Democrats Fail to Suppress Trusts Despite Power
The writer challenges claims that the Democratic Party acted to curb trusts when in control of national government. It argues no anti trust suits were started during two years of unified power, citing Congress, the Senate, the president, cabinet, and all machinery as available yet unused, and notes a shift to a Republican House after discontent.
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Democratic Party
Republiccailures
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
McKinley
Dingley
Republican Party
First Danville lynching conviction signals shift in mob justice
The Danville case marks what the paper calls a landmark: Winfield Baker’s conviction for actions tied to a mob attempt, praised Sheriff Whitlock for pursuing the leader and urging broader law enforcement courage to curb lynching. the piece faults city leadership for tolerating mobs and urges mayoral accountability to stop mob rule.
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Winfield Baker
Danville
Whitlock
Illinois
Bryan's Plan to Control Democratic Nomination in 1900s
The article describes Mr. Bryan steering Democratic and populist factions in Nebraska and applauding a fusion platform in Kansas City. It warns that Bryan aims to block opponents and influence the nomination, hoping to back a candidate like Tom Johnson to defeat the Cleveland wing, while cautioning that division could cost Southern and Northern states.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Kansas Triumph City Platform
Mr. Bryan
Tom Johnson
Cleveland Democrats
Cleveland
Ohio Democratic Convention Divides Gold and Silver Factions
Johnson controlled the Ohio convention from the outset shaping its course while bitter speeches accused him of betrayal over silver policy. A gold faction backed a senator nominee as the silver issue faded with no platform reference.
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Ohio
Tom John Ohlo
Chicago
Kansas City
Johnson
Ailver
Democrats Distrustful as Republicans Seek Clear Win
The Democrats express discouragement while Republicans vow to fight with determination to set an off year record. The outcome appears unlikely to be uncertain.
U S Reacts Firmly to Turkish Incident
The president ordered Admiral Cotton to Turkey after a consul was shot at and not killed. Backlash over the quick action is noted as justified to deter Turkish misdeeds. With three American ships in Turkish harbors, danger to residents is minimized and a prompt show of force is deemed wise.
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Cotton
Turkey
Seietates
Ameri-vans
United States
Leishman
Americans Call for Shamrock Relance Transfer Trials
Enthusiasts urge transferring crews so Shamrock and Reliance races can resume. They argue Reliance owes much to handling, while Shamrock is criticized. Lipton’s English backers offer to cover trial costs to decide which boat is superior. If Americans win with Shamrock, it proves the crew’s skill over the boat.
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Thomas Lipton
New York Portrait Use Ban Hailed as Model Law
The piece praises a New York law banning use of a public figure’s portrait in advertising without consent. It argues such flagrant endorsements, like Garfield for patent medicines or Arthur for cigars, are inappropriate and that consent should govern. It urges adoption of a similar state law.
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New York
Garfield
Arthur
Manitoba Migration Warned By Illinois Farmers
The article cautions Illinois farmers from Sterling and Rock Falls about Manitoba migration. It notes many who moved to Manitoba or northern Minnesota regions returned due to cold climates and distant markets. It argues Minnesota offers similar yields with closer markets and milder winters.
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Manitoba
Pana
Sterling
Rock Falls
Illinois
Minnesota
Editor endorses bold Hopes candidacy for presidency
In a Spartanburg South Carolina paper the editor argues for a future Democratic presidential candidate named Hopes, praising candor and urging courage while others hesitate. The column frames the choice as clear and timely, urging bold leadership.
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Spartansburg
8. C
Political Outlook Defeats and Imminent Reelection Posited
The speaker dismisses radical reform and predicts a Republican administration will be reelected. The passage argues voters will choose a Democratic administration only if a clear desire emerges, asserting no current sign supports that shift. It emphasizes the expectation of Republican victory and downplays Democratic prospects.
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Bryan
Tom Johnson
United States
Moline urged to showcase at County Fair in Joslin
The article urges Moline merchants and manufacturers to attend the county fair at Joslin to attract eastern county trade. It proposes a Moline day with an excursion train and coordinated displays to persuade fairgoers to trade locally, noting time is available before the fair dates of 15, 16, and 17 this month. It stresses persistent outreach and collaboration between the Retail Merchants and Business Men's associations to boost Moline.
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Moline
Joslin
Rock Island
Davenport
Retail Merchants’ Association
Business Men's Association
Democratic Paper Endorses Panamanian Revolution Trigger
A leading Democratic paper advocates inciting revolution in Panama and Costa Rica to invite U.S. intervention for a canal, arguing politics change with each election and praising such a shift as a new policy for the party. It condemns Philippine occupation while praising interventionist aims.
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Democracy
Indiana
Panama
United States
Colombia
Costa Rica
Democratic Party
Indianapolis Sentinel
Protective tariff debate in a Democratic paper
A Democratic-leaning paper argues the protective tariff harms manufacturing and jobs. It counters common claims that tariffs raise output and protect industry, challenging the notion that free imports would boost production.
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Beye
Rail progress drives bigger cars and fuels electric future
The Northwestern road shifts hundreds of old freight cars to scrap and fills gaps with 50 000 to 100 000 pound cars. Twenty years ago ten ton cars were standard now fifty ton cars are common. Train lengths and tonnage have grown significantly and faster engines and better roadbeds follow. The next development is likely electricity replacing steam though slower, it is certain to come.
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Northwestern Road
Southern papers denounce Tillman Chautauqua speeches
A South Carolina paper, The State of Columbia, condemns Senator Tillman and Sam Jones for vulgar coarse talks at rice Chautauquas. It notes crowds attend for gate receipts and argues such rhetoric disgusts audiences and fails to educate with lasting value.
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South Carolina
Sen- D
Tillman
State of Columbia
West
Senator Tillman
Sam Jones
Crowd action risks riots as City shops face unrest
The Dispatch warns that large crowds gathering around shops and following the Le Bein workers could lead to serious trouble. It notes individuals in a crowd push each other to say or do more, creating dangerous sentiment that fuels potential street rioting and harms city life through ongoing reports.
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le Bein
Chicago Manufacturers Seek Peaceful Locations
Officials describe Friday and Saturday crowds as a disturbance that deters business relocation. The mayor and police are praised for restraint, but crowds are deemed unsafe. Manufacturers prefer sites with no risk of unrest and urge crowds to disperse to prevent trouble.
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Chicago
Bryan shifts toward Towne while Johnsondison endorses gold Democrat
The piece outlines Henry Bryan withdrawing support from Tom Johnson after Johnson endorsed a gold Democrat for U S senator in Ohio. It argues Bryan will back Charles A Towne for president, questions Towne's viability, and notes possible party splits and Bryan's staunch silver stance. It also discusses currency stability, public confidence, and American manufacturing efficiency shaping future contracts.
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Mr. Bryan
Ryan
Tom
Johnson
Bryan
Ohio
United States
Towne
Wall Street
Democratic Party
White family coerced into peonage by Alabama planter
A planter in Alabama extended peonage to a white family after hiring them for a year and supplying meager rations. When the man sought extra work, the planter falsified charges, and the family faced jail unless they bound themselves to work until 1905. The planter was jailed for trial, highlighting the danger of one class subjugating another and the need for law to suppress such aims.
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Alabama
United States
Banda
Republicans Endorse Currency Reform Backed by Ree Cannon
In a 1900 era debate a faction of Winos Republicans endorses a rent take on currency with Ree ye Cannon backing a reform. Congressman Overstreet of Indiana supports the policy and played a major role in the financial seeding apm of the period. He has been a radical influence in the movement.
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Congressman Overstreet
Indiana
Apm
Passes on city street cars and city officials
The piece argues passes for city officials who sit on boards should go to the city, not individual officials. It critiques newspapers for bias toward candidates and notes the need to choose the best candidate for governor regardless of locality, mentioning Chicago and a future convention.
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Chicago
Dispatch
Judge Carter
Admiral Dewey Warns Navy Size Needs Expansion
The Army and Navy Journal quotes Admiral Dewey arguing the U S Navy is too small for a nation of its importance and far short of England's fleet. He says larger ships influence peace negotiations and deter conflict, though finds war unlikely among the United States England Germany and France. He notes the cost of ships is outweighed by the protection they offer.
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Dewey
Army and Navy Journal
United States
England
Germany
France
Debate Over Anti-Canteen Act Effectiveness
The article argues Congress should push the anti-canteen law to a fair trial, noting slow post exchanges and uneven post availability. It cites surgeons’ reports showing improved army health and questions calls for repeal, suggesting failures cited by some officers lack broad evidence.
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Army
War Department H
Cured by Botanic Blood Balm claims
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm curing cancer and various skin sores for dozens of patients including Mrs. M. L. Adams and Mrs. B. M. Guerney. It describes severe facial sores healing after doctors suggested cutting, and lists general blood and skin troubles allegedly treated by the tonic.
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M. L. Adams
B. M.guerney
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