War of words over trusts swamps Indiana campaigns
Special correspondence rails at Hanna for defending trusts in Chicago speech. It cites coal and steel strikes, wage=row, and miner misery as proof that Republicans manipulate statistics to favor trusts. Pinpointed attacks accuse administration of anti labor bias and warn of rising violence amid mining unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanta
Chicago
Indiana
Gov
Mount
Hanna
Carroll D. Wright
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Carroll
D. Wright
Industrial Commission
Wright
aTiBower
Penugylvoula
Iam
Steel and Iron
Democracy Favored in Chicago in Poll Results
The Chicago American poll suggests strong support for the Democratic presidential ticket in the city with Bryan leading McKinley by about 10,000 votes among 51,096 counted. The piece notes a shift since 1896, compares Chicago and New York polls, and critiques trusts and imperialism while urging opposition to the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago
McKinley
Pitty Vanunneers
Elis
McKkinley
Brya
New York Journal
New York
Journal
Bryad
Regan
Labor and Empire in Egypt Wage Effects and Empire
The essay argues that imperial expansion lowers wages through cheap labor overseas. It recounts a visit to Mansourah cotton mills where Arab girls work 4 am to 6 pm for twelve and a half rents daily. The author warns that stable government invites capital to cheaper labor markets, harming home workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mansourah
Philippines
Ernest HL. Crosby
Japan
Bishop Potter
New York
Hore
South Africa
Republican platform silent on old soldiers pensions
The republican platform at 96 is absolutely silent concerning the old soldiers. There is not any solitary word in their behalf, and it is suspected that in the costly pursuit of foreign wars the party favors economy in the direction of pension expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
McKinley
Republican Party
Orient
Fortecus
Party of Imperialism
Philippines
Wiliam McKinley
Republic
Chicago
Br. Bryan
Chey
Factory Labor and Political Debates Stir Philippine Move
The piece contrasts harsh factory conditions in Mansourah with Philippine coal prospects and a looming capital flow. It critiques wage levels, child labor, and overtim ework, while weighing political shifts in U S policy, the Republican and Democratic platforms, and Bryan’s stance on veteran pensions and government responsibility.
Politician Debates Trusts and Campaign Cash Critique
The Louisville Courier Journal reports on Democratic trust accusations and McKinley speech reactions. It contrasts Republican stances on trusts with calls for accountability, noting criticism of political figures and the coal trust protests in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Ching
Denver
McKinsey Commercial
Chiesa
Tanna
Hanne
Dubuyue Herald
McKinley
Roosovels
Tianna
Donnsylvania
Louisville Couriec-Journal
Quiet scene as miners strike continues in Schuylkill region
Philadelphia reports a peaceful day in the anthracite fields with no disorder as soldiers were not needed. Strike leaders claim growing force while operators push to maximize coal output amid reduced forces. no settlement talks occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Mitchell
Wuld
Aueleton
Blevist Harvey
Stone
Harrisburg
Fray
Sersutan
Governor Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes Mob Assault at Vietor
Gov Roosevelt faced a hostile crowd near Cripple Creek on September 27 as he spoke at Vietor. Riders formed a protective circle while blows and thrown objects sparked a noisy confrontation. Postmaster Daniel M Sullyan knocked down the attacker, and 1000 to 1800 bystanders surged toward the train amid insults and improvised missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Col
Vietor
Bryan
Roosevelt
Daniel M. Sullyan
Cloudburst Causes Damages and Losses Across Regions
Reports from Texas and surrounding areas describe a cloudburst in the Neuces river valley causing property damage and multiple deaths on ranches near Shal yi einity. The Neuces rose 25 feet in hours cutting telegraph lines and flooding towns, with deaths among English and Mexican shepherds. Nationwide, conservative losses from storms across Texas exceed 120 million dollars, excluding the Gulf Coast disaster. Other items note a Wilkinsburg children’s home fire, a north polar expedition plan by Nansen and the Duke of Abruzzi, a corn oak festival opening in Mitchell, a major fire in Constantinople destroying residences and shops, and the Oberammergau Passion Play ending next Monday.
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San Antonio
Tex
Neuces River
Ethelbert McDonald
Neuces
Prescott farmer David Hull remarries former wife Mrs Manson
Wisconsin State News reports wealthy Prescott farmer David Hull has remarried Mrs Manson of Naperville, whom he wed nineteen years earlier and later divorced for desertion. After her remarriage to a man in Illinois who died two years ago, Hull found success in cattle, amassing a fortune while the couple briefly separated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hull
Prescott
Manson
Naperville
Tull
Royal
Mull
Captured After Hot Close Fight on Train Robbery
Officers Uroughton and Gillman arrested three men in Evansville after a half hour clash with gunfire. The suspects are charged with robbing Henry Rose and Floyd Hickock aboard the Chicago and Northwestern train as it left Moriimue.rose and Hickock injured but not seriously. robbers secured less than three dullness.
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Uroughton and
Gillman
Evansville
Wisconsin Crop Report From Washington Weather Bureau
Weekly crop report notes heavy frost in northern and central Wisconsin with light frost in the south. Most crops are fully matured and ripening, husking underway, and yields described as good. Potatoes are being cut, rotting and blight complaints persist, tobacco secured and cured with good color. soil in good condition for fall plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Srecians
Wisconsin Soldiers' Home Beneficiary Wealth Bequest
The Wisconsin veterans home at Wanner gains by 812000 from Walter Houston an aged Confederate veteran who lived in Utica Winnebago county and died there He leaves a 200 acre farm to the Home and a further bequest to his wife with the farm to pass at her death The gift stems from kind treatment at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Veterans
Wanner
Walter Houston
Utica
Winnebago County
Houston
Tome
Jipme
Robbers Fail at Wilten Bank Attempt
Early hour blast aimed at the Wilten bank was thwarted by three passersby who heard the explosion. Two well dressed young men were arrested at Yonah and charged with the attempted robbery. they refused to give their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilten Bank
Yonah
Woos
Lumber convention cuts hardwood prices in Mansfield
At the hardwood lumbermen convention in Mansfield a price reduction of one to three dollars was approved on all hardwood lumber except white and red oak. The Wahworth county fair is praised as highly successful, while New Richmond’s fair is postponed to October 23 due to rain. Various local deaths, crimes, and civic notes fill the page, including a man found dead aged 85, a suspected forger, a burglary plea, and school attendance efforts. A special election produced license results, and Beloit College opened with many students.
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Hardwood Lumbermen
Mansfield
Wahworth County
New Richmond
D.C
I. W. Rader
Turnville
Fred Sodgesor
James Mulleneau
Racine
Charles Bassinger
Tie
Sylvania
Frank Sam
Eau Claire
Args
Wise Leansin
The
Methodist Church
Appleton Ture
Tune Board of Education
Wraik W. Uaines
Waowatush
WI Thomas
Pewa Falls
Gistrar
Low Liedase
Pewau- Kee
Ansenuth Kish
Kinbarras
Jonathan Wish
Bie Foot
Bull
Bridge and Son
E.W. Bridge
Ludington
Mich
Ma Crosse
Beloit College
Norman Torrth
Mack Inver
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Jimma’y Heechmes
Newitley
Truste
Euorpe
Pinkerton
Homestead
Tee
Anether
Rmpinos
Philippine Commission No. 2
Manila
Sguinalda
Manna’s Man
Lewis
Hin
Military Committee
Coeur D'Alene
United States
Mattialku
Adolph Patterson
Mo A. Manna
Maria-McKinley Party
Kanens City
Labor and Empire
Mark Hanna
Sirlies
Pennnsylvania
Guy. Kupneveld
Gol
Texas
Fort Worth
Gulf Coast
Pittsburgh
Childdren
Wilkinsburg
Wil
London
Nansen
Duke of Abrus
Aily Express
North Polar
Mitchell, & DB
Constantinople
Wass Koui
Khas Roi
Wisconsin State
NEWA
Wiss
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