Greatest crowd of Populists and Democrats to invade Topeka
A full day meeting in Topeka plans a grand rally with band, flambeau clubs, and parade led by Col H C Lindsay of the 22nd Kansas. Mayor Parker hosts a reception with key Democrats and Populists. Speakers include Mayor James A Reed, Mayor W T Craddock, Hon Frank Doster, Hon J H Atwood, Hon David Overmyer, and Hon J D Botkin. A state To Do Right league will form to rival Republican Day clubs. Special rates for bands attending.
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Topeka
Marshall
C. Lindsay
Kansas
Parker
Hesion
Frank Doster
J. H. Atwood
Leavenworth
David Overmyer
J. D. Botkin
Winfield
W. J. Bane
H. P. Farmung
Janes
Army to spread military education through civilian schools
An Aug 13 war department order outlines a broad program for military instruction in schools and colleges. One hundred army officers will teach, with free arms and equipment, targeting 10,000 pupils annually in three class types across civilian and military institutions.
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War Department
WasuineTon
War College Board
Army
Jnforney
West Point
Goodbye Dear Friend Parting Words Amid Suffering
A farewell poem expresses sorrowful goodbyes and memory of a friend. The speaker vows to endure upcoming pain and loss with comfort from past affection and a remembered kiss. The verse reflects grief, hope, and enduring friendship through hardship.
Farm Policy Leads to Land Leases and Rural Prosperity
A plan grants a 999 year lease on land rather than sale, with government loans to lift mortgages. Borrowers repay at 30 per year per 500, with 34 years to repay and option to prepay. The program spurs agriculture, builds wealthier farming communities, and reduces urban migration by keeping people tied to the land.
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New Zealand
Government Ownership Of Land Predicted By Booth Tucker
Commander Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army is in Kansas City and predicts that within ten years the leading U S party platform will embrace a New Zealand style plan of government ownership. He describes the idea as paternalism and notes New Zealand’s program of housing with rents.
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Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
Kansas City
United States
England
New Zealand
Booth-Tucker
Political Endless Chain in Kansas Campaigns 1902
The Holton convention backed Charles Curtis for Congress while Judge Horton touted his bid for Curtis to seek the U.S. Senate. Curtis argues to stay in office by running for both seats, prompting critique of multiposition campaigns. Chester I. Long begins Senate campaigning ahead of a Seventh district congressional nomination amid other contenders.
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Kansas
Holton
Charles Curtis
Albert H. Horton
Curtis
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Chester I. Long
Political ambitions stain party unity in district race
Long asserts he is essential in Washington and could seek higher office if defeated in Congress. Curtis appears favored for Congress, while Long faces a tough path. Governors, secretaries, and printers jostle for dual seats as reformers oppose two-office bids, with a November protest looming among Republicans.
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Congress
Republican Party
Mr. Long
Washington
Long
Curtis
W. A. Calderhead
Lawrence
J. D. Bowersock
Reeder
Miller
Chas. F. Scott
Henry Allen
George Clarke
Stanley
Ple
William A. Harris
Harris
Ttt
Bailey and Craddock plan joint tax debate in Leavenworth
Western Like Republican Bailey and Craddock in Leavenworth discuss a joint debate sparked by Bailey’s raids on railroad and corporate taxes. Craddock backs Roosevelt taxation model, contrasting with Bailey’s position as he agrees to meet Craddock in person for a tax and state affairs discussion intended to probe Kansas tax records and political stances.
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Rep
Leavenworth
Bailey
Craddock
Democratic Committee
Roosevelt
Kansas
New York
United States
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Peastomer
Aasecunil
Elise
James A. Reed
Kansas City, Mo
W. T. Craddock
Katinas
Lawly
Curran
Cas McCrum
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Department of Military Science and Tactics
United States Army
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