We Must Not Alone Dictate Our Own Financial Policy
The article argues for American independence in monetary policy, urging free coinage of gold and silver and expansion of silver production. It envisions the United States rejecting foreign financial domination, building naval power, and asserting economic leadership to shape global finance. It references imperial reach to the Philippines, Caroline, and Pelew islands, and cites Rudyard Kipling as inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonius
Atlantic
Britain
Spain
France
Philips ‘Pines
Zngland Mare
Asia
Philippines
Caroline
Pelew Islands
England
Congress
Liberty
Rudyard Kipling
H. F. Thurston
Statesman John Sherman on the Spanish American War
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman argues that popular demand and congress drove the war, and that true statesmanship opposed it while the Maine tragedy sealed the conflict. He says public pressure swept leaders aside and that his tenure under Lawyer Day was not a fair gauge of influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Chicago
Congress
Maine
Sherman
Spain
Lawyer Day
Canton
Cuba
Postmaster General Smith urged to root out office graft
The article argues that Postmaster General Smith must persistently press the president to place post offices under civil service rules, ensuring appointments go by merit rather than political service. It warns successors may revert to patronage and urges reforms to prevent venal robbery in federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Smith
Jesser
Uncle Ike and Heaven Mortgage Tale From the Pulpit
The speaker questions if heaven would be fair using earthly debt and mortgages as examples. He contrasts biblical debts and jubilee with modern usury, arguing justice and shared wealth matter more than celestial splendor. He urges reform of earthly economics before comfort in heaven.
Republican opposition rails at war powers and foreign alliance
The piece accuses the Republican party and its financiers of plotting an alliance with England and undermining the nation. It asserts the war with Spain was driven by Democrats in Congress, supported by public sentiment, and condemns Hanna and Co among other financial interests. The Democratic Senate is praised as a barrier to perceived schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hanna. Bikins
Morgan & Co
Spain
Congres
Hanna & Co
Pasland
Senate
Hanna
National Democrats
Madrid
Mania
Correa
August
Las. Lo Senor
Call to end bonds open mint for free coinage
A political plea argues against issuing bonds for war funding and urges free coinage of gold and silver or greenbacks instead. It critiques Republican policies, touts tax-led revenue and warns against continuing debt, calling Democrats to stand firm for finance reform.
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Trig
Manila Falls and Spanish Garrison Faces Massacre Threat
Rumors place Manila under siege as insurgents gain ground and Spanish forces retreat, with reports of the garrison surrendering to American forces to avoid massacre. Dispatches from Madrid and Hong Kong discuss Aguinaldo's uprising, the collapse of telegraph lines, and possible European intervention while Cavite and Manila districts see heavy fighting and desertions.
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Madrid
Augusti
Manila
Aguinaldo
Cavite
Bulacan
Laguna
Moron
iManila
Bonds for a War Loan Plan Buy Bonds at Three Percent
The government could issue two hundred million dollars in three percent bonds for twenty years, totaling three hundred twenty million to be paid. This method saves one hundred million in interest, increases circulating money, and avoids bank borrowing while ensuring tax payments on the debt. The plan argues bonds are as secure as bank issues and would prevent hoarding while expanding the money supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vizayas
Luzon
Manila
Correa
Philippine Islands
English alliance fears fuels gold standard talk
Denver Read warns that western leaders Belmont Morgan and Hanna might seek English naval aid to oppose free coinage of silver. He argues such talk risks entangling alliances and endangers the Monroe doctrine as gold manipulators push a selfish agenda.
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England
Belmont
Morgan
Hanna
America
Denver
Manila expedition set for next Wednesday
San Francisco June 10 The second Manila expedition will depart next Wednesday after officers finalize plans. The Fifty-first Iowa volunteers with 41,000 troops will arrive tonight in three sections. The Forty-ninth Iowa regiment is due Friday morning, and with two exceptions the regiments are fully equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Manila
Iowa Volunteers
Ferryninth Iowa
Invasion Plans for Porto Rico Under Lee
The war department readies a sizable invasion force under Major General Fitzhugh Lee, with about twenty thousand men in Jacksonville and transports gathering at Fernandina, as San Juan awaits Allied action. Admiral Sampson’s fleet is expected to bombard El Morro at San Juan as the plan advances. Portland Puerto Rico attention mounts in Washington as operations near Santiago prompt rapid preparations.
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Aamy
Lee
Washington
Santiago
Porto Rico
Sampson Bic
San Juan
War Department
Fikzhugh Lee
Camp Mar Jacksonville
Fla
Fernandina
Sampson Takes a Fort Near Santiago Harbor
Washington reports Admiral Sampson has seized fortifications near Santiago and hoisted the American flag while the Spanish flag came down. Marines are ashore and preparations begin to occupy the fort as American troops move in.
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Sampson
Washington
Santiago
Admiral Sampson
Wisconsin Semi Centennial Parade Draws Large Crowds
Madison hosts the Wisconsin semi centennial with about twelve thousand visitors from outside the city. Civil War veterans parade numbering near two thousand plus a Milwaukee delegation. Eugene Elliott, B I Bryant, O H Fethers, and H C Kennedy speak on law, loyalty, and progress. Governor Scofield and Mrs Scofield host an official reception at the executive mansion.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Armory
Eugene 3. Elliott
Trade Chicago June Quotations Range on Board of Trade
The table lists the day’s quotation ranges on the Chicago board of trade. It captures bid and ask levels for key contract categories as traders assess market direction.
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Hicara
Chicago
Board of Trade
Army Men Growing Aations New York June 9
Dispatches from West Indian points report ongoing operations at Santiago. Army officers expect credit for Santiago efforts but express frustration over Reef activity. After several days of bombardment Santiago’s batteries and garrison may be unable to resist a land assault.
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New York
Santiago
Mavy
War Departments
Washington
The
Times
Army Offic
To Seize the Hawaiian lands
Washington reports the monitor Monadnock is not bound for the Philippines. She is ordered to sail to Honolulu to raise the flag if Congress fails to annex Hawaii before adjourning. McKinley insists the islands must be acquired to secure the Philippines, even if Congress cannot approve by standard measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian
Washington
Monitor
Philippines
Honolulu
Congress
McKinley
Senate
House
Hooley Declared Bankruptcy in London
Ernest Terah Hooley, once famed as the country’s top company promoter, faced a London bankruptcy order on June 9. Reports say about 2.9 million dollars in actions are pending against him, including a 265 thousand dollar case that set for a hearing tomorrow, linking his bicycle and land interests to the crisis.
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London
Tune 9
Ernest Terah Hooley
Hooler
Michigan Railroad Tax Income Raised Despite Lower Road Earnings
Michigan's tax statement shows total railroad revenue for the current year at 394 thousand dollars, up 208 thousand from last year. The rise comes despite a 44 thousand drop in cross earnings, attributed to rate increases enacted by the legislature.
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Mich
Michigan
Carle
Gom- Soner Wesselius
French Cabinet Resignations Signal Broad Remodel Plan
June 10 report from Paris notes ministers have placed resignations at Premier Menac's disposal. If his policy gains chamber approval, he will remodel the cabinet on a broad basis reflecting the recent elections, signaling significant governmental change.
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Eraine
Paris
M. Menac
Postal savings banks bill advances in Senate committee
Washington June 10 The senate committee on postoffices and post roads authorized a favorable report upon the bill establishing a system of postal savings banks. The bill allows every money lender post office to receive deposits over $1 and pays interest at 2 percent.
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Vestal Savings Tanks
Washington
Senaic Committee On
Reina Mercedes Sunk by US Fleet at Santiago de Cuba
It is officially admitted the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes was sunk by the American fleet at Santiago de Cuba on Monday. Five sailors and twenty nine marines aboard were killed.
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Reina Mercedes
Madrid
Santiago de Cuba
Julius S Grinnell Dies Suddenly in Chicago Bank
Julius S Grinnell. Ex-Ir?ge, Grinnell collapsed and died at 1 o'clock Wednesday inside the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank. Heart failure is suspected as the cause. Local authorities notified. Background details are limited.
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Julius S. Grinnell
Chicago
Iwige
Ilinois Trust and Savings Bank
Parallel to Balaklava Charge of the Erusian Cavalry
The Baltimore Sun recounts a Mars-la-Tour incident where Prussian cavalry regiments advanced under orders to attack French lines. Auerswald urged immediate action, the prince of Liebenzollern wept, and the cavalry suffered heavy losses yet delayed the foe to save the army. Auerswald died the next day after heroically saving the force.
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Mars-ly-Tour
Baltimore Sun
Palaklava
George Bunsen
Auerswald
Mars-la-Tour
Liebenzollern
Patent Office exhibit draws Omaha visitors
The U S Patent Office display at the Trans Mississipp International Exposition in the Government building showcases advances across several industries with detailed models. Inventors in Omaha are urged to use G W Sues Co as headquarters for free patent books and information, with Sues & Co registered patent lawyers in the Bee Building offering assistance.
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U. S. Patent Office
Omaha
G. W. Sues & Co
Sues & Co
Bee Building
Nebraska
Pedagogue Conjugates and Pupil Advice in Mixed Notes
A compact fragment lists varied lines about education and items, mentioning a Manila hat, a soap ad, navy gun wear limits, a tobacco cure, teak, and rubber tires claiming boosted durability and reduced repair costs. It reads like a collage of unrelated 20th century product notes and schoolroom phrases.
Hall's Catatzh Care and Miss Boyd Barber Stir Debate
An imperfect OCR fragment mentions Hall's Catatzh Care taken internally and Miss Boyd barber in St Louis. It describes a young widow operating two profitable businesses and advertising as a barber claiming men prefer a single woman barber. The text hints at gendered business practice and public perception without clear dates or events.
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St Louis
Miss Boyd
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