Slavery, trusts, and political tides in a 1900s journal
A fragment from The Weiser Signal reviews anti trust rhetoric, sugar fortunes, and political jockeying. It critiques the paper trust, argues for reform, questionsMcKinley's renomination, and calls for action against inequality while highlighting public discontent with elites and the Boer War stance.
Diaz's decisive tactic ends revolutions in Mexico
For over fifty years Mexico faced continuous revolutions until Diaz took office. He swore to exterminate bandit leaders by offering wages to switch sides and threatening harsh action if they persisted. Many joined the army, bringing order to the country and prompting praise for Diaz as a strong, stabilizing leader.
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Mexico
Diaz
Kentucky
Nba
Philippines
Bourbon
The United States Press and Boer English Conflict View
Opinion in the United States favors the Boers over Britain in the African and English conflict. The Philippines stance mirrors this consensus. Politically, policy seems valued over republican principles, with financial panic likely if England loses, and a claim that this is the true position.
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United States of America
Philippines
England
Financial Statutes and Rockefellers Under Attack
The writer denounces magnates manipulating U S finance led by Rockefeller as using Standard Oil tactics to crush small banks oil firms and factories. They warn of entrenched money power shaping laws and urge a strong public response to resist what they call depredations by fiends of finance.
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Federation of America
Rockefaller
Standard Oil Co
Standard Ol! Co
Wast
Pettigrew praised for standing against unwise policy in Philippines
The editorial defends Pettigrew as a patriot who dared oppose the current administration’s Philippine policy. It argues party ties should not suppress duty and calls for fearless leaders like Washington and Lincoln, criticizing the ruling party for straying from representative government principles.
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
Philippines
Tin
Washington
The Trust Evil Awakens American Free Thinkers Unite
A historical editorial declares the rise of a mass movement against the corporate trust as the arch foe of liberty. It frames inequality and the gold standard as root misery, praising a nationwide awakening to end industrial serfdom and restore competition.
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America
Times cites London Times on failed campaign and looming catastrophe
An Opinion piece from The Times notes the most carefully planned campaign has failed and warns of an unprecedented catastrophe a parallel to Yorktown. It asserts Britain’s government will soon see the writing on the wall and face a stark turn in events.
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Paper Trust
London ‘Times
The
London Times
Yorktown
Times
That Subsidy Bill Sparks Outcry Over Ship Subsidy Plan
A critical editorials attacks a ship subsidy bill in Congress as dangerous publicly funded plunder. The piece charges the measure would let shipmen take 20 million dollars annually with little government gain, risking a shipbuilding trust and higher prices that harm smaller firms and consumers.
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Congress
Friends of
Defenders of the Nation Stand Against Expansion Critics
The piece lauds anti expansionists as misguided yet vows they will be rebuked for defaming men who defended liberty and upheld fathers era ideals. It condemns gilded aristocracy and warns of a future reckoning for those pushing government encroachment in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Pain Balm Praised By Pa. Resident For Rheumatism
A Pennsylvania reader from Herminie touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for years of rheumatism. The note claims one application relieves pain and lists local sellers R W Sacra and others. Also mentions Minute Cough Cure and Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with guarantees and local druggists Weis OT Williams.
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Chamberlain
Mr. W. 1
Stapleton, Herminie
R. W. Sacra
J. Koons Jory
Acker
Weis
Williams
Burlington calendar offers value to rail customers
The Burlington Route announces a twelve sheet calendar showcasing its service and landmarks from Estes Park to Yellowstone Falls with large readable dates. The calendar, designed by Louis Braunhold of Chicago, costs 27 cents to the railroad and 25 cents to customers including postage. 束
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Burlington
California
Omaha
Estes Park
Colo
Hot Springs
Yellowstone Falls
Louis Braunhold
Chicago
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