Noisy piano keys and calling for more on Manila rebellion
A ragged June issue notes a speech by Mark Hann and a jest about noiseless piano keys. It questions a past debate by Senator Stewart and contrasts it with today’s. mentions 3500 new Chinese workers sent to Manila and General MacArthur seeking more troops to quell the rebellion.
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Senator Stewart
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McArthur
Political talk and proposed policy comments in a mixed voice
The text discusses Dom Paul potentially arriving in the United States with a train of gold and suggests Pennsylvania militia should pressure police to comply with wage rules. It imagines Aguinaldo offering soldiers post office jobs and notes Roosevelt may change his main issue to suit audiences while criticizing others for similar actions.
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Dom Paul
United States
Aguinaldo
Post Office Department
Roseberry Explains British U S Alliance Denial Remarks
Lord Roseberry comments on the so called alliance between Great Britain and the United States and urges readers to consider his explanations. The statement addresses ongoing debate and aims to clarify U S British relations.
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Great Britain
The
United States
Lord Roseberry
No Alliance Between United States and Britain Cited
The remark asserts there is no alliance between the United States and Great Britain over China and notes both nations answered Germany’s China note with the same phrasing, implying coincidence rather than coordination.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
China
Empress Clashes Over Tuan Appointment In China Policy
The piece criticizes the empress for appointing Prince Tuan as head of the Chinese ministry and warns that she will not learn from recent events. It notes the president's scuttle policy and doubts further lessons will be learned.
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Tuan
Beveridge Speech Critiques Cuba Policy Shift
The text urges readers to study Senator Beveridge's recent remarks endorsing deviations from the pledged Cuba policy, arguing it signals how far the United States may drift from established moorings under current leadership.
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Beveridge
Cuba
United States
Republicans challenge Croker bets on Bayan odds
Republicans claim Croker will hedge and profit regardless as Bayan odds decline, predicting an inevitable win either way. The argument centers on future market behavior and Croker’s possible strategies.
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Croker
Bayan
Misused Filipino Allies Spark Debate on War Aims
Editorial critique notes eighteen months of costly fighting in the Philippines. It argues the United States used Filipino allies without seeking their wishes or explaining plans and purposes to the Filipino people.
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Philippines
United States
A Word to Democrats on Political Power and Panic
An editorial argues that Republican papers exaggerate the panic to influence voters. It contends moneyed interests and trusts could sway elections, threatens the republic, and urges the people to reclaim government power before another attempt at coercion before the polls. The piece rebukes Hanna and Bryan while criticizing patronage practices amid McKinleyism.
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Rejrie
Pinic
Mark Hatvin
Uni
Bryan
Broad and
Wall Streets
New York
McKinley
Sixty Dollar Bill Said to Exist in Spokane Collection
Spokane claims the only known sixty dollar paper bill in U S currency from 1778 issued by Congress and bearing a faded signature. Otto Wechtl owns the relic found after the Charleston earthquake. it was sent to Washington in 1898 and deemed legal though never returned to the treasury. He has rejected offers up to $1,000, valuing it beyond face value.
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Wechtl
Washington
Treasury Department
Wise Heads On Young Shoulders At Church Social
The Worcester Spy notes three girls given 15 cents for a church lawn party. They discuss the event with sly observation, comparing cake portions and ice cream to adult social costs. A girl suggests the social funds help the church, reflecting childlike wit.
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Worcester
First Baby Reveals Husband as Waiting Room Spoof
A young man in a depot waiting room sits with a year old baby. A joke by a fat passenger leads the man to reveal the baby is his wife’s, then laughter erupts as the man confirms the ruse and the wife’s return is expected.
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Depor
Siys
Mark Hanna Seeks Funds Amid Coal Barons Feud
A fragment portrays Mark Hanna pressing for money from coal barons, urging a one dollar per ton increase to fuel a campaign fund, despite implied human cost and suffering. The language suggests political manipulation and a call for fundraising through industry profits.
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Mark Hanna
Bryan Says Trusts Back Republicans for Protection
W. J. Bryan argues that trusts support the Republican Party to secure protection, claiming the party cannot be trusted to curb trusts while it relies on campaign contributions from their vaults.
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W. J. Bryan
Republican Party
Pennsylvania voters seek Hanna McKinley dinner pair
A quarter million Pennsylvanians anxiously seek the Hanna McKinley full dinner pair as the search grows until election day. The workingman even if a pauper can vote, a matter not to be forgotten.
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Pennsylvania
Resolutions of Respect for Sister McCorvey
The Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Dooly County adopts resolutions praising Sister McCorvey born November 26 1846 died July 1 1900 married to C G McCarvey October 29 1877 and a longtime church member. It notes her faith and hopeful ascent to heaven and expresses sympathy to her children and family. The clerk will record these resolutions and send copies to the family and Vienna Progress.
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McCorvey
Vienna Progress
Mt. Vernon
Why are battleships sent to China by the administration
The passage questions U S naval moves toward China and whether a war or imperial competition underlies the dispatch of battleships. It ponders if tensions with China or rivalries among allies could trigger a broader conflict and reflect imperial aims.
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China
Senator Caffery Refines Presidential Nomination Choice
Senator Caf fery, nominated by the national party for president, refined the honor amid uncertainty over whether to support Bryan or McKinley.
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Caffery
National Party
Bryan
McKinley
How Cleveland Might Vote A Historic Dilemma
A quip contrasts how famous presidents would vote if alive today, noting uncertainty about Grover Cleveland's possible ballot and the broader question of how past leaders would influence present politics.
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Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Cleveland
Politicians miss German vote by cigars not sauerkraut
A Witty critique notes that politicians chasing German votes neglect traditional sauerkraut dishes, favoring cigars instead. The remark underscores cultural considerations in political appeal.
Bargains at B M Wood’s and Trunks
Armorside Corsets priced at 900 at Wood’s. Liberty Bell Tobacco two pounds for 750 at Wood’s. A line of Stick and Fancy Candy and Dick Pet Tobacco at 850 per pound. Coffee sugar rice meat and groceries at rock bottom prices. Jeans pants 600 to 1 25. Cashmere pants 1 to 3 at trunks at Wood’s all sizes cheap shops at all prices at BM Wood.
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