Ex-President Harrison Attacks McKinley on Annexation and Constitution
Ex-President Harrison spoke at Ann Arbor on the 14th denouncing the United States position on Porto Rico and the Philippines. He argued the constitution applies to all territories, taxes must be uniform, and that annexation of insular lands is inconsistent with American history. He urged constitutional finality and critiqued administration defense while noting Cleveland’s endorsement.
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Harrison
Ann Arbor
Mich
McKinley
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Islands
Dewey
Manila Bay
Washington
University of Michigan
Alaska
Tropics
Spain
International Board of Arbitration
Morrison
Grover Cleveland
Congress Bill Aims High Rate for Grand Army Veterans
Congressman Bowersock introduced a bill to force railroads to carry Grand Army veterans at ministerial or reduced rates, arguing railroads already offer lower fares for G A R reunions and veteran meetings. The measure seeks broader rate relief despite existing discounts.
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Bowerersock
Bowersock
Commoner weekly to launch in Lincoln Nebraska
William J. Bryan plans a new weekly newspaper in Lincoln with the Kansas City platform and other advanced ideas. The paper will be led by an illustrious editor and expected to be financially successful from the start.
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William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Trusts Aim to Control World Gold Output, Says Courier
Burlington Courier notes a growing idea of forming a global gold output trust. It argues that as trusts consolidate power, people may later seek to run business for themselves. The quote reflects concern about monopolistic control and public response.
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Burlington Courier
Railroads blamed if no Kansas law this winter
The Kansas Populist notes the Republican party now governs as friend to corporations and warns railroads will be to blame if they fail to obtain a favorable railroad law this winter in Kansas.
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Kansas
Labor Debate Sparks Scrutiny From Republican Editors
In a brief Tribune note from Quenemo dated Saturday, editors from Republican ranks are challenged over their strong stance on labor, questioning where the hundreds of operators sourced their employment.
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Quenemo
Saturday Tribune
Leedy Leaves Kansas for Oregon Appointment
Former Kansas governor Leedy heads to Salem Oregon after acceptance of an appointment as state organizer for the order of Pyramids. He will sell Kansas property and establish Oregon residence.
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Leedy
Salem
Oregon
Kansas
Questioning Full Employment Claims Amid Unemployment
The piece questions claims that all workers have jobs. It cites Santa Fe railroad telegraph operators and replacement hires during potential strikes. It notes Salvation Army aid in Kansas City and other cities, highlighting thousands of unemployed men, asking if everyone who wants work truly has it.
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Santa Fe
Salvation Army of
Kansas City
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Boers Fight On Despite Lord Roberts Report
Boers remain active and fight the British, undermining Lord Roberts' claim that the war is over. London is aghast as the war department struggles to interpret ongoing resistance.
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Lord Roberts
British War Department
London
Insurance agent touts lumber price drop in campaign notes
An active city insurance agent aligned with the Republicans boasted of falling prices for lumber barbed-wire nails and similar goods during and after the campaign. A lumber dealer countered with a wholesale letter predicting price increases at year’s start, suggesting opportunistic rhetoric to bolster a faltering party.
Officers lament early return from war as Boers gain morale
Lord Roberts and other officers recently home admit they left the seat of war too soon. Lord Kitchener’s telegrams begin with I regret to state as Boer resistance stiffens and supporters cheer the Boers.
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Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchner
Morrison Verdict Ends in Hung Jury for Jessie Morison
In El Dorado Miss Jessie Morison faced trial for killing Mrs. Olin Castle. The jury failed to agree with nine voting for acquittal and three for conviction for mali slaughter in the fourth degree. Judge Shinn set bail at 5000 pending a second trial, likely next spring, with Morison planning to return to West Virginia after release.
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Jessie Morison
Olin Castle
el Dorado
Malislaughter
Shinn
Miss Morrison
Rlease
West Virginia
Prison reform call echoes in state penitentiary plan
Warden Tomlinson urges Kansas to adopt a civil service rule for the state penitentiary as a timely reform. The piece argues Republicans gained last election through Democratic votes and deserve fair representation in managing state institutions.
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Tomlinson
Kansas State Penitentiary
Class Legislation Critique in Ship Subsidy Debate
A historical remark questions bias in labeling laws as class legislation. It contrasts farmer labor gains with ship owners pushing a ship subsidy, noting the double standard in criticism and advocacy around policy benefits and who gains from them.
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Mark Hanna
Questioning Rockefeller's Vast Income and Tax Equity
A Burlington Courier opinion questions if John D. Rockefeller's income, rivaling the total salaries of European monarchs and thousands of workers, is fair. It asks what change is suggested to curb such vast earnings and reflects on income inequality and systemic reform.
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Joan D. Rockefeller
Europe
Burlington Courier
Lawrence city history in five holiday souvenir issue
The Jeffersonian Gazette issues a five holiday souvenir edition featuring a well written, handsome illustrated history of Lawrence. It covers the city from the selection of the townsite and platting to the first house and up to the present time, praising Brother Martindale for his enterprise.
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Vic Lawrence Jeffersonian Gazette
Lawrence
Martindale
Telegraph Operators Strike Threat Echoes Across Railways
Telegraph workers warn of a strike unless the company meets terms. In response, the firm is recruiting men to replace current train crews if the strike proceeds, signaling potential disruption across departments.
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Tur
Congress Eyes Recurrent Taxes Claim to Guard Public Funds
A fragment suggests criticism of current Congress over handling of public money and taxes. The text argues that substantial funds already appear to be diverted and warns of continued approaches to diverting the people's money.
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Congress
Ambassador Choate to resign and return home from London
The report states Ambassador Choate will resign his post and leave London to return to the United States. A casual reference to meals and candy at the Red Light is noted but not expanded.
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Ambassador Choate
London
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