The Working Woman and the Call to Earn a Livelihood
Dr Talmage argues for woman’s right to earn an income and condemns idleness. He condemns wealth inheritance without work and praises skilled labor for women, urging personal industry, self reliance, and God centered virtue as paths to dignity and wage justice.
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Louis Klopsch
Washington
Dr. Talmage
Merry
Alexander the Great
Bayeux
William the Conqueror
Augustus
Eden
Adam
Arabella Stuart
Mme. de Stael
Colorado
Boggsey
Pennsylvania Avenue
Broadway
Miss Hosmer
Rosa Bonheur
Miss Mitchell
Lydia
Lucretia Mott
Women’s Protective Union
Gold Basis a Success in Japan Under Gold Standard
Japan praises its gold standard adopted Oct 1 1897. Count Matsu kata Masayoshi reports reduced exchange rate fluctuations, steadier prices and safer credit. He notes improved investment relations with gold standard nations and closer ties to world money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Matsukata Masayoshi
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Matsukata
Foolish claims on campaign funds spark disbelief
A western Bryan supporter warns of a $25,000,000 Republican war chest to reelect McKinley. The piece argues voters are guided by platforms, not corrupt influence, and ridicules the notion of buying votes or literature, labeling the claim as ludicrous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
West
Mckinley
China silver countries coinage reform boosts bonds in London market
The piece argues that despite interior upheavals in China, silver countries enjoy steady growth. It credits coinage reform with removing value fluctuations, reducing treasury losses, and enabling gold standard adoption. It notes Chinese unrest as a backdrop and China’s impact on foreign finance via government bonds trading in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
China
London Stock Exchange
Chicago Times-Herald
Political Cartoonish Press Opinions on 1900 Campaign
A collection of editorial quips criticizing campaigns and party strategies. Quotations attack Republicans and Democrats, reference Bryan, McKinley, and issues such as Porto Rico Hawaii and symbolic independence. Tone mocks dramatic speeches and the Democratic National Convention set on July Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
Porto Rico
United States
Hawaii
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cleveland
Political fundraising note and leader
A fragment quotes a belief that a fund of 25 000 000 dollars could be raised for the Republican or any party and references a leader.
No Imperialism in United States Policy Says McKinley
The Ohio society banquet address at New York condemns imperialism as a policy and argues that annexations like Porto Rico and the Philippines require a humane, flexible approach. It defends limited tariff moves and asserts Congress and the president share the same humanitarian goal while preserving discretionary power for future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio Society
New York
Republic
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Chicago Record
Ind
Washington
Congress
House
United Baties
Woodsrom
Porto Meo
Uberal
Dumane
Tis Argusment
Porto Feo
Spain
Porto Ribo
Spirlt
Hilladons
Alb
Orto Rico
Agen
Porto Deo
Wilitech
Whjoclery
Morte Reo
Porto Fico
Porto Heo
Combinasih
Porto Iuico
Wheeler to claim Congress seat after army resignation
General Joseph Wheeler, then in San Francisco, telegraphed on Thursday that he would travel to Washington next week to claim his congressional seat. He plans to prove he resigned from the army on November 20, 1599, two months before Congress convened, making his seating likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
San Francisco
Congress
Payne Engine plant destroyed by fire in Edmira NY
Fire swept through the Payne Engine company plant in Edmira New York on Thursday causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The blaze halted operations at the factory as firefighters battled the flames for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmira
N. Y
Payne Engine Company
Revolt in Santo Domingo Forces Government Action
In Santo Domingo on March 9 the government reports a political opposition movement. General Pepin, former governor of Santiago de los Caballeros, has revolted and government troops have been dispatched to confront him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Gen
Pepin
Santiago de Los Cabelleros
Grand Trunk Railway Raises Wages for Section Men
Montreal report states the Grand Trunk Railway will boost section men wages by ten cents per day across all Canadian lines, effective April 1. This increase covers the entire system in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Canada
Pees rumors on Kruger Salisbury peace bid
A London report says President Kruger has appealed to Lord Salisbury for a cessation of hostilities offering terms charged to restore Transvaal independence. British officials reject the bid as a delaying tactic and insist Britain will demand compensation for losses and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kruger
Lord Salisbury
Transvaal
Great Britain
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Rkoer
Clalsy
Bnegtuad
Maghiad
Sloyn
Bloomfontein
Nbava
Trade Situation. New York March 10 findings from Dun and Co
Dun and Co notes hesitation in business with reduced trade volume not unusual for the season. It cites strikes in building trades and machinists and subdued steel and textile activity, with varied price holding by corporations. It reports wheat supply, exports, and winter wheat conditions as generally favorable, but notes low prices and minor gains in May options. Also tallies US and Canadian failures for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun & Co
Chicago
Colton
Ao Taw Proat
Congress
Makas
United States
Canada
Harmer Dies as Longtime Congressman Leaves Era
Philadelphia reports the death of Alfred C. Harmer aged 58 at his Germantown home on March 4. A member since 1881 with a break in 1875 77, he served in the Fifty Second Congress and conducted the oath to Speaker Henderson before retiring home for Christmas recess. Bright's disease cited as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alfred C. Harmer
House
Pennsylvania
Sarmer
Bright
Henderson
Germantown
Ile
Washington
Pauncefote
Semain
Lord Pauncefote
Lord Salisbury
United States
Senate
Condemned Prisoner Callaway Ends Life in Cell
Frank B Callaway, under murder sentence in the four courts jail, killed himself with poison at midnight after threatening his cellmate with a razor. He had murdered his wife in a crowded department store eight months earlier and was due to die next Monday.
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St. Louis
Frank B. Callaway
Four Courts
Callaway
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Troy Times
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