Extravagant Cuban War Funds Draw Scrutiny
The piece alleges the US War Department and Republican officials misused Cuban revenues to fund overpayments and lavish offices in Havana, with salaries and palace refitting cited. It argues such spending undercuts Congress, hints at imperial motives, and warns of similar moves in Porto Rico and the Philippines as censorship increases ahead of a presidential campaign.
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Congress
Cuba
McKinley
Porto Rico
Washington
War Department
United States
Root
Gav. Wood
Havana
Gen. Weylee
Porto Fico
Philippines
Senate
Pint
Gil
Nermy
Navy
Nuilthrop
Naval Bi
Wittil
Carnegie
Hethlehem
Inez Congress
Republican House revolt over Hanna ship subsidy plan observed
Indianapolis News reports growing House opposition to Mark Hanna led ship subsidy bill. Senate may vote soon as Western and Midwest Republicans fear unpopularity in their districts. At least 50 Republicans pledged against consideration, signaling a party split over railroad backed legislation.
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House
Mark Hansa
Senate
Tu Senile Republicana
Hanna
Anch Middle States
Republican Party
Laut Mark Hanna
Indianapolis News
Imperialism and expansion era debate across newspapers
The excerpts present critical views on U S territorial growth and foreign policy. Senator James K. Jones condemns Porto Rico policy as a departure from constitutional expansion, while Baltimore Sun and Pittsburgh Post decry McKinley administration tactics and imperial politics. The letters reflect anti imperial sentiment and concern over British alignment and global influence.
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United States
Amerisan Union
Anyan Indhe
Louisiana
Maxien
American Congress
Great Britain
James K. Jones
National Watchman
Insolence of trusts shut 12 mills in four states
The American Steel and Wire Company, a major trust, ordered the closure of 12 mills in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh labor groups estimate 10,000 workers lose about $110,000 weekly in wages, with 6,550 out of work and $35,000 weekly in losses cited by reports. The trust chief John W. Gates defends the move, while critics call it ruthless and harmful to 45,000 dependents.
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Aguhe
American Steel & Wire Comuny
Ilinois
Indiana
Uhiio
Pennsylvania
Amulesmized Association of Iron, Steel Sud Tin Workers
Pittsburgh
Chicago ‘Times-Merald
John W. Lambert
Thes
Trust
John W. Gates
United States
Col
Tambert
Wade
Rheerraxan
Ameyigan Strohe Wire Company
Sudilenty
Edit Minity Cirown
Haat
Dango
Bullets and Business Claim Filipino Plan Aims Trade Diversion
A Philippine agent claims Aguinaldo and Filipino leaders devised a scheme to divert U S island trade to other nations, estimating losses of millions yearly. He alleges the plan borrows from the Virginia non-intercourse resolution cited by American founders and notes the Filipino constitution mirrors American models.
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United Shites
Aguinaldo
United States
Washington
Virginia
George Washington
Thomas JeNerzon
Patrick Henry
Imperialist polemic on trusts and Filipino policy debate
The piece argues against corporate domination over American industry and criticizes government toleration of monopolies. It attacks trust leaders like John W. Gates, cites opposition to colonial adventures, and condemns suppression of Filipino independence efforts. It links antitrust enforcement to liberty and critiques McKinley era policy.
The Cause of Free Silver in Political Thought
A dense excerpt recaps Charles S. Fairchild on government influence over currency. It argues that government backing enhances reliability of notes and coin, reducing bullion use and increasing transaction speed, while warning against overreach by tying notes to government credit. The text critiques free banking and urges policy aligned with rapid movement of capital within a sound system.
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Lalit
Sayal
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles 8. Fairchild
Committee On Banking and Currency
Wothy
Unu
The Mowey Trust and Public Debt Reform
A distorted discussion of United States bonds and a proposed public finance scheme. It criticizes government policy, warns of higher national debt and costs borne by citizens, and questions who profits from the arrangement. Miscellaneous fragmented notices follow, including names and local snippets.
Hyeniling White Fins Dramatizes Secret Passages
Ambiguous report describes a caretaker event where a faction labeled Hyeniling White Fins faces limited notice and a blindfolded escort to a commander at outposts. The fragment hints at permission to pass being granted under restricted ceremony and unclear authority involvement.
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Druce
Ithenen
Currency Law Sparks Bankers Trust Controversy
A historic press bulletin argues that the currency law concentrates money power in bankers in major cities, creating a banking trust and permanent national debt. It claims bonds replace greenbacks, enabling bank notes backed by government credit, aided by Republicans and a flood of convicted bankers pardoned by McKinley.
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Hepbheah
Congress
Treasury
McKinley
Hug
Press Bulletin
Critique of Republican Currency Policy in Illinos State Register
The Illinos State Register rebuts the Republican push on currency and national banks. It accuses the party of sacrificing paid dividends and endorsing a long term bond extension to empower banks and press toward a gold standard, opposing greenbacks and free silver. The piece frames these moves as perpetuating debt and undermining national prosperity.
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State Department
Machan
Treasury
Standard Oil
Alger
Root
Kansas City
Republican Party
Willis Z. Abbott
Chicago ‘Times ‘Herald
Hve
United States
McKinley
Banda
Illinis
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Histon
Mark Daona
Pinpoloe
Manila
Luzon
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Worl
Aimericat Conprean
Tren Ruszia
Nx Bt
Pittzburgh Post
Atesuwe
Wayus
Cis
W. Gates
New York
Mr. Gates
Willis J. Abbot
Democratic
Republic
Porto Tico
Spain
Otis
Beccause
Sanc
Tiagy
Eury
Free Cyhn
Fise
McWintey
Wescin
Phtay
Avice OM
Ted Wen
Sient Pavliy Tien
Haynunnize
Montgomery
Advartiser
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Bane
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Mowey Trust
Ree Publican
Preminum Party
Bencing
Tings
Hugleter
Createx
Isaac
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