Republicans fret over anti trust bill and imperial lessons
Special correspondence notes Republicans in a blue funk as Congress fails to pass a real anti trust measure. They tout a forthcoming tax on trusts while touts a late stage bill unlikely to pass before adjournment. Militarism and postal frauds in Cuba and Idaho prompt critique of imperial policy and martial law. Mark Hanna's campaign fund and education rhetoric replace a robust fundraising effort amid voter anger.
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Congress
Che Ways and Cans
Selurev
Campaian Suatevidy
Cor Porto Rico
Philippines
Mark Hanna
House Committee On Military
United States
Uvey
Hwahe
Rint Id
Merriam
Slennenberg
Idaho
Spanker Tenderson
Mreeddont
Linthe
Phiippine
Uitang
Turge
Repub
Lieans
Hearst Urges Democratic Clubs to Rally on Independence Day
May 31 Washington conference of William R Hearst with Democratic leaders plans a united campaign for the presidential contest. He urges all Democratic Clubs and citizens to assemble on the Fourth of July and pledge fidelity to the republic, opposing colonial rule and asserting equal rights under the Declaration of Independence.
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Washington
William T. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Metropolitan
Jorus
Democratic Aatron Committee
Representative Richardson
House
Democratic Congressional Campaign
Mearst
United States
R. Hearst
Porto Riley Immigration Fees Echo Portage of Tariff List
A misread and garbled section discusses Porto Rico residents barred from U S imports by law. It lists various goods with per unit charges including corn meal butter soap nails and hardware. The text reflects tariff style pricing and restriction language and ends with an unreadable verdict note.
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Porto Riley
Republic
United States
Dingley
Daly
Merely a Gambler's Chance in Klondike Mining
A Review of Reviews piece argues the Klondike mining venture is a perpetual gamble. It notes expenses in 1897 1898 totaling about 15 million dollars far exceeding gold output. The article compares mining risk to other industries and discusses price fluctuations and unpredictable gold production through history. It cites personal risk from miners clerks and rich owners and questions the economic logic of gold mining as a sustainable industry.
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Review of Reviews
King
Klondike
California
Australia
Rocky
Are
Tom
Tess
Swain
Campaign Trick Discusses Currency Law Circulation Rise
The piece cites banker William Cornwall estimating a national currency increase of about 212 million dollars, with New York leading gains and many banks converting to national banks. It notes anticipated boosts in business and speculation and mentions lack of legal tender status for treasury notes and the need for flexible coinage.
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New York
William ©. Cornwall
City National Bank of
New York Commercial
Iis
Cornwall
National Banks of
Pennsylvania
Illnois
Ohio
Missoni
Connecticut
Kansas
Texas
Town
New Jersey
Kentucky
Indiana
Muinnesota
Nebraska
United States Treasury
Ilinois
Wall the Guilty Ones on Cuban Post Office Loot
The piece condemns McKinley appointees for looting Cuba’s post office treasury, arguing national honor requires a thorough congressional investigation to identify and fix responsibility, regardless of political status, recalling Grant era cries against trusted but guilty associates.
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United States
Mehinley
Republican Party
McKinley
Cuba
Post Office
Knaves
Marco
McKinles
Congress
Gen. Grant
Reveling in Plunder and Bank Profits in Currency Bill
A Chicago Tribune style critique charges the currency bill as a tool of robbery that benefits banks and security speculators. It warns of a massive bond issue, tax cuts, and national bank schemes to inflate the money supply and profits, citing a circulated circular from a Wall Street firm and calling for public scrutiny.
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Wall Street
United States
Banka
Republicans Fear McKinley Policies Drive Antiwar Sympathy
A Chicago political column argues that the McKinley administration harms genuine government by alienating freedom loving Americans. It warns that opposing the current policy is a greater right than supporting the party, citing potential shifts in support if sympathy for Boer or other foreign struggles is pursued.
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Chicago
McKinley
Melinley
America
Adi
McWkinley
Turkes Oh
Ape
Paarely— National Democrat
Market Crisis Shows Speculators Gouging Prosperity
A period of price surges and reckless speculation threatens production and consumption. Conservative buyers warned against greed-driven value cuts as a major disruption loomed, risking bank ruptures and widespread ruin. The piece calls for legislation to punish commercial outlaws and protect legitimate industry.
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Priera
Ehasa
Political commentary and party campaign sums
A collage of press quotes criticizes McKinley era politics, treasury funds, and anti trust resolutions. It cites Democratic and Republican viewpoints, Cuban policy, and cabinet discussions, noting voter sentiment and the push for reelection amid financial and governance debates.
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National Center of Legislation
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Hasne
Fund Sport
Adolph Patterson
Wiliam BR. Mearat
National Association
Hasendiciany Comunitter
J. Oryan
Omer
Dresent
Florewich
Wrrihges
Pranspont Buklug House
PWOS
Ana Boli
Chicago ‘Tribune
Buvoyn
Journalep
Chicago Chronicle
Repubiican
Helena
Mont
Far East
Mississippi
Havana
Caand
Republican Congress
Tia Peneple
Tevin
Ransan
Avisses
Piatia
He Pateuge
Cho
Chippines
Boston
Wilk Han McBiniew
Willuam
Tne
Shane
Eepalin
Tore
Cincinnati Enquirer
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