Burton Sentenced for Influence Peddling in Post Office Case
The article notes United States Senator Joseph R. Burton of Kansas was sentenced by Judge Adams in St. Louis for using his official position to secure privileges for Rialto Grain and Securities Co. It argues the moral standard of Congress must rise and compares such conduct to other Washington practices, urging a sobering, systemic reform.
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United States
Joseph R. Burton
Kansas
Adams
United States Circuit Court
St. Louis
Burton
Post Office Department
Rialto Grain and Securities Company of
General Bristow
Washington
Senator Burton
Court of Appeals
Cleve lands views on Parker nomination in World interview
Grover Cleveland endorses Judge Parker as a fit representative of safe and conservative Democratic principles. He argues that any real Democrat should support Parker if he is nominated, reflecting a broader Democratic stance on the movement in New York.
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Grover Cleveland
New York World
Judge Parker
New York
Parker
Brookline Wheelmen
Cleveland urges fair convention choice and Olney support
The text notes President Cleveland favors Richard Olney as a Democratic candidate while endorsing Judge Parker's merits. It urges no candidate be forced on the convention and asks for a concise platform that clearly states Democratic principles for broad voter comprehension.
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St. Louis
Massachusetts
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Mr. Olney
Parker
A Brave Fight for Foss in Republican Delegates Race
Eugene N. Foss campaigned openly for reciprocity with Canada to represent Boston business and Massachusetts industry at the Chicago convention. He failed, seen as opposing the party machine, which favors stand-patters, leaving Foss urged to consider joining the Democrats for freer representation.
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Eugene N. Foss
Chicago
Boston
Massachusetts
Canada
Foss
Congress
New England
Mr. Foss
Legislature urged to fund gypsy moth suppression plan
The legislative debate centers on a proposed 50 percent cost share for abatement, shifted to landowners and municipalities. Supporters argue shared responsibility is feasible, while critics warn small towns could be financially ruined without state aid. A California entomologist offers a parasitic bug solution as a quick alternative.
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California
Massachusetts Florists’ Association
Stealthy Steve Battles Fire On Airship As Barons Pursue
In a dramatic scene from the chase, Stealthy Steve watches an airship’s motion via a trachometer while planning to outwit Baron Hizzizzan. The craft catches fire from a lit cigarette, threatening a fall from a three mile height as he confronts a critical moment and contemplates survival.
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Steve
Tokio
Baron Hizzizzan
Mrs. Miskell
Pacific
Togo
Sunday Post
Jeremiah Pennwhizz
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Boston
Fall River Line
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
George M. Roberts
Washington Street
Mass
J. R. Wood
Polygamy Protests From Utah Law Abiding Citizens
Senator Burrows presented to the Senate protests from more than 600 law abiding Utah residents against President Smith of the Mormon Church and his claim of broad minded consent to corrupt acts. The petitions assert polygamists hide behind secrecy while church leaders testify in the Smoot investigation, lifting the veil on misdeeds.
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Washington
Burrows
Senate
Utah
Smith
Smoot
Carnegie Institute Incorporation Passed by House
In a five hour session the House approved 17 District of Columbia bills including one to incorporate the Carnegie Institute. It also passed the Bowman omnibus claims bill funding about 228000 for small claims and upheld the fortifications bill conference report. The Alaska delegate bill was discussed by Mr Cushman before adjournment at 5 10.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
George
George Tropper Cowles
Skowhegan
Washington
House
District of Columbia
Carnegie Institute
Alaska
Cushman
Congress
Advocate of Pure Food Heard by Senate
Senator Heyburn spoke to the Senate on pure food asking for Agriculture Department results on adulterated foods. The speech supported the pure food bill and reflected prolonged patience before addressing the chamber.
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Senate
Washington
Heyburn
Secretary of Agriculture
City fire alarms bite into spring chores in suburbs
The Observant Citizen notes firemen battled grass blazes across Medford and West Roxbury as residents’ spring cleaning renews danger. Three alarms in under an hour in Medford caused $150 wear and tear. six alarms in three hours in West Roxbury exhausted horses, prompting a call for spare steeds and more care from residents.
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Medford
West Roxbury
Centre Street
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Goodyear
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