Westward the star of empire takes its way
Senator Beveridge argues for retaining the Philippine islands under U S rule, framing imperial expansion as a destiny of liberty and commerce. He condemns Bryan's Philippine plan, warns against Cuban policy errors, and urges stable American institutions to accompany the flag.
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Chicago
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Washington
Republic
Jefferson
Marshall
Pacific
America
Transvaal
Hawaii
Philippines
Bryan
India
England
Earth
Egypt
Cuba
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria
Russia
Italy
Gulf Stream
American Republic
Constantinople
Wiliam McKinley
Sound Money leaders rally in Chicago to back McKinley
Chicago business men met September 26 at the Grand Pacific hotel to reform the Business Men's Sound Money association. James H. Eckels spoke on democracy and fiscal policy while urging unity to support McKinley and Roosevelt against Bryan and the current Democratic coalition.
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Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
Business Men’s Sound Money Association
James H. Eckels
Joseph Beifeld
Nye
McKinley
Roosevelt
Sound Money Association
Republican Party
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Beifeld
Eckels
Cleveland
John M. Palmer
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Tillman
Jefferson
Jackson
West
South
Washington
Fox
Doctrine of Bryan Attacks and Rebuke in Electioneval Tone
The speaker questions Bryan's fitness, suggesting he would need bonds to keep the peace before taking office or, if sincere, is a dangerous demagogue. He argues that Bryan is either ignorant or unfit and urges a decisive defeat at the polls to silence his disturbing political stance.
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Bryan
United States
McKinley S Philippine Policy Defended as Constitutional Duty
The Indianapolis News argues that McKinley acts within his constitutional power by prosecuting the war in the Philippines and enforcing U S laws. It states treaties are the supreme law and that making Spain’s authority in the Philippines effective is as duties as enforcing federal laws.
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United States
McKinley
Spain
Philippines
Indianapolis News
Ind
Half-Alive Issues In Bryan Speech At 1900 Nomination
The Washington Star notes Bryan argues populist planks especially free silver and free riot remain alive in 1900. It questions whether silver coinage beliefs persist among voters, suggesting western support but weaker in the east, and warns no issue stays half dead.
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Bryan
Chicago
Washington Star
Roosevelt on militarism and the Philippines plan
The Indianapolis Journal cites Gov. Roosevelt arguing the Bryan plan to settle the Philippine question would force the republic into militarism if the Philippines were abandoned to tribal factions. It would require a larger army to guarantee stable rule or protection from outside interference.
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Roosevelt
Philippines
Bryan
Philippine
Indianapolis Journal
Bryan and his party a continued menace, Indiana paper says
The Indianapolis News argues that William Jennings Bryan understands his party yet does not reveal concrete plans to carry his principles into action. It notes the party, candidate, and platform remain unchanged since 1896, implying Bryan voters endorse the same longstanding menace.
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Bryan
Indianapolis News
Ind
Bryan urged to speak in Louisiana on repeal of amendments
The Chicago Inter Ocean suggests William Jennings Bryan should tour Louisiana to denounce federal fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. It asserts he would receive a warm reception for attacking government without the governed’s consent.
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William Jennings Bryan
Louisiana
Pelican
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Controversy Over Consent of the Governed Plank
The Chicago Journal notes southern press mock the Kansas City platform’s consent of the governed plank. It labels the paramount issue as a joke in southern circles, highlighting regional political tensions.
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Kansas City Platform
South
Chicago Journal
London Standard on Bryan letter shows lack of courage
The London Standard comments on Bryan's acceptance letter and says he dodges issues before the country. It contrasts with Iowa State Register's view that the colonel has dodged responsibility his whole life.
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London Standard
Bryan
Iowa State Register
American Manufacturing Abroad At $38 Million Monthly
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports American manufacturers will ship products overseas at a rate of 38 million dollars per month this year, a rise of over 200 percent since 1890, signaling a lasting prosperity trend.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Business interests likely oppose Bryanism in fall vote
The Chicago Times-Herald asserts that at least 85 percent of the country’s business interests will vote against Bryanism this fall, calling the proof conclusive and incontrovertible.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Senator Jones and Mr Bryan Noted For Complexities
An obscure Washington Star line notes that Senator Jones' mathematics and Mr Bryan's logic are occasionally distinguished by audacious complexities in public discourse.
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Senator Jones
Mr. Bryan
Washington Star
Professor calls for egg sale by weight at NC station
Prof Emery of the North Carolina experimental station argues for selling eggs by weight rather than by the dozen. He notes ducks eggs at two pounds per dozen, Brahma hens at 1% pounds per dozen, and Leghorn pullets at one pound per dozen, highlighting the injustice of current pricing.
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Emery
North Carolina Experimental Station
War signaling with colored parachutes tested at Bayonne
In Bayonne New Jersey William A Eddy demonstrated a kite launched signaling system using a two compartment parachute box with American flags and paper parachutes. One chute released after five minutes another after ten. The setup reached 500 feet and showed flags and a silvered disk visible 15 miles away with glasses. The plan aims to send long messages aloft via colored flags.
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New York
William A. Eddy
Bayonne
N. J
Mr. Eddy
Greely
Eddy
Want a Taste of Armored Warships Armor Bid Wars
Washington October 2 representatives of armor makers meet with Secretary Long over armor for eight battleships six armored cruisers and three protected cruisers totaling about 36000 tons. Carnegie Bethlehem Midvale bids clash over price royalty and delivery with new bids planned and talks to speed delivery.
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Washington
Secretary Long
Carnegie
Bethlehem
Midvale Steel Co
Midvale Co
Forces Withdrawn From China Amid Wide Diplomatic Moves
Dispatches report Russian troops and the legation withdrawing from Peking with 2600 mixed forces remaining. American troops retreat toward Manila while plans detail a large naval guard for Amoy Niuchwang. Washington outlines five conditions for China policy and Conger’s role. Hay returns to state department denying interadmin differences.
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St. Petersburg
Peking
M. da Giers
China
Tientsin
Taku
Shanghai
Linovitch
Russia
Washington
Chaffee
Manila
Conger
State Department
McKinley
State Hill
Prince Tuan
United States
Germany
Earl Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Amoy
Niuchwang
Legation Guard
Department of State
Goodnow
Sheng
Taiguan
Tuan
Great Britain
France
Japan
Austria
Italy
Dreibund
Europe
Hay
New Hampshire
Sealy Reports Galveston Relief Subscriptions Totals
John Sealy, chairman of the Galveston relief finance committee, reports total subscriptions up to October 1, 1900 amount to 781,043 dollars. The sum includes direct receipts, mayor W. C. Jones payments, and 309,500 dollars remitted by Gov. Sayers. The governor also promises a further 100,000 dollar remittance and ongoing funds as received. An itemized statement of receipts and expenditures will be published.
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Galveston
Tex
John Sealy
Galveston Central Relief Committee
Galveston Relief Fund
W. C. Jones
Sayers
Conference Renewed Between Tin Workers and Tin Plate Co
New York October 2 A renewed conference was held yesterday between the Tin Workers Association of America and officials of the American Tin Plate Co Negotiations are led by Vice President Graham Leeds and Arms for the company while George Powell president of the Tin Workers Association represents the union interest The talks continue to focus on labor and production issues between the two parties
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New York
Tin Workers’ Association of America
American Tin Plate Co
Graham
Leeds and Arms
George Powell
Tin Workers’ Association
Haiti Ordered to Pay Indemnity in Metzger Case
Washington 2 Judge Day the arbitrator ruled in favor of the claimant in the Metzger case ordering Haiti to pay 23900 dollars. The decision stems from a treaty signed a year ago by Secretary Hay and Minister Leger. The Haitian legislature must provide for payment within six months.
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Washington
Met
Day
Metzger
Haiti
Hay
Leger
All Sorts and Figures From Formosa to British Rail Cars
A miscellany lists Formosa under the Mikado with 46 million subjects and notes British railway rolling stock figures as of January 1, including 20,461 locomotives and 752,930 total cars across livestock, minerals, and merchandise.
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Formosa
British Railways
Cataract Operation Restores Judge Jenkins S sight
Milwaukee October 1 a cataract operation on Judge James G Jenkins of the United States circuit court has succeeded and his sight is fully restored He expects to resume his bench within a week
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Milwaukee
James G. Jenkins
United States Circuit Court
Jenkins
Ship Sunk In Collision Off Iwo-Shima
Nagasaki Oct 1 Nor wegian steamer Calanda and Japanese steamer Ise Maru collided off Iwo Shima Calanda sank with 45 passengers and crew drowned Ise Maru arrived at Iwo Shima.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Calanda
Iwo- Shima
Iwo-Shima
Funds for Galveston's Relief Receipts Reported
Gov Sayers says direct contributions for Galveston flood sufferers reached 67247629 dollars by Sunday, with donations flowing to his office in Austin Texas on October 1.
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Galveston
Austin
Tex
Sayers
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