Burton Seizes Senate Bid as Baker Withdraws
Senator Baker quit the contest leaving J. R. Burton as the sole candidate and the Populist or reform factions warn Kansas would send a corrupt liberal to the U.S. Senate. The Topeka Capital notes no Republican protest, while some factions see Burton’s win aiding future reform efforts.
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Baker
Wey
J. R. Burton
Kansas
United States Senate
Topeka
Marton
Burton
Tito
United States
Military Inauguration Plans for McKinley Shine Bright
Extensive preparations in Washington aim to make McKinley’s inauguration the most ornate in history. Regular soldiers and local units will be gathered to swell the pageantry, with lavish displays and nationwide interest.
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Washington
McKinley
Socialistic plan to shuttle workers within twelve miles
A reformish New Zealand program proposes limited weekly rides from suburban homes, offering up to twelve miles for workers. Public figures advocate the measure as a public good, though details and legitimacy are debated amid civic opinion.
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New Zealand
Strenuousness and the making of presidents in history
The speaker discusses strenu ousness in presidents from Washington to Roosevelt. He argues past leaders had firm footing and steady progress, while a strenuous leader would break monotony, despite potential costs. He muses on a possible future presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and the impact on national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Linecoluor Grant
H-Roosevelt
Jo McDret
Letter From Capt Loyd Urges Patriots and Bryan Rally
New Rochette New York January 2 1901 Captain Gee W Loyd writes to office and home saluting the New Year and urging the conspicuous display of the old flag in the fight against plutocracy He salutes D W Hamilton of Butler County Nebraska hoping for a rally of the Populist cause in 1902 and 1904 and prosperity for the Commoner under William Jennings Bryan Yours to count on Gyo W Lovn
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D. W. Hamilton
Butler County
Neb
Pops
W. J. Bryan
Gyo
W. Lovn
Philip Armour Dead Head of Armour Company Dies in Chicago
Philip D Armour head of the Armour Packing Company died at his Chicago home Sunday evening from heart disease. He was worth millions but could not take any with him and had been in poor health for years, traveling the world for health.
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Philip D. Armour
Armour, Packing Company
Chicago
Gile
Spain and the United States React to South Africa War
A fragment suggests Spain seeks intercession for the Boers while the United States, calling itself a Christian nation, expresses sympathy for Britain and declines to advocate for the Boer republics in South Africa. The passage questions which nation is truly ready to act.
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Spain
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Students' Social Progress Club Formed at Columbia
A chan of Socialists organized by Columbia University pupils as the Students' Social Progress Club to send delegates to socialist meetings and take an active part in all socialistic movements.
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Columbia University
Students' Social Progress Club
Governor defends farewell banquet wine controversy
Governor Pineran says the fuss over his farewell banquet was unfounded noting he served five kinds of wine. He recalls McKinley serving many kinds at dinners and keeping glasses full. Governor Pingree agrees the practice isn’t entirely unreasonable.
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Pineran
McKinley
Pingree
Webster Davis A Noble Son After Father’s Death
Republican papers mocked Webster Davis for silence but revealed his father’s long illness. The elder Davis died recently and Webster postponed several lectures to care for him, demonstrating devotion to his father and earning praise.
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Webster Davis
Mr. Davis
Thas
Imperialists Seek House Reduction and Expanded Qualifications
In Congress, expansionists push to cut the lower house, adopting property and education tests to reduce national voting. A six year presidential term is proposed to aid McKinley. Us imperialists advance, with Butty Morgan named state printer for another term.
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Congress
McKinley
Butty Morgan
Stanley Aims at Fusion Ban and Book Law Change
Stanley tells the legislature his message rivals McKinley in length and sense. He seeks a law to end fusion and wants the school-book law altered. He may oppose Fra D Nelson, the state superintendent, benefiting from the book trust profits.
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Stanley
McKinley
Congress
Book Trust
Hawaii delegate accused of bigamy in Congress fight
A Honolulu delegate faces allegations of bigamy as his abandoned wife travels to Washington to block his seating. Utah's Roberts defends the Hawaii official, arguing he must “take care of” his wives and refuses to abandon any.
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Congress
Hawaii
Washington
Roberts
Utah
Senator Jom Staton Proposes Reform After Women’s Critique
Jom Staton, a senator from Atchison, criticized the state house as not fit for women but later suggested reform of the legislature to create a better place for women. He may push changes to improve the environment and integrate women more fully into the body.
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Jom Staton
Atchison
Wonder at New Mills Drawing Men for Jobs
ACritic notes astonishment at the influx of men to new mills and factories, asking how so many workers are available when every man who wanted a job already had one. The remark hints at shifting labor markets and industrial growth.
Philippine resident Mayer Bisner Sualisa plans Manila move to study law
Mayer Bisner, a resident of Sualisa in the Philippines, intends to settle in Manila to pursue legal studies. He seeks admission to a law program and to establish a practice in the city after completing his studies.
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Mayer Bisner
Sualisa
Philippines
Manila
Lone Elm Items From A Busy Week Of Local News
Local notes report teachers back from a two week break and school routines. Several residents travel to nearby towns, visit kin, or conduct farm business including stock sales, purchases, and farm rentals. Numerous names appear tied to Lone Elm, Equity, Garnett, and surrounding communities.
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A. Williams
Colony
Dore Powell
Lola
Narcissa Ewing
Nichols
Wale Witliams
Friends In
Equity
Garnett
Irene Defoe
W. le Hastings
Garett
E.C. Hasting
Jobuson County
Will
Clifford Gordon
Biuporia
Lone Bim Frets
Dick Donovan
Deafness Cure Claim by Cannant and Co
An ad claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cavities. It promises a universal cure rejected by most cases, offering a $100 prize for catarrh cures and urging readers to buy remedies from F J Cannant Co Toledo Ohio.
Notice of Service of Su by Publication in Anderson County
A Lauxa Veneer is the plaintiff in a district court case in Anderson County Kansas against William R Simmons and Whitke R Simmons. The petition claims plaintiff owns fee simple in the northeast quarter of section 34 township 20 range 21 east of the sixth principal meridian and that the defendants are forever barred from any right or title to the land. The notice requires an answer by February 25, 1901, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. First publication January 10, 1901. Attorney: Abnawa Usics. Clerk: J. B. Huremmon.
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Whitke R. Simmons
William R. Simmons
Almena Usher
District Court of
Meridian
Abwaxa Usuics
Couzance Davis
J. B. Huremmon
Oysters and Eye Tests Ad Framed in Odd Ad Line
An odd clumsy ad copy promotes oysters at Reg Light and urges eye testing by Dr. A R Herbert. It mentions signatures and names in a garbled manner, with references to Pata and Arie Gombatenad amid a jumble of text.
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New Rochette
N. Y
Phil Armour
David Sanders
Owens
G. W.ginby
Susan Byerly
Lawrence
Glenrock
Church
Kansas City
Maar
Hope
Charlie
B. Jeong
Nick
Jesse Baudere
Wan
Gertie Carrier
Lagridge
J. Lockwood
H. A. Bearly
Rebecca Sarver
Looe Bim
Oliver Sprague
M. Carrier
D. WY. Stoll
W. J. Jones
If. Evel“eth
Byalty
Jones
Henderson
Ottawa
Hell
F. J. Cannant & Co
Toledo
Andersom County
State of
Reg
A. R. Herbert
J. W. Lewis & Sons
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