Editorial Etchings Saunter Through Political Echoes
Sam Peters, ex congressman, supports Baker's re election while a Kokomo factory closes. Transvaal president resigns as Alger defences emerge. A new Union Labor party forms in New York after a streetcar strike. Root takes Alger's seat with Miles aiding. Various state political notes mix with international arbitration talk and a sly fondness for Stanley's public service, all in a brisk, opinionated column.
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New York
Union Labor Party
Emiy Root
Alger
McKinley
Miles
Win. Stryker
Wellington Voice
Ingersoll Dead Dobb’s Ferry Lawyer and Charity Defier
Robert G. Ingersoll, noted apunist and lawyer, died last Friday at his home in Dobb’s Ferry New York. He had long suffered but died suddenly in his chair. Cremation possible per family decision. He was a devoted husband and indulgent father with an income of 100000 a year, yet died poor after giving most to charity.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Apunstio
Dobb's Ferry
N.Y
Robt. Ingersoll
S.S. S
Rystens
Shrah
Broadway
South Botton
JW. Loving
Colywitt
Mega
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
McKinley era notes and political clashes headlined by taxes and wars
A collection of rapid political snippets cites rising pig iron prices, Filipino liberty campaigns, calls to remove H Clay Evans, and questions on McKinley’s next moves. It mentions Dominica president assassination, U S trust profits, and labor issues alongside Republican party reform chatter and upcoming campaign speeches in Iowa and Nebraska.
Political tempers flare over trusts and Cuba policy in Kansans speech
The text criticizes Republicans for opposing a Dingley bill amendment on trusts while noting sharp contrasts in Kansas politics. It questions Cuba’s freedom rhetoric, derides Goebel’s gold standard, and accuses W Eugene Stanly of partisan manipulation. It also attacks Hoffman and Limbecker removals and labels the governor a hypocrite.
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W. Eugene Stanly
W. Eugene
Kansas
Hoffman and Limbecker
Agricultural College
Leland
Bank Hold-up Over Kansas City Rail Aid Debate
A Kansas governor secretly pledges state funding to transport Kansas regiments from San Francisco to Topeka, stirring critique that only local taxpayers should fund such acts. The piece cites Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Detroit street railways and argues public ownership of essentials is an inevitable, growing trend. Fort Scott Lantern editorial adds that franchise fortunes and tax avoidance justify municipal ownership to free people from entrenched corporate control.
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Kansas City
Kansas Regiment
Stanley
San Francisco
Topeka
Kansas Town
Wichita Democrat
Supreme Court of Michigan
Pingree
Detroit
Supreme Court
Ft. Scott
Kansan Bosses Plan Forging Unity For McKinley Ticket
A Dorado Republican note describes Kansan political deals to fill five federal posts and state offices. Names like Curelis, Funston, Peters, Baker and Mulvane appear as key appointees and allies to rally Kansas behind McKinley and the Republican ticket next year.
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Copeland
Katsas
Mark Hanna
Mark
Kansas
Burton
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Curelis
Indian Affairs
Broderick
Bailey
General Funston
Sam Peters
Liz Crum
Jim Simpson
Leland
Ational
Dave Mulvane
Lucien Baker
Senate
John J. Ingalls
J. H. Richards
Tom Anderson
Palmer Smith
Kansex
McKinley
Dorado Republican
Editors oppose McKinley call for troops in Luzon
As Fediter Wasser of the Girardress and Editor Mulvaney of the Topeka Capital refuse enlistment for the Luzon campaign, they are described as siding with the Filipinos and opposing the U S policy. The Pittsburg Kansan notes the editors align with Ben Gunn in sentiment.
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Fediter Wasser
The
Girardress
Mulvaney
Topeka
McKinley
Luzon
Ben Gunn
Pittsburg Kansan
General Otis on annexation stance in the islands
A quotation attributes General Otis expressing disbelief in the annexation of the islands both on arrival and at the present time. The line reflects his opposition to annexation policy and his ongoing reservations about imperial expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Otis
Time for reformers to recall old motto United we stand
A quotation urging unity among reformers, recalling the old slogan United we stand, divided we fall, to emphasize collective strength and shared purpose. It frames reform as a collaborative effort rather than isolated action.
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