Bryan for President and Stevenson for Vice President
The Salt Lake Tribune discusses Bryan as a populist since 1892 and argues if a populist could be backed in 1896 for silver then it could be done now. It notes government hay contracts for 500000 tons for cavalry in the Philippines and suggests the shipment affects exports figures used in campaign messaging.
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Ealt Lake Tribune
Bryan
Philippines
Fragmentary 19th Century Editorial on the Flag
A polluted moral critique argues the flag is not a mere emblem of republican and democratic institutions but a symbol of moral infamy. The author claims the flag will be hauled down with cheers from any American position where it has been raised by perceived villainy and greed.
James Keene on American trade in Europe interview
James Keene discusses European markets in a newspaper interview. He argues US laws force higher domestic profits, enabling foreign undercutting, and questions why Americans pay higher prices while foreign buyers enjoy cheaper goods. He suggests Judge Heyburn and Huston will respond to related questions.
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James Keene
Europe
Casevit
Mny
Gamnpirt
Heyburn
Towner
Boise
Pocatello
Huston
Philippine tribal subjection questioned in McKin letter
In a letter of acceptance McKin lays out that the Philippines has 80 tribes and all but one are willing to become subjects. He asks where the country would be if three or four tribes broke away, given vast resources and two years of campaigning with 60,000 troops.
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McKinlay
Philippines
Senator Wellington Attacks McKinley and Warns GOP Decline
The U S Senator from Maryland condemns McKinley as weak and tyrannical, predicting the policy will destroy the Republican Party. The Wreckard notes Mr Cecil in eloquent bias, while claims of gold and greed wrecking the republic rise this year. Congressman Fitzgerald argues Democratic gains reflect liquor power alliances with Republicans in Maine.
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U. 8
Geo. L. Wellington
Maryland
Kegan
Wellington
McKinley
Republic
Cecil
Republican Party
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Maine
Republicans Fail to Address Foundational Government Principles
The piece accuses the Republican Party of attacking foundational government principles and depriving laboring people of improvement. It contends the party offers no plan to better workers’ conditions, while allowing major industries to be monopolized by a few.
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Republican Party
No American Stands By In Right Or Wrong Motto Critiqued
In this strong critique a speaker denounces the idea of blind patriotism proclaiming that citizens must oppose any wrongdoings carried out in the name of the flag. The piece condemns brutal acts by soldiers in the Philippines and calls for repudiation of violence against civilians.
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Philippines
Silver issue dominates Republican caution in 1896 campaign
A garbled report on Senator Hanna’s dinner remarks shows concerns that free silver and imperialism are the campaign’s main questions. The Oregonian and Statesman differ in quoted lines, accusing the Statesman of distorting the AP dispatch to mislead Idaho voters.
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Boise Statesman
Oregonian
Statesman
Chicago
Hanna
Hams
Ham- Hamilton Club
Toliton Club
Mison
Magon
Idaho
Bryant
Senate
Salt Lake Tribune
Imperialism opposed as barbaric power and threat to freedom
A call against imperialist policy describes it as a primitive force that would turn the nation into a power of conquest. It argues America stands for peace progress and civilization and warns that imperialism would erode liberty by maintaining a standing army and oppressing labor.
Policy of Inconceivable Folly Cited as Insane by Critics
The remark condemns the opposing policy as folly from a material view and infamy from a moral one, signaling strong partisan disagreement and framing the policy as dangerously flawed.
Brazen Salt Lake Tribune Attacked Over Bias and Hypocrisy
A virulent editorial attack denounces the Salt Lake Tribune for duplicity and bias. It claims the paper hypocritically condemns others while praising itself, comparing its arrogance to religious blasphemy and calling it a "leader of the blind" despite yellow journalism.
Critics clash over Idaho politics and investment in 19th century dispute
A heated letter attacks Boise Statesman for alleged bias and defends Democratic rule in Idaho. It argues capital politics do not drive investment, cites railroads such as the Northern Pacific entering Lewiston and the P.& L. resuming work. The author says policy stability matters more than party labels.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Boise Statesman
East
St. Anthony
Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Midland
United States
Fragmented political reflection on Republican prospects
A garbled political commentary discusses the likelihood of Republican success, referencing Mr. McKinley and implied opposition. The text mentions capital’s willingness to undermine democracy and hints at broader themes of influence, power, and unrest without concrete events or dates.
Plain foes fear McKinley campaign and Hanna power
The article argues Republicans distrust McKinley and Mark Hanna as puppets of moneyed powers. It portrays Hanna as a driving force for a second term to protect plutocrats and financial gains, urging honest Republicans to vote to save the republic in November.
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McKinley
Mark Hanns
Hanna
Political rhetoric on liberty and re election
A speech denounces reelection of a pliant leader tied to political pirates. It claims the masses have been robbed for three years while the privileged accumulate wealth, condemning McKinley supporters as greedy. The style imitates grand historical comparison.
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Rome
McKinley
Difference Between Republic And Empire Highlights Senate Figures
A senate and house appropriations statement from United States senate document No. 453 shows 5,069 new offices created in the first session of the fifty-sixth Congress with an annual cost of 4,537,673.77 dollars, offset by abolishing 2,799 offices costing 1,944,658 dollars. Net office increase stands at 2,270, while total salary and office growth reach 5,368,198.36 dollars yearly.
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Republic
Empire
Senate
House
United States Senate
The Empire's Doctor Bill in the Philippines
Analyzing U S government medical costs in the Philippines. The article notes $720,000 yearly for 400 medical officers, averaging $1,800 each, to care for about 5,000 sick of 60,000 troops, equating to $144 per man not counting medicines or staff. It questions efficiency and staffing ratios.
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Empire
United States
Philippines
War Department
Philippine
MacArthur
Boers Traitor Label Sparks British Policy Debate
The piece argues that annexation of the Transvaal by Britain could lead to executions of Boers in arms against the queen and claims President McKinley bears blame for the downfall of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. It predicts Britain will delay harsher action until after the U S election while suggesting European intervention could have saved the Dutch republics.
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Transvaal
Roberts
United States
McKinley
Europe
England
France
Russia
Orange Free State
White House
Tin Plate Wage Scale Signed Lifts Newcastle Mills
Rejoicing spread through Newcastle Pennsylvania after the tin plate wage scale was signed signaling reactivation of the citys tin mills. The Newcastle area hosts the worlds largest tin mill complex employing about six thousand workers with operations resuming this week after a two month shutdown.
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Mckinley
Newocastle
Newcastle
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