Socialists Gain Ground as Letter Urges Fusion Debate
The Journal recalls a Harris letter by J. E. Redington arguing Democrats and Populists should fuse or risk electoral extinction. He claims Democrats back fusion to defeat new parties, warns labor gains redress only via a new party, and suggests voting Socialists as the path to emancipation from wage slavery. The piece predicts a rising Socialist vote as people increasingly think.
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J. E. Redington
Harris
Redington
Kansas
Democratic Party
Labor
Mr. Reaington
Evansville Race War Turns Violent After Policeman’s Death
A race war in Evansville Indiana left seven killed and several wounded after a white officer was shot by a Black suspect. The mob shot the killer, who was later moved to Vincennes then Jeffersonville prison. Militia defended order as thousands of Black residents fled across the state line toward Kentucky and Kansas.
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Evansville
Ind
Vincennes
Jeffersonville
Kentucky
Kansas
British ban on American hogs and New England cattle
London dispatches report the board of agriculture forbids importing American hogs and cattle from New England due to foot and mouth disease. The move aims to protect domestic herds amid fears of disease spread and trade disruption.
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London
Board of Agriculture
United States
New England
Afro American council in Louisville addresses race problem
Resolutions presented call for national action on race issues and warn against anarchy. The address pleads for law and protection of the innocent, arguing disfranchisement targets the ignorant Negro but seeks equal treatment for all races. It notes thousands denied voting rights in some states and taxation without representation persists.
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Louisville
England
Giant New York City Hall and Bridge Terminal Planned
A proposed forty five story sky scraper to rise 650 feet in New York would serve as a city hall and bridge terminal. The design includes a 600 foot rear extension, a total cost near 30 million dollars, and a rail shed costing 9 million with campanile at 1.3 million. The station would handle sixty trains per hour and five office floors totaling 36 000 square feet with annual rentals around 360 000 dollars.
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New York City
Place de la Concorde
Paris
Trafalgar Square
London
Schloss Platz
Berlin
Rathhaus Platz
Vienna
Grasshoppers Devour Large Montana District
Dispatch from Butte reports Prof. Cooley of Montana State College Bozeman surveyed the Forsyth area. He describes a seventy by fifty mile grasshopper raid strip that has wrecked range conditions and left cattle starved in the plains.
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Butte
Montana
Prof. Cooley
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
Forsythe
Race for Dollars Criticized by Reverend Leaders
Rev Hillis attacks modern religious activity by wealth pursuit. He notes fortunes are built on others’ downfall and condemns the idol of money. He cites luxury yachts and lands as false goals and warns that living on $50,000 a year accompanies moral ruin and a path to the Devil.
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Newell Dwight Iillis
Beecher's Old Church
Gambling Driving the Nation to Socialism Quote
Rev. Dr. Geo C Lorimer warned that gambling pervades society and prompts theft as some seek wealth. He argued rich donors justify sin by endowing institutions while God rejects such atonement and says large combinations push the nation toward socialism.
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Geo. C. Lorimer
God
Morgan
Wireless Stations Planned for Alaska by U S Signal Service
The United States signal service will erect a series of government wireless stations in Alaska. The first station at Ft. Davis Nome will have one mast and quarters for three telegraphers. The next post at Safety harbor south of Nome will include two masts and quarters for four men. Several additional stations are planned.
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United States Signal Service
Alaska
Ft. Davis
Nome
Safety Harbor
None But Socialists On Guard in Haverhill
Mayor Parkham B. Flanders a Socialist executive in Haverhill Mass created a stir by saying he would appoint only Socialists to municipal berths. He appointed a Socialist to the office of city marshal last Monday.
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Parkham B. Flanders
Haverhill
Mass
Rockefeller Jr Defends Trusts Amid Sunday School Teachings
John D. Rockefeller Jr. lectures on trusts calling them divine law products while likening the Standard Oil Company to an American Beauty rose whose perfection comes from pruning nearby buds. He argues the practice is essential to growth and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John
Standard Oil Company
Kansas Politicians Faulted Over Flood Aid Remarks
A reader criticizes Governor Bailey and the Kansas legislature for not funding flood relief. The writer defends Kansas people but condemns state leaders, declaring Kansas and its people are right while the politicians are wrong this time.
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Bailey
Kansas
Roosevelt asks Hanna to run campaign next year
Roosevelt, after considering a campaign fund approach, has asked Hanna to conduct the Republican campaign next year, signaling a formal, organized effort under Hanna's leadership and likely increased fundraising and coordination.
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Roosevelt
Hanna
A GOOD WOMAN GONE Jennie Smith dies after long illness
Jennie Smith wife of A J Smith died Sunday afternoon after a long illness at 1 30. Funeral at family home on Third avenue Monday at 2 30 with Rev Magill of Welda leading. Burial Tuesday after sister Mrs Vina Butin arrived from New York. Survived by husband a son Percy and three sisters. Former Garnett teacher Jennie Hunter came to town in 1869. Active church member and respected neighbor. The Aerrator extends sympathy.
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Jennie Smith
A. J. Smith
Third Avenue
Magill
Welda
Riley
Jennie Hunter
Garnett
John R. Hunter
Bailey Candidate for U S Senate Faces Backlash Over Flood Trick
Governor BarLey declares candidacy to replace J R Burton. Voters remember the flood scare and doubt Republicans will support Bailey. many lawmakers may oppose him even if the party wins the legislature.
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BarLey
United States
J. R. Burton
Bailey
Strained Ties Reported Between Roosevelt and Hay
A report indicates growing strain between President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay, with suggestions that Hay may resign from his cabinet post. The situation hints at possible forthcoming changes in the administration and policy directions.
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Roosevelt
Hay
Chicago merchant prince proclaims peak prosperity ahead
Marstratt Figip, famed as the merchant prince of Chicago, declares that prosperity has reached its apex and warns that a reaction is inevitable, signaling a turning point in economic sentiment.
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Marstratt, Figip
Prince
Chicago
Rome reports Pope Leo near death in final days
Advices from Rome state Pope Leo is surely dying and can last but a few days. The account emphasizes the pontiff's frail condition and grave prognosis as experts monitor the situation.
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Apvicks
Rome
Leo
Local Fourth Celebrations and Community Visits
A flurry of visits and celebrations marks the Fourth with families from Garnett, Burlington, and Blue Rapids joining locals. Residents Mrs. McCann and Eva Kincheloe attend from the countryside. J. B. Bartlett, Miss Noing visit. picnics, a ball game, and a Graves Orchestra dance anchor the holiday with extensive social rounds. Notables mention typhoid illness and travel to nearby towns for gatherings and church events.
Westphalia Notes Update on Local Greetings and Visits
Westphalia items list a string of social visits and travel: Rieling may have difficulties, Owen Decker celebrated at LeRoy, JF Cayot spent Friday in Humboldt, Al Wack from Garnett midweek, A F Hatten visited Garnett, Andrews of Garnett visited family, O Sizemore and family visiting Amos Decker, Cat Ayres from Garnett spent the Fourth, Flora Hunt visiting sister in Garnett, Lydia Barns of Kansas City visiting her mother Kibby, J B Stewart and a Kansas City associate visiting FE Stewart and wife, Pete Hintz traveled from Neodesha to spend the Fourth, Earl Turner of Oskawatomie in town, John Carter and Walter Rogers from Toland, Mrs Julia Shaughnessy visiting Williamsburg, Patti Miatt of Garretts visiting aunt Will Andrews, Phil Sattler to Lola for the Fourth and to visit family.
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M.A. Bearly
Goodrich
Roy Kyner
Kenn County
Stevens
Ett
Geo. Woodruff
Messrs
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Elba Lantay
Auras
Guy Quist
Iola
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McDowell
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Garnett
Welle
Lana
Harry McDowell
Lynn Mitchell
Butler Is
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Lamay
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Will Hastings
Strand
Walker
Ewell Hastings
Hastings
John Mitchell
J. Q. Bidwell
Clyde
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Mitchell
Charles Bidwell
Mary Kincheloe
Ethel Wallace
W. Williams
Tola
Sondagatin Kincheloe
Sins Anna Carroll
If. Rieling
Owen Decker
LeRoy
JF Cayot
Humboldt
al Wack
Wedsley
A. F. Hatten
Andrews
O. Sizemore
Amos Decker
Cat Ayres
Flora Hunt
Belle Campbell
Lydia Barns
Kansas City
Kibby
Stewart
Pete Hintz
Neodesha Jast
Earl Turner
Oxawatomie
John Carter
Walter Rogers
Tolan
Julia Shaughnessy
Williamsburg
Patti Miiatt
Garretts
Will Andrews
Phil Sattler
Lola Te
Viet
Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea in Texas Woman
Mrs Alice MikJer of Morgan Texas recounts a six year battle with severe diarrhoea. After spending hundreds on doctors with no relief she tried Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy following an advertisement. One bottle, costing only a few cents, cured her and restored her health. Sold by R J Riggs.
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Alice Mik Jer
Morgan
Texas
Shi Wing
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