Pension, politics, and patent medicines from 1900s issue
A collage of 1900 era items. discussion of government armor plant bids, remarks by Senator Penrose, misquoting of President McKinley on pensions, and endorsements for Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It includes calls for reform, reflections on trusts, and wartime losses in the Philippines.
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Long
Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
J. W. Lynch
Dorr
W. Va
J.P. Spalding
Nows
McKinley
Grand Army
Banks face new demand on government funds in Baltimore
The report states Mr Hanna assessed national banks in Baltimore for 40000 dollars claiming they held government funds and should yield a return. One bank resisted the demand and it is said the government funds on deposit there will be immediately pressed into use by Secretary Gage.
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Hanna
National Banks of
Baltimore
Gage
Curious strikes hit Republican states across the nation
The writer notes recent strikes occur in Republican states and questions if Republican rule harms workers. The piece accuses party leaders of aligning with trust bosses and insufferable plutocrats, implying systemic bias against the working class.
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States
President McKinley and the Asia Pacific War Debate
A critical, satirical column rails at President McKinley’s handling of the Taft report and U.S. policy in China and the Philippines. It mocks Mark Hanna and Mrs. Lease, hints at political secrets, and questions Congress’s role in peace and war decisions. It also jokes about Teddy Roosevelt and the president’s burden to address international crises.
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Islands
Jack
Bill
McKinley
China
Philippines
Congress
List of county and state offices with names provided
A damaged clipping lists candidates for Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Inspector of Mines State Senator Sheriff Assessor County Attorney Probate Judge County Treasurer County Superintendent of Public Instruction Coroner County Commissioners and comments on political mood and a remark about Governor Mount and the trusts controversy amid Democratic and Republican tensions.
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Gener
Gerorce E. Gray
Miss Jessin Riley
Rosert Bell
Wager on Bryan Carried Three Midwestern States
A Democrat faced an 8 to 1 bet that Bryan would win Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. The backer chose not to risk a deathly sure outcome and avoided the wager, showing cautious long sightedness.
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Bryan
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Possible U S Plans for Asia and Manila Troop Movements
The article suggests the president may redeploy troops to China to rescue the legation guard within a month or two, while troops are urgently needed in Manila. It notes a likely rift between Secretary Hay and President McKinley, with speculation on causes and no solid explanation yet.
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China
Legation Guard
Manila
Hay
McKinley
Glass Trust Admits Cheaper Flint Glass Exports
The National Glass Company admissions reveal the trust sells flint glass abroad for 15 percent less than domestic price despite transport costs. The disclosure suggests Americans face cheaper imports while U.S. producers offer lower prices to foreign buyers.
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National Glass Company
The
Glass Trust
Industrial Commission
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