Minutes and press on wartime labor and postwar plans
Excerpts discuss why city board minutes aren t published, wartime labor discipline and its moral effects, and Our Louisville Courier Journal predicting post Spanish American War expansion. It notes potential Porto Rico Philippines Cuba control, a larger army and navy, a canal across Panama, and broad employment shifts as prosperity follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Spain
Porto Rico
Philipines
Sandwich Islands
Cuba
Panama
War Indemnity Costs Across Nations Through History
The article surveys historical war indemnities from Franco‑German, Russo‑Turkish, Chinese‑Japanese, and Prussian conflicts, noting wartime costs, territorial concessions, and potential future indemnity estimates. It discusses Spain and the U S scenario, projecting a nine month conflict could yield about 375 million dollars in indemnity unless territory is taken, which would reduce the amount.
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France
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Russia
Turkey
China
Japan
Formosa
Corea
Illinois State Fair 1898 Promises Record Exhibit Interest
The 1898 Illinois State Fair at Springfield, September 26 to October 1, draws unprecedented stall and space applications as the management expands plans. Old exhibitors return with many new entrants amid liberal premiums and improved standards. while new features and a novel, tasteful program are promised including an outstanding speed ring.
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Springfield
Fareer
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Arausr Duott
B. W. Janvis
Troy
Illinois
Weekly Call
Wi. P. Early
Edwardsville
Madison County
Maine
Freedom For
United States
Weekly Trades Review
Prussia
Australia
Greece
Humphreys
Willian
Bn Bta
Tver
Rawson
Odd Fellows
Main St
J.H. Stienhans
General Merchant
Troy Lumber Yard
Busse Bros
South Main ST
NEL
New New York
Phil. Eckert
General Merchandise
W. Clay Street
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