What Socialism Is Not and What It Is
The speech argues what Socialism is not, correcting views that it equals anarchy or opposes religion, and clarifies that it would expand law, not destroy family or incentive. It then defines Socialism as collective ownership of land and production, managed cooperatively, with emphasis on equal opportunity and removal of private gain.
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Webster
Worcester
Imperial Dictionary
Satan
West Point
Said Sam Questions Simpler Task Not Too Hard
The fragment shows Said Sam arguing that the case seems easy and requests an easier question or task. The line suggests doubt about the challenge and a desire for lighter interrogation. Names, places, or dates are not present in the readable text.
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Sam
Manufactures forming giant group to fight socialism
Report notes that manufacturers nationwide are forming a large organization to counter socialism and labor unions, with a meeting planned in New Orleans soon. The source emphasizes industrial leaders uniting to oppose labor movements.
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New Orleans
Populist critique of bank loans and public funding plan
The piece argues against sending people's money from the treasury to banks during a special session urged by Pierpont Morgan. It notes proposed bank rates around 1 1/4 percent and suggests Kansas style amendments limiting reloan interest. It favors direct government loans to the people, citing New Zealand as a model.
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Pierpont Morgan
Congress
Kansas
New Zealand
Farmers Club Organized in Brown County Kansas
A farmers club formed by Brown county farmers aims to unite for mutual benefit and safeguard growers interests. Following a successful banquet, the club decided to make annual banquets a feature and hopes other counties will follow the example.
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Kansan
Brown County
Political Demands From Washington Hit Roosevelt
Lawrence Jeffersonian Gazette reports Boss LeLANnp and Governor Bailey pressing President Roosevelt to appoint Bill Hood as circuit judge, secure a high salary for Joe Bristow, fix Cy Leland, fund machine-men in Kansas, and clear the track for Bailey to run for Senate against Burton, claiming the president will grant these requests.
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Boss Lelannp
Governor Bailey
Washington
Roosevelt
Bill Hood
United States
Joe Bristow
Cy Leland
Kansas
Bailey
United States Senate
Burton
Lawrence Jeffersonian Gazette
Glasgow gas deal and price cuts spark debate
In 1869 Glasgow bought its gas companies for 2.6 million dollars and has spent 2.7 million improving the property. Gas price fell from 1.40 to .60 per thousand while plant capacity has tripled. A Topeka Herald note calls it a Republican editorial paradox.
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Glasgow
Topeka Herald
Kansas
Republicans and child labor bill mocked over public ban
The Kansas Populist laments the legislature action on a child labor ban, suggesting Republicans exhausted their sympathies on snakes toads and lizards, which they made illegal to chew in public.
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Kansas
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Champe
J. M. Alexander
Elaer Art
Nett, Kas
Men’s Social Science Club
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Wall Street
Joe
A.J. Vaughn
Farmers’ Club
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