Rockefeller seeks 140000 acres in Kansas for stock project
Report from Wichita Kansas on December 20 states Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland Ohio is negotiating to buy 140000 acres in Kiowa and Clark counties along Soldier Creek to stock with horses and high grade cattle sheep and hogs. He already owns seven miles of bank on both sides but needs a larger area for his plan.
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Wichita Kay
Frank Rockefeller
Cleveland O
Kiowa
Clark Counties
Soldier Creek
Cheap Japanese Labor In Washington Rail Construction
A Tacoma dispatch reports the Washington state labor commissioner found Japanese laborers replacing white workers on major projects. Great Northern, Oregon Railway, Seattle & International Railway all shifted to Japanese crews at lower daily wages, with hundreds employed and more mills following Port Blakely. The article notes laws against foreign labor contracts exist but are ignored by corporations when hiring foreign workers.
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Tacoma
Washington
Great Northern Railroad Company
Great Northern
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Seattle & International Railway Company
Port Blakely
Republicans begin 1604 fight with free plate rumour
A Kansas Populist notes the Republican national committee has started the 1604 campaign by sending out free plates to rural newspapers. The Populist claims the move is real, not speculation, stating he has seen it.
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Republican National Committee
Kansas
Ignatius Donnelly Dies Suddenly Amid Populist Campaigns
Ignatius Donnelly, late vice presidential candidate on the middle-of-the-road Populist ticket, died Tuesday after months of poor health. A noted agitator and reformer, his absence will be deeply felt in national politics.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Costello Proposes Arbitration to End Labor Strikes
New York assembly member Thomas M. Costello plans to introduce a bill modeled on New Zealand law creating a permanent three member arbitration court with compulsory awards. One labor, one employer, and a supreme court justice as third member would decide disputes. The measure aims to halt strikes and has shown success in New Zealand.
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Thomas M. Costello
New York General Assembly
New Zealand
Supreme Court
Rich Hill
Wreathny Ends Contest Hopes After Missouri District Fight
Wreathny, the Republican challenger to Jackson in the Third district, has aired plans to contest the race but has received no support from Washington and now speaks of defeat. The situation appears hopeless as he concedes limited chances for reversal.
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Wreathny
Congress
Jackson
Washington
Gold and diamonds found in Mexico prompt policy shifts
Rich deposits of gold and diamonds are reported in Mexico. The article notes possible benevolent efforts by Hanna and McKinley to assimilate Mexico and hints Cecil Rhodes' government may intervene after the Boers are defeated. These statements reflect speculative imperial aims and shifting international involvement.
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Mexico
Hanna
McKinley
Cecil Rhodes
Dutch of Cape Colony join Boers in revolt against British
A dispatch reports that Dutch settlers in Cape Colony align with Boer forces. They lack arms but are determined to resist British advances. Another item notes Pennsylvania Republicans drifting toward corruption with Matt Quay leading for senator.
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Cape Colony
South Africa
Pennsylvania
Matt Quay
Lincoln Home Hosts Christmas Gathering in Mound City
AccordING to the Torch of Liberty, Mr and Mrs Abe Lincoln entertained friends at their home in Mound City for Christmas. Jupey Joan Marrins wife died at her home in Topeka Monday morning. Red Light ad urges meals.
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Mrs
Abe Lincoln
Mound City
Jupey
Joan Marrin
Topeka
National Poor Homes Bill Aims to House Homeless by Gov Plan
Boston Globe reports a Massachusetts congressman tied to a House bill to employ and relocate the nation's homeless into government organized colonies on western lands. The plan would set aside five million acres, fund construction of homes and industries, and place governance and irrigation under federal control with wages repaid to the government.
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Boston Globe
Naphen
Secretary of Agriculture
Hilding
United States
Sn&cient
War, tariffs, and reform echoed by Kansas Populist remarks
A Kansas Populist criticizes 25 cent wheat tariffs as aiding manufacturers and harming farmers, argues abolition of war is the era’s first duty, and cites Roosevelt and Rockefeller as part of a broader critique of reform politics. City Front News notes Rockefeller’s requisition snub and World powers’ cold reception, with a sharp disillusioned tone.
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Kansas
Kevler
Justice
Liberty
City Front News
San Francisco
Bowkusock Declares Topeka Exposition Standoff
Bowkusock warns Topeka that neither time nor location warrants extra outlay and vows ongoing resistance, signaling a hostile stance toward Kawersock from this point forward.
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Bowkusock
Topeka
Kawersock
United States and Porto Rico in dissenting line of history
Readers glimpse a fragmented editorial note from the City Print News in San Francisco lamenting current plights. The piece frames U S actions toward Porto Rico and Hawaii with closed commentary on slavery and leadership, referencing Lincoln in a cryptic, dated tone.
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United States
Alb
Porto Rico
Lincoln
San Francisco
Notice of Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate in Anderson County
J I White executor of Herbert J Kent's will filed a petition in Anderson County Probate Court on December 12 1900 seeking authority to sell the southwest quarter of section 8 township 21 range 19 to pay estate debts. Hearing set January 12 1901 at 9 o'clock a m. all interested must appear to show cause why sale should not be ordered.
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Martin
Kent
Ere
Russell Kent
Jay
Herbert J. Kent
Anderson County
Kansas
J. 1. White
Imad
Lowit
Kanna
Said
M.L. Wairn
Herbert
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