All Forms of Toil Mordered by Trusts in Kansas City Platform
The Kansas City platform declares private monopolies indefensible and intolerable as they destroy competition and fix prices harming producers and workers. It cites Bryan urging unceasing warfare against private monopoly, lists historical price extortion by coal, sugar, oil, and telegraph trusts, and condemns watered stock and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Coal Combine
Congress
Combine
Copper
Whisky Trust
Metropolitan Telephone Co
Bell
Telegraph
Bay State Gas Co
Cleveland Gas Co
New York Gas
New York Senate
Metropolitan
New York
Philadelphia Traction
15Th Street Co
Philadelphia City
Ridge Avenue
Citizens’ Co
Union
Oil Trust
Steel Trust
Chemical Bank
McKinley era slavery clause and Sulu treaty in debate
A historical article fragment discusses slavery and involuntary servitude under U S law, the 1899 Sulu archipelago treaty granting sovereignty, flag rights, religious protections, and manumission terms. It analyzes U S military funding goals, Congress budgets for army and navy, troop levels, transport plans, and projected costs for 1901 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
M'Kinley
Sultan OF
Sulu
Archipelago of
No Room for Subjects Under the Free Flag
Speaks against presidential policy and imperial moves, arguing freedom for all citizens is essential. warns of war on aliens, independence for territories, and a choice between republic values or empire, urging adherence to American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repat Cie
Eve Fatter
Republic
Forte Rico
Hutt
The
Philippines
Congress
Ila
Republic of
Washington and
Jefferson
Kansas City
Quotations on liberty and equality from early American leaders
A compilation cites George II and Lincoln reflecting on rights and governance during rebellion, U S acts toward Philippine natives, and the Revolution era creed that rights belong to human nature. It emphasizes self evident truths of liberty beyond wealth race and birthright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Continental Congress
America
Where the Democratic Party Stands on Labor
A short political position piece advocates creating a Department of Labor with a Cabinet secretary to boost American labor. It argues labor elevation raises production and prosperity at home and in foreign commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congrtas
Department of Labor
Bryan on Arbitration From Letter of Acceptance
The platform renews the demand for arbitration between corporations and their employes. An impartial court should settle disputes justly to reduce strikes and lockouts. Reestablishing arbitration would foster friendly labor capital relations and curb military intervention in labor troubles.
Lincoln on benevolent assimilation and race in 1858 speech
The document cites Abraham Lincoln in Chicago on July 10 1858 challenging arguments that a ruling class can benevolently control others. He frames such logic as kingship used to enslave peoples, noting it as an excuse to dominate weaker races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Chicago, Ill
Democratic Party Favors Liberal Pensions, 1906 Platform Echo
The Democratic Party supports liberal pensions for veterans and their dependents, praising military courage. It restates the 1906 Chicago platform stance that enlistment and service prove grounds for pension rights and loyalty to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Chicago
Postmaster General Letter Ends In Jail Scandal
A Republican literary chief praised a jailed figure linked to Cuban postal frauds in a confidential letter. The writer, now jailed in New York, fights extradition while the party claims the public will seek redress when informed. Jefferson’s quote appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
New York
Jefferson and Liberty in Government Power
Fragmentary historical note asserts that the world benefits from liberty and that government’s sole legitimate aim is to maximize collective happiness. It argues government authority rests on the consent of the governed and that free speech underpins all other liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
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Bramkamp
Trust
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil
To & Cents
Grand Rapids
Wis
OFL Trust
Waet
Commonwealth
Wire Trust
Tin Plate Trust
Pennsylvania Coal
Pith Ave. Bank
McKinley
United
Suln
Dato Rajah Mada
Dato Attik
Dato Calbe
Dato Joakanian
Dato Puro
Dato Amir Haissin
Hadji Buter
Habib Mura
Serif Saguin
Jolo
A. D
Arakail Akil
Sultan Sulu
Dato Rajah Muda
J. ©. Bates
UW A
Army
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
War Department
Ludington
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
Weston
Root
King George
King William
Great Britain
George Lil
Tam
George LII
England
Willie
Papa
Mwe Trusts
Bryan
Meiri Minneapolis
Asey
Kingcraft
Aiely
Wasktristan
Laos
Charles I
Neely
Munale
Jad
Weiter
Wadfisher
KKAWE
Tim
May
Rathbone
Hamilton, Ohio
Thomas Jefferson
Steek
W. J. Bryan
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