Prominent Republicans Switch Sides to Back Bryan in 1900
The article lists Webster Davis and many other notable figures who abandoned McKinley in favor of Bryan and Stevenson. It cites ex-Interior official Webster Davis, New York figures, Chicago attorneys, and business leaders, arguing imperialism and war policies push Republicans to support the Democratic ticket. It highlights Olney’s warning against imperialism and notes mass conversions across the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Stevenson
Repub- Nein
Ifejong
Philadelphia
Lst
Hho
Titevis
Kansas City
Rgnke Apo
Pold Democrats
Republican Party
Ras Y
Anil
Cuba
Porto Otters
Olney
Brian
Jefferson
Webster Davia
Eletant
Mr. McKinley
G. J. Wellington
Marylnd
Patrick Egan
New York
Chile
Harrison
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Boston
Webster Davis
Interior
South Africa
Jones
Frank Monnett
Repub- Heap
Ohio
Wells
Fargo & Con
J. Valentine
Osgood Brown
Bays
Firat
Papiterite
Bourke Coghran
B. F. Tracy
New York City
Robert Avery
Waru
Lincoln
Seward
Greeley
Bummer, Chase
Roosevelt Opposition and Civil Discourse at Labor Day
The article cites Theodore Roosevelt denouncing those who oppose government by injunction while praising laborers. It discusses Roosevelts stance on government power, labor, and democracy, referencing the Review of Reviews Septem 106 and a warning about primitive thinking in modern governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Honnevelt
Bryan
Roossvelt
Theodore Teesevelt
Thaeevelt Ead
A candidate converts to imperialist support
Chavannes, once a Republican critic of the money question, has joined the GOP fold as precinct chairman and backs McKinley Roosevelt. In an Omaha World Herald interview he explains his shift, saying he supports the Republican ticket to secure imperialism and equates Democratic and Republican imperialist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavannes
Ln Moines Globe
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Omaha World-Herald
Chavannas
Two Silent State Leaders Influence McKinley Re election
The aloofness of Thomas B. Reed and Benjamin Harrison from canvassing for McKinley’s re election is described as likely to influence a large number of Republican voters in the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Times
Thomas B. Reed
Benjamin Harrison
Republican Party
William McKinley
Imperialism as a threat to republics across eras
An editorial warns that imperialism erodes republics from Rome to modern Europe. It claims imperialism destroyed two French republics and threatens a third, arguing it remains a danger to the American Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rome
Imperialiam
France
Europe
Squeeze and rise in price across eight advances
The Boston Globe notes the anger price has climbed almost a cent per pound since May 22 across eight advances. The trust is accused of making only small, gentle adjustments, with limited effect on the broader market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Farmers and the Wire Trust in Indiana Fencing
The article argues Indiana farmers favor wire fencing over wood due to timber scarcity and price, detailing a $100 million wire trust influencing prices. It estimates 83,000 fenced farms require vast wire, notes price jumps from $1.05 to $2.06 per 100 pounds, and warns of a multi‑million-dollar loss to farmers, urging political change to curb trust power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Foresta
Wire Trust
Dingley
Republican Party
Don Quixote role in war burdens blame and aid
The speaker recalls how New York Herald described aiding Spain in the war by paying 20 million dollars and relieving Spain of a heavy burden. The commenter notes the shift of burden to the speaker’s own country and a stumble under their own weight in turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Spain
Don Quixote
Filipinos rely on women for work and commerce in Manila
A historical overview notes that Philippine women handle markets, shops, textile and craft work, and factory labor in Manila. It details street vendors, dressmakers, embroiderers, and washerwomen, plus the dominance of women in tobacco, fruit, and vegetables stalls. It mentions early marriages and factory prospects for Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Hurgsin'ag
Manila
Caret Co
Pilla
Aesuntor Repara'es
Alore
Podlera
Tobares
Cotinn
Philippines
Anomalous Climate on Siberian Coast Island
A Newcastle Chronicle summary notes Saghalien off Blberis shows unusual weather. Two cold currents shore the coast, yet inland higher areas stay milder. lowlands host arctic vegetation while central regions harbor subtropical flora. The region’s climate defies usual latitude patterns with persistent winter snows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Saghalien
Blberis
Liveria
Europe
Low Island
Newcastle Chronicle
Malays of Cape Town Portrait of Dutch East Indian Community
A historical piece notes Malays in Cape Town wield influence in real estate and service trades, with a pragmatic hold on cab and laundry businesses. It describes a Malay wedding as picturesque, observed by Europeans who often receive invitations, and details attire such as the bride in white satin and guests in rich fabrics. the priest leads the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
South Africa
A Malay Wedding Feast and Cemetery Traditions
A vivid account describes Malay wedding attire and lavish feasts. It notes four wives permitted by custom, then shifts to burial practices where grave sites display cakes and meats for spirits. The piece compares future food sourcing and highlights Argentina's growing wheat area amid U S competition and shipping cost dynamics.
Grain trade between Mongolia and Siberia eyed
Western grain men anticipate a vast future trade linking Mongolia and Siberia as the Mongolian steppes population grows, signaling a major shift in regional grain commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongola
Siberia
Mongolian
Itealf
Dead Sea opening to motor boat navigation
Vessels will soon ply between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea port of Kermak, where a Greek monastery has ordered boats from Germany. It marks the first use of Dead Sea navigation in thousands of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead Sea
Jerusalem
Kermak
Germany
Tea in China Cultivation and Harvest Practices
Tea grows in patches on sloping ground in China, with cultivation supporting thousands of women. First picking yields young leaves covered with pekes, while souchong and congoo refer to varieties. Workers include women and children who strip twigs, averaging about fifteen pounds daily, then leaves dry on shallow trays and are pan-dried before further processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tea customs and dining habits in China and France described
The excerpt notes Chinese tea preparation and meals with two daily meals and tea brewed in cups or teapots. It mentions flowers like orange blossom and jasmine used to scent tea, tea drinking with chopsticks, and large cups with lids. It also briefly contrasts French and Chinese meals and includes smoking pipes during meals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Todryan
Democratic Standard
Breen
van Zeisler
Chicago
Matency
Ule Monifert
Lagor
the Farmers and the Wire Trust
Dave Stuing
Broeck
Holland
Liberia
Argentina
United States
Argentine Republic
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!