Age of Dewey and Century Question in 1899
A 1899 newspaper piece recalls Admiral Dewey’s humane civility toward Miss Thompson at Manila’s Oriental Hotel amid Manila social snobbery. It then debates when the 20th century begins, arguing the start is arbitrary and suggesting the real current year is uncertain. The column cites a February 28 1899 note from Hon. Bland predicting a 1896 Chicago platform clash over silver coinage and political lines between Democrats and Republicans.
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Dewey
Manila
Oriental Hotel
Army
Navy
Miss Thompson
Admiral Dewey
Teapot
Christendom
R. P. Bland
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Wm.j. Bryan
Wm. McKinley
Republican Party
New Ida Ho Asylum Directors Named
The new directors of the Ida ho insane asylum are T. FE. Ricks of Fremont county, I. N. Coston of Ada county, and N. F. Kasiska of Bannock county.
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The
Idaho Insane Asylum
T. FE. Ricks
Fremont County
I. N. Coston
Ada County
N. F. Kasiska
Bannock County
Unjust Tax Laws Spark Critique of Voting Age and War Duty
A speaker rails against U S law, noting a paradox where youths age 18 can be drafted yet cannot vote until 21, while the rich may evade income tax despite the court rulings. The critique highlights distress warrants against the poor and perceived double standards in taxation and fairness.
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Supreme Court
Utah Legislature Adjourns Without U S Senator
The Utah legislature adjourned without electing a U S Senator depriving the state of a representative in the Senate for two years. The move is seen as a blow to the silver cause, though it avoids electing a McCune described as a gold bug and church man, a result deemed a disgrace to the state.
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Sesson
House
Senate
Silver City Avalanche
Utah
U. S
Congress
McCune
Governor signs bill on free text book measure
The Governor signed H. B. 254 empowering the governor to appoint five persons to a text book commission. The move follows the Statesman report detailing the measure's authority and potential impact on state education policy.
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Statesman
State Education Board Forming 1899 Book Plan
The commission will meet in May 1899 with six members including the state superintendent and four educators. They will choose a six year list of core school books, set pay at six dollars daily plus expenses, and arrange contracts with publishers. County superintendents will order texts, fund transfers flow from districts, and free books policy may be set by trustees.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Senate Chamber
United States
Board of Trustees
Buffalo Hump boom grows like another Klondike rush
The Buffalo Hump boom is growing daily and likened to a Klondike rush, drawing attention from prospectors and investors hoping for quick wealth as exploration accelerates.
Frazer reports on Dewey’s health and plans in Manila
Captain Frazer, arriving from Manila via Vancouver, recalls dining with Admiral Dewey who is in poor health and aging. Dewey reportedly fears the Philippines will require at least two years to subdue, calling its fighters formidable and noting the naval commander’s sympathy for long, difficult campaigns.
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Frazer
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Hongkong
Philippines
Dewey
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Challis
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