All Forms of Toil Menaced by Trusts
A political platform denounces private monopoly and urges warfare against trusts in nation and state. It cites examples of price gouging in coal, linseed oil, copper, sugar, and telephone services, arguing monopolies extort profits at the public’s expense and harm workers. It calls for equal sharing of wealth and government action to curb monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storkholder
Seissmide
Coal Combine
Congress
Copper Syndico
Fmet
Whinky ‘Trust
Bat
New York
Telems Ag
E Telephone
Bell
Grand Rap Wis
Buchness
Oper
Palanes
Etropolitan Telephone Co
Holl
Telegraph
Ges Co
Cleveland Gaa Co
Inc
New York Senate
Metropolitan Street
Bystem
Philadelphia
Oil Trust
Ster Trust
Chembal Bank
Slavery, Treaty, and Rights in Sulu Archipelago 1899
A reprint of a U S document fragment notes slavery limits and supposed reforms in the Sulu archipelago led by the Sultan and local chiefs. It lists slave freedom payments and various stipends named to Sulu dignitaries and chiefs, dated August 20 1899, Jolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mkinley
Sultan OF
Sulu
Talimod
Balt
Bya
Dato Rajah Mada
Dato Atk
Dato Calbe
Dato Joakanlan
Dato Puyo
Dato Amir Hassein
Cost of Militarism in New Budget Demands
A Washington plan seeks a 100000 man army and 200 million dollars for the next year to back imperial ambitions. The navy requests 76000000. Congress faces paying over 200 million through June 1903 to support army and navy, with troop reallocations and transport for volunteers to Manila. Estimates for sustenance and stores exceed current year forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Army
Navy
Congress
War Department
Ludington Ro
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
Woaton
Root
No Room for Subjects Under the Free Flag
A stark editorial warns against imperial overreach in wartime governance. It argues the president’s policy denies independence and citizenship to colonies, urging Americans to defend republican ideals and oppose arbitrary power without consent. It questions loyalty to Washington and Jefferson and names Pretories Mawati and the Philippines as examples of potential subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Mawati
Philippines
Congress
Republic of Washington
Jefferson
Great Britain
George 111
I Cmn
Ameren
Gerge DT
England
Sorrea
United States
McKinley
Revered Leaders and the Founding Ideals Across Eras
A fragmentary historical reflection contrasts royal decrees from George III and early U.S. leaders with Lincoln remarks on equality. It recalls Washington’s and Congress’s enduring commitment to universal human rights amid revolt, expansion, and evolving liberty.
Democratic stance on labor reform call for Department of Labor
A dated political manifesto argues for a new Department of Labor headed by a secretary with cabinet status. It claims elevating American workers boosts production and national prosperity, benefiting families at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Labor
Congress
Department of Labor
With & Srt
Arbitration and Labor Disputes Gain Public Support
A letter of acceptance urges renewed demand for arbitration between corporations and their employees. It argues a just, impartial court is needed to settle disputes, and public backing should accompany the move toward compulsory arbitration. It foresees reduced strife and improved relations as unions and management accept mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keor
Pugiias
Okewlelo
Cwlling
Lee
Labor Teumies
Lincoln on surrender terms and benevolent emancipation
Fragmentary quote references President Lincoln’s Chicago speech of 1858 urging humane treatment and gradual steps for liberty. The text contrasts harsh vengeance with policies aimed at preserving the nation while easing the path to emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Chicago
Democratic Party Favors Liberal Pensions
Fragmentary political note praising liberal pensions and loyalty to the nation. Contains garbled, partially illegible lines and unclear references to individuals and dates, offering a vague historical stance without verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Heath Endorses Neely in Deperiment Letter
A garbled 19th century missive discusses Charles FW Reely of Mannaville seeking support for a political post. It references Helen as a paper writer and hints at involvement in a Cuban postal fraud extradition context, attributed to a secretary of a Republican committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G
Charles FW
Manna
Helen Ewe
Aed
Republican Optional Committee
Ite
Ile Enthindaatte
New York
Ben
Unclear historical note on information and trust
Fragmentary text discusses reliability of informed people and refers to Thomas Jefferson in a general, non-specific way. No clear event, date, or proper names beyond the individuals mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Righin Thomas Jeffer Oun
Fragmentary Text on Government Liberty and Speech
The readable fragments discuss the aims of government and the concept of liberty. The text mentions the general mass and the goal of humane governance, with references to speaking rights and governance principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benest
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Privat
Commonwealth
Vrirfia
Penneyivania Deal
Feith Ave. Bank
Chemical Bank
Constitution of
the United States
King George
King William
Justin
Mercy
Lierty
Willie
Papa
Papal
Bryan
Co'rem
Caldier
Eallore
Lionel der
Hieage
Magaluet
Omllot Moms B
Hanks
Olly Pialferin
Heath
Neely
Aliteraling
J. Mathbone
Oite
Jep Reoon and
Ligketye
Biste Wallow Isle
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