Notable 1897 Headlines Reflect Cuba Autonomy Debates
A survey of editorials shows Spain rich if cabinets were money as Weyler grows wealth in Cuba. The Philadelphia Press laments lingering race prejudice in the South. McKinley’s foreign policy stance irks domestic critics. Dr. Nansen to be feted by the National Geographic Society. Baltimore predicts fifteen million dollars planned for Southern mill builds. Autonomy for Cuba remains a heated topic amid liberal Sagasta’s position and New Jersey’s three constitutional amendments failing. A Camden, Maine incident notes a young woman’s skirt mishap, illustrating gum’s odd value.
Postpone Kentucky Patronage Until After Election
The Philadelphia Record reports that the Democrats should retain control of patronage in Kentucky through the November election to keep Republicans in line and avoid bolting. The piece views this as indirect admission of spoils system flaws and a tribute to civil service reform. It notes many want in, few openings, and advises the President to not disturb Kentucky postmasters until after the vote.
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Kentucky
Philadelphia
Uhiat
Republicamn
Dry docks and Philadelphia’s naval needs debate
The Philadelphia North American questions locating a new dry dock in the city, noting the navy officers’ comfort, and asks whether the board will consider Philadelphia a suitable site. It argues Philadelphia’s strength as a city yet wonders if a large dry dock fits current national needs.
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Philadelphia North American
Honorable Board
Philadelphia
Navy
Japan as rising sea power in Camp's view debated
Discussion of Charles H. Camp's North American Review article on Japan as a coming sea power. The piece notes Japan has 48 seagoing ships totaling 111000 tons, with five added since the China war, and a shipbuilding program aimed to 1930 of 67 ships plus torpedo boats. It argues England still holds dominion of the seas for many years, if ever.
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Charles H. Camp
North American Review
Japan
Camp
China
England
Is Weyler’s recall better for Cuba or not
A letter argues that Cubans now seek full independence, not autonomy, and doubts Weyler’s continued rule. It suggests a humane captain general might ease war sentiment, while recalling Weyler could aid Cuban independence despite his harsh reputation.
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Mather
Weyler
Cuba
Dheir Chanes
Wyler
Aoman Lees
Cenepal
Notes and Opinions on American Expansion and Language
The column discusses business power shifts with J Pierpont Morgan seeking control of the Baltimore and Ohio road, and notes on westward enterprise and learning languages like Japanese and Mandarin. It quotes Bishop Vincent on language education, urging home study to form correct speech habits for children.
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Don Goldberg
Ai Bum
Cohenstein
Ieee
Puwlk
Mawailin
Cotusress
J. Pierpont Morgan
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Vincent
Middle Fife
Personal notices span continents and philanthropy
Mrs Annie Besant asserts founding more than Thy tranches of the Miers phical Society during her stay in the country. Mabiande Dube a Wilberforce College student is a Awlin and two brothers are abroad. Charles Moore 75 and his wife travel from Denver to Annapolis, a 2000 mile journey begun May 18. Col Michael V Sheridan, moved from Washington to Missouri, is Phil Sheridan’s late brother's ally. Mime Tracher of Rhetma, widow of champagne firm head, leaves 110000 to Sisters of St Vincent de Paul and 10000 to charities, plus a 500000 fund for charitable works.
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Annie Besant
Apostie Nz
Miersphical Society
Mabiande Dube
Wilberforce College
Ohio
Charles Moore
Denver
Col
Annapolis
Michael V. Sheridan
Department of the Missouri
Washington
Phil Sheridan
Mike Sheridan
Little Phil
Chicago
Mime, Tracher
Rhetma
Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul
Paris
Children's Suit Promotion Mentioned with Reclining Styles
A fragmented promotion describes knee pants suits for children up to age 16, featuring Pin Cheek designs in reefers with double breasted jackets, patent bands and taped seams. It touts fashionable combinations, sizes, and value under a single supplier name.
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Fron C
Good Boys
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National Orographical Society
Westley Washington
Balthmore American
Senator Gorman
Maryland
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Chica&c
Altimore
Abraham Kinkelatein
Thomas Platt
Senor Sagasta
Feader
New Ireland
London
Daily Mall
Americana
New Jersey
Camden
Burk
Mable
Sina
Behera
Hale
Ctildren
Portland
Acma Cement
NEW NO. HS Water Sthuet
Batchelder and
Collins
John S
Etheridge
Lerkley
Irwit’s Express CompAny
Water Street
Oerfect
Fero
Beret
Creo
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Parthians Stave Median
Gmatia
BA. Mott
Ae Mall
Trotter
Best
Akont
Main and
Church Streets
Norfolk
Church
James ‘T
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Clay Avenue
D. C. Worthington
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