Senator Stewart Attacks Bryan on Imperialism and Philippines
Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada denounces Bryan's anti imperialist stance and endorses McKinley, arguing the Philippines must be governed to protect life and property. He blames Aguinaldo and the Anti Imperialist League for prolonging war and mischaracterizes opposition as imperialist.
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U. S
William ‘M. Stewart
Nevada
McKinley
Stewart
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Bryan
Washington
Spain
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Aguinaldo
Dewry
Indianapolis
Congress
Philippines
Cuba
Ald
Anti-Imperialist League
Tagal Junta
Hongkong
Law and Oder
The President's Duty in the Philippines Debate
The article contrasts McKinley’s oath bound defense of U S rights in the Philippines with Bryan’s pledge to abandon those rights and seek a protectorate. Bryan’s plan would convene Congress to create an imperial arrangement risking conflict with Tagal factions and other nations. It frames Bryan as an advocate of genuine imperialism versus McKinley’s stance.
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United States
McKinley
Philippines
Bryan
Congress
Flag furting as western synonym for Bryanism
The phrase flag furting is noted as a western substitute for Bryanism, seen as not an Americanism. The remark contrasts regional wording with national political identity.
Railroads Show National Prosperity Through Earnings
Rail earnings are a gauge of national wealth with 1899 first half net at about 155.75 million and 1900 first half near 187 million. Five-year comparisons show gross earnings rising from 381.8 million in 1895 to 611.25 million in 1900, while net gains grew from 109.8 million to 186.99 million, signaling growing profits and fixed charges met by many roads. In a separate dispatch, a large Wooster audience welcomed Democratic vice presidential candidate A. J. Stevenson. The parade featured Bryan and Stevenson banners and college songs. Stevenson spoke on imperialism, trusts, and the Kansas City platform, opposing Republican expansion and warning of an empire era while praising democracy.
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Armory
A. J. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Wooster
Dalton Band
University of Wooster Bryan and Stevenson Club
Young Men's Democratic Club
Fifth Ward
Hickory Club
Judge Eason
R. L. Adair
John Marchand
Bryan
Mark Hanna
Stevenson
Indee
Esau
Wiser
Gaenerul Wales
Abemeno
Gareda Dev
Vir
Ostermuson
Linas Wood
Obig
Ransas
Republi
Light-Fingered Visitors Stir Wooster Crowd
Wooster officers and Sheriff Seay chased a band of four thieves moving through the city during a Stevenson event. They lifted wallets and cash from several victims, including Genef Llesher wood, and were captured after a running pursuit. The quartet, Willams Fay Miles and Hines, faced mayoral charges, pled guilty, and paid fines and costs. The incident echoed earlier in Ashland with a similar “dips” harvest.
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Mildred Greaser
Reg Arnold
East Unio
Waspe
Swat
Bedi
Burkes Street
Die
Gaetas
Tee
Marspal Latimer
Sheri Metoy
McCoy
Atu
Court House
Bryan
Roosevelt
Stevensin
Vany
Ashland
Genef Llesherwood
Toledo
Willams, Fay
Miles
Hines
Smith
Local committee members miss notice as Stevenson heads to Millersburg
Two committee members Judge Eason and Jacob Marchand were not informed and went to Orrville hoping Stevenson would travel overland. Just before 10 a.m. Stevenson, joined by John McSweeney Judge Adair and Blackburn, left for Applecreek and then boarded a train to Millersburg. He is ill and may cancel several engagements.
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Eason
Jacob A. Marchand
Orrville
Stevenson
John McSweeney
R. L. Adair
A.W. Blackburn
Applecreek
Millersburg
Wooster University forms McKinley Roosevelt Club
Republican students organize a McKinley and Roosevelt Club at Wooster University with growing membership. Officers include President Charles McCloskey Vice President J J MacIntosh Secretary H B Simon Treasurer Fred Kline Ex Pend Walter Warren and members Weld Ritchey Rickert and Schwenke. The club challenges the Bryan and Stevenson Democratic club to a debate.
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Wooster University
Pres
Chas. McCloskey
J. J. MacIntosh
H. B. Simon
Treas
Fred Kline
Walter Warren
Messrs. Weld
Ritchey
Rickert
Schwenke
Bryan and Stevenson
Wayne County man faces civil service reform charge
A Wayne County man, Frank Gentsch of Cleveland, is accused of violating civil service reform by soliciting campaign funds from government employees on government property for the Bryan fund. A clerk named Bassett reported the incident to authorities who are reviewing possible action. The case hinges on the prohibition of using public staff for political contributions.
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Waaskhingtos
Ohio State Central Committees
Frank Fh Gentsch
Cleveland
War Department
Gentsch
Bryan Fund
Basset
Grentach
Geutechaf
Daniel Grosvenor
Auaditor
F HO Morris
Compliments to Miss Rilla Lee at Marion College
The Lutheran Visitor of Newberry South Carolina praises Miss Rilla Lee who sang Charity by Stephen Glover at the opening exercises. Her voice is described as rare sweetness and power, and the performance quieted the audience with sympathetic expectancy.
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Newberry S. C
Rilla Lee
Marion College
Hilla Lee
Conservatory of Music, Wooster University
Stephen Glover
Miss Lee
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised by Patient
Neoga Illinois October 14 99 a grateful patient writes that after ten months of illness and three doctors including one advocating surgery Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin restored health and weight. He recommends the remedy and notes its quick effectiveness. The letter also mentions other products and a domestic ad insert for cough relief.
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Neoga
Ill
Pepsin Syrvv Co
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Charles Curry
Making Religion a Business Sermon by Rev J H Deeds
The M E church held a sun morning service with Rev J H Deeds delivering his first sermon titled The Secret and Success of the Kingdom. He urged faith in God’s love and the divine life as the path to true wealth, contrasting material gains with enduring spiritual value, and urged personal obedience to God.
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M. E
J. H. Deeds
Deeds
God
Christ
Agada
Toledo
George
Isis
Oll
Abraham
Isaac
Jesus
Debating Republican Policy and Bryan's Stance
Hon D W Locke defends the Republican platform and its clear policy as opposed to William Jennings Bryan’s charges. The speech at Deer Park Maryland on September 5, 1900, praises Republican reforms, economic growth, overseas expansion, and the progress against slavery, while criticizing Bryan’s sincerity and alleged lack of a defined plan.
Roosevelt Mob Attack At Chicago Church Scene
Reports describe Theodore Roosevelt exiting Trinity Church in Chicago October 8 as a mob of men and women shouted obscenities and hurled insults. He was escorted by Curtis Guild Jr as assailants chased his carriage through Harrison Street amid jeers from local crowds.
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Peter Moordyke
Thieodore Roosevelt
New York
Elton
Roosevelt
Teddy
Simeon Roosevelt
Curtis Guild, Jr
Theodore
Guild
Annex
Harrison Street
Divorce Petition Filed in Bolan County Court
A husband filed for divorce from his wife in Bolan County Court on Monday morning. The petition cites a long marriage with two children and alleges grievances. The case lists Mcarran and Jones as attorneys for the petitioner and names the spouses as the key parties involved.
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Arran & Jones
Jin Bolan County
On Pha
Erate
Depositors and Deposits Reflect 1890s Bank Growth
The article details 1894 banking figures with 5,546,867 depositors across banks, a 40 percent rise to 7,058,414 deposits, and 1899 gains of about 69 percent from 2,589,406 to 4,608,096. It notes average deposits per person rising to 520 and discusses political implications involving Bryant and party hostility to reform.
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Jemeer
Bryantaio
Tin
Free Silver Threat Splits German American Press
A Detroit Abend-Polit editorial warns voters of the danger of free silver, arguing that defeating the Democratic push for coinage is the priority. It notes Republicans and opponents like Hoar and Edmunds frame the issue, urging focus on ending free silver before addressing expansion policy.
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Detroit
Tammany's contract clamp on Bryan era issues
A fragmented 19th century debate notes Tammany Hall inserting a policy clause in city contracts to void if Bryan is elected. It argues Croker's control of New York politics sways business ties, questioning McKinley and a Republican congress. The piece reflects journalistic opinion on electoral influence and party power.
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McKinley
Bryan
New
Lexington
Tribune
Elec
Tammany Hall
New York
Tammany
Tand
Croker
Gettion
New York Journal of Aminence
McKinlay
John Hay Diplomat of the New Diplomacy in Europe
A tribute to John Hay detailing his pivotal diplomatic roles from the Venezuelan crisis to China and Spain. The piece lauds his frank methods, calls him a leading American diplomat, and urges national unity beyond partisan lines to honor his achievements.
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Europe
Secretary Bay
United States
Hay
Eay Ts
Clevelick
Grtecad
Che Qlney
One Good Point by John Barrett on Pacific Prestige
John Barrett argues against immediate withdrawal, saying spending and casualties in the Philippines might be justified to reclaim prestige. He contends abandoning the Pacific to rivals would harm U S interests and global standing, urging continued engagement and responsibility.
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John Barrett
Democratid
Mkes
Pacific
Unclear fragment reports figures and names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bryan and McKihley with numbers and items but lacks readable context or specifics to form a complete news item.
Great Sham Issue in the South Press polémica ties Hunt to McKinley stance
Judge John J. Hunt of Jonesboro Ga argues against Bryan's Philippine policy and imperialism in a Southern Democratic context. He asserts the Republican claim misstates ownership of the Philippines, defends U.S. actions, and highlights Southern support for McKinley over Bryan amid expansion debates.
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Altlanta Constitution
John J. Hunt
Jonesboro
Hunt
Léshe
Brya
Bryan
Er Ofan
South
America
Republican Party
Morgan
Kansas City
Anyocrat
Hryan
Americas
Philippine Commission
Hut
Enegra
McKinley
Larely
Per Capita Currency Figures in Meinley Letter
The document argues that per capita circulation is $26.85 based on 78,098,000 people, rising toward $28 with a revised population. It cites a total currency of $2100 million, up from $1600 million five years prior, and criticizes Bryanism and militarism as political positions.
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Meinley
Mike
General Black Endorses McKinley In Presidential Row
General John C. Black, a prominent Illinois Democrat, challenged the Republican committee by offering stump services to support McKinley. He opposed Bryan’s alliance with Populists and Aguinaldo, stressing a patriotic, anti government stance and condemning Bryan’s paramount issue.
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Black
John C. Black
Illinois
Republican Committee
McKinley
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Davis Shape in Anti Imperialist Debate Cited
Fragmented OCR notes reference Webster Davis and anti imperialist discussion. The New Sun comment notes Davis's influence and the gate of opinion shaping public discourse. Details are unclear but suggest coverage of early anti imperialist sentiment and Davis's role.
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Davis
Webster
Same Old Arguments About Lincoln and McKinley
A sanitized excerpt contrasts Democratic-Party rhetoric with Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War presidency. It cites 1864 editorials warning that four more years would ruin liberty and republic form, labeling Lincoln an imperialist akin to Napoleon. The piece likens Bryan’s declaimers to Civil War cries and calls them false and malignant.
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Mn Bryan
Democratic Party
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan
McKinley
Belo
Cincinnati Enquirer
Foraker View Riffs On McKinley and Imperialism
The report describes Senator Foraker criticizing Democratic calls against imperialism in Cincinnati. He defends McKinley’s policy of sending troops to protect Americans abroad, denounces Lincoln and Grant as attacked for doing their duty, and argues the Philippines require subduing armed resistance before further action.
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Ghio
Foraker
Cincinnati
Republiadi
McKinley
Lincoln
Grant
Philippines
United States
Ex Senator Edmunds on Philippines ownership by United States
Ex senator George F Edmunds of Vermont argues in an authorized interview that the Philippines belong to the United States by international law. He asserts the islands are ours, paid for, and their inhabitants are citizens and subjects of the United States, as surely as you and I are.
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Philippines
Uncle Sam
United States
George F. Edunds
Vermont
Allen G. Thurman
Grant
Im'chipf
United
Constitution follows the flag debate on imperialism
An unsigned editorials on the imperialism issue discusses the notion that Congress must act on the third question. It praises Lincoln and notes President McKinley kept the door open for early congressional action. The piece warns against overstepping limits and stresses the United States authority in foreign territories.
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Cullom
Dent
McKinley
Congress
Erefor
Ayol
United States
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