Elastic currency backed by the United States praised
Senator Millard of Nebraska endorses an elastic currency backed by the United States and urges national backing for any change. He argues that genuine money carries the nation’s credit, and a sound currency should not depend on individual banks or local issues. The speaker praises his state’s practical stance on the money question.
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Millard
Nebraska
United States
Bank of
Podunk
Maine
New York
Chicago
Morgan Uses Harper's Weekly to Support Opposing Roosevelt Nomination
The text argues J Pierpont Morgan funds and presses Harper's Weekly with constant attacks on President Roosevelt to influence the Democratic nomination. It claims Morgan cannot block Roosevelt but aims to push a Cleveland-like candidate, believing his opposition to the president will backfire after election.
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Roose
Ateray
J. Pieroposition
Pont Morgan
Harpers
Morgan
Harper's Weekly
Roosevelt
Cleveland
United States
Nebraska Republicans Endorse Tariff Policy in State Platform
The Nebraska state convention adopts a tariff plank praising the protective policy for raising revenues and expanding mills and factories. A second plank endorses national shipping protection, asserting every American ship should sail under the U S flag, reflecting broader national protection aims.
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Nebraska
Blaine
Gladatone
Gladstone
Gladstone urged subsidy to aid English steamship lines
The speaker argues that Gladstone backed a subsidy for steamship lines to protect English shipping and keep trade in English hands, noting the U S government protection gap for navigation and the potential consequences for American competition in Canada and other markets. He contrasts English and American transport costs and asserts free traders cannot explain U S inability to compete if costs align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
England
Mr. Gladstone
United States
Republican Party
Great Britain
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
South America
Sherman Enters Republican Gubernatorial Bid
Judge Sherman announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. A longtime state figure and former speaker of the house, he enjoys broad esteem and strong stump appeal within the district. He is expected to face no opposition locally and may not block Mr. Deneen if that nominee proves strong enough.
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Judge Sherman
Deneen
Counties Weigh Northern State Nomination Coalition
The Dispatch analyzes a planned Rockford meeting aiming to unite northern counties for a single nominee. It warns that cross district coalitions could spread and influence state politics beyond single counties and districts.
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Rockford
Republican Endorsement Meeting Risks USurping Party Unity
The passage warns that a faction meeting to back a single candidate could harm the party. Endorsements may not bind supporters, could lure only a few men from each county, and by overlapping districts ripple into multiple races. Such gatherings might weaken other candidates and shift attention away from broader party goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Increase in German insanity linked to beer and schnapps
Official statistics and a commission report claim insanity in Germany rises due to beer and schnapps. Nearly three quarters of cases are attributed to these drinks, challenging the view that milder beverages are harmless and bolstering medical opposition to their use.
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Germany
Gorman tariff stance questioned as campaign issue
The memo argues Senator Gorman cannot lead a tariff reform campaign given the Wilson tariff bill’s origins as a revenue measure. It notes the bill’s shift away from protection, Gorman’s role in its passage, and the president’s opposition, suggesting a weak Gorman reform image.
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Senator Gorman
P Paket
Gorman
House of Representatives
Congress
Cleveland
Mr. Gorman
Senate
Catchings
Watterson slams Cleveland and Bryan as millstones of democracy
Henry Watterson in New York vilifies both William Cleveland and William Bryan, calling them selfish politicians who seek to grind the party. He says Cleveland, thrice a candidate and twice president, resists another nomination, while Bryan is destroying his public force and may become an impotent agitator.
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Henry Watterson
Cleveland
Bryan
New York
Mr. Cleveland
Democratic Party
Fragmentary Note on Morphis and Pride
A damaged OCR fragment references morphias or morphia and mentions pride and dealing with a corporation or individual. Context is unclear and names or dates are not readable.
Government price control for cotton goods debated
An editorial discusses rising cotton goods prices and factory closures as Brown wields power to set and refuse prices. It questions if legislation can curb private price manipulation by individuals, noting the difficulty of targeting a lone actor and urging protection for the public from extortion.
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Sepm
Brown
Mr. Brown
Railway Brotherhood Leader opposes sympathetic strikes
Grand Master Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen rejects sympathetic strikes and boycotts within his order. He argues harming friendly employers by blocking product flow is impractical, noting railways carry most industries and urging restraint despite union pressure in Colorado City over a smelter strike.
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Morrissey
Brotherhood of
Clines
Colorado City
Honest Congressional Representation and Southern Disfranchisement
The Chicago Chronicle commends honesty in addressing southern attempts to disenfranchise Black voters while counting them for representation. The Montgomery Advertiser editorial notes nullification of the fifteenth amendment in several southern states and questions whether the fourteenth will be targeted next. It cites Alabama and Kansas voting figures and warns that Alabama’s representation could shrink with backbone and honesty.
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Chicago Chronicle
Congress
Montgomery
Alabama
House of Representatives
Kansas
Kentucky Likely to Be Carried by Republicans in Next Year
The text argues that Republicans have a good chance to win Kentucky next year, claiming Democrats fear openly counting out the governor elect as they did with Taylor. It suggests the Republican nominee believes the party can carry the state by a clear majority despite Democratic dissent.
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Kentucky
Crate
Taylor
Democracy
Bryan
Cleveland
Britain offers plan on Jewish return with a homeland
The article discusses a British offer proposing a Jewish homeland with limited sovereignty. It notes that while not creating a full state, the proposal could entice some Jews to return to the historic land, though many would not pursue it and would fund those who wish to go.
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Great Britain
Zionista
Democrats consider Johnson Hearst ticket for president
Charles Walsh urges Democrats to nominate Tom Johnson of Ohio and William R Hearst of New York as top two in a strong ticket. The Dispatch doubts the pair’s fitness, noting Hearst’s sensational papers and Johnson’s monopoly past, while acknowledging their wealth could fuel a costly, volatile campaign.
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Charles Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Democrats
Walsh
Tom Johnson
Ohio
William R. Hearst
New York
Hearst
McKinley
Democratic Party
Harpers Weekly backs Morgan run government against Roosevelt advice
The piece argues Harpers Weekly, now owned by J Pierpont Morgan, should not advise the president. It says the public distrusts the paper’s supposed sagacity and supports the president’s straightforward leadership without external counsel. It dismisses the magazine’s critiques of Republican presidents as unfounded.
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Harpers’ Weekly
J. Pierpont Morgan
Roosevelt
Bo Cian
Morgan
Housing Crunch in East Moline as Workers Arrive
The article notes a rapid housing shortage in East Moline as expected influx of workers from Chicago increases demand. With about a thousand men possibly arriving to work in new shops, local housing will be strained and may require all shelters available to accommodate them.
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East Moline
Chicago
Housing Demand Drives Builder Appeal for City Growth
The author argues that many skilled workers arriving to the area will quickly rent or buy homes, especially within city limits where schools and future expansion can attract families. The core need identified is housing, with the suggestion that local men with capital should supply houses to attract these workers and increase profits.
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Moline
Taft Named Secretary of War After Senate Confirmation
The article lauds Judge Taft for general approval of his appointment as secretary of war. It notes his Philippines work and executive ability, saying he will bring cabinet quality to the position and that he chose service for the country over a supreme bench. It compares him favorably with Stanton and other top cabinet figures.
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Judge Taft
Philippines
Supreme Bench
Stanton
Lincoln
Taft
Fish thawing debate echoes political cycles
The Washington state fish commission notes fish can be frozen solid and later thawed, a claim linked to the idea that democracy and political parties endure and reappear each election season despite turmoil. The text frames this as a recurring, predictable dynamic with the November elections renewing the cycle.
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Washington State Fish Commission
Democratic Party
Bankers oppose asset currency and call for stable money
James H. Eckels argues 1304 banks in the South and West report ample on hand money to move crops and see no need for asset based currency. He warns new currency tied to bank assets may be suspect and favors maintaining the current system unless a clear need for more money arises.
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James H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Barcwes
Treasury
Wall Street
Five keys to youthful success and failure
The text argues that most life failures stem from five causes and that success follows from education, steady work, prudent saving, avoiding alcohol, and listening to parents. It stresses differing aims and that parental guidance remains valuable for avoiding mistakes and achieving reasonable life success.
Labor Unions Urged to Honor Agreements Amid Strike Fallout
The Chicago writers and Spokane typographical unions face scrutiny over a strike arbitration. The piece argues unions must uphold contracts despite legal gaps, citing waiter disputes and delegates urging members to seek livelihoods elsewhere, risking union honor and public trust.
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Writers’ Union of
Chicago
Typographical Union of
Spokane
Walt
Arbs
Mnst
Vogel
New York
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