Republicans and Democrats debate gold standard impact in 1904
Washington Post analysis notes New York influence on party strategy as observers question silver policy and currency stance. It cites McKinley’s 1897 silver commission, St Louis platform pledges, and Roosevelt comments, arguing party lines diverge on finance and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
New York Tribune
The
Herald
McKinley
Wolcott
Colorado
Adlaid Stevensen
Charles J. Paine
Europe
England
United States
Republican Party
Sttil lJaboring
St Louis
St. Louis
Ohio
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Parker and Micawber Deficit Debate in Treasury Row
In a stirring exchange, Acting Secretary Taylor argues Judge Parker overstated the public finances deficit. He cites lower receipts and higher demands, while the piece riffs on Micawber’s finance axiom. The column notes Parker’s possible shorthand and supports a fuller explanation. It then shifts to suffrage debates in new states, stressing constitutional limits and state discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Parker
H. A. Taylor
the Treasury
Mr. Taylors
Viking Micawber
Micawber
David Copperfield
Thomas Traddies
Parker
Taylor
Where Longstreet Stood Pat biography notice sparks old Union Movement tale
The Richmond News Leader and The Washington Post discuss a rumored postwar “Unionification Movement” involving Confederate leaders and prominent New Orleans figures to align with the federal government while bringing Black voters under white influence. The piece notes no written authority but cites New Orleans papers and names Beauregard Longstreet and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Pat
James Longstreet
Richmond News-Leader
South
Republican Party
Lne
Cat
Judge Orr
South Carolina
Richmond
Washington Post
New Orleans
Unification Movement
Gen. Beauregard
Mercantile House
Longstreet & Owen
Aristida Mary
Roudanez
Longstreet and the Unifiers A forgotten episode revisited
A long-ago debate over a contentious experiment recalls Gen. Longstreet's stance and isolation in the final outcome. The piece critiques campaign publicity, Cortelyou's role, and calls for transparent campaigning while weaving in other political satires and international notes.
Democratic Hope Boosted by Parker Meeting in New York
The Parker rally in New York has lifted Democratic optimism ahead of next Tuesday while postal card polls forecast victory in New York State. Roosevelt remains favored by Republicans but doubts rise about Cortelyou and party fundraising, with Maryland and Utah campaigns showing strain and island Hawaii reporting fierce local battles. Secretary Taft draws large crowds as campaign heads into its final week with strong attention to Parker, Cortelyou, and Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judge Parker
Cleveland
Republican Party
Hudson River
Skaneateles
Indiana
Wisconsin
Maryland
West Virginia
Tilingis
Chicago Evening Post
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Seid
Chicago
Evening Post
Httle
Congress
United States
New York Evening Mail
New York Times
Times
Bureau of Corporations
Republican National Committee
Cortelyou
Subway
The
Post
Edward
Navy
Kuropatkin
Port Arthur
Carl Schurz
Roosevelts
Dresden
Saxony
George
Mathilda
Germany
Italy
Marie Louie
Austria
Prince of
Isenburg Birstein
Tuscany
Francis Joseph
Rome
Marie Louise
Capt
Will Conolly
Castletown
Conollys
Ireland
Sir John Nutting
Lord O’brien
Kilfenora
Tom Kelly
Eugene Kelly
Archbishop Corrigan
William Conolly
Neu of
Crape
Charles Ever
Westminster
Tuileries
Napoleon III
Tom
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Liverpool
Soudan
Lord Kitchener
Scots Grays
Notrais Nek
New York Herald
Brooklyn Eagle
New York State
Gamesters
Parker
Roosevelt
Cortelyon
Repubican
Washington
Hanna
York
Two Trust
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Davis
Varidiver
Vandiver
Baltimore Sun
Gorman
State Committee
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic
Cowherd
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wisconsin Statesman
Mr. Morgan
New York Sun
Odell
Hoosevelt
Higgins
Mohawk Valley
the Sun
Utah
Hawaii
Happy Land
Republic
Carter
Kuhio
Sete
Taft
Mount Vernon
Col Edward Frank
Albuquerque
Raleigh
Senate
House
Indiana in Doubt in Presidential Fight for Indiana Votes
A Indianapolis Star opinion notes lingering doubt about Indiana’s role in the national election. Democrats must mobilize to win Indiana’s 15 electoral votes, while Republicans worry over possible cross-state outcomes and caution voters to participate. It argues that Indiana’s fidelity will shape national results, urging turnout. Also: a vivid critique of Newport society figure Harry Lehr hosting a dog birthday party with seven dogs and five butlers, praised and mocked for extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis
Congress
Marion County
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
New York
Parker
Indiana
South
Bryan
Hill
Cochran
Tilden
Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois
Senate
Beveridge
Representative Overstreet
Harry Lehr
Seattle
Newport Society
Mr. Lehr
Elimination of starch in breakfast foods remark
The Chicago Tribune quotes a breakfast food critique noting Parker contains less starch than any breakfast product, described as mainly pepsin in gold form and an anti imperialism note. An Indianapolis News line recalls war's brutality and Americans' burden of not seeking mediation, while Japan and Russia are cited with similar rights today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Parker
Indianapolis
Japan
Russia
Great Missionary Field and Other Letters to the Editor
An admirer of Attorney General Knox praises his knowledge of the Constitution and suggests he may find a fine missionary field in the United States Senate. The chatter includes quips about critics, theater reviews, a bull pup swallowing a dictionary, a cash joke, and assorted humorous vignettes from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottokar Daun
Leopold Daun
Frederick the Great
Kolin
Joseph Daun
Cathedral of
Salzburg
Thiano
Rivola
Spain
Leopold Palffy Aberdoed
Count Palffy
Maris Theresa
Count Palffy Daun Ab
Erdoed
Palffy
Nicholas Palffy
Ottokar Duan
Marquise DE Fontenoy
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Knox
United States Senate
Labrador Frontiers and Anglo American Trade Reflections
At the New Willard, Dr. Cranach B. Young argues Labrador holds unseen treasures and invites exploration, while George B. De Lang urges swift Appalachian forest reserve action. Col Edward Frank discusses New Mexico statehood hopes tied to presidential politics, and Frank M. Post compares American and British attitudes during European travel. Sir Lloyd Wise outlines patent reform ideas for US Canada cross border licensing and abolishing import bans on patented goods. An unexpected Q&A ends with a health note on an elderly figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cranach B. Young
Boston
New Willard
Patagonia
St. Lawrences
North America
Labrador
California
Appalachiian
George B. de Lang
Raleigh
Riggs ‘House
Congress
Frank M. Post
Chicago
Shoreham
Europe
England
London
Liverpool
Manchester
United States
Lloyd Wise
Iron and Steel Institute
Canada
London County Council
Dominion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fourteenth Street
Alexandria
Dales
Washington Post Co
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Vanderbilt Building
Faul Block
Unity Building
Paul Block
Jim Jeffries
John D. Rockefeller
Wiley
Esopus
Minneapolis
Roosevelt Club
SRR
Pe Sag Seays
James K. Jones
France
Panama
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Hartford
Conn
Senator Platt
Augustus Heinge
Montana
Amalgamated Copper
Heinze
Steel
Thomas Lipton
Roberts
Commissioner Jones
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Coppers
Manchuria
Woah
Chicago University
Treasury
Chicago News
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Pisin Dealer
Delaware
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Fie
Camden
Cordelia
Satan
Buoysians
Trappists
Don Augustine de la Mare
Constance
Leo Kjil
Prince Fabio Colonna
Mule
Mathilde Morpurgo
Trieste
House of Calonna
Ihs
Prince Ferdinand Colonna
John Mackay
Dan
Colonnas
Marc Antonio
Erro
Detroit Free Press
Pop
Houston Post
Dlit
New Yorker
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sir Lloyd
Commissioner of Patents
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Montreal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!