Funston’s Swim Disputed In New Kansas History
The Twentieth Kansas regiment members protest a planned entry claiming Fred Funston swam the Bagbag river in the Philippines. They argue he could not swim and contest his commission, with Kansas City Journal noting the denial of the feat and urging removal of his commission.
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Fred Funston
Kansas
Funston
Bagbag
Philippines
Twentieth
Kansas Regiment
Ed P. Greer
The
Kansas City Journal
Gold Trust Control by Four Men Alleged in Critique
A critic warns that a global gold trust would let four men, including John D. Rockefeller and Cecil Rhodes, dominate world output. The piece claims the United States, under the gold standard, is vulnerable as money rests on gold and wealth concentrates in a trust.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Cecil Rhodes
United States
Mrs Diccs Predicts New Political Alignment and Direct Legislation
Mrs. Diccs comments on the coming political realignments. She foresees no fusion of Populists or Socialists with Democrats, anticipates the old Democracy backing a Cleveland-Carlisle alliance, and predicts a Republican repudiation of imperial colonization and trust domination. She suggests a future patriotic movement may arise from direct legislation.
The Mail Service in the Chicago Record
William F. E. Curtis lauds U S mail accuracy claiming over 18 million pieces handled with only 7165 complaints and 355 lost. He cites a 0.01 percent loss of $102 million, notes 831 delinquencies among 76k postmasters and 152k clerks, and argues socialism or government ownership as the solution to all government problems. He predicts it will come despite Hanna.
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William FE. Curtis
Chicago
United States
Registry Department
Postal
Postal Department
Hanna
Griggs to Quit McKinley Cabinet Over Liquor Dealings
Attorney General Griggs may resign from McKinley’s cabinet as head lawyer for the New Jersey liquor-dealers’ association, earning $25,000 yearly while serving with an $8,000 salary as attorney general. The association urges him to devote full time or leave the cabinet, a move McKinley likely anticipated when appointing him.
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Griggs
McKinley
New Jersey
Liquor-Dealers’ Association
Liquor-Dealers' Association
Association
Stanley presses Kansas to restore death penalty
The speaker argues the governor can hang a deathSentence convict after a year, warning that forty death row inmates in the penitentiary could be executed soon. The critic questions Stanley's courage and accuses him of shifting responsibility to the legislature.
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Stanley
Kansas
Democrats Reorganization Urged Amid 4 Year Outlook
Smith County Journal argues it would help the Democrats to control party machinery by the Cleveland crowd in four years. The paper suggests voters will choose change from Republicans, but warns reorganization on the old plan offers no real benefit to the people.
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Cleveland
Smith County Journal
Lord Roberts Out. Kirchner Succeeds in South Africa
Lord Roberts relinquishes command to Kirchner as Boer resistance strengthens. London papers react with skepticism toward South Africa policy while Dom Paul Kiuger is away and out of danger.
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Lord Roberts
Kirchner
London
South Africa
Dom Paul Kiuger
Chony Scorr to Enter Congress in Burton Like Style
A humorous notice notes Chony Scorr planning to imitate J Rats Burton in Congress, rattling around in Jerry Botkin's seat, changing outfits multiple times daily, and reportedly ordering nine tailored suits from a Kansas City tailor, implying a sartorial flair.
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Chony Scorr
Jerry Botkin
Congress
J. Rats Burton
Kansas City
Iola
Cholly
Senator Young Proposes 100000 Jobs for US Infrastructure
Senator Young argues the nation would gain more from 100000 men building bridges roads and post offices in the United States than from employing the same number in the Philippines to kill people and destroy property. He adds that such work would not benefit McKinley’s friends the trusts.
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Young
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Speech at London banquet praised U S election results
Lord Rosknerry spoke at a London banquet of snobs congratulating England on the United States election outcomes. The applause was said to be so loud that it made the gold plated dishes rattle.
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Lord Rosknerry
London
England
United States
Scott Lantern
Borer Victories Spur British Crisis in South Africa
British forces face a grave situation as Boer advances startle England. Lord Roberts is recalled to Britain while Lord Kirchner assumes command, deemed a harsher leadership by critics. The crisis signals intensified British resolve in the South African theater.
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Borer
South Africa
England
Lord Roberts
Lord Kirchner
Weyler
Great Britain
Roberts
RockrePLLER Becomes Richest Man Yet
In a stark reflection on wealth and mortality, Joux D RockrePLLER amasses vast riches but will leave behind little more than memories, as his grave concerns of space and legacy mirror the fate of a poor tramp.
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Joux D. Rockrepller
Republican Press Hypes Stanley Salary Stand
The papers claim Stan Ley will not accept a higher salary, but critics note no one asked him to. The dispute centers on interpretation of his stance rather than any pending request for an increase.
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Stanley
State Superintendent Seeks Higher School Book Prices
Frank N. L. Son, state superintendent of public instruction, pushes for increased prices on school books. The move could yield a large personal gain if the legislature raises the prices, according to the prospector notes implied in the fragment.
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Frank N&lson
Salt price surge in San Francisco hits trucks
In San Francisco the cost of salt leaped from 95 cents to 2 dollars per sack in a single day last week. Residents blame a trust for the abrupt rise and alert authorities.
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San Francisco
Nut passes house on military instruction in schools
The measure moves to become law establishing military instruction in public schools amid debate. Proponents call it a civic duty, while opponents warn of party influence and curricular burden.
Dewey Arch Sold for Old Junk in New York
The Dewey arch in New York has been sold as junk. The landmark is described as nearly forgotten and its fate tied to disposal of obsolete relics.
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Dewey Arch
New York
Dewey
You can get a good meal for 20 cents at the Red Light
A brief note highlights affordable dining with meals priced around 20 cents at the Red Light, indicating a budget option for readers seeking cheap eats.
Dropping a Thanksgiving square meal and political thoughts
JO McDILL'S MUSINGS laments that the president omits recommending gifts to the poor in Thanksgiving Proclamations, notes historical emphasis on square meals, questions political motives, and cites three million people receiving charity.
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United States
President McKinley speech on class, faith, and judiciary
A critical reader recalls President McKinley speaking at a Philadelphia dinner, praising against class distinctions while arguing voters supported conditions creating them. The speaker questions whether the judiciary is truly independent or if it could become tyrannical.
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McKinley
Philadelphia
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