Morgan’s plan to build a nation of store trusts
The piece argues J. Pierpont Morgan plans to unite big department stores under one management and establish a widespread store system. It claims manufacturers’ trusts would back these stores, selling at wholesale prices to undercut small merchants. The result would force independents out, push them into jobs or other lines, and spur government ownership as prices rise and the public demands broad benefits.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Funston promotion tied to Kansas politics in Capital dispatch
Washington dispatch says Congressman Long urged Corbin that Funston's rise was a political move to curb his gubernatorial prospects. Also notes tax railroad commissioners selected: Jim Fike, D. W. Finney, and A. D. Walker, all described as politicians under the Stanley administration.
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Corbin
Congressman Long
Kansas
Fred Funston
Washington Dispatch
Topeka
Jim Fike
D. W. Finney
Neosho Falls
A.D. Walker
Holton
Finney
Col. J. F. Richards
Ft. Scott
Stanley
Topeka Capital Predicts British Mule Shipment Victory
The Topeka Capital argues the Boers injunction against Britain's mule shipments from New Orleans will fail. It says Britain will ship mules regardless, and the Capital will stand with the stronger side in the ongoing conflict.
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Topeka
Great Britain
New Orleans
Cleveland Mayor Targets City Corporations Over Taxes
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland says local corporations underpay taxes and plans to publish a list detailing tax payments by each. He aims to ensure companies contribute their proper share and reduce tax inequities in the city.
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Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland, O
Women of Indianapolis threaten to Carrie Nation drug stores
Indianapolis advances women activists threaten to raid and close saloons by force in a show of temper inspired by Carrie Nation. They plan action against local drug stores accused of selling alcohol to late hours crowds.
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Indianapolis
Carrie- Nation
McDill’s Musings on Prohibition and Party Realignments
A Kansas City Times column argues against a resubmission campaign led by Sheridan and Overmeyer within the Democratic party. The piece warns such a line would damage Democrats, favor Republicans, and entrench liquor interests, urging restraint and a possible new vote only if a broad majority supports repealing prohibition.
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Kansas City Times
Barney Sheridan
David Overmeyer
Democratic Party
Kansas
Angel Gabriel
Republican Party
Kansas City
Karey Sletidas
David Overneyer
Soeridat
Overieyer
Overmeyer
Shey Tau
Taraffice
Sheridan
Oveeyer
Iowa
Boies
Disjointed 19th Century Notes From Kansas And Beyond
A jumble of early Kansas news items and rumors lists personalities, trusts, and business moves. References include Funston’s nomination for president, oil and mining ventures, rail line purchases, a Kansas supreme court judge candidate, and plans for a new Topeka paper. Mentions of pensions, artificial limbs trusts, and state officials attending a fair appear amid miscellaneous announcements.
New York Dry Goods Firms Form Capital Venture
A consortium of dry goods concerns in New York launched a venture with a capital of 20000 dollars. The plan was engineered by J Vierpont Morgas, who organized the scheme and structured its formation for business purposes.
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New York
Plague Scare Reported at University of Michigan
A Buronte plague discovery is reported at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. One student is infected and the origin or transmission method remains unclear, with authorities stating uncertainty about how it arrived on campus.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Pettigrew Defeats Pettigrew By Hanna For Senate Seat
Mark Hanna spent a substantial sum to defeat Pettigrew in the United States senate race. The large expenditure highlights the high stakes of the election and Pettigrew’s challenging campaign.
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Pettigrew
Mark Hanna
United States Senate
Lone Elm Notes Highlight Local Talk and School Reports
Mrs Melia Rogers of Kincaid visited Tone Titty friends last week Alfred and Richard Rogers cane apy from Aiken county Test weee Several of our people have fresh paint on their buildings Mr Maid Miller of Kincaid visited our falls Kev Wilson Carlyle preached in the Presbyterial church Sunday evening Miss Katy Plannberand-Weight of Bush City visiting the Kelse Miss Mayysie Kelsey av enl ba Ditiss last week to receive hobenements JPL Lekygood and Granily spent Bast erie Matrerye Mina Lock Worl devece to tants Monday ST Gilbert and wife at Colony were over Sunday and attended the service Mos is tind Hite tiiglier sister of Seetioul renin Giles visiting this week S Moen fy mithinge Tnperventy die on ow his dwelling Hy uvhiling voite Lav bowen dx acbelingg tai a ryeconnt tae itis They The schools of Lone Vile etonerl lek day with literacy exercises New Wal Tnee will Leach at stunts longer by siti line ve Prof Baker dud family Uh Wing ail Titchedaugteter and dda Johneton of Rye cut were over to the teachers meeting Hastree The teachers who met in Lone Bun last week were greeted by a large audience The program covered challenges in room work Deal Baker's address and Kennedy's on presenting in history to spark student interest Recitations by Miss Mag dv Kelney and Misses Wing and OCon tel of Kincaid well rendered
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Melia Rogers
Kincaid
Tone
Alfred and
Richard Rogers Cane
Aiken County
Maid Miller
Our Falls
Kev. Wilson
Carlyle
Mayysie Kelsey
Avenl
Lekygood
Granily
Mina
ST Gilbert and Witeat
Sulayy
Elie
Isis
Renin Giles
S. Moen
Siti Meget
Lone Bun
Baker
CC Kennedy
Magdv Kelney
Wing and O'Contel
Prianiey
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Ever Anywhere Magazine
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Standard Oil Company
Peatinutt
Texas
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Missouri
George Goorp
Wheeling & Lake Line Railroad
Missouri Pacific
W. A. Johnston
Kansas Supreme Court
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Dell Kaiser
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Bush City
Kelse
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Rye Cut
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