Payne on Tariff and Puerto Rico Policy in 1900s
Henry C. Payne of Ohio, Wisconsin Republican, in Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Times interview, discusses the Puerto Rican question and the constitutional debate. He argues for Lincoln and Webster over Calhoun and Douglas, favors limited incorporation of new territories, and praises McKinley’s administration for prosperity and policy shift toward free trade with Puerto Rico.
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Henry C. Payne
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Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Harrison Gray Otis
Payne
Congress
Puerto Rico
McKinley
Washington
Cail
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Calhoun
Abraham Lincoln
John C. Calhoun
United States
United States Supreme Court
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Douglas
The Labor Delegate and Southern Railway Strike
The walking delegate embodies progress in the South as labor activity grows. The strike on the Southern railway signals rising labor strength and touring influence in the region.
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Southern Railway
Ex Gov Stone Named on Bryan Suspect List
The item alleges former Missouri governor Stone engineered a 1896 conspiracy against Silver Dick Bland and now appears on Mr. Bryan’s current suspect list.
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Stone
Dick Bland
Mr. Bryan
Trade Expansion to China and Open Door Negotiations
A detailed review of the United States led effort from September 6 to March 20 closing with pledges from Great Britain Germany Russia Italy and Japan to maintain the open door in China. Notes sought equal treatment in ports tariffs duties harbor charges and rail tariffs within spheres of interest and leased areas with declarations from major powers.
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MelKinley
United States
Europe
China
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Italy
Japan
Gheate
United States of
Ameriia
United States of America
America
Débasse
Porter
Republic
Currency law sparks surge in bank charters and note circulation
The new currency law prompts a forecasted rise in bank note circulation by about 50 million dollars beyond January 31 levels. Bond secured circulation nears 235 million with total potential around 295 million, while charters applied for exceed 500, signaling broad expansion under the national banking system.
Anti-Expansion Views From Returned Filipino War Soldier
Arthur Hugh Frazier, ex US Volunteer Signal Corps, cites Boutwell on Filipinos managing banks and laundries with confidence. He notes soldiers returning from the Philippines formed views of loyal natives dominating trades, while critics argue observers with no frontline experience are better judges of conditions there.
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Arthur Hugh Frazier
United States Volunteer Signal Corps
Philippines
Boutwell
Erving Winslow
Anti-Imperialistic League
South Dakota Honors Pettigrew With Year-Round Stay
South Dakota vows to honor the country by keeping Mr. Pettigrew stationed at home throughout the year, a bold gesture reflecting national esteem and local pride.
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South Dakota
Mr. Pettigrew
Bicycle exports from Germany in 1899 show varied markets
In the first nine months of 1899 Germany sent to England 11762 bicycles, to Australia 280, and to British India 1452.
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Germany
England
Australia
Indies
British Aristocracy Reversed by Degeneracy Claims
The piece asserts reverses among the aristocracy due to degeneracy and luxury. It links indigestion and stomach trouble to weakness, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy that purifies blood and strengthens the stomach. It also mocks hair dye and hints at lack of gray matter.
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