Coal strike exposes ties between Republicans and trusts
The piece accuses Mark Hanna and J. Pierpont Morgan of backing the Pennsylvania coal trust and claims organized labor uncovered a GOP trust alliance. It cites mass layoffs, wage cuts for Steel and Wire workers, and alleged provocations to sway elections. It mentions imported black voters, Democratic leaders, and press stances against the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yue
Mark Hanna
J. Pierpont Morgan
Pennsylvania Coal Trust
Hanna and Morgan Faces in Labor and Politics
The text claims Wu Hanna insists no trouble finding J Pierpont Morgan to end a coal miners strike author notes. It mentions horse carriage era rumors about autos and Hanna’s critics claiming his dinner pail is filled with hot air. Senator Morgan supports Bryan’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Hanna
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jew
Hanna
Turn on the Lights and the Philippines Questioned
The piece accuses President McKinley of hiding actions in the Philippines and selling or leasing islands without public accounting. It compares the president to a hired manager, questions profits, concessions, and the lack of official information reaching American owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Bryan
McKinley
Ofone
Sultan and the Ultimatum Turns Into Letter Comedy
Abdul Hamid rejects an ultimatum from an American writer returning it with a printed card. The note says the sultan is already well supplied with similar material and cannot use the ultimatum now, closing with thanks and a promise to consider it later. The Baltimore American comments on perceived Oriental originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Abdul Hamid
Hawip
Abdul
Baltimore American
Detective Probes Carriage Sighting in Turquoise Attire
A Chicago Tribune note recalls a detective asking Mrs. Blank about a morning buggy sighting. She describes the couple and details the woman's turquoise blue jacket, white skirt, satin hat, hydrangea trim, and pompadour hairstyle. The clue session ends with an odd remark about a borrowed item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Scissors and Stray Political LoyaltiesReferenced
A brief noted exchange reveals Mr. Mary Eden Lease displeased with his wife's shift from the Populist party toward McKinley and Roosevelt. He, a Democrat, has consistently voted the ticket. The column then retells a Lincolnshire preacher anecdote about a long sermon and weary congregants ending with a quip about being weighed as they pass out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eden Lease
McKinley
Roosevelt
Lease
Mary Ellen
Dallas
Texas
Lincolnshire
Roosevelt faces backlash as campaign style backfires
The Birmingham Ledger says Governor Roosevelt began his campaign by insulting dissenters and has received a string of insults in return. It argues the Rough Rider era is over and Ribbed by critics he invited the reception, labeling him a failure age campaigner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmn
Roosevelt
West
Birmingham Ledger
Old tub may be scrapped as Texas inspector eyes removal
The Texas battleship inspector may order it out of commission and its crew reassigned to the Alabama. The Texas is described as a failure with the unluckiest career among our ships. With Joe Wheeler out of the army and free for politics or matrimony, scrapping could become his focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Alabama
Birmingham Ledger
Joe” Wheeler
Fayette
A Loving Daughter and a Brutal Assault Claim
A Pratt City Herald excerpt depicts a magistrate hearing for a brutal assault on a wife. The husband quips that prison would break up their honeymoon. A daughter’s singing comforts the wife as domestic life collides with a serious charge.
Barrister Blunder Earns Prize At Ladies Club
A young barrister visiting a smart ladies club mistook a house number during a function where members wore book title pins. He quipped a line about representing a title and won a prize on the spot. The item also mentions patent medicines and a Princeton scholar article upcoming in Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart Ladies’ Club
W. M. Sloane
Princeton
Napoleon
Iron Nerve From Health and Will Power Teaser
Bismarck's strength came from splendid health and indomitable will. The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive disorders claiming they build endurance and success. Sold for 26 cents at B F Lovelady's drugstore.
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Bismarck
Dr. King
B. F. Lovelady
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Mark Hanya
Philadelphia Times
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Louis Sevnorp
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Third Street
Pyatt City
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A. E. Webb & CO
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They Netuit Clerks
Pilon
Fourth St
Pratt Gity
Belmont Restaurant
Pratt Station
J. E, Seay
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Traiz City
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L. Ledbetter
Ban Nok
Thnoat
Third Ave
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E. W. Young
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Totaleus
Isaac Howard
Prate City Herald
Pratt
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Ala
Walter K. McAvony
Herald Office
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Sai
Spectagles
Third St
C.H. Albes & Gon
Union Passenger Depot
Decatur, Alabama
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa County
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Little Homax Soaestauf
Second Avenue
A. Z. Strain
Ew Market
Pratt Crry, Ala
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