The Philippine War and a Call for Honest War Reporting
A foreign policy tirade deplores US actions in the Philippine conflict. It accuses the War Department and General Otis of deceit, notes the killing of General Lawton near Manila, and argues Filipinos fight for freedom as Americans did for independence. The piece condemns destruction, captures, and mines of Manila while highlighting self-government and loyalty themes.
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Philippine Islands
United States
War Department
General Otis
Lawton
San Mateo
Manila
Aguinaldo
Cuba
Spain
Mississippi
Kansas
Luzon
Judge A W Dennison Mentioned As Governor Candidate
A noted reference places Judge A W Dennison of the court of appeals as a potential governor candidate. The speaker asserts familiarity with Dennison and his dedication to public business over political campaigning.
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A.w.dennison
Court of Appeals
A Lawyer's View on a Former Kansas Justice
A former associate Kansas supreme court justice, S. H. Allen, warns that the U S Supreme Court has restrained the ICC, supports fraud collection, bonds lending, and jail without trial by jury. He criticizes courts as lacking proper spirit. The Chicago Record published the interview. Allen remains at large.
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Supreme Court of Kansas
Chicago Record
S. H. Allen
Allen
Supreme Court of the United States
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Record
Ben Clover Former Congressman Ends Life In Despair
Ben Clover once a Farmers' Alliance figure and congressman died by suicide last Saturday after financial hardship and decline in fortunes. Once allied with the People’s party, he later aligned with the Republican faction, and his personal life was cited as a factor in his downturn.
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Ben Clover
Farmers’ Alliance
McKinley
Ben
People’s Party
Republican Party
Abandoning Redefines Our Rule Over the Philippines
A defense of ending the U S claim to sovereignty in the Philippines argues no right exists to govern another people. The author recalls colonial precedents, warns against the despotism justification, and urges letting Philippine self rule prevail to honor history and tradition.
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Lincoln
Washington
Philippines
McKinley
Great Britain
Earth
England
North America
Pacific Islands
Spain
Jeffersonian Attacks Bush Over State Central Committee Critique
Tur Lawrence Jeffersonian defends W F Bush against criticism for opposing re election of Riddle as chair. The piece argues Bush seeks party uplift, not disruption, and criticizes bosses who distort Populist aims for personal gain. It endorses rank and file influence and warns a weak party should fold.
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Tur
Lawrence Jeffersonian
W. F. Bush
Port Scott Lantern
Riddle
State Central Committee
The
Jeffersonian
Mr. Bush
Bush
People’s Party
Stryker
Aguinaldo’s Wife Surrenders to American Forces
Reports from Otis in Manila claim Aguinaldo's wife and child are dead, but new dispatches state Mrs. Aguinaldo has surrendered. The source accuses Otis of being a monumental liar and says his reports cannot be trusted.
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Otis
Manila
Aguinaldo
British Warships Seize Vessels of Flour for Boer Government
British war ships seized three vessels carrying about 20 000 barrels of American flour bound for Johannesburg. The action, framed as a precaution, drew no further response since the ships were British. The speaker cites British American alliances.
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Japannesburg
Day
McKintey
Brit disruptions seal uncertain battle result
Confusing, partial lines describe Bitist wearing large betle and capturing Colesbieg last Saturday. The passage shifts to claim Boers won the engagement while Britain touts another victory, though the report seems doubtful and likely a vaaand.
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Colesbieg
Manon Claims Bribe Paid to Leave Democratic Camp
Sexavor Manon of Kentucky says he paid 4500 dollars to resin away from the Democratic caucus. He says Jol H. Whallen gave him the none.
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Sexavor Manon
Kentucky
Jol H. Whallen
Warrants Issued in Bribe Case Tainting Gubernatorial Race
A warrant was issued for the arrest of the bribe giver Whatya Fend amid Garbell's bid for governor. A British American furniture trust forms to operate across the United States and Canada. Senator Allen and Congressman Sulzer are at odds over a heated dispute tied to a bank deal.
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Whatya Fend
United and
Canada
Probate Notice in Anderson County Kansas
In the Probate Court of Anderson County Kansas the estate of Ruth Wilson deceased is being administered. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear at the next regular term of the probate court in Garnett on Monday the 20th day of May 19th century. Osmerne, executor of Ruth Wilson's estate, will present claims and the court will hear them.
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Lone Elm
Cotsen Iselsey
Dickinson County
Jonas Whitney
Reeve
Dad
Osre Mincktey
Coleony
Whetstone
Missouri
AL Nichols
al Babcock
Rhinesid
Webber and Family
LaHlarpe
Ferguson
Mattle
Tkeek
Michigan
Wile
Sorek
Midgine
de Willatvet
Nat Vine
Rel Tives
Jini Frien Ls
Garnett
Relatei Kincaid
Kansas
Anderson County
Osnorne
Westin
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Cilampe Aity Anna Champe
N.R. PA
Intoeed
Secondertay
Garxart, Kansas
Senator Allen
Sulzer
Gage
Banks
Serorula
Bovifula
Lund
HB. Thampaon
Millvdgeville
Soifi
Swift
Atlanta
Gesiegia
K. Walter
Wan
Bank Oee Dal Sterce
Garnett, Kans
C. Q. Chandler
Sloan
Ke, TE. Masterman
H, Masterman
Ehdiolt
Almeh
Transwets
Ira S. Bierly
Praler
Bank of Commerce
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Fead
Wood
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Stein
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Hone
Richmond
Stein Hed
Stel
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