Railroad Passes and Political Influence in State Politics
State Senator Fred Dumont Smith, a leading Republican figure, advocates ending railroad passes for legislators but argues railroads exert deeper influence in state conventions, congressional selections, and federal judge appointments. He notes parties game passes for editors while calling for reform.
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Fred Dumont Smith
Mercury
Dodge City Democrat
Petilion
Thirty
Democrat
Santa Fe
Pullman Company
Solid South backs Cleveland for nomination and victory
State Senator J. D. Fisher of New Orleans reports the South and Iowa, with New York and Ohio Democrats, strongly favor Cleveland. He says Cleveland will be nominated and, if that happens, elected, as enthusiasm grows during the heated term at Saratoga.
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J. D. Fisher
New Orleans
Saratoga
South
Cleveland
New York
Ohio
Iowa
Elks Train Wreck Injures Dozens in Oregon Washington Route
The Elks special excursion train from Porty land Oregon to Olympia Washington wrecked on the Northern Pacific line between Chevalis and Napayire. Over two people were injured and many were killed.
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Elks
Portyland
Oregon
Olympia
Washington
Northern Pacific
Chevalis
Napayire
Veteran Editor Col D R Anthony Celebrates 79th Birthday
Col D R Anthony editor of the Leavenworth Times marked his seventy ninth birthday last Saturday. He has served as a newspaper editor for most of the past fifty years and remains active in the field.
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Col. D. R. Anthony
The
Leavenworth Times
We Still Hold the Cup Race Result
The American defender Reliance defeated Shamrock III from Britain in last Saturday's race, retaining possession of the cup.
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Reliance
Twentieth Kansas Reunion Planned at Iola
Next week the Twentieth Kansas regiment will hold a reunion at Iola with the town making extensive arrangements to entertain the men.
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Twentieth Kansas
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Iola
When God’s Plans Unfold in Time and Trial
An unknown author reflects on faith and sorrow, urging patient trust that God’s wiser plans justify present pain. The poem speaks of life’s lessons, divine timing, and the belief that later understanding will reveal the goodness of divine will. It emphasizes obedience, resilience, and hope amid loss.
Hearst Backs Grow at Kansas Democratic Convention
Hearst supporters mobilize at the Kansas Democratic state convention as the ranks push for his candidacy. The machine faction opposes Hearst while grassroots delegates rally behind him, creating a high energy clash over the party’s direction.
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Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Kansas
Topeka Kansas City Electric Line Firm Formed
A New South West company has been chartered to construct an electric line linking Topeka and Kansas City. The charter fee was set at 1200 dollars.
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NSW
Topeka
Kansas City
Francis Joseph Faces Fatigue as Hungarian Rule Rumors Spread
Rumor swirls that Francis Joseph may resign or abdicate amid fatigue from reigning Hungary. Officials and observers weigh potential successors and the possible impact on Austro Hungarian stability.
Home Industries and Home Training of Children
Advocates restoring home industries to keep children in the home during minority. Promotes use of modern machinery, gasoline and electric power, home textile work, spinning and loom prep, and local exchanges. Claims benefits include widespread employment, revived farms, healthier families, reduced urban migration, and broader economic stability.
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Mmountain
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Anna Champe
J. M. Alexander
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Garnett
Francis Josep
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Home Industries
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Adams, Undertaking
Tne Furnitury
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