26 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
Congressman Burnham argues expansion is settled policy, condemns contractionists, and defends U S acquisition of the Philippines as parallel to Louisiana and California. He cites consent issues, treats of representation, and asserts American civil liberty as the goal of all territorial gains.
Kansas City was chosen as the site for the Democratic National Convention by a 40 to Milwaukee vote. The Democratic National Committee met at the Hotel Raleigh to set the time and place with input from speakers for Milwaukee and for Kansas City. The committee recessed for one hour then planned an executive session to decide details. A Jefferson brass band of 16 pieces organized by young men also appears in the report.
The article notes public sentiment in Nicaragua toward annexation, indicating many residents would accept an offer or terms that align with joining a larger nation. Public opinion appears divided on potential benefits and risks.
Drain Oregon notes quote engineer L C Cooley proposing U S annex Nicaragua to resolve Nicaragua Canal treaty tensions. He cites officials in Managua favoring annexation and predicts a ten thousand white laborer influx to build the canal, with implications for U S control and politics. Local notices follow.
The Pullman Company launches two grades of sleeping cars on the Rio Grande Western Railway with new ordinary sleepers fully equipped for comfort. Uniformed porters will manage the cars and attend to passenger needs. Both first and second class may ride at reduced berth rates vs palace sleepers. Service runs Denver to San Francisco and Portland daily, with through trips five days a week between Los Angeles and San Francisco, or Portland and Denver, Omaha, Chicago and Boston. Details available from J D Mansfield in Portland or Geo Heinz in Salt Lake City.
Baker City Chamber of Commerce members increased by 23 as 600 was appropriated for furniture to fit up the new clubrooms at a recent meeting.
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