The People's Lobby at Washington Sree fines the corporations
A San Francisco Recorder reprints a call for a People's Lobby to curb corporate influence in politics. It argues lobbyists sway legislators, urges citizen subscription to fund a national information network, and promotes a governing committee of ten to oversee organizing efforts under The Censorship Magazine as treasurer.
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Bosinom
Congress
Woodruff
San Francisco Recorder
People's Lobby
Saccom
Washington Square
New York City
Suecens
Succes
United States
States Rights and We the People debate on federal power
A Chicago Record Herald summary notes Senators and Secretaries clash over States rights versus national regulation. Senator Raynor defends state sovereignty while Secretary Root argues for expanding national power to regulate activities across all states, stressing the people as sovereign and dual government as the efficient framework.
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Chicago Record Herald
Skaggs Favors Reform Agenda for Nevada Assembly Speaker
Carson News reports Robert Bkagas, visiting Elko County, expresses readiness to become Speaker and push reforms. He backs railroad regulation, statewide fare control, direct primary, referendum, and taxation of patented claims, aiming to curb bossism and benefit Nevadans.
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Bosslam
Nevada Assembly
Carson News
Wages and pensions debated in early 20th century reports
The Standard advances wages for workers under 100 dollars monthly by 10 percent. Iowa Representative Lacey proposes a $19 monthly pension for Civil War veterans. Senator Dubois accuses Roosevelt of aiding Mormon interests in Idaho. Carnegie argues large fortunes should fund the state after death. Roosevelt suspends spelling reforms due to House opposition. A New York singer Corinne Rider-Kelney and her husband plan divorce if life remains tiresome. Mexico plans to nationalize railways via a state-controlled company with American bankers as major shareholders. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers denounces government injunctions as eroding faith in the judiciary. Roosevelt’s stance on Japanese school controversy draws fire from Senator Raynor. German Wireless Society reports Berlin to Nancy wireless link. distance limit uncertain. The House votes 106 to 108 against raising federal salaries. salaries for Vice President, Speaker, and Cabinet rise to 12,000. Drs Barkan and Sewall move to 1700 California Street in San Francisco.
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Lacey
Iowa
Congress
Dubois
Roosevelt
Idaho
Beeret Taft
Sparks Urge Reforms as Nevada Governor-Elect Prepares Message
The Reno Journal notes Sparks plans a sweeping reform agenda for the new Nevada governor including a county jail for Bullfrog district school law revisions to fit growing communities changes to registration laws and adjustments to salaries for county and state officers railroad regulation and other reforms reflecting prosperity and progress. Miners in Goldfield demand a wage hike from four fifty to five fifty per day for eight hours with six per day proposed for a new schedule. Mine owners and leasers face uncertain acceptance as leases end January 1 and living costs push miners to seek higher pay while other workers enjoy higher daily rates.
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Soanson
Legie
Monsange
Nevada
Reno Journal
Janary
Goldfield
Nevada Broadside Recaps State News And Local Politics
Nevada State News highlights cloning experiments at the State University, the death of pioneer printer A. Putman in Denver, Tonopah court actions, and cautions about Goldfield hotels. It notes Reno figures opposing Roosevelt on school integration, Skaggs' upcoming surgery in San Francisco, Genoa favored for a new High School, postal telegraph plans to bypass Western Union, and related regional updates.
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Denver
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Tonopah
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Stern
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Truokee
Sacramento
San Francisco
Nev
Lee Squires
Doo' Squires
Duprite
Iff
Squires
Cuprite
Tonopah and
Bolifrog
Goldfield to Build Large New Public School in Nevada
Goldfield plans a two story public school with 12 rooms for over 1000 grammar pupils. The design allows expansion on both wings, and will include day classes to eighth grade, night school and kindergarten. Estimated cost about 80000 dollars.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Kongo Question Draws Business and Philanthropy Clashes
The Kongo issue pits American capitalists seeking profits from a rubber concession and railroad and mineral ventures against missionaries and reformers outraged by alleged cruelties under King Leopold. The dispute centers on profits versus justice, with Belgium’s parliament to weigh terms while defenders cite progress and stability in the region.
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Fis
America
Ryans
Aldriches
Forketeliers
Kongo Free State
Leopold I
Belgium
Leopold
King Leopold and Congo Free State in Africa’s turmoil
The article contrasts critics and supporters of King Leopold's Congo regime, detailing claims of brutal exploitation and massacres versus notes of limited reforms. It explains Leopold’s rise to power via the International African association, treaty arrangements, and reliance on native forces, while describing the capital Homba and native customs. It also reports US congressional backing for a $4 million canal project from the Mississippi to the Rio Grande.
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Kongo Free State
Africa
Stanley
International Kongo Association
United States
Homba
Louisiana
Texas
Congress
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
State to stock grouse in Nevada for preservation efforts
The State Fish Commissioner Louis 8 Finnegan of Goldfield and Governor Sparks plan to ship 100 pairs of pinnated grouse from Nebraska for distribution statewide. A bill will be introduced to preserve game and stock adaptable species, with protections for several years to boost population. The prairie chicken, akin to quail, suits high upland Nevada.
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Louis 8. Finnegan
Goldfield
Sparks Bays
Nebraska
Carson Nova
Couple Secretly Wed In December Ceremony
Miss Florence Dennis daughter of Judge J F Dennis and A B Sallender were secretly married by Rev Mr Klasa on December 10 after obtaining a county license. The Dennis family initially reproved but later gave their blessings to the couple.
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Missy Florence Dennis
J. F. Dennis
A. B. Sallender
Mr. Klasa
Goodwin Replies to Guggenheim in Salt Lake Telegram
The Salt Lake Telegram quotes Charles Goodwin challenging Daniel Guggenheim over mining stock speculation in New York. He questions the value of Guggenheim’s holdings if mining and prospecting ceased, and recalls the Comstock lode’s 19th century impact, noting vast dividends and economic influence while acknowledging some risky “wildcat” mines.
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The
Salt Lake Telegram
New York
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Comstock
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