Filipino Education Folly Sparks Budget Critique in 1900s
A harsh editorial condemns American spending on Philippine schooling. It cites salaries up to 2510 yearly for ten division superintendents, millions for schools and textbooks, and free transport for teachers to Manila. The piece denounces expenditures as wasteful, argues for U.S. funding deficits, and questions motives behind imperial education efforts.
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Zennth
Supts
Manila
Islands
United States
The Whiser Signal on Tariffs and Morgan Rail Graft
A critical column denounces tariff exploitation by steel interests and royalty systems. It cites JP Morgan and corporate power, arguing against gold standard control and government backing of big trusts. The piece warns that political patronage can enable a state-backed system harming workers and competition.
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London
New York
Sup
J Pierpont Morgan
Ocena
Mrorgan
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Morgab
Chuck
Moreau
Congress
Canada
Groguery
Pierpont
Harrison
Cleveland
Gover Cleveland
Philippine Commission authorizes 1000 teachers for islands
The Philippine Commission has authorized the General Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ a thousand teachers across the islands as part of expanding education beyond home borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Commission
Hhe Empire
The Phonograph Critique in Early Sound Machines
An excerpt defines a phonograph as a coin operated talking machine capable of reproducing spoken words. It presents mock speeches praising and lamenting colonial conflict, with satirical examples about the Philippines and US occupation, ending with a quip about earning two nickels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States of America
Mays
Shipping Monopolies and Rail Control Stir Lake City Debate
The Salt Lake Tribune argues recent Morgan backed moves to buy shipping interests may create a sea transport monopoly tied to land routes. It warns that if rail trusts own ships, no other vessels can move freight inland to coast, potentially forcing carriers to accept dictated waterborne routes and rates.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Morgan
Tribune
Railway Trust
Economies of scale threaten global transport dominance
The piece argues that aggressive corporate power and consolidations, exemplified by Hamburg America’s expanding routes, will create a worldwide transportation girdle. It warns a single firm could soon control most global freight, limiting competition and elevating corporate leaders to unprecedented influence.
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Earth
Aguinaldo and the Manifesto in American Debate
The article criticizes the Aguinaldo manifesto and related attachments as scandalous and rank, arguing that U S policy supported resisting Spain and acquiring the islands. It claims Americans broadly oppose Aguinaldo while noting some see potential financial gain from favoritism.
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Aguinaldo
Maine
Florida
Massachuavis
California
United States
Spain
Anto
Debates on United States Debt and Rail Travel Promise
A long letter mix cites Aguinaldo, national debt figures, and interest costs. It argues to reduce the debt using idle gold reserves and questions treasury policy. The piece also advertises piano lessons and travel routes via Salt Lake City with rail options and tour offerings.
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Salt
Denver & Rio Colorado Midland
Junction Grande
Lake City
Glenwood
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Pallman Palace
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
W. G
Broadway
Heintz
Salt Lake Oh
Rates
Ore
McBirnie
Gehwral
Butte
Geo
Portraits of Our Presidents With Biographical Sketches
A prospective debut of portraits and etchings titled The Portraits of our Presidents with biographical sketches. The Continental Press plans limited editions with emphasis on notable social figures and fortunes, promising copies in small territories and directing orders through its Washington office.
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Argutany
Alyaa
Petty Lute
Tysusuert
Sean Gam Maakith
Tor Tory
Tory
Ran “Ing
Uid
Nilerga
Soresov
Continental Press
Corcoran Building
Wasmmatox, D.C
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R. BE. Lock Woop
Steel Trust
Atlantic Seaboard
John Ball
Atatesman
Oregonian
Alee
Liverpool
M. E. Summercamp CO
Sea Island
Gilbert’s
MB. Sommercamp Company
Treasury
Abbie W. Ewing
Weiser
H. Grosve
Golden Rule Store
Josie Gribbin
Pacific
Idaho
Northern
R’y
Ruthbury
Heath
Seven Devils
Payette Laken
Middle
Salubein
Welane
Hackle & Idaho Northern Railway
Annay
Middle Valley
Cambridge
Shelby
Grurral
Weiser, Idaho
Rio Grande Western Railway
Colorado Midland Railway
Colorado Midland RY
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Sioux City
St Louis
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Porueducas
Ogden
U. S. Davor
Trav
Page
Dooly Black
Salt Take City
Utah
Ely
Mull
Accessyestate
Ely's
Priog
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