Prosperity proves fewer failures under McKinley era
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that mercantile agency data for the first half of 1900 show 4,80 business failures with $60,064,208 liabilities, the lowest in 18 years, contrasting with higher figures during Democratic free trade administrations. It calls Adlai Stevenson easily forgotten and argues for republican policy.
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Third Party Lead Debate on McKinley Bryan Choice
A poem argues the duty to vote for the better of McKinley or Bryan, warns against wasted ballots, and cautions against overemphasizing empire and single issues. It critiques zeal and urges prudent judgment for the nation’s future.
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McKinley
Bryan
Culchah
Political Drift and Campaign Commentary Across Papers
Newspaper summaries highlight criticism of William Jennings Bryan from Washington Star Toledo Blade Indianapolis News and St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Articles note Bryan’s farm remark and straw polls, while counting Nebraska mortgages and McKinley prosperity claims to gauge political climate. The San Francisco Chronicle cites Hill backing Croker’s control.
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Bryan
Brooklyn Bridge
McKinley
New York
New York City
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
San Francisco Chronicle
Hill
Croker
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A dated political opinion piece discusses Bryan and anti imperialism themes, contrasting Democratic chances in New York and nationwide. It cites Chicago Times-Herald on McKinley Roosevelt support, comments on populism and free silver factions, and Kansas City Star’s skepticism of Bryan's imperialism focus.
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New York
McKinley
Roosevelt
Chicago Times-Herald
J. Sterling Morton
Kansas City Star
Independent
Bryan
Star
The
Indianapolis Journal
Pension payouts fall under 1894 and 1895 reviews
The Harrison administration paid pensions totaling 156.8 million for the year ending June 30, 1893. Under Cleveland in 1894 a review board reduced or dropped thousands of cases, cutting pensions to 139.99 million, a decline of 16.82 million. In 1895 revisions further reduced cases by 6,428 and 20,009.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Board of Review
Board of Revision
Education and Prosperity Prompt Record 1899
The piece notes an unprecedented flood of students entering colleges in 1899 as fathers prosper, aiming to provide the best education, with many young men able to fund their studies from savings.
Prosperity Reflected in Surge of Luxury Goods
The article notes a sharp four year rise in sales of diamonds carriages pianos carpets fine foreign bonnets and millinery, suggesting widespread wealth. It argues only the well to do can buy luxuries and concludes people are more prosperous than ever before.
Would Bryan Withdraw American Troops From the Philippines
The New York Tribune urges a straight answer from Mr. Bryan on his policy toward the Philippine islands. It questions whether his stance against government by force implies immediate troop withdrawal and a swift transfer of power to Filipinos, noting the risks of leaving and the violence it could provoke. The piece emphasizes clarity on the first actions of either party if elected.
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Mr. Bryan
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Manila
Spain
Bryan
N. Y. Tribune
Fall of Pekin and rescue of besieged legationers
Washington reports from Che Foo and Gen Chaffee confirm Pekin’s fall after heavy fighting. Dispatches indicate legations were surrounded in the imperial palace area, with Chinese forces retreating into the Forbidden City as Japanese and allied troops advanced.
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Fowler
United States
Che Foo
Allie
Pekin
Chaffee
War Department
Legation
Prince Yangedo
Remey
Forbidden City
China
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Ragsdale
Tien T'sin
Imperial Palace
Imperial City
Goodnow
State Department
Violence erupts in Mayaguez electoral clash with 30 shots
In Mayaguez on Thursday a confrontation between federals and republicans left one dead and a dozen wounded, two fatally, after 30 revolver shots were fired amid heated political disputes. Tensions followed efforts to hold a mass meeting in a federally controlled ward, with fears of further clashes.
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San Juan
Mayaguez
Tornado Rips Cheboygan Michigan Demolishes Hundreds of Buildings
A violent tornado struck Cheboygan on Monday causing $300000 in damage, demolishing 200 small houses and eight large buildings, with no fatalities. The storm lasted about ten minutes, two miles wide, and toppled roofs, shattered streetcar barns, and displaced utilities across the town. A separate electrical storm across Michigan caused crop losses and barn fires, with one fatality near Mt. Clemens.
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Michigan
The
Crocker Chair Co
Schrier Brewery
American Folding Bed Co
Azimball & Son
Lutheran
Fourth Ward
Optenberg & Sonneman Co
Detroit Mich
Lower Peninsula
Ferdinand Holtz
Mt. Clemens
Detroit
Knights of Pythias
Oshkosh
Wis
Percy Gim
An anonymous letter tied to McKinley plot found
Assistant Secretary Taylor left Washington after studying two Italians Maresca and Tibudia. An anonymous Naples letter claimed Maresca overheard plans to sail to the United States and kill President McKinley. Bresci buttons circulate in Paterson as radicals seek them. detectives chase the mysterious "Maber" who allegedly wrote about the Italian king’s assassin and the McKinley plot.
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McKinley
New York
Treasury
Taylor
Washington
Maresca
Tiuida
Naples
Fritchie
Byington
United States
Paterson
N. J
Newark
Italy
Riot at Indiana Picnic Leaves Several Injured
A mob from St. Croix attacked a picnic at Doolittle Mills, 15 miles from English, Ind. Fifty or more fought with clubs knives and stones. Temple Graham Thomas Kennedy Francis Webster Alexander Turner were badly cut. James Kemper and James Lofton had skull fractures.
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Ind
Doolittle Mills
Temple Graham
Thomas Kennedy
Francis Webster
Alexander Turner
James Kemper
James Lofton
St. Croix
Taken Down Flags Over McKinley and Roosevelt
Tincoln Neb Aug 21 The city council adopted a resolution ordering the removal of flags across the street bearing pictures of McKinley and Roosevelt as contrary to city ordinance. The vote was 11 to 3 with Republicans not realizing its effect. they expect rescission at the next meeting.
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Tincoln
Neb
McKinley
Roosevelt
Stewart Flops Return to Republican Fold Cites War Policy
In a public letter Stewart Nevada Senator William M Stewart explains his decision to back McKinley. He argues Democratic pressure led to war with Spain and a treaty costing 20 million to retain Philippine sovereignty. He accuses Aguinaldo and the Anti Imperialist League of fomenting rebellion and criticizes Bryan on platform issues and claims about extending the Monroe doctrine.
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New York
William M. Stewart
Nevada
McKinley
United States
Spain
Bryan
Philippine
Washington
Manila
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Dewey
Aguiraldo
Anti-Imperialist League
Junta
Hong Kong
Congress
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Stewart
Indianapolis
Orient
Unique Lawsuit Over Shirt Waist Service Refusal
Sol Bloom, a Chicago music publisher, sues the Union restaurant and hotel on Randolph street for 50000 damages after they refused to serve him while wearing a shirt waist and no coat. Attorneys say this is the first shirt waist case before a court. Management says patrons in shirt waists would only be seated at tables near the main dining room.
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Chicago
Sol Bloom
Union
Randolph Street
Tne
Bloom
Farmer in Arlington Kills Wife and Children then Fires Barn
Theo dore Wallart, a farmer near Arlington Minnesota, killed his wife and two children ages 19 and 16 on Sunday night. He also set fire to the barn destroying the stable with three horses, two corn cribs, and a hay barn. One child survived with injuries as Wallart fled amid a separation and attempted divorce.
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Minn
Theodore Wallart
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