Let Us Fight England Alone in South Africa
In a column advocating neutrality, the article criticizes imperialist aims and supports Boer independence. It cites Rev. Van Broekhuizen’s call for the United States to stay out of the South African conflict and asks whether America should keep horses and mules at home while England fights alone.
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Herman van Broekhuizen
Transvaal
Volksraad
Grace Reform Church
Washington City
van Broekhuizen
Herod
America
England
South Africa
Lafayette
New Orleans
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Republic
Government by injunction debated by Commoner reader
A Commoner reader asks about government by injunction a court device. The piece argues it abuses court power by suspending jury trial and punishing contempt. It notes 1896 1900 Democratic platforms condemned the practice and warns courts overstep by enjoining lawful acts or creating new law.
Before Ratification Search Danish West Indies for Revolutions
The text suggests examining the Danish West Indies before ratifying the purchase to decide if inhabitants will be citizens subjects or colonists and to avoid later political complications. It argues such a procedure could save the supreme court or government from acrobatics in status decisions.
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Danish West Indies
Postmaster General Smith Blames Others for Postal Deficit
The Postmaster General argues the postal deficit but omits the real cause. He should study government contracts with railroads that fund earning the mails and shape costs.
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Smith
Roosevelt First President Without the Letter A
Newspapers claim President Roosevelt is the first U.S. leader without the letter A in his name. The remark would intrigue John Tyl er if he were alive to comment on the fact.
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Roosevelt
John Tyler
Tariff Reform Sparks Public Debate Among Officials
A quarrel over tariff revision pits supporters against opponents as officials warn beneficiaries face cuts while critics urge changes. The dispute centers on who bears the costs and who gains from any new protections.
Ladder assists two-man climb with wife’s support
A proverb notes that a two man team can ascend more easily when one partner steadies the ladder. The line emphasizes cooperation and shared effort in dangerous tasks.
Searing the Republicans on the Trust Question
The Commoner urges Republicans to boycott the New York Sun to avoid warnings they fear could deter anti trust efforts. It warns of a hypothetical commercial catastrophe if trusts are crushed and urges timely action before opposition papers sway leaders. The piece contrasts Republican cautiousness with Democratic willingness to risk calamities.
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New York Sun
Sun
The
Commonc
Miners in Yukon Oppose Monarchy Amid Imperial Debate
The San Francisco Call notes a surprising anti-monarchical sentiment among Yukon miners while lamenting anti-imperial attitudes in the United States, highlighting a broader tension between labor views and national ideology.
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San Francisco
Yukon Territory
United States
Postmaster General Urged to Address Mail Cost Gap
It costs the government eight times more to carry the mails than private express firms. Postmaster General Smith should pronounce on this discrepancy and act.
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Smith
Chicago man faces court over peculiar notions of respect
Limited jail facilities may hinder Jude Haneey of Chicago from enforcing his unusual demands of respect in court, reflecting potential enforcement challenges amid overcrowding.
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Jude Haneey
Chicago
Inherited Wit Stirs Laughs as Barrymore Plays
Lionel Barrymore quips about a small stage role saying a friend did not see him in the play. He recalls asking how it went and the friend says he must have winked, highlighting the family wit and theater lore in a compact anecdote.
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Lionel Barrymore
Lionel
Nevada Senator Jones Switches Sides Over Gold Standard
The Nevada senator returns to the Republican Party arguing that the vast gold output has not achieved what bimetalism would, silver is dead, and that the switch reflects a shift from money policy to party alignment as he once championed equal rights and the public good.
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Newada
Jones
Nevada
Republican Party
Sherman
United States
India
China
Result of Free Silver Debate Warns Against Silver Flood
The piece argues free silver coinage would not flood the U S with silver. It notes coin value differs internationally and that bullion would travel to Europe, leaving little silver to enter the United States. It states most global silver comes from the Americas and forecasts limited importation under free coinage.
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Europe
France
Asia
United States
Central
South America
Flood Fear Fades Over Silver Influx Yet Cites No Danger
The speaker rejects alarms about a flood of silver entering the country, arguing there has never been and remains no danger from such an influx. The remark frames economic concerns as unfounded.
Aristocrats in America form College of Heraldry
The article notes a new College of Heraldry forming amid growing interest by families of distinction in tracing ancestry to early settlers in the United States and their links to British and European origins. It says most such families bear coats of arms and that research often proves ancestral arms once lost to obscurity.
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America
United States
British Isles
Europe
Result of Imperialism and Press Consistency
A reader questions why papers don’t rail against the Philippine war as they do against the Boer War. The author argues most papers oppose both imperial policies, and pro imperial outlets reveal bias, dulling public conscience and sympathy for liberty-seeking peoples.
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Philippines
South Africa
England
Country papers speak for the common people not the big dailies
The Rockville Indiana Tribune laments that major newspapers are corporate and lacking of humanity while country papers remain voices of the people. They represent the democracy of the common man and act as the patient private vanguard of democracy.
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Country Papers
Rockville (Ind
Tribune
Voters and the Leaders in Ohio Discussing Compromise
Ohio leaders met three months ago and agreed to repudiate party principles for the first time in the state. Their ticket was defeated by 60,000, a historic loss. The leaders can compromise but the voters refuse to always yield.
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Ohio
Silver issue not dead in Western voters see change
The Jefferson City Press argues the silver issue remains alive and will influence western country voters after conversation. It says principled voters resist quick shifts shaped by party bosses and pundits.
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Jefferson City
Balance of Trade Absurdity Cited by Railbound Logic
A Missouri dispatch mocks a ship owner who swapped 100000 dollars of shoes for Brazilian coffee and then for 80000 dollars worth of cutlery in England. He sailed back to New York losing 20000 dollars but allegedly made the country richer by preserving the balance of trade, per Republican logic cited by the Rock Port Mail.
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Brazil
England
New York
Rock Port
Money Power Attacks Government Again
The Jacksonville Illinois Courier warns that the money power seeks complete control of the government, recalling Andrew Jackson’s fight against the bank and stating the scheme has reappeared and remains unsatisfied.
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United States Bank
Jackson
Jacksonville
III
Courier
Difference in imperial stance reflects Roberts vs Gladstone
The passage contrasts Lord Roberts with Gladstone to show a shift from swaggering colonialism to Christian statesmanship, questioning whether we should imitate Britain.
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Lord Roberts
Gladstone
Great Britain
Weather's Effect on Drunkenness in New York
The New York Post notes studies linking weather to arrests for drunkenness. Cold, dry, clear, and high wind days show higher arrest rates. calm conditions fall below three-year averages. High humidity may boost consumption of strong drinks as dampness heightens winter chill.
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New York
New York Post
Building Rules in Stockholm Sweden Permit 66 Percent Coverage
The plan allows two thirds lot coverage in Stockholm with three fourths on street corners. Remaining area must be set aside for courts light and ventilation. Chimney flues are required to be 12 or 15 inches and must be swept monthly by official chimney sweepers October through April.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Behind Another Rider Rests No Free Travel
A proverb notes that one who rides behind another cannot choose his own pace or path, implying dependency limits autonomy and movement. The saying highlights constraint when following a lead.
Duty of Democrats and Imperialism Critique by Bryan
W J Bryan argues in The Commoner that the fifty seventh congress should pursue a strict anti imperialist policy focused on the 1900 Democratic platform for a peaceful permanent settlement of the Philippines. He contends Republicans avoid clear policy, cites ongoing war and casualties, and urges Democrats to challenge the nation to uphold independence and constitutional rights.
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Philippine Islands
Republican Party
United States
Senate
House
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
The
Prophecy that failed in 1900 campaign aftermath
In 1900 Republicans denied plans for a permanent standing army and claimed a large force was only for the Philippines insurrection. They argued independence would come if McKinley won. After his victory a 100000 strong army was authorized, yet the insurrection continued a year later with heavy losses.
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Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Philippines
McKinley
Congress
Reorganizers Fall Short in Maryland Vote Analysis
The piece compares 1900 presidential returns in Maryland with current results for state offices. It notes Herring and Platte tallies close to 90 thousand while McKinley Roosevelt led with 136 thousand and Bryan Stevenson 122 thousand, and concludes the reorganizers claim victory despite a Democratic vote drop.
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Maryland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
Stevenson
Herring
Platte
Clerk of Court of Appeals
Turner
Parton
Kansas City
Dalzell on Reciprocity and Tariff Balance
Ohio Republican Representative Dalzell warns against reciprocity that favors one industry over another. He notes tariff reforms aim to spread benefits, and any plan unbalancing industries would fail to interest the Dalzells. The Chicago Chronicle echoes his cautious stance on broader industry impact.
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Dalzell
Ohio
Republican Party
Dalzells
Chicago Chronicle
Duty as to the Trusts and Congressional Action
A historical article argues that Congress and state legislatures must act to prevent United States Steel Corporation from swallowing purchasing or crushing rivals. It warns against allowing monopolistic control and contends competition should not be reduced to barter or transfer of all industry to a single giant corporation.
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United States Steel Corporation
Congress
United States
Political Trio in White House Draws Mixed Comments
A Cincinnati Enquirer notes Hanna Platt and Quay appear to get along with the President yet hints at underlying tensions. The piece warns Hanna may unleash a sharp temper, risking a sharp exposure of boss relations at the White House.
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Hanna
Messrs
Platt
Quay
White House
Cincinnat
Enquirer
Court upholds stamp on express receipts with twist
The court of last resort orders express firms to furnish stamps after overturning a long delay. The ruling comes as the revenue stamp requirement on express receipts was removed years ago, drawing criticism of corporate tactics and labeling critics as anarchists or court attackers.
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Court of Last Resort
Washington Senator Supports War or Territorial Status for Philippines
Senator Turner of Washington argues after studying the insular cases that the United States must either continue military rule via war or grant organized territory status to the Philippines. He notes the war will not need ongoing effort for now, as natives appear eager in executing the program.
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Turner
State of Washington
Philippines
Nebraska Action Questioned in Governor Debate
Minnesota governor steps to block Northern Pacific influence prompt questions about Nebraska's future actions. The text notes Republican attorney general concerns and a looming statewide decision, amid broader discussions of railroad policy and federal aid.
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Nebraska
Minnesota
Savage
Garden of Eden claims Western Canada mystique
A Saskatchewan letter writer from Meltford extols Western Canada as a rich, fruitful land far beyond Reed City, listing wild fruits, flowers, lakes, rivers, timbered lands, and cattle activity. The piece promotes migration and includes ads for Canadian government guidance and various health tonics.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Reed City
Michigan
Clarion
Jas. G. Armstrong
Meltford
West
Government of Canada
Allen's Foot Ease Ad and Vinegar Pickle Tip
An early 20th century style ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for cold damp feet and chilblains with a 25 cent price and free sample offer. It also notes a vinegar pickling tip claiming grease ruins jars. A mailing address in Olmsted Le Roy New York is provided.
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Allen 5S
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Enormous New Locomotives For St Paul Line
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road received several of the largest locomotives yet built. Driving wheels measure 84 1 4 inches diameter and engines run about sixty miles per hour on limited trains between Chicago Milwaukee and Omaha. The engines feature 28 inch cylinder strokes and 350 boiler flues with 3215 square feet heating surface.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
St. Paul Road
Passenr
Miller
St. Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Rochester's Railroad Graveyard
New York Central establishes a railroad grave yard in Rochester where hundreds of cars out of service are torn apart and destroyed. The work calls for physical strength, mechanical training, and steady effort as workers dismantle rails cars under demanding conditions.
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Rochester
New York Central
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