Jeffersonian Foes and Roosevelt on Reform Era Admins
Henry Adams denounces Jefferson’s foes as schemers and atheists while Roosevelt laments that a Kansas City platform policy would bring widespread misery and infamy. Historians like Morse and Schouler praise Jefferson’s peaceable, popular administration and its broad popular support amid prosperity.
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Roosevelt
Jefferson
Kansas City
Vaal
Mr. Morse
Crie
Volum
Schouler
England
Labor and Imperialism Clash Over Philippine Expansion
The piece argues McKinley’s policy risks labor as cheap foreign workers flood the United States and Philippines alike. It cites Japanese and Chinese labor inflows to Hawaii and Manila, claims protection erodes, and notes editorial opposition from the Omaha Bee urging caution on territorial conquest and its impact on American labor.
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Far East
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
McKinley
United States
Wesley Merritt
Charles A. Whittier
Paris
Manila
Whittier
Omaha Bee (Republican
Omaha Bet
McKinley Under Fire In Bryan Letter Critique
Opponent’s letter accuses President McKinley of autocratic rule and constitutional violations. It stresses alleged annexation of the Philippines, tariffs on Porto Rico, Cuban military control, and favoritism toward trusts and British interests.
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William McKinley
Jonathan B. Taylor
la Sulu
Luzon
Porto Rico
Cuba
Laportalian
McKinley
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Let the People Elect the Senators
A Bryan editorial urges direct senatorial election, noting 1868 Johnson proposal, 188? Weaver efforts, 1892 House passage, and now a major party convention endorsement. It argues reform would empower voters before the next presidential race and aid future remedial legislation as progress advances in measured steps.
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Johnson
United States
Weaver
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Monarchist takeover urged in a McKinley era call
The Des Moines Globe essay advocates a constitutional monarchy to fit expansion and capital protection, arguing that republics falter when nations grow rich and powerful. It asserts history shows kings guide nations, and claims Americans are already under monarchy in practice while lacking its benefits.
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Des Moines
Globe
McKin Jey
Republic
Bryan and the Income Tax Calls for constitutional change
W J Bryan argues that income tax is unjust and should be struck from federal revenue. He contends taxation equity requires ending income tax and predicts a constitutional amendment to authorize no income tax. He asserts party reforms will advance this cause in future campaigns.
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Democrate
Hopultate
W. J. Bryan
No Freedom Now for Filipinos War Quote Fragment
A fragmentary OCR item quoting Abraham Lincoln about freedom and merger, attributed to a document dated March 12, 1805, referencing the widest to mathdlana Reg dment. The readable text presents a controversial line on liberty and those who desire it for others.
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Abraham Lincoln
The Death of Gregorio del Pilar at the Mountain Pass
A Chicago Tribune retelling recalls the death of Gregorio del Pilar at a mountain pass. A wounded insurgent leader is described by soldiers who loot his gear and ponder his sacrifice. The narrative reflects on glory, memory, and the cost of war.
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Old Pilar
Rascal
F Pilar
Sullivan
Ad Snider
Pilar
Dolores Hosea
Gregorio
Snider
Richard Henry Little
Chicago Trivune
Rights never conflict aation never clash quote by W J Bryan
A fragmented historical excerpt presents a quotation from W J Bryan urging duty in defending rights and opposing seizure. The text reflects 19th century rhetorical style on conflict, possession, and national unity.
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Tarkey
W. J. Bryan
False Prosperity Claims in McKinley Era Debated in Nebraska
Dr. O J Perkins analyzes a certified Nebraska Bureau report, countering Republican prosperity rhetoric. He cites mortgage data showing real estate mortgages satisfied vs filed, large increases in chattel debt, and overall state indebtedness rising under McKinley prosperity claims. The piece highlights Indiana trends as a parallel.
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McKinley
Mark Hanna
O. J. Perkins
Chicago
A. H. Gleason
Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistica
Nebraska
Southwest
Indiana
McKintey
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