Wage data attacks fail to sway discipline of statistics
A long critique defends the Bureau of Labor's annual wage and cost of living report against Democratic criticisms. It argues retail prices reflect living costs, defends data gathered from over 800 merchants, and presents comparisons showing bureau wages lag union minimums. The piece praises Wright’s management as nonpartisan and insists the study remains scientifically valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Bureau
Building Contractors’ County of
Chicago
Building Employers’ Association of
New York City
Masons
Structural Iron
Cornmilgstoner Wright
Nmey and Cleveland's Monumental Praas
The text criticizes Democratic efforts to gain power by invoking soldiers’ graves from Cuba, calling Richard Olney’s speech excessive. It argues Cleveland’s approach was dull and notes Olney’s remarks surpassed prior restraint in inflaming national pride.
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United States
Cuba
Richard Olney
Grover Cleveland
Buchanan
Olney
The Political Winds of 188
The piece analyzes Republican and Democratic political bets as Bryan and Hill interact with party loyalties and turnout. It questions whether Hill’s retirement reshapes the field and whether a broader Republican turnout could decide the election.
Parker and Buchanan. Cleveland’s comparison stirs nation
The piece argues ex president Cleveland’s likening of Parker to Buchanan reveals a flawed view of political maturity. It contrasts Buchanan’s cautious stance during secession with Parker’s lack of experience, while praising Roosevelt as a vigorous, effective leader worthy of reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Fremont
Judge Parker
James Duehanan
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Ife
Bugzard's Bay
Republic
Congress
Andrew Jackson
Uchanan
Esopus
Mr. Buchanan
Ulster County
New York
David B. Hill
Lincoln
Henry Gassaway Davis
Mr. Davis
Vision of the Future Allays Democratic Fears
The piece dismisses Democratic fears of Republican misrule as feverish dream. It asserts the nation will reject empire, will handle the Philippines, and will complete the Panama Canal by honorable means. It ends with a call that God governs and Washington lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemred
United States
Philippine Islands
Panama Canal
Washington
Republican Appeal Urges Vote in Roosevelts Era Campaign
The piece urges Republicans to vote for their congressional candidate to back Roosevelt era policies. It argues Democrats rely on money and influence to mobilize voters, warning against influence from local or other sources. It emphasizes marching to the polls now to secure victory.
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Hoosevelt
Fairbankera
Congress
Anti-Trust Laws and Republican Role in Enforcement
The text argues that United States anti trust statutes exist and are enforced in interstate cases while faulting Democrats for mischaracterizing these measures. It cites Sherman law passage in 1890 and 1903 actions against trusts such as Northern Securities and Illinois packers, praising Republican leadership and warning against opposition.
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United States
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Parker
Northern Securities Company
Muissouri “Beef Trust
Hitnois
Anl
All hail to Theodore Roosevelt hero of vision
Poem extols Theodore Roosevelt praising his clear vision courageous leadership and moral steadfastness. The verse elevates him as the nation’s guiding figure who faced challenges with unerring judgment and vowed truth and right, blessing the nation for his deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flas
Repetition of Falsehood by Parker Cited
The excerpt criticizes candidate Parker for claiming the Philippines spending exceeded 650 million dollars. It asserts repeated demonstrations show the claim false and accuses Parker of pursuing activity for appearances. The piece labels the rhetoric as the father of lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Philippines
Too Dear at Any Price Reflects on Government Spending
The piece argues that while government expenses exceed those of 1893, they fund work desired by the people. It notes there are costs that are too dear at any price, citing the American experience of 189y as an example.
Has to Stand for It Poor Parker
A witty verse laments Parker leaving the judicial bench to seek the presidency. The speaker quips Parker cannot sit in the chair and wonders where he can sit down, delivering a light political jab in a compact stanza.
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Parker
Democratic Candidate in the Background
A puzzled narrator questions the timing of fate and identifies the Democratic candidate by description rather than name, pondering how publicity may thrust a figure into fame.
Labor Prosperity and Republican Labor Gains Highlighted
The piece argues Democrats fail to prove benefits to workers while Republicans claim decades of proof. It cites wage and hour improvements under Republicans since 1893 to 1903, with increases across trades and more workers. It urges labor to support the Republican platform and policies at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Siy
Cleveland
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Roosevelt policy praise ends trust destruction critique
The speaker denounces a man who calls for destroying all trusts and corporations as a political quack. He argues large firms employ hundreds of thousands and destroying them would cause mass unemployment. The proper course is to enforce laws against violators to force compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Manchuria and Philippines Death Toll Sparks Judge Parker Critique
The piece contrasts Karopatkin and Osama failing to sacrifice lives in Manchuria with Judge Parker adding over 193000 deaths in the Philippines via free trade law. It criticizes Parker's policies and warns voters he may ruin the nation before election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee Karopatkin
Osama
Manchuria
Judge Parker
Philippines
Harvest value signals farmers to back Republicans
Estimates place this year’s farm harvest at no less than 3.2 billion dollars, covering corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, buckwheat, hay, potatoes and cotton, compared with 3.073 billion last year. The vast totals are cited as strong grounds for farmers to support the Republican ticket in the fall.
Odds Back Roosevelt and Parker in Election Parallels
The piece compares current odds on Roosevelt and Parker to the McKinney race of 1900 noting Parker’s uncertain alignment with anti government by injunction themes and urging voters to cast ballots, with emphasis on early voting and potential Populist impact in communities.
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Roosevelt
Parker
McKinney
Parker's Failure in Speech and Portrait of Parker
Analyzed critique portrays Alton B. Parker as dull and cold lacking mental grasp and national vision. It argues his acceptance speech and corrected letter fail to move voters and that the defeat was preordained by his ineffective candidacy and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Mr. Parker
Bryan
David Bennett
Lincoln Letter Read Again on Schurz Speech at Cooper Union
A reproduction of Abraham Lincoln's 1842 letter to Carl Lehr is printed to contrast Schurz's October Cooper Union address criticizing McKinley. The piece argues Lincoln would blame the administration if the war fails and notes the enduring, patient humor of Lincoln amid partisan criticism. It frames Schurz's long speech as having special application to the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Cooper Union
McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Carl Lehr
Union
Toi
Lincoln
Atkinson’s $ term for anti imperialist article questioned
A San Francisco piece notes Baward Atkinson wrote an article arguing the Philippines cost tax payers about a billion and a quarter dollars. It asks what Atkinson was paid for this misleading report and whom it benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward Atkinson
Philippines
Judge Walker
Atkinson
Parker’s Philippine cost claims labeled as exaggeration
Parker questions a president’s accuracy in office arguing that his Philippine expense figure of 1.2 billion dollars contrasts with records showing 189 million. He implies the Democratic candidate’s name would better fit as Ananias instead of Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Philippines
Ananias
Alton
Roosevelt Letter on Tariff Pol icy and Prosperity
A quotation from Roosevelt's letter of acceptance argues that tariffs benefiting the nation lift all, while any tariff aimed at harming some would cut prosperity for everyone. The text reflects debates over tariff policy and national welfare.
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Roosevelt
Judge Parker backs canal plan but condemns construction methods
Judge Parker endorses the Panama Canal in principle while opposing the tactics used to secure its passage. He criticizes Democratic methods as trifling and delaying. He urges continued support for Roosevelt and Fairbanks and emphasizes the need for a Republican Congress as well as a Republican President.
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Bryan
David Bennett Hill
Hill
Parker
Panama Canal
Hurve
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Congress
Roosevelt Validates National Growth Against Imperialism
The piece argues Judge Parker overstates imperial power fears, praising Republican governance as a businesslike national expansion. It denounces Democratic claims as empty echoes of past campaigns and defends Roosevelt against charges of ambitions to usurp authority or marshal foreign-born voters for a “beneficent despotism.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prient
Parker
Republic
Judge Parker
United States
Ele
Roosevelt
Gen
Grant
Democratic State General Committee
Connecticut
Mankin
The Real Return and Democracy Spurned
A fragmented report notes a landslide in favor of the President's return, suggesting a vast percentage backing him and implying a rejection of democracy by the populace.
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Rey'll
Question for H Gassaway About Times and Methuselah
A reader addresses H Gassaway asking if his praise for "Buchanan's times" reflects memory bias and questions how Methuselah fits the idea of the best of times. The exchange suggests a reflection on historical eras and long lifespans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gassaway
Buchanan
Methuselah
Roosevelt faulted by Democrats and West on trusts
In Wall Street Democrats say Roosevelt is too strenuous on corporations while in the West they call him a friend of the trusts. The remark suggests both sides should seek unity.
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Wall Street
Roosevelt
West
Vote for Judge Parker Questioned as Censure of Roosevelt
A political appeal questions Parker’s bid, arguing it would amount to censure of President Roosevelt and labeling Parker as opposing one of the nation’s most capable administrations. It frames the choice as a stance against the president’s policies and leadership.
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Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Election Day Ride Prompted Voter Coercion Question
A historical note suggests using a horse drawn conveyance to the polling place and implies pairing with Republican voters who may not walk to the polls, reflecting concerns about how voters travel to cast ballots.
Judge Parker Urged To Fight Government By Injunction
The piece urges voters to support Judge Parker and oppose government by injunction as voiced by David B. Hill. It advocates casting a vote on November 5th with a warning of potential regret if abstaining.
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Parker
David B. Hill
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