Important Laws Enacted by the 60th Congress in 1900
A summary of major acts and reforms from the 60th Congress first session. Measures include currency issuance under stress, public buildings funding, a new national monetary commission, battleship and naval expansions, consular reforms, widows' pensions, tariff investigations, district child labor and employer liability laws, army and navy pay increases, tribal land restrictions lifted in Oklahoma, extensive infrastructure and pension provisions, Panama Canal funding, mail prohibitions on seditious publications, and numerous public works and court-related statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of
State and Commerce and Labor
Treasury
White House
National Monetary Commselon
Consular Wervice
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Army Medical Corps
Army
Navy
Oklahoma
United States
Panama Canal
Secretary of War
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tirty
House Committee
Billa
Benate
Misery and dishonor warned after Bryan election
Andrew D White predicts grim consequences from Bryan's potential victory. He argues the outcome would bring misery at home and dishonor internationally, harming American unity and leadership. The remarks reference university and ambassadorial roles in the hypothetical scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew D. White
Bryan
Ome
Setwany
Bowie
Taft Railroad Editor Seeks Spill Route Change
Local railroad editor labels a route change as necessary after trips raise spill concerns. Needing prudent planning, the editor cites transportation tensions and community impact to push for a revised rail alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeder Tor Taft
Britain Record
Sdltor
Bryan True to Silver Idol
An examination of William Jennings Bryan's unwavering silver stance and faith in monetary policy as a guiding principle. The piece cites his 1900 Lincoln address and North American Review excerpt, arguing his conviction on silver remains central despite changing political tides. It discusses gold supply, banking notes, and the belief that gold standard supports prosperity, with Bryan clinging to his declared principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
United States
Jefferson Club
North American Review
Bryan
Performance vs Promise in Ohio Republican Speech
Governor Hughen quotes a Youngstown speech praising Republican reforms such as the bureau of corporations and railroad rate liability laws. He contrasts Republican restraint with Bryanite “ill considered legislation,” arguing for careful reform, experience, and prudent progress guided by a knowledgeable pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughen
Youngstown
Bureau of Corporations
Rati Bi
Employera
Hability Bisini
Jawa
Republican Party
Forcefu
Bryan
Anfe Hunrls
Law Amendments and Taft on Remedies for New Evils
A column quotes Hon William Howard Taft in Columbus Ohio arguing the rate law fails to meet needs and advocates empirical measures for proper remedies. The piece references the Republican platform claiming gains in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines and notes ongoing Panama Canal construction under Republican governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Taft
Columbus
Ohio
William Howard Taft Man of American citizenship and world peace
A tribute praising William Howard Taft as a representative American statesman. The essay outlines his boyhood in Cincinnati, Yale days, and rapid rise from judge to Solicitor General, U.S. District Court, Governor of the Philippines, Secretary of War, and diplomat. It credits Taft with shaping new foreign policy, guiding territories like Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and Panama, and uniting domestic public service with integrity and decency. It declares the nation needs Taft as a practical, principled leader aligned with Republican platform and historic progress.
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Republic
William Howard Catt
William Howard Taft
Cincinwath
Ohio
Tart
Fart
Cincinnati
Yale
Bis
Proming
Taft
United States District Court
Mr. Tatts
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Washington
Republic of Panama
Isthmian Canal
Central America
William Howard ‘Taft
Suwulur
Hawaii
Panama
Orient
Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Roosevelt
Reader questions Bryan renl paramount issue in campaign
A reader asks what is Bryan's main issue while others note Taft Bryan contrasts and tariff reform debates. The items reference opinions from Omaha Bee Sioux City Journal St Louis Boston Herald New York Mail New York Tribune and the Omaha Bee comment on Bryan and electability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Omaha Bee
Senator Foraker
Sioux City Journal
Taft
St Louis
Bryan
White House
Boston Herald
New York Mail
New York Tribune
Shall the People Rule in Arkansas Election Law Debate
A speech excerpt attacks Arkansas election law as anti democratic. It argues the 1891 measure concentrates power in three Democratic officials, disenfranchises Republicans and others, and harms representation. The speaker calls Republicans and allies to repeal the law and insist on equal rights and fair ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Mallory
Arkansas State League of Republican Clubs
Manmelle
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Parker
Cononuer
Arkansis
Democratic Party
Aod
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.C. Knappen
Siegeton
Bryan True TO
Porto [Mico
Pansmua Canal
Rouses Policie
Sentinel
Baltimore American
Omsba Bee
Democratic
Arkai
Im Arkan
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