Abandoning the Pension Policy Debate Rocks Republicans
A Washington dispatch cited by the Kansas City Star argues that the Republican party under McKinley may abandon its traditional pension policy. A veteran Central West politician warned reporters that repeal of pension laws is likely, noting shifts in party stance and criticism of broad pension payments to old soldiers. He cites earlier eras as proof of changing Republican views on veterans and pension issues.
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Kansas City Star
Washington
Central West
Mississippi
Strike Grip Meld as Steel Mills Set Monday Shutdown
In Pittsburg after a three day session, talks between United States Steel subsidiaries and Amalgamated Association failed. The association president ordered a nationwide strike, affecting about 75,000 workers and signaling a broader impact if no agreement is reached.
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Pittsburg
American Sheet Steel
American Steel Hoop Company
American Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Amalgamated Association
Tur Journal denounces biennial election law ruling
The Tur Lawrence Journal criticizes the Kansas Supreme Court for upholding the biennial election law. It calls the decision dangerous and a power shift to the legislature, arguing it conflicts with the constitutional clause mandating annual general elections on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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Tur Lawrence Journal
Supreme Court
Kansas
Santa Fe Railroad Reports $2.797 Million Yearly Surplus
The Santa Fe railroad's financial report shows a surplus for the year ending June of 2.797 million dollars. The report highlights improved earnings and stronger revenue streams contributing to the positive balance.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Refundings of Anderson county bonds spark public concern
A local citizen analyzes Anderson county bond refunds from 1890s to 1901, detailing a sequence of refinancing deals led by commissioners and contractors. The note argues the 150000 bond refund, the missed 70000 deal, and later extensions created a 30 year obligation, urging prompt repayment and accusing partisan influence of harming taxpayers.
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Anderson County
Ranse Herrington
T.W. Parrot
J. J. Anderson
Missouri Pacific
Herrington
McAdam
D. H. Martin
Topeka
Martin
Board of County Commissioners
Mr. Martin
Henning
Thal
Bward
T. W. Parron
Supreme Court decision dampens GOP bid for court house seats
The ruling sustaining the biennial election law roils Republican ambitions tied to January precinct contests. A crowded field of hopefuls now faces scarce offices, with roughly three quarters facing disappointment as political openings remain limited.
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Supreme Court
Court House
Kansas
Postal frauds reach Porto Rico and beyond
Postovitck embezzlements are reported in Porto Rico with thefts of letters and valuables. The text notes the next breaches may reach Hawaii and cites postal frauds in Cuba and the Philippines, criticizing the administration’s handling of the capel-laggers.
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Porto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
Philippines
Candidate Pledge Draws Lines Over Presidency
Davie B allegedly declares candidacy for president in Iroq. Wu.1, while W. J. Bryan vows to oppose any gold Democrat seeking the presidency, singling out David B. Hil as a prime adversary.
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Davie B
Wu.1
Iroq
W. J. Bryan
David B. Hil
Republican committee of Massachusetts debts spark bankruptcy petition
A Republican committee in the Tenth congressional district of Massachusetts filed for bankruptcy over an unpaid $800 debt. The organization could not or would not pay the indebtedness, prompting the petition and legal action.
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Republican Committee
Tenth Congressional District
Massachusetts
Missouri Governor Proclaims Rain Fast Day
Governor Dockery of Missouri issues a proclamation setting apart next Sunday as a day of fasting and prayer for rain, urging statewide participation and reflection.
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Dockery
Missouri
Fragmentary County Ledger Items Include Officials and Expenses
A rough list of names and duties appears, noting officials such as W A Trigg, judge James Bell, and various clerks, plus sundry expenses and local duties. The entries reference salaries, tax deeds, county postage, and miscellaneous costs tied to governance and public works.
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A Trigg
Higgins
Salae Fieuluite
Shaw
Lanwellin
Lochshipshire
Henry Heimes
Henry Hedges
Feelin
Shields
Moore
Shields Surney
Hutchigan
Wan Armstrong
Jamied
White
Thok Gowily
Webber
Anne
Awm Borror
Wagner
Her Stevens
Gen T Hutchison
Milte
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