Carnegie Gift to Government and the Trust Question
John Seaton, a veteran Republican, condemns Carnegie's offer of a ten million dollar gift in steel-trust stock to found a national educational institution. Roosevelt and leaders favored the plan until the stock form caused fear among Republicans and the public. The piece weighs whether accepting would prove Uncle Sam owning the steel trust is beneficial or dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carnegie
John Seaton
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Steel Trust
War not over in Philippines as officers warn
Washington dispatch dated December 17 reports recently returned army officers believe hostility between Americans and Filipinos is growing. Mary Root plans no force reduction under Chaffee. Officers say civil authority is premature and civil military friction hinders complete subjugation. A general officer overseas for over two years says an army of 50,000 will be needed for at least five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Root
Chaffee
Philippines
Schley Court of Inquiry Reports Prompted by Secretary Long
The report of the Schley court of inquiry issued by Secretary Long shows two Admirals Benham and Ramsay forming a majority that finds against Schley while Admiral Dewey dissents. Dewey maintains Schley commanded at Santiago and deserves credit for the victory. Schley calls Dewey's dissent a vindication, and many in the country share that view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Dewey
Advocate Wins Out In Restoration Of Privilege
Senator Harris reports Topeka Advocate granted restoration of second class privilege as long as it obeys the law. He notes the paper has always kept to legal requirements, making the proviso unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Washington
Topeka Advocate
Madden
Advocate
Metcalf Named Pension Agent Succeeding Leland
Gen Wilder S Metcalf of Lawrence appointed pension agent to replace CY Leland. Earlier reports claimed Roosevelt favored Leland, but political shifts favored the anti boss-buster stance, ending Leland’s tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
Wilder S. Metcalf
Lawrence
Roosevelt
New Bond Required for County Officers Under Law
Assistant Attorney General West says county officers who remain in office must post new bonds under the biennial election law. The Kansas City Journal spars with the trusts, noting inefficiency in beef price hikes without cattle price increases and suggesting consumer interest in publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
The
Kansas City Journal
Beef Trust
Topeka Advocate Targets Lew Headley in Mail Fraud Probe
The Topeka Advocate accuses Lew Headley former Gaylord postmaster and ex Herald editor of destroying copies and withholding bundles. Residents report receiving few papers. inquiries hint at wider GOP involvement and possible investigations. Webb McNall confirms scarce deliveries. Headley allegedly faced postal issues before moving to Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Advocate
Lew Headley
Gaylord
Headley
Webb McNall
Mr. Gaines
The
Herald
Republican Central Committee
Oklahoma
Reform club fights new ship subsidy bill in interview
John DeWitt Warren of the New York Reform club charges the Frye subsidy plan is a revival of the Hanna Frye approach. He says it heavily favors International Navigation and other lines, while paying high rates for slower service and harming American exports and shipyards tied to steel trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John DeWitt Warren
New York Reform Club
Senator Frye
Warren
Hanna-Frye
International Navigation Company
New York and Cuba
Pacific Mail Company
American Mail Company
Hanna and
Frye
International
Reform Club
International Company
Cunarders
Steel Trust
Arbitration meeting of capital and labor leaders reported
J. P. Morean, John D. Rockefeller, President Schwab, and labor leaders met to discuss arbitration. A board of arbitration was organized with Grover Cleveland, Mark Hanna, Bishop Potter, Eckels, C. H. Bliss, Samuel Gompers and others. The text hints labor will fare well under these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morean
John D. Rockefeller
President Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Mark Hanna
Grover Cleveland
Bishop Potter
Eckels
C. H. Bliss
Samuel Gompers
Labor
Snow in Scotland Reaches Ten to Twenty Feet Deep
Euurope reports cold weather sweeping the region with heavy snowfall in Scotland reaching depths from ten to twenty feet. Residents brace for ongoing disruption as crews assess roads and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euurope
Scotland
Rain and Electricity in Weather Control Experiments
Central Palmer Omaha reports Prof Elmer Gates working with Edison and Tesla on electricity driven rainfall. Recent experiments suggest air regions can produce far more water than saturation allows. Gates compares to wringing a fist sized sponge, implying electricity greatly influences rainfall and could justify government weather studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Palmer
Omaha
Elmer Gates
Edison
Tesla
Prof
Gates
Kansas City Journal warns men out of work to stay away
The Kansas City Journal notes a scarcity of jobs in the city urging unemployed men to relocate, remarking on a curious kind of prosperity that accompanies the labor shortage. It implies limited opportunities and a call to avoid the area until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Tow on Between Hanna and Foraker Breach Becomes Permanent
A tiff between Ohio's two senators Hanna and Foraker is described as a lasting split. The piece teases a political rift and notes a sensationally priced “big dinner” at the Red Light offering 20 cents for a first class meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Foraker
Ohio
Garnett
London Dinner Hails Roosevelt with Enthusiastic Toast
A London telegram to the Chicago Tribune reports Lord Tweedmouth proposed the health of Theodore Roosevelt at a London dinner for Sir Thomas Lipton. The subsequent demonstration rivaled the uproar at a chamber of commerce dinner when King Edward was named, with a crowd cheering heartily. The piece notes Americans may hope Dutch supporters in South Africa share the same cordiality for the U.S. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago Tribune
Thomas Lipton
Lord Tweedmouth
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Edward
South Africa
Mrs Boning Acquitted After Four Week Washington Trial
Mrs Boning was acquitted by a Washington jury after a four week trial over the alleged murder of J S Ayres Jr The case drew extended public attention as proceedings unfolded and the verdict ended the lengthy court action.
Hundred men laid off at Hanway quarries near Lane
A notice reports that one hundred workers at the Hanway quarries near Lane were laid off yesterday, an indication of shifting business. A second item notes a son born to Fred Funston and his wife on Wednesday, marking a family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanway
Lane
Fred Funston
Wednesday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Champe Ane
Anna Champe
M. Alexander
Hewes OF
Andersoss
CY Leland
J. B. Hutchison & CO
Lewis & Sons
Old Stand
Family
Kay
Claareleld
Laws
Jokav Mupicar Co
Saratoga Springs
Guxriemen
Dr. Kay
Haxxa Hansgur
B. J. Kay Medical Co
WN. Y
W. J. Lane
Garnett, Kansas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!