War talk and local mayoralty race headline the page
The piece voices fear of war involving England Germany and the US with Joe Chamber’s outspoken remarks blamed for tensions. It notes Kansas supreme court rulings in the Topeka mayoralty case, favoring Parker in a fusion bid, while criticising J F Hughes for political maneuvering and salary.
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England
Germany
Joe Chamberin
United States
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka
Parker
J. F. Hughes
Hughes
Thes
ScHwan Discusses Trusts in Paris Interview
ScHwan, leader of a vast steel trust, spoke in Paris claiming trusts raise wages and Socialism poses no threat. He argues trusts serve the people while Americans doubt him, noting that trusts have sparked Socialism rather than calm labor.
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ScHwan
Paris
Laws of naval prize money sparks Fleet chief debate
Lonc argues prize money favors the com fi chief when present or not, recalling a Broadway line about the law being an ass. The remark hints that New York stock may be revised to read that Long is an ass instead.
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Edward
Victoria
Great Britain
William McKinley
Mabel
Sunany
Vary Lonc
Mr. Bumble
New York
We Did: A Call to Self Reliance and Unity
A historical meditation recalls how pioneers faced daunting doubts and forged unity and progress. It urges Americans to rely on their own brains and hands, free from foreign influence and partisan pressure, to confront present challenges with resolve and vision.
Socialists Plan State Convention and Lectures
Minnesota to hold state convention in Minneapolis on February 22 with lectures by H. Gaylord Wilshire in Philadelphia February 22, Washington February 23 and Baltimore February 26. John C. Chase to lecture in Ohio February 1 through 16. Charles Ufert elected New Jersey national committeeman. National committee issues New Hampshire state charter. Minneapolis Minnesota and Burlington Vermont receive local charters. Herron to return from Switzerland around April 1. Be Tillett to speak in Milwaukee January 23, Chicago January 23 and 29, and St. Louis January 25. National committee to meet in St. Louis January 24 at 10 a.m. Likely 20 committeemen present. session may last about a week. Government ownership urged as future political issue and education focus per Kansas Commoner.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
H. Gaylord Wilshire
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
John C. Chase
Ohio
Charles Ufert
West Hoboken
New Jer
Nation Committee
New Hampshire
Burlington
Vermont
National
Geo. D. Herron
Switzerland
Apul
Be Tillett
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Lindell Bowl
Cuban tariff sparks sugar men query leads to questions
Readers question the link between the Cuban tariff and the sugar men. The daily press notes a consensus among sugar industry figures, but readers demand clarity on how their interests connect to the policy debate.
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United States
Metcalf Faces Confirmation Fight Over Filipino Prisoner Shooting
GeneraL METCALF, the new pension agent replacing Cy Leland, faces probes as soldiers pursue him. Captain Boltwood of Ottawa and others send a protest to Washington alleging he shot unarmed Filipino prisoners at Caloocan. Protests threaten his confirmation despite support from Senators Harris and Burton.
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Metcalf
Cy Leland
Boltwood
Ottawa
Washington
Caloocan
Harris
Burton
Public ownership urged to curb railroad trusts
A Kansas Commoner line argues that public ownership will rise to counter private railroad trusts, pools, and strikes, predicting the days of such railroad control will be numbered as public remedy gains momentum.
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Kansas
Roosevelt appoints Payne as postmaster general in turmoil
The THA President Roosevelt names H C Payne postmaster general amid strong discontent and calls that he is investigating the situation. Critics say the inquiry should have preceded the appointment to avoid the controversy and missteps.
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Roosevelt
H.C. Payne
Payne
NYSE seat sells for 75000 dollars recently
A seat in the New York Stock Exchange changed hands at 75000 dollars in a recent sale. The transfer highlights ongoing activity in the exchange's membership market.
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New York Stock Exchange
Madden's Ruling and the Reform Press Crusade
A critical editorial attacks E C Madden third assistant postmaster general for suppressing reform journals like the Challenge and the Appeal to Reason. It warns that the move threatens free speech and a free press, labels Madden an enemy of government ideals, and calls for protest against this policy as a danger to the nation.
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E. C. Madden
Reason
Girard
Kansas
Farmers’ Advocate
United States Postal Department
Madden
Reform Press
Americ
Royal Visit Cost Big Town Event in Canada
Montreal Herald and Star notes the Duke of Cornwall and York and his wife cost three hundred thousand dollars to enter tain during their Canada visit. The paper quotes enthusiastic Canadians and mocks royalty supporters, arguing the Tory system undermines the common people.
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Montreal Herald and Star
Duke of Cornwall
York
Canada
J.m.n
Prominent Socialism Talk and Local Newspaper Debut
A reader comments that diverting a tithe of labor movement funds to teaching socialism would end strikes, leaving only two battles in caucus and at the ballot box. The Burlington Herald debuts under H. C. Leedy, praised as a bright, locally rich paper with sharp editorials and a healthy appearance.
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J. M.N
Burlington Herald
H. C. Leedy
Minors Men Carry Large Life Insurance Totals
H. H. Kohlsaat leads a list of 168 Minors men each carrying life insurance of $50,000 or more with a total of $735,000 for Kohlsaat, ranking first.
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H. H. Kohlsaat
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Wan
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Ndertaking
Vaughn
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