Kansas Agitator and International News Digest
The Kansas agitated item notes teachers in Chicago's School Board facing a physical examination requirement, while other items report Luther autograph manuscripts found in the Vatican Library, 1516 and 1617 commentaries on Romans and Hebrews, and remarks on tax policy during the Spanish War era. Additional notes cover steamship freight gains over sailing vessels, protections for trade secrets, a Niagara Falls observatory mishap with Florence Leonard, Peter A. Porter's relic letter, Niagara bridge plans including a new bicycle path and elevated railway, and Germany's 1897 personal crisis reports by region.
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Luther
Vatican
Piker
Strasburg
Wittenberg
Boyn Wanted Ad Closes With Riddling Sign Off
In a column labeled Boyn Wanted the page ends with seven entries closing “No ehyarétionmakers need ay ply.” The stray phrase hints at a parable like message, suggesting readers interpret the odd wording as a compact proverb or joke within the advertisement section.
Grosvenor Attacks Quigg Over Platform Omission
Congressman Grosvenor charges ex-Congressman Quigg from New York with deliberately omitting a key Republican platform plank. He says McKinley favored the resolution asserting Congress power over U S territories while safeguarding liberty and rights, a stance tied to Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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Grosvenor
Olio
Foraker
New York
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
United States
McKinley
Quigg
Quiggie
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Platform Committee
McKintey
Philadelphia Record
China policy debate on missionaries and commerce stance
A historical notice argues against U S involvement in China’s internal turmoil. It questions protecting missionaries and trade, suggesting missionaries be left to stay or go voluntarily, and asserts Christianity cannot be imposed by force. It notes China’s annual imports totaling 170,000 dollars and discusses appropriate conduct.
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China
Stot
Shell
Nazarene
Bryan and Monnett Meet in Historic Handshake
A Detroit bound car scene shows Frank Monnett, Ohio attorney general who fought Standard Oil, greeting William Jennings Bryan with a hearty handshake. Bryan praises Monnett for courage and integrity in enforcing antitrust law, while Monnett’s role against the Standard Oil empire is lauded as a significant stand for justice. The moment underscores cross party admiration over a shared legal fight.
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Bryan
Michigan
Ohio
Monnett
Mark ‘Henna
Columbus
Detroit
Frank Monnett
Olio
Mark Hanna
Standard Ol Company
Mr. Monnett
Bar of Justice
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Standard
Ott Company
Hunow
Bry
Reason as Man's Crown of Civilized Life
This piece extols reason as humanity’s vital endowment. It criticizes those who distrust logic and urges reasoning in public policy, law, and economic fairness, arguing civilization hinges on rational inquiry and the community’s need for revenue. It cautions against stifling thought and advocates vigilance for rational governance.
Thole Tasinserity Manifest Exposed in Dubuque Herald
The Dubuque Herald accuses the Republican party of insincerity in proposing late session trust controls, claiming they knew no measure could pass Congress before adjournment. It says the public is not fooled by the sham and warns of deliberate delay and misrepresentation.
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Thole
Dubuque
Republican Party
Congress
Cuba Remembered Warm Country Post Stamp Book Used
Essay notes Cuba as a warm country and questions why the post office there has not adopted the title stamp book used in this country. The writer adds that Miami may be prone to sticking fingers in places, reflecting a satirical view from Spokane Freeman's Journal.
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Cuba
Spokane Freamun
Slavery in Mindanao Photo Echoes US Hypocrisy
World correspondent Frank G Carpenter from Davao Philippines describes buying four enslaved children from a woman who claims Christianity. The boys ages 11 to 14 and a 12 year old girl were displayed for a photograph. He notes their mountain origins, Mindanao Negriton designation, and African features. He recounts local customs allowing control over slaves and questions the United States constitutional stance on slavery amid expansionist aims and party hypocrisy.
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Frank G. Carpenter
Davao
Ieland
Mindanao
Mit “Iwan
Attr
Mohanmedan Mara
Amamient
Actas
Sam
Ifo
Meath
United States
Lincoln
Garrison
Democratic Party
Esse
Yale Law School graduates face Supreme Court decision on territorial status
W Bourke Cochran addressed Yale Law School graduates warning the court may rule on whether the constitution applies to newly acquired territories. He noted potential annexations of Canada Mexico and parts of Asia, and warned a ruling could reshape government structure, capital location, taxation, and national policy depending on the outcome.
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W. Bourke Cochran
Yale Law School
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Mr. Cookran
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
China
Philippines
Congress
Washington
Cabin in the Moonlight and New Labor Woes
The piece glances at Lloyd V Flowers and a rustic cabin scene in moonlight, then shifts to writings on fatigue, work leisure balance, and the Sabbath as crucial. It reports on industrial discipline, fines in shoe factories, and a 45 000 strong iron and steel workers convention in Indianapolis with a wage scale agreement. It closes with a Massachusetts cotton industry critique on crowded mills and poor air conditions.
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Convention of Iron and Steel Workers
Neasion
Indianapolis
Massachusetts
Wealth distribution critique by Rev Keeley in Pittsburg
The Rev J H Keeley argues wealth concentrates in a tiny elite. He cites a population near 75 million with 25,000 owners holding about half the wealth and 10,000 or more controlling a million dollars or more. He notes rapid postwar wealth growth and inheritance’s limited role in colonial fortunes.
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Don
J. H. Keeley
Pittsburg
How to divide work and play for brain health
Sir James Crichton Browne, noted authority on mental and nervous diseases, argues there is no universal rule for balancing work and play. He supports eight hours for work, eight for play, and eight for sleep for trades unionists, but warns the brain cannot be treated as a single unit. Excessive cerebral strain leads to fatigue and decay.
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Ismentade Te Geo
London
New York World
Chicago Tribune
James Crichton Browne
Royal Institution
Foollah
Labor News Highlights From The Nation And Abroad
Digest of recent labor developments across industries and regions. Eight hour day gains for Dallas carpenters. Locomotive Firemen add over 3,700 members in a year. German locomotive engineers receive a gold medal and £100 for each decade of safe service. Great Northern offers stock to low earners. New Hampshire shoe output tallied at 22.9 million dollars. Seattle plumbers settle demands with $4 per day to $4.60. New York sees record immigrant arrival on May 18 with 6,582 aboard six ships. World Labor Congress to meet September 22 to 24 with broad national representation. Copper district strike in Michigan settled with 10 percent raise and shifts on Saturdays. Connecticut railways carry 60,269,000 passengers without a fatality. accident rate also low. London council proposes 2.6 million for double cottages with rents from 1.20 to 2 pounds per week.
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Indnatrink Novos
Carpenters
Dallas
Tex
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen
Great Northern Railway Company
Labor Commiestower
New Hampshire
Seattle
Wash
New York
Labor Congress
Michigan
Connecticut
London
England
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Eaneab
Chicago
Ways and Means Committee of
the Home of Representatives
Iaw i
Germany
Misa Florence Leonard
Arlington, Ga
Falls of
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Mine Leonard
Peter A. Porter
Niagara Falls
France
Lowfaton
Porter
Falls
The
Niagara Frontier Historical Society
Brooklyn
Prussia
Saxony
Schleswig-Holchein
Posen
Berlin
Grosvenor’s Charge
Pulgs
Fawaller Sears
Great Britain
Japan
Bryan and Monnett
Cockran
Claaker
Lloyd V. Flowers
Anya
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