Prosperity critique from a farmer on gold standard era reports
A farmer voices doubt about national prosperity, questioning the supposed gains cited by the president and papers. He cites army costs, railroad earnings, and profits from manufacturers, noting inflation in tobacco and whisky. He argues labor prices are fixed under the gold standard while warning of overseas cheap labor and imperial expansion.
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Washington
Europe
Roberts
Goebel
Wall Street
McKinley
Dad Gast
Boards of Trade
Phillipine Islands
Sulu
Faith and finance in a troubled tradescape
The speaker contrasts belief and appetite while noting strength of trust power. Din in his trade review reports fewer failures year over year, while some insist conflagration destroys the building. Most minor firms have been absorbed by great trusts which control labor, materials, and finished goods prices, making failure seem unlikely as long as buyers remain.
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Din
The American Savior under General Otis in Manila
A historical notice accuses General Otis of ending missionary activity in Manila and condemns U S actions in the Philippines. The piece denounces McKinley era efforts, alleging moral decay and perverse influence from alcohol and vice while criticizing U S hypocrisy toward the Filipino people.
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Otis
Manila
McKinley
Mason's Resolution on South African and Cuban struggles
The Senate of the United States is urged to watch with deep interest the battles of the South African republic and Cuban patriots against imperial domination. It argues sympathy for peoples seeking independence and liberty, framed as a Republican platform but filled with garbled, repetitive phrasing.
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Mason
England
St. Louis
United States
Lntt
James Vincent Dies A Reform Champion At 78 In Iowa
James Vincent father of the Nonconformist Vincents died December 2 in Shenandoah Iowa aged 78 years 3 months and 11 days. A lifelong reformer he was a friend and companion of John Brown and linked with the underground railroad. The note says the Supreme Court rejected Attorney General Monett in his fight against the Standard Oil trust and asserts the court would stand by the trusts regardless of new anti trust laws.
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James Vincent
Vincents
Shenandoah
Iowa
John Brown
Underground Railroad
Tae Supreme Court
Monett
Standard Oil Trust
Supreme Court
Republican Congress
Supreme Court Finds Law Unconstitutional for Coal Miners
Justice Doster dissents as the Republican majority declares the Tre Setip law unconstitutional, arguing it reveals party lines and leaves Kansas coal miners without the measure they hoped for in the interest of justice.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Justice Doster
Mormon Cannon Seated as Republican in Congress
Cannon, a Mormon and polygamist, joined Congress as a Republican without challenge. Roberts, not a Republican, is barred from taking his seat, highlighting party loyalty as the decisive factor in seating.
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Cannon
Congress
Roberts
Federation condemns slavery and Hawaii slave contracts
The American Federation of Tabor in Detroit declares against slavery and the jurisdiction of the United States. It passes resolutions condemning slave contracts in Hawaii.
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American Federation of Tabor
Detroit
United States
Pas
Hawaii
Apotasy One Branch of the Legislature
John Breidenthal suggests abolishing one branch of government as a viable reform. He says consolidating power could simplify lawmaking and reduce gridlock, aligning with debates on constitutional changes and congressional structure. The remark reflects ongoing dissatisfaction with legislative bifurcation.
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John Breidenthal
Congress
Tax Democrats back Filipino offer to pay debt and grant independence
Tax Democrats in congress favor accepting the Philippines offer to pay 20,900,000 and grant independence. meanwhile St Jacobs Oil manufacturers have made an assignment.
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Congress
St. Jacobs Oil
Hanna Defends the Trusts in A Speech on Industry
The speaker argues early industry faced foreign competition, praises tariffs, and contends combined capital is needed to expand America’s merchant marine and export capacity. He suggests trusts are evolving business methods and asserts Republicans can offer relief if trusts threaten the nation.
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England
Republican Party
From Jon P. to Joux Reese in prison at Fort Scott
A 1899 letter from Jon P. urges resistance to what he calls a judicial outrage against Joux Reese in Fort Scott Kas. He denounces oppression under money power and calls for brave deliverance. He assures Reese of broad sympathy and anticipates a future victory for the oppressed.
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Olathe
Kansas
Joux Reese
Scott
Kas
Sir
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Jon P
Jon
Swift's Speedie line cures worst blood poison claims
An old advertisement fragment touts Swift's Speedie medicine as a universal remedy for blood poisons and skin diseases. It includes patient testimonials from Monterey and mentions Roebuck & Co as distributors. The copy extols dramatic cures and offers free books by Swift spee..
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Lee
Monteertery
Ala
Swift
Lone Elm Items and Upcoming Village Entertainment
Local notes report Bud Sprague’s move from Lan Thorne toward Lone Elm area and several visits by residents from Welda Sedalia and Kin caid. Misses Ferguson Carpenter and Reeve attend events. GAR hall program draws crowds, with 27 flutars and benefit for Krwhisail Ladies. Village schools prep for season entertainment at GAR hall next Saturday.
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Bud Sprague
Lan Thorne
Lone Eln
Clyde Miller
Rinenib
Lone Elm
Mise Stella Wallace
Welda
Lone Elm Trietdh
Park
Sedalia
Saurday
Nea Ar Chas
White
Pe Leow
Ac Flare
Kansas
Mise
Anna Ferguson
Kincaid
H. J. Reeve
la Harpe
Liles
Hell
Hall
Will Hostick
Holden
Kiba Lomay
Thos
Anflere
Resolutions of Respect by Garnett Camp 982 MW in 1800s
The text records a damaged resolution from Garnett Camp 982 MW Ac extending sympathy on the death of neighbor Readet L. Mamde and detailing camp sentiments, followed by a garbled public notice about a court sale of property in Garnett, with dates and local names indecipherable.
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Aniverse
Chitinl
Teceniar
Atpathy Kesler
Heighbor
The Companion's Calendar for THOU is new and beautiful
The Companion presents Tye Yourh's Coarrastox Calendar for THOU, a large ornamental piece with a central oval motif and vivid colors. It is a work of art suitable as home ornament, with subscription notes and previews of new volumes for 1500, mailing details to Jana Colaba Ave, Mumbai.
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Tye
Conpaniion
Theannig
Austen Ted
Cyandron
Jana Colaba
Mavatuni
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