Dingley bill dead as calls rise for McKinley alternative
A critical look at tariff policy argues the Dingley bill is dead and claims Mark Hanna seeks a McKinley bill and retirement of 365 million dollars in greenbacks. It condemns treasury mismanagement, warns of increased current expenses, and attacks political figures and minorities with harsh rhetoric.
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Carlisle
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Solomon
McKinley
Sam
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Lincoln
Republic
Peffer Defeated in State Senate Caucus Fight
The Kansas Populist caucus chose Col Harris as senator on the 33rd ballot despite Peffer leading early. Harris secured 57 votes of the required 54 to win. next Tuesday’s election deemed a formality. The paper laments Peffer’s loss, praises his character, and notes a birthday gift from Prohibition leader John P. St John.
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L. P. King
Ed C. Little
Col. Harris
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Olathe
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Kansas
van Bennett
Lawmakers’ Resubmission Buried by Old-Hayseed bloc
Representative John Seaton of Atchson rushed a resubmission resolution but the old hayseeds in the legislature buried it. Seaton, a Republican, backed by most Republicans, saw the measure fail. Morosa and the Vanderbilts struck a deal with Attorney General Hanton to gain Union Pacific. Uncle Sam would lose 24 million dollars. Leavenworth faces debt, licensing joints, and next week a list of major bills will be published.
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Drak Cuamer
Joan P. Sr
Joan
John Seaton
Atchson
Seaton
J. Pusrront Morosa
Vanderbilts
Hanion
Union Pacific Railroad
Uncle Sam
Appointments and political shifts in Kansas region
Capt Hiram Allen of Franklin county named adjutant general with H W Boyd of Republic county as assistant. Joseph Riggs of Lawrence named state accountant. F M Gable becomes deputy warden. new pardons board includes N W Wells Maj Thomas and Wy Randolph. Swedish-American Silver League to meet in Topeka Jan 26. Webb McNall named superintendent of insurance. New railroad commissioners are J D Lewelling Wichita W P Dillard Fort Scott and Win Campbell St John.
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Hiram Allen
Franklin County
H.W. Boyd
Republic County
Joseph Riggs
Lawrence
S. A. Riggs
Topeka
F. M. Gable
N. W. Wells
Miami County
Maj. Thomas
Elk County
Wy. Randolph
Lyon County
Board of Pardons
Silver League
Webb McNall
Silver Republican
J. D. Lewelling
Wichita
W. P. Dillard
Fort Scott
Win, Campbell
St. John
Senate Returns and New Appointments Across States
Henry M. Teller is re-elected senator from Colorado by an almost unanimous vote. Geo G. West of Missouri returns to the senate. Fairbanks of Indiana succeeds Dan Voorhees. J K Jones of Arkansas is re-elected. John P. Jones of Nevada goes back to the senate. Ex-Congressman Mason is the new senator from Illinois.
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Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Geo. G. West
Missouri
Senate
Fairbanks
Indiana
Dan Voorhees
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
John P. Jones
Nevada
Causes of Crime and Political Gossip in 1890s Newspapers
A political economy essay links unemployment to crime and social decay while reporting on crime trends in Philadelphia. The piece notes legislative resistance to restricting New York partners, mentions Justice Martin as law lecturer, cites Bryan in Texas, and lauds the American Nonconformist’s revival and subscription push for a Populist national newspaper with its News and Family Department and market reports.
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New York
Judiciary Committee
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Ind
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Templeton
Indiana
Telegraph
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People's Forum
Act Tator
Kansas Won't Secede Poem From Garnett Firebrand Voice
An Irish shaped verse argues Kansas will not secede, praising state resolve. The poet cites pioneer courage, Lincoln era troops, and anti syndicate rules. He asserts equal rights and rejection of special privilege, naming Garnett Kansas and W. H. Meeuin as sender.
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Garnett
Kas
W. H. Meeiun
Twice A Week Times Offers Full News Coverage This Year
The Times promises twice weekly delivery on Tuesdays and Fridays with comprehensive reports on current events state legislatures and Congress. It emphasizes trained correspondents and complete coverage at the low rate of one dollar per year.
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