United Democracy Conference Calls One Caucus For Reform Forces
A Wednesday meeting at the courthouse led by P C Winter and W H Robb selected six men to travel to Des Moines on the 26th for a united democracy gathering. Delegates urged unifying reform groups under the Democratic banner to improve party efficiency and ensure fair representation. The Creston Advertiser praised the move, urging allied counties to follow.
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Court House
P. C. Winter
W. H. Robb
Des Moines
United Democracy
Union of Forces
Creston Advertiser
Democrat
Reform Forces
Union County
Kansas Ladies On The Front Page And Back Page Ads
Mrs. Narrow remains prominent on the front page while Mary Ellen Lease must act soon or reports of her deeds will no longer be acceptable to patent medicine advertisers who separate their locals on the back page.
Tur democrat state convention in Des Moines set for August 21
The Tur Democrat state convention is scheduled to convene in Des Moines on August 21. Delegates from party chapters across the state are expected to attend for policy debates and platform adoption.
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Tur
Des Moines
Aguinaldo Proclaims Change in Tone as Peace Debate Overtakes War
The piece notes Aguinaldo’s capture and proclamation, depicting a shift from rebel leader to a possibly disciplined citizen. It argues the focus should be peace to win capitalist support and protect colonial governance, citing Napoleon on artillery as a lesson. It questions the antiwar stance of critics and emphasizes expediency.
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Henry Ricward
Aguinaldo
Napoleon
Reaction in Democratic gains across Republican strongholds
The Herald Transcript notes a reaction forming as Democratic mayors win in Republican strongholds, suggesting voters oppose the Republican party. It argues the fall election may reveal a broader shift against Republicans, or that Democratic candidates outperformed their rivals.
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United States
Herald-Transcript
The Price That Staggers
The Boers are without a ship upon the seas without a cent of credit among world bankers and deprived of every productive industry yet they warn that their conqueror must pay a price that would stagger humanity and sober it as well.
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Boston Globe
A Celestial Trust Unites Heaven’s Gatekeepers
A witty Chicago Record-Herald quip imagines J. Pierpont Morgan needing unified management for heaven’s gatekeepers Gabriel St Peter and the recording angel to cut operating expenses. The joke reflects finance magnates in celestial logistics.
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Celestial Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan
Heaven
Gabriel, St. Peter
Angel
Chicago Record-Herald
Loyal River ton paper to be led by Bro Louie
The Independent will be led by Bro Louie an old friend described as a good newspaper man. He promises a paper the business community can be proud of if local merchants support the effort.
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Bro. Louie
The
Independent
Riverton
Main
Hamburg
Quote on trouble and happiness by Irving Bacheller
A brief aphorism notes that seeking trouble is futile and happiness will seek you, attributed to Irving Bacheller in a compact epigraphic line. The sentiment emphasizes proactive contentment rather than chase.
Capture of Aguinaldo and the Philippine Problem
Discussion on imperial policy and colonial questions following Aguinaldo's capture. Arguments defend constitutional principles, liberty, and the right versus wrong of imperial governance. History and dissent are cited as vindicating anti imperial stance and the need to honor independence ideals. The piece urges truth and restraint in policy.
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Aguinaldo
McKinley
Philippines
Spain
Republican Congress
KK. C. Times
Confusion of Cuban Delegates in Washington Report
Cuban delegates to Washington met with President and officials but gained no concrete results. They heard rhetoric and broad assurances, and were told the Platt amendment is the easiest fix. Senator Morgan suggested Cuba seek statehood to gain a US market for sugar and tobacco.
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Washington
Constitutional Convention
Havana
Morgan
United States
Congress
Cuba
K. C. Timee
Indemnity Total Set for China at 271 Million
A Pekin dispatch reports the indemnity committee fixed China's payment at 271000009 dollars. The note adds that boxer matches may push costs higher before payment.
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Pekin
China
Record Breaker for Western Hail Mutual Insurance
The Western Hail Mutual Insurance Company reports the smallest assessment for 1900 and paid all losses within thirty days after the September 21 1900 annual assessment. The firm closed 1900 with no unpaid losses or litigation, signaling careful risk selection and prompt liberal loss payments. Agents wanted. It is every woman's opinion that all men think she is good for is to pick up after them.
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Western Hail Mutual Isurance Company
Finit
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