Jefferson era echoed in Horace Ad ams critique of Federalist tirades
The piece surveys Henry Adams depictions of Federalist attacks on Jefferson in 1800 and traces parallels with later debates over McKinley era imperialism. It cites Schouler Morse Bryan and a broad critique of labor, immigration, and Philippine annexation. It notes opposition by the Omaha Bee to conquest and labor impacts.
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Henry Adams
Jefferson
New England
New York
Schouler
France
Morse
Mr. Morse
Jeffer- Son
Mr. Schouler
England
Dacontent
Manlla
Malla
Philippines
Omaha Bee (Republican
Qet
Omaha Bee
McKinley Under Fire In Aide's Harsh Critique
The letter attacks President McKinley outlining alleged autocratic power and policy failures. It claims forcible annexation of the Philippines, tariff coercion on Porto Rico, Cuban military rule, and misused funds. It also condemns commissions, labor actions, and British ties, casting McKinley as anti-democratic and pro‑oppression.
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McKinley
Philippine Archipelago
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Ikind
Lincoln and his party in 1856 speech excerpt
An 1856 Lincoln address excerpt discusses founding principles of the Republican Party. It cites the Declaration of Independence and questions the obsolescence of fundamental government powers. The text reflects party-building rhetoric tied to constitutional authority.
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Bunsington
Acuvlil
Hell
Let the People Elect the Senators
The piece traces the long push for direct senatorial elections from 1868 through 1892 and notes a recent endorsement by a major party convention. If reform wins this fall, it could pass before the next presidential election, aiding passage of remedi al legislation and advancing the broader democratic aim. William Jennings Bryan comments on steady progress and hopeful outcomes.
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Johnson
United States
Weaver
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
William Jennings. Bryan
WANTS A MONARCHY IN DES MOINES GLOBE VOICE
The Des Moines Globe argues for a constitutional monarchy as a remedy for expansion era ills. It claims a republic cannot sustain a great nation and urges capital protection and centralized leadership under a king while noting anti monarchy echoes French revolutionary ideas.
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Des Moiness
Globe
McKinley
Sven
Republic
Bryan Aims at Income Tax Uproar and Constitutional Change
J. Bryan argues the government skews tax policy toward indirect levies while income tax support grows among Democrats, Populists, and Silver Republicans. He predicts a constitutional amendment to authorize an income tax and argues for restoring Justina taxation as a revenue tool amidst fiscal tensions.
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Justina
Theas
J. Bryan
End of Gregorio del Pilar in a mountain pass
Richard Henry Little narrates from Chicago Tribune about Gregorio del Pilar, a 22 year old insurgent officer killed defending a pass. Soldiers loot belongings, while his body lies exposed as the column moves on. The piece reflects on sacrifice and the cost of glory.
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Pilar
Rascal
Addler
Sullivan
Snider
Gregorio del Pilar
Major Marsh
Alttlag
Camp Firs
Pilat’s
Dolores Hosen
Gregorio
Bullivan
Richard Henry Little
Chicago
Tibuna
False Prosperity Claims in McKinley Era Debunked
Analyzing a Nebraska report, the piece argues mortgage debt surged under McKinley prosperity. It contrasts county clerk sworn figures showing $139 million net rise in state mortgage indebtedness with inflated claims of widespread prosperity, noting large increases in both real estate and chattel mortgages and calling for scrutiny of loaning practices.
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McKintey
de Oo Perkins
Chicago
Act Gleas
Barea
Nebraska
Carter Fis
Mat
Tuck Press
Wangunk
Rodahio Ngo
Indiana
McKinley
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William Jeavings Bryan
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Charles A. Whittier
U.S. V
Paris
Manila
Paris Place
Whittier
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Republican Party
George Iie
Willam J. Uryan
Jonathan B. Taylor
Soin
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Party Brew
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Washington
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General Eagan
Rathbone
Neely
Gage
Treasury
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Wall,street
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Hay
Pretoria
Alaska
Great Britain
Standard of Trust
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Standard Oil
Coeure d’ Alene
Miles
Shafter
Hanna
Platt
John Bull
Root
Grant
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Providence
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Fruau
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W. J. Bryan
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