The Money Trust and Imperial Wealth Power
The piece attacks money trusts as imperial forces shaping government and economy. It argues trusts concentrate wealth and control, threaten republican equality, and compare them to pirates, with cries to curb bank power and preserve constitutional monetary sovereignty. It traces the central money trust to Congress, Hamilton era reforms, and calls for independent finance to defend the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Central Money Trusts
Congress
Bavke
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
Che Link
Sletferson
Madison
Joel
Aineo
Ciea
Jodi le Braio
Weal
Aged Politician Boss Debated at Convention
Editorial describes tensions around presidential renomination and party leaders at Minneapolis. It argues for delegations free of federal appointees, defends President Harrison and his longtime service, and notes divisions among Republicans over 1902 political frictions and boss influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maia
Wlcan
Te Pepubliesi Ptate
Chicago Times
Sminnestpolis
Sarrizon
Cuimmen
Minneapolis
Oir
Harrison
Lackson
Blaine
Tiloine
Does Congress Govern Porto Rico The Constitution Question
A fragmented discussion argues that Congress may exceed constitutional authority by taxing Porto Rico and tolerating tariff trusts. The piece warns that approving such actions would repudiate constitutional supremacy, inviting executive endorsement and endangering the republic’s future. The debate centers on whether the constitution governs territorial taxation and tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congrereiniy MyCall
Massachusetts
Ile Pore
Rieu Gorigt
Congress
Porta Rieu
Tarif
United States
Tat
Porto Teo Lariff Hill
St Louis Republic
McKinley and Bosses Clash Over Nomination Weighing
A view from Albany argues McKinley’s renomination hinges on bosses and federal office holders. It contemplates the power of syndicates influencing policy and questions whether constitutional governance remains in force amid party intrigues and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarvisan
Waine
Larrison
Tike Pints
New York
Quay
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Ange
Albany Arius
Unclear 19th Century Tariff Debate Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a clash over Porto Rico tariff limits and a broader congressional debate. The text references a president, party dynamics, and claims of industrial policy, with scattered mentions of territories, duties, and political stances.
Points and Opinions on McKinley and Trusts Commentary
A collection of criticisms from multiple papers debating President McKinley, party unity on expansion and protection, and the administration’s handling of trusts. The excerpt questions the president’s backbone and willingness to defy party or trust interests, noting mixed signals on constitutional limits and tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinleyan
St. Louis Republic
Water
Indianapolis News Club
ScKinley
Y. Dowrnel
Polley
Mvssiere
Porta Riga
Nashville
Wiegel
Boston
Malone
Davis proposes free trade amendment for Porto Rico
Senator Davis of Minnesota offers an amendment to the Porto Rican bill aiming to apply U S tariff laws to Porto Rico while granting absolute free trade with the United States. The proposal extends constitutional provisions to Porto Rico and argues against special duties or preferential treatment for Puerto Rican ports, noting it would require new action to reach the Philippines or other territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Darvis
Minnesota
Munday
Senate
United States
Porto Rico
Congress
Porta Lica
Davis Gaya
Porta ItHeo
Philippines
Trains in Collision Wrecks 400 Miners En Route Home
A G A railroad collision near the city injured many miners en route from a north district mine. A caboose and two cars derailed in a deep cut on a curve. several men were severely hurt or missing. The wreck halted traffic as rescuers rushed the wounded to town.
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Triail
Tad
Onines
Here
Il Dodwell
William Lumsden
Samuel Lynen
John Dickson
Momus Dass
John Ili
William Vesper
Charles Alberti
Wariier
Benzil
William McIntosh
Ed Sheehan
Noted detective Drake fatally shot in Kentucky temper flare
Noted detective Kine Le on Kentucky Maye and George W. Drake the famed mountain deputy and ex US marshal with Ford were shot Thursday near Torrent Ny by Wiltiga Bt John. Drake had hunted moonshiners in eastern Kentucky while floods ravage Illinois and Madison counties cause vast water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine le
George W. Drake
United States
Ogether
Ford
Torrent
Wiltiga Bt. John
Drake
St. Join
Trike
Kentucky
Wheeler Returns to San Francisco Amid Transpacific Voyage
Geo Wheeler arrives in San Francisco with a group aboard a United States transport, including his brother and sister, Captain L. S28, and UV crew, after a voyage from Guam. Several passengers travel with them as part of the convoy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wheeler
San Francisco
Marcel F
Unite States
Warren Geid
Mondagy
Manin
Sa Thong Ron
Guam
Sind Lonohin
Warren Ginder
Wheeler
Tiew. Cinininder
L. S28
Capt. Tetingen
Mount Vernon Clerk of Illinois Supreme Court Dies
Margie Lagol O Ulange, clerk of the supreme court of Illinois for the southern district, died at his home in Mount Vernon. He was serving his third term as clerk of the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Margleie Lagol O. Ulange
Supreme Court of
Jiinuis
Fis Hone
Mount Vernon
Sanday Warnice
Pmumont
Chanet
Supreme Court
Beer baptism debate filed in Manitowoc registry
A curious document in Manitowoc records proposes beer scented infant baptism to curb intemperance, claiming 23 children were infused with pure Jager beer at infancy. Father Peter Lippert, a Kenosha priest aged 26, died after six months with consumption, educated in Kenosha and ordained two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Registrar of Deeds
Manitowoc
Eter Lippert
St. Jamies
Kenosth
Wisconsin
Kenosha County
Kenosha
Tie
Supreme Court rules damages for street pole placements
The court holds a property owner may recover damages from telephone, telegraph and electric light companies for placing poles in front of his property, if such poles interfere with full enjoyment of the property and damage the owner's interests.
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Supreme Court
New Railroad Proposed at Madison by Janesville & Southwestern
Articles of Incorporation filed in Madison by the Janesville and Southwestern Railroad Company with capital stock of 2 million dollars. Plan to build a 35 mile line southeast from Janesville, connecting Bloomfield in Walworth county with the Cook Lake and Melbury counties railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Janesville & Southwestern Railroad Company
Janesville
Bloomfield
Walworth County
Cook, Lake
Melbury
Fire devastates Cumberland department store building
A large blaze at the Denver Dam company department store in Cumberland caused heavy losses before authorities contained it. The fire damaged the entire building including the opera hall on the second floor and threw more than $30,000 of merchandise into the street in chaotic destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Dam Company
Cumberland
Six Im Two Years Births Remarkable Record
An article notes Mrs. Jean Burke of Ta Crosse welcomed six children in two years and a half. Mutder and children are doing well, and it is believed they will live. Eighteen months ago she had twins and ten months earlier a son was born, making six children in two years and a half a remarkable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Burke
Ta Crosse
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers Choose Officers at Milwaukee
The association concluded its annual Milwaukee session electing president W F Plerstraff of Middleton, treasurer Theodore Huber of Watertown, and directors G N Miller Appleton Ow something. Included are Wilfore Atkingon and P Y G McCormick of Cuba City as directors. In a separate item, William Whitney, once missing from Peshtigo three years ago, is now reported to be with the Batfrian rifles in South Africa fighting the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Retail Lumter Dealerst Association
Milwaukee
Fresifent
W. F. Plerstraff
Middleton
Theodore Huber
Watertown
G. N. Miller
Appleton
EL Ow
Olfore Atkingon
PY. G. McCormick
Cuba City
Willian Whitney
Mlaome
Batfirian Rifles
South Africa
Boera
Diverse Wisconsin News Snapshot
A scattered report from Wisconsin mentions a barinette church dedication, a fatal runaway accident in Merrimac, and a severe injury to Mr. Weiglow. Health officials warn about milk tickets spreading disease. Free rural mail delivery to several towns is planned to start March 15. Several deaths are noted: Miss Hattie Beilke from blood poisoning, August Erickson accepting a church call in Boston, and Richard W. Chapa dying in Mardeeville with his ill wife. A Mishiestte mill fire causes $0,000 in loss. Supreme Court decisions affect Milwaukee gas engines. various assignments and robberies are mentioned. Burial plans and notable local figures are recorded.
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Merrimac
William Weiglow
Wilkie
Oshkosh
Uni
Appleton
Gran Clute
Center
Preedom
Hattie Beilke
Lor
Wausau
Hes
August Erickson
Marinette
Jhug
Racine
Michal Sepkie
Wererlachser
Supreme Court
Milwaukee Ager
Saul Osmace
Alway
Superior Court
American Wireless Telegraph
Milwaakee
Mle Bixth
Colin le. Wright
Cleveland
Washiton
Baraboo
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