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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
3
In a summer address in northern New York and Vermont President McKinley lauds American loyalty and patriotism. He says national unity transcends sectarian divides and that the flag symbolizes free government, liberty, and hope for the oppressed, carried by citizens from homes to outposts and shops.
Quotations attributed to Governor Theodore Roosevelt emphasize continuity of prosperity, an intelligent effort to prevent wrong without greater evil, and preserving traditional American policy of defending national honor. The statement calls for free outlet to national vigor in facing foreign foes.
Sioux Falls Oct 14 President McKinley read a Manila dated letter from a distinguished Confederate cavalry leader and former Alabama congressman. It argues for keeping troops in the islands, warns against withdrawing and predicts economic gains from Philippine revenue. It identifies the author as General Joe Wheeler.
President McKinley style remarks laud the U S claim to Luzon while denouncing Spanish rule critics. He argues only a portion of Tagalog tribes resist U S control and stresses sacred duty to humanity and national sovereignty. Applause follows empowering lines on responsibility and honor.
The president urged an era of patriotism praising soldiers and sailors who have fought for the United States. He emphasized ongoing gratitude and national support for those in the armed services and the country’s cause.
A random census of 92 factories mills and shops in Dayton Springheld Piqua Hamilton and Middletown shows 24 006 men employed rising to 31 043 with 64 percent more workers. Wages paid jump to 831 094 from 492 485 a gain of 338 609. The piece attributes the rise to Republican prosperity under McKinley and urges voting for George Nash for governor.
The article argues for Republican policy, noting 1896 to 1899 trade gains and higher manufactured goods exports. It cites rising gold reserves, circulation, and a large trade surplus, asserting tariffs protected home markets and expanded foreign demand for American goods, while Democratic policy would shrink exports and harm industry.
The piece argues for strengthening American production and markets to secure national prosperity. It insists on selling domestically made goods abroad to support farmers and industry, warns against losing foreign markets, and urges a broader effort by the Republican party and its supporters to sustain economic growth and self sufficiency.
A fragment from a 1892 political piece argues a Republican win in Ohio would affirm McKinley’s likely re election and sustain party policies on gold standard sound money and tariffs. It warns a Democratic win would crash prosperity, raise unemployment, and back Bryan and a Cleveland administration with a Democratic Congress.
Murat Halstead reports from New York harbor that Admiral Dewey, seen aboard the Olympia, remains clear and strong in favor of keeping the Philippines under American liberty for the Filipinos themselves. He asserts the United States must preserve them from foreign domination and uphold its rights and duties.
The Democratic press and McLean supporters press foreign vote prejudice to attack Republicans and the free silver issue. Bryan claims native born Americans opposed foreigners yet critics say he insults Germans and Irish adoptees. The piece urges repudiation of Bryan and support for John K. McLean for governor.
The message outlines a two stage approach under President McKinley to establish order in the Philippines. First pursue peace and lawful governance, then build a government protecting life and property under the Stars and Stripes for the well being of all participants.
Cleve and Ponta Tetro denounce McLean as not a Democratic candidate and say he has no claim to Democratic support. They challenge his Ohio residency and question his fitness as a citizen and party adherent.
John McLean, proprietor at 617 Vine Street Cincinnati, directs tire trade coverage with residence listed as Washington D C in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A collection of scattered items criticizing tax rules in Ohio and Washington DC, Democratic platforms, presidential era statements, and war commentary. It references McLean’s personal property tax, a Philippines policy stance, and wartime propaganda debates with dismissive remarks about enemy support and public sentiment.
Senator J B Foraker at Hamilton on September 22 argues prosperity breeds trusts but cites tariff policy as insufficient cause. He says England’s free trade sparked trusts and praises American efforts to raise wages, expand industry, and export surplus. He warns of wage cuts as a necessity of competition and supports proceeding with Philippine policy under McKinley.
A brief domestic vignette captures a man leaving for a small change of air across the street as a street piano tunes, hinting at a quiet mission and a partner’s knowing glance in a city scene.
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