighting political bias in the division of monopolies.
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J. K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Texas
John BE. Searles
Wall Street
American Cotton Company
John S. Searles
Jones-Searles
Nicolls Stock Exchange Handbook
Bryan
St. Louis
South
Jones-Sesrles
Senator Jones
William Jennin Bryan
American Ice Company
Moropolies
Federal Steel Company
Iron and Steel
Federal Steel
American Steel and Wire Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
The
National Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Mr. Bryan
New York City
Fryan
McKinley Favors Arbitration in International Affairs
In the House on April 2 1886 McKinley urged arbitration as a principle for settling international disputes and labor capital conflicts. He claimed arbitration reflects civilization, promotes peace and fair play, and could improve labor relations while avoiding oppression and trade disruption. Critics say opponents misread his record regarding labor.
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McKinley
House of Representatives
Harrison on Trusts and Federal Jurisdiction
President Harrison urged Congress in his December message to curb trusts through federal action. He warned they harm public welfare and deserve prohibitory and even penally enforced laws. The note adds that Mr. Bryan is not the first to oppose trusts, affirming Republican-placed restraining statutes.
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Harrison
Congress
Bryan
Republican Party
Jones Denounces Foreigners in Arkansas Speech
A transcript of James K. Jones addressing the Arkansas Legislature asserts that hundreds of thousands of ignorant foreigners voted for McKinley and helped swing the 1896 election. He forecast a major 1900 victory for bimetallic forces, and linked wealth inequality to foreign influence, urging the Democratic line in national policy.
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McKinney
James K. Jones
Bryan
United States
Democratic National Committee
Arkansas
McKinley
James K
Melley
McWinley
Republican Party
Jones
Senator Jones
United States Senate
Little Rock
Democratic
Massachusetts
North
East
Manan
Small Investors Paying Up on Real Estate Boom
Real estate dealer F B A Fessenden notes small investors have been paying obligations from the World’s Fair boom. He says conditions would be worse if Bryan had won and urges continued skilled administration. He cites busy factories, crowded hotels, and rail traffic, stressing need for housing for workers and sites for factories.
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FB. A. Fessenden
Bryan
McKinley Oath for Philippine Policy Sealed in Peace Plan
President McKinley declares no Seattling policy in the Philippines and vows to fulfill obligations under peace treaty and international law. He says outside interference is blocked, rebels dispersed, and American sovereignty stands as symbol of peace, justice, and prosperity for island communities.
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Philippines
Philippine
Whch
William McKinley
Policemen to Go Next In Bryan’s Consistency Call
The piece argues that withdrawing policemen from production will strain remaining workers and suggests Bryan should push for mustering out all city policemen. It equates soldiers serving as national police with city police as representatives of municipal authority.
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Bryan
Consent of the Governed echoed by Bryan over Philippines claim
The passage notes that Jefferson Davis in 1860 invoked consent of the governed to oppose US authority in the South and now Bryan makes a similar assertion regarding the Philippines.
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Bryan
Jefferson Davis
United States
South
Philippines
Washington Dr Habercorn Campaign on Consent of Governed
Dr W A Habercorn of Washington argues for Bryan under the consent of the governed principle. He worries about guerilla Tagals and notes residents of Washington have no vote and thus no say, though they seem to get along.
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Washington, D. C
W. A. Habercorn
Bryan
Rennoy for Electing McKinley
Editors at the Parisian Jailies upset by MeckKinley's letter of acceptance. Reflecting on French press attitudes during the Spanish war, the piece argues the president should demonstrate pre election resolve.
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Rennoy
McKinley
MeckKinley
Wheat prosperity tied to wage gains and home demand
Wheat consumption per person rose from 3.41 to about 6 bushels as wages and full employment stretched the home market. 1892 and 1899 showed high per capita use while 1894 depression reduced home share. Exports, prices, and tariff policy are discussed with party contrasts and notes on national prosperity.
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United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Department of Labor
Bryan
Democratic Party
Congress
Cleveland
Star Spangled Banner praise and Porto Rico debate
A patriotic poem extols the star spangled banner with a New York address signature. It then quotes Captain William H. Elliott disputing Democratic press reports of trouble in Porto Rico and defending U S efforts to establish civil government against perceived Spanish manipulation.
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Martin Saxe
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
William H. Elliott
Department of the Interior
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
Bryan silent at Lawton dedication amid 1900s politics
At Fort Wayne dedication ceremonies for Gen Henry W Lawton Bryan sat with Gov Mount as Mount recited Lawtons speech before his death. Bryan listened then spoke paying tribute to Lawton and avoided Mounts impeachment remark. The article also notes agricultural export records under Republicans versus Democrats, citing higher wheat and flour values during the McKinley era and a $70 million per year uplift for farmers.
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Bryan
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry W. Lawton
William J. Bryan
Gov. Mount
Lawton
America
Gen. Lawter
Cleveland
McKinley
Nebraska Land Values Rise on Protected Prosperity
Money is being loaned on land near Nebraska City at 5 percent on values above $30 per acre. Four years ago under Democratic policy the same land begged a purchaser at $2.50 per acre. Good crops and prosperity brought by protection and a sourd financial policy dia
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Nebraska
Nebraska City
Neb
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