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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
6
Democratic advocates urge unity to defend the Kansas City platform amid reorganizer efforts to soften tariffs and finance policy. They recall 1896 1900 defeats and stress loyalty to the 1900 platform and gold free silver positions, vowing an aggressive campaign for reform in 1904.
In view of probable trouble Hanna faces in his senatorial bid, attention focuses on his effort to secure Estes G. Rathbone's acquittal. Rathbone previously ran the telephone with expert skill during a prior campaign, while the wheat tariff failed to align with projections. The piece highlights "stand patters" reacting to this odd fact.
The Wall Street Journal urges a more elastic antitrust law after a merger ruling, arguing legislation should permit beneficial combinations even if technically restraint of trade. The piece notes a broader trend toward elasticity in currency law and even the Declaration of Independence.
The column urges Francis Marion Cockrell of Missouri for president, praising his Christian character, long experience, ability and integrity. It argues he would appeal to Kansas City platform Democrats, bears Confederate service but is reconcilable, and notes his age at 69 while noting wartime record could unite both sides.
The Cincinnati Enquirer portrays Senator Gorman as avoiding a presidential nomination question while stressing three issues: tariff reform, economy in public affairs, and honesty in office. The piece argues a platform should focus on holding offices and criticizes the Democratic party’s lack of clear policy on imperialism trusts money and tariff matters.
The president orders Payne to accelerate the post office probe while politics frames the timing. The piece criticizes a Democrat for bowing to Republican counsel, arguing a democracy loyal to party lines is flawed.
A quirky note suggests disposing of undigested securities by outfitting them with bathing suits and life preservers. The idea frames a playful image of nautical containment and whimsy amid financial jargon.
The Wall Street Journal declares the money question the most vital issue for 1883 with bankers urging lawmakers to align the monetary system with financier interests. The piece questions who may discuss the topic and whether bimetallists should be heard. The conflict centers on control of financial policy and public participation.
The navy department plans a gradual elimination of colored sailors from the service. The remark implies if the army had adopted such a policy years earlier, it would have harmed a San Juan reputation, suggesting racial exclusion in military recruitment.
The National Civil Service league seems to be laboring under the delusion that the president should still believe in strict enforcement of the civil service laws. This may reflect that none of its members faces re election to high office.
The Com moner invites young men and women with the desire to achieve to correspond regarding a proposition to secure a college education.
Mr. Morgan plans to donate paintings to the United States, continuing a long-running series of gifts he has sent Morganward for several years.
A wave of corruption investigations in Missouri defendants lands numerous Republicans in prison as courts convict key figures. Officials face trials and penalties, signaling a tightening moral standard for state governance and party leadership.
A New York congressman reportedly sought influence over his glove contract dealings to shape future investigations. The remark suggests he aimed to steer committee inquiries toward favorable handling of his speculations.
A Russian Black Sea squadron is ordered to sail to Turkish waters to press for full satisfaction over the murder of the Russian consul at Monastir. Telegrams reveal demands for punishment of killers, arrests, and immediate proofs of Monastir’s walls banishment, with broader calls to punish Ottoman officials and reinforce security in Macedonia.
Report from Kiev via London to the Times says sixty people died in last Thursday’s riots as Kossacks attacked in the riots. The piece notes educated classes sympathize with workers amid a broad strike movement aimed at labor conditions and government.
John Alexander Dowie introduces a redesigned flag deemed an artistic improvement over Old Glory. His Zion City Illinois plan places stars in a St Andrew's cross across the banner with thinner stripes and no blue field, while allowing broader use beyond his city.
Sofia reports a Bulgarian government memorandum detailing three months of Turkish reforms seen as oppression. It cites massacres, torture, pillage, village destruction, church closures, and mass imprisonment across Salonica, Monastir, Uskub, and Adrianople. Diplomatic agents in Vienna, Paris, and Rome show concern.
Sofia reports a six hour clash near Monastir where three Turkish battalions attacked a thousand insurgents and suffered 210 killed or wounded. Turks recaptured Krushevo and slaughtered the Christian population, including tobacco office workers tied to European debt servicing.
A state board of agriculture bulletin estimates Kansas will produce about 90,270,000 bushels of wheat this season. The figure signals a strong crop ahead for farmers, with August reports from Topeka outlining statewide expectations.
Berlin reports the Russian Black Sea squadron could appear before Constantinople providing support to revolutionary elements in Macedonia. Officials cite Count Lamsdorff's note as showing Russia still pursuing the Macedonian question and satisfaction over the Monastir consul murder. The passage notes general unrest and suggests shared trouble among men.
The Colombian senate unanimously rejects the Panama canal treaty. A state department cable notes the decision after August 12, with President Marroquin and Dr. Herran awaiting possible amended submissions. Sovereignty concerns overshadow indemnity as the key issue in the debate.
The Boston Globe reports General Nelson A. Miles, a native of Massachusetts, is suggested by some Democratic politicians as a potential governor candidate. If chosen he could be a logical presidential contender, and Miles’ friends say he would accept the governor nomination.
Reports from Constantinople say Russia plans a naval demonstration in Turkish waters, kept secret from the public. The squadron's sailing came as an unwelcome surprise to local officials.
W K Ryan son of Thomas F Ryan vice president of Morton Trust Co New York gains control of Portland Gold Mining Co Cripple Creek for Whitney Ryan syndicate and Guggenheim Exploration Co The 1 900 000 shares reportedly sell for about 5 million dollars The Portland claims to be the largest high grade gold mine in America.
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