Hearst candidate for president in Democratic race
The piece discusses William R Hearst as a Democratic presidential hopeful. It notes his active campaign and Hearst bureau, praises his papers for labor rights, yet questions broadening his platform and doubts corporate opposition will permit nomination. It calls Hearst earnest but not yet likely to secure the nomination.
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William R. Hearst
New York
Hearst
Kansas
New York Journal
Chicago American
San Francisco Examiner
Actra‘tor
White House
Mr. Hearst
Discharged trusted servant at Standard Oil heirarchy
John D. Rockefeller dismisses his longtime confidant Henry Prendergast after a twenty year service as guard, valet and assistant to the children. Prendergast admits buying ten shares, prompting Rockefeller to denounce stock ownership by servants and insist on separation from the company.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Henry Prendergast
Prendergast
King Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Rockefeller
Hanna Butts In As Presidential Candidate
Senator Mark Hanna declares himself a candidate for president. Some see a real bid for the nomination while others claim the move is to sidetrack Roosevelt. He is described as a sly old fox who knows his plan if the others do not.
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Mark Hanna
Hhis
Roosevelt
Mark
Reed Smoot to resign seat in the Senate
In Washington it is reported that Senator Reed Smoot of Utah will resign his senate seat. The Mormon church is said to have urged resignation to avoid an investigation by the senate. Smoot was told to answer charges by December 20 but sought delay and left for Utah with committee permission to prepare his brief.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Smoot
Committee On
Admiral Evans Moves Fleet Toward Japan Waters
Admiral Evans and the Asiatic fleet departed Honolulu on Tuesday heading for Japanese waters. He warns the far East situation is very serious and that the United States must have war vessels in that quarter to safeguard its interests.
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Admiral Evans
Honolulu
Far East
United States
Oklahoma grafters oppose Roosevelt noted in transcript
The Norman Oklahoma Transcript contrasts Oklahoma grafters with Kansans who back Teddy Roosevelt. It asserts not all who oppose Roosevelt are grafters, but claims many grafters in Kansas are rooting for Teddy.
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Roosevelt
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Kansas
Teddy
Schoonover Nominated for Governor by Vernon Rose
Vernon Rose of Newton nominates Mayford Schoonover of Garnett for governor on the Democratic ticket. Rose believes Schoonover would accept the nomination, notes he is a lawyer and former appellate judge, and owns the Garnett Journal. Breidenthal is misidentified as a Democrat and is actually a Socialist.
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Topeka
Vernon Rose
Newton
Mayford Schoonover
Garnett
Rose
Harris
Schoonover
Schosnover
Garnett Journal
John W
Chicago Theatre Disaster Prompts Rail Pay Rage
A dramatic account from The Unionist argues the Chicago theatre fire caused many deaths, most of them women and children, due to locked doors. The piece condemns railroad section men wage cuts as unjust and describes a link to growing calls for government ownership.
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Chicago
Seo
Ft. Scott
Government Coal Mine on Baran Island
Army engineers, under General Wade, plan to spend 17000 to develop a coal mine on Baran Island off southern Syizon. Officials say the site near deep water should yield good coal and reduce reliance on Australia and Japan for Philippine coal.
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War Department
Baran
Syizon
Army
Wade
Division of
Philippines
Australia
Japan
War Likely Between Russia and Japan Signals Global Clash
A war between Russia and Japan seems inevitable with a declaration of war expected within days. The conflict would engulf much of the old world and likely involve the United States before it concludes, reshaping international alliances and power dynamics.
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Russia
Japan
Old World
United States
Ice gorge damages Cincinnati river area Sunday
An ice gorge in the Ohio river inflicted extensive damage around Cincinnati on Sunday. Joh Jay, secretary of state, is reported seriously ill.
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Oho
Cincinnati
Joh Jay
Rumors of England land deal and Florida secession
The Florida Labor Journal reports rumors that England bought northern Florida land to build a ship canal and would pledges protection if Florida seceded as an independent republic. It notes the U.S. objected to Colombia and that secession was once deemed a crime by Republicans.
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England
Florida
United States
Colombia
St. Louis
Republican
Florida Labor Journal
Clergyman’s Bias on Life After Death Cited by HeeneR Wincox
En. A Wheeler Wincox quotes a preacher urging clergy to discuss present conduct with congregants. He argues a man who is a good husband father and citizen will become a good angel after death and a woman who keeps a peaceful home will adorn Heaven when she arrives.
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Wheener Wincox
Cottonwood Falls Man Claims Last Civil War Shot
J. J. Jenks of Cottonwood Falls Kansas asserts he fired the last Civil War shot on May 17 1865 in a skirmish and that the ball struck outlaw Jesse James, according to local recollections and reminiscences from the era.
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J. J. Jenks
Cottonwood Falls
Kas
Jesse James
Trade Wood and Feed Exchange Notice
Trade wood and feed offered in exchange for weaving work. Call or write RS Mes Gill North Oak Street Garnett box 167 for details.
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Exchince
Oak Street
Chicago federation weighs Masonic Temple purchase
The Chicago Federation of Labor contemplates buying the Masonic Temple, a major city landmark. Governor Bailey has been ill for days but is recently recovering and up about.
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Chicago Federation of Labor
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Bailey
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