Army drum and veterans march in patriotic verse and tales
A collage piece blends a Civil War era drumbeat ode with anecdotes of World War I mood, recalling veterans marching beside modern soldiers in khaki. It includes a humorous Manila garrison tale of Sawtell, a versatile private who served as barber, cook, blacksmith, dentist, tenor, and fixer, ending with the colonel praising Sawtell’s uniqueness.
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Philippines
Schlesinger
Louisville
Manila
Sawtell
Sawtel
Garrison
Frisco
Nevada
Stewart attacks anti imperialist plank and Bryan
Senator William M Stewart of Nevada spoke at Republican headquarters in New York on August 20 declaring his plan to vote for McKinley. He accused the Democratic party of pushing war with Spain and described Aguinaldo’s betrayal, Dewey's actions, and the Anti Imperialist League. He criticized Bryan for advancing the Chicago platform and for seeking an extraordinary session to grant the Philippines freedom on Cuba's terms. He condemned the Indianapolis anti imperialist convention and Bryan’s Monroe Doctrine expansion aims.
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William M. Stewart
Nevada
New York
McKinley
United States
Spain
Democratic Party
Bryan
Philippine Archipelago
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Dewey
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Anti-Imperialis League
Tagal Junta
Hongkong
Anti-Imperialist League
Chicago
Kansas City
Stewart
Mr. Bryan
Cuba
Indianapolis
Orient
Jones the slave owner as Democratic campaign head
A critique argues Senator Jones from Arkansas, a former slave owner, should not lead the Democratic national campaign due to his stance on imperialism and alleged backward agricultural decline in Arkansas. It cites USDA figures showing Arkansas lagging in farm wealth from 1896 to 1900, contrasting Ohio and national gains, and portrays Jones as a symbol of calamity for American industry and prosperity.
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Republican Party
Union
Democratic Party
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Jones
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Cleveland
McKinley
Department of Agriculture
State
Ohio
Humors of the Siege at Kimberley Journal Excerpt
A humor filled look at Kimberley during long siege conditions from Dr. Oliver Ashe's journal. Citizens laugh at dire times as shelling intensifies. Characters like Lizzie and John the Zulu dodge danger with quirky reactions. The bugler’s call and improvised defenses frame the siege with wit.
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Kimberley
Oliver Ashe
Parsons
Hugh
Lizzie
John
Lord Roberts Defies Cat Fear In Indian Jungle
A clipped quip recalls the saying a cat may look at a king as Lord Roberts faces a jungle test in India. The veteran commander does not falter when ordered to push through perilous terrain despite fears among rivals.
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Lord Roberts
India
The Democratic Kind in Kentucky Policy Controversy
The piece critiques minority dishonesty and duplicity in Kentucky politics, arguing that the Democratic approach exhibits a brief but contentious run. It calls out perceived government failure and partisan tactics within the state, reflecting a harsh editorial stance.
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Kentucky
Colonial Trade Valuable
The United Kingdom sells to her colonies 423 212 102 dollars worth of goods each year, highlighting the scale of imperial commerce.
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United Kingdom
Bryan’s biggest mistake says ex Governor Boyd
A Nebraskan quotes James B. Boyd calling Bryan’s 16 to 1 silver plank at the Kansas City convention a mistake. He claims Bryan’s defeat will come with larger margins and argues prosperity under McKinley era policies. He notes cheap money, low interest, high farm prices, and gold payments for farm products as proof of prosperity.
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Bryan
James B Boyd
Nebraska
Kansas City
McKinley
Bryan Deserts Silver in Dramatic Twist
In a poetic新闻 item the piece laments Bryan abandoning silver prospects after a brief period of success. The figure Bryan is portrayed as betraying the team, with a tone of disappointment and accusation about his loyalty and dexterity. The poem references Dave Hill and the idea of imperial sheets in a Cook County, Til. context.
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Bryan
Dave Hill
Cook County
Til
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Prospects Dented by Oilseed Prices and Labor Shortage
The Southern farmer faces trouble as cottonseed fetches 18 to 20 dollars per ton for mills, depriving him of fertilizer while he buys commercial substitutes at 2 to 3 dollars cheaper. Booming southern industry and labor tightness threaten a large cotton yield.
New York Man Fined One Dollar Over Cleveland Button
A Tammany judge fined a New York man one dollar for wearing a button bearing a portrait of Grover Cleveland. The remark notes that some people never understood why Cleveland moved from New York.
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Peerhover
Tammany
New York
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Tammany Sees Vindication by Grand Jury and Judge
The piece accuses Tammany of being vindicated by a Tammany grand jury and a Tammany judge, asserting harmony within Tammany as it covers up crookedness.
A Piano Lesson Sets 1899 US Sales Record
About 130000 pianos were sold in the United States in 1899, a record figure up 25000 from any prior year. The era’s popular tunes touted prestige abroad and prosperity at home as sales surged.
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United States
Not a Live Issue at Democratic Convention
Delegates mostly ruled that 16 to 1 was no longer an active issue. Boss Bryan remained for it, while Prince David voted in favor, sealing the decision.
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Boss Bryan
Prince David
Our Oils Exported in Recent Fiscal Years
Exports of mineral oils for the last two fiscal years show values of 56,273,168 dollars for 1808 and 74,404,835 dollars for 1900. The text presents figures with OCR errors but indicates a rise in export value from 1808 to 1900.
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Gk Peeles Chase Deta
Ssbee
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Perry
Bonhomme Richard
Grant
Lee
Philadelphia Times
Minna Irving
Leslie’s Weekly
Rome
Iowa
Waal
Bill Bryan
Bil
Bill
Agis
New York Sun
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