Sacred tariff blamed as cause of misrule in Congress
The Kansas gossips lampoon tariff defenses and attack Congressman Hemenway and Hanna for backing trusts. They condemn the sacred tariff as a shield for lavish appropriations and warn that protecting the trusts upholds a corrupt political machine while urging retrenchment as the 58th Congress nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenway
Indiana
Hanna
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
Silence and Scandals Plague Roosevelts West Tour
The piece accuses Root Long and Roosevelt of silencing whistleblowers in the postal, war, and navy departments to cover up scandals. It claims secrecy followed the president back to Washington and asserts investigations ended with the rogues remaining hidden and public quiet restored for speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Far West
Washington
Messrs. Root
Long
War and Navy Departments
Gen
Miles
Wall Street and the Country Debate Roosevelt Policy
A Wall Street authority urges President Roosevelt to call an extra session of Congress to pass a currency inflation bill. The stance portrays a stock gambler clique as representing the country, while Roosevelt’s independence from Wall Street pressures remains to be tested after his strong statements advocating sovereign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Legislation in the Next Congress Debated
Discussion centers on whether to drop the river and harbor bill this winter. No decision has been reached yet. Some prominent Republicans oppose further spending, arguing it would take millions from the treasury too early for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Rogues Are Triumphant In Post Office Corruption Probe
About one month after the President ordered the closure of all posts connected with mail thefts, steady exposures of dishonest officers had raised hopes for reform. Now the Postmaster General is aboard a government vessel while the President lectures on national virtue amid the Oyster Bay cruise, leaving the reform moment in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Postal Service
Portal Service
Where Quay is Useful in Republican Strategy
The piece notes Republican leaders backing Senator Quay as party manager for the next campaign. It highlights Roosevelt’s friendship with Quay, their united opposition to the Hanna faction, and Quay’s skill in extracting funds from trusts and corporations to sustain Republican power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Senator Quay
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Hanna
Republican Party
Wood Nomination For Major General Faces Senate Hurdle
The push to promote Leonard Wood to major general may hit a snag as senate confirmation looms. War secretary's veto cannot block congressional inquiry, and public scrutiny of Wood's Havana episode could prevent the rank boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Leonard Wood
Senate
Havana
Extending Our Blessings to Filipino Fellow Big Man
A Manila colonial government plan to load up Filipino leaders with a large bond issue mirrors the benevolent portrayal of enlightened American civilization described by Gen. Miles. The preparation signals a major financial move similar to those in the mother country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Miles
Manila
Prospect of Graft Binds All in Oyster Bay Visit
Intelligence suggests Uncle Hanna and the Ship Subsidy Griscom plan a domiciliary visit to Oyster Bay. The rumored trip tests how much truth lies in tales of fierce executive opposition to the alleged theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Hanna
Griscom
Oyster Bay
Trade a Little Shy in Philippines Labor to Follow Flag
A Philippine trade complaint argues that trade is not moving promptly into U S colonial possessions as expected. It suggests the need for a valued traveling companion, the constitution, to speed the tour of that kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Cummins tariff plank splits and political prospects
Gov. Cummins endured a split tariff plank reportedly aimed at him, prompting Republican managers to hope for a shift in vice presidential nomination. The article notes his apparent readiness to withstand the pressure and stand any challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Cummins
Cummins Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination
The Honorable Cummins, previously opposed to the idea, has submitted to amputation of his large plan and now agrees to run for vice president. He appears spiritless and resigned, accepting the altered role without resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Cummins
Roosevelt and the Newspapers Declares Few Quarrels
Theodore Roosevelt says only two newspapers in the country deserve his quarrel, a remark praising his forgiving disposition or suggesting he does not read many papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Iege Jord Theodore
Moody and Payne Spar Over Public Office Bias
Vivid caricature notes Mr Moody of the navy department delivering speeches on the wickedness of treating a public office as private soap while Mr Payne of the post office department remains silent with a grieved expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Mr. Moody
Navy Department
Mr. Payne
Post Office Department
Drawing a Natural Inference From a Fragmented Statement
Senator Hanna told the Salvation Army that he longed for the power to touch man's hearts. The campaign subscription list will soon be in evidence as the political scene shows wary graft and party slogans.
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Hanna
Salvation Army
When You're Broke and Labor Reform Noted
A garbled synthesis notes labor topics from the era. It cites Georgia resisting child labor reform, Chicago union gains, and universal nine hour day efforts led by Retail Clerks. It mentions the Plumbers Union strikes, Japan’s factory law push, horse shoers stamping, and a Chicago employers’ convention. A Kansan labor campaign targets public-official eight hour limits, while British labor reports show arbitration rising and wage disputes. An AFL power question, a Metal Polishers union vote, and a Glasgow exhibition profit wrap the piece.
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Georgia
Umere
Chicago
Ming Mary EL Mc:Dowell
Universalty of Chicago
I T
Retail Clerks’ Association
Merrick
Interna Tonal Plumbers’ ‘Union
Steamstters
American Federation of Labor
Japan
Federation of Labor
Land of the Mikado
Frederick W. Job
Chicago Employer's Association
Cleveland
Boston
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New York
San Francisco
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Brooklyn
Johnson
Kansan
Bailey Down
Britieh Labor Department
United Kingdom
A. F. of L
National
Metal| Polishers, Pinters, Buffers and Brass Workers’ International Union Inet
Nicholas Dutle
Dayton
J. Lynch
Montreal
Dutie
Lynch
Labor World Recaps Global Unrest and Factory Struggles
In Labor World notes a Cleveland metal trades convention set for August 18 and a Brotherhood of Electrical Workers meeting in East Lake City on September 14. It highlights child labor in Pennsylvania and Chicago, union losses and gains, wage battles, and strikes in Chicago, Charleston, and Syracuse, plus Japan’s mills running day and night with many workers under 16. The piece stresses unions must live up to their stated principles while employers seek public trust.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
East Lake City
Pennsylvania Mille
Worcester
Charlenton
Board of Arbitration
Union of Chicago
United Association of Plumbers
National Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Organized Labor
Congress
Dominion Trades Congress
International
Chicago
Stearns & Co
Syracuse
American Bicycle Company
Molders’ Union
Gen Moore
New York Labor Bulletin
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
New York City
Henry Fincher
Tobacco Workers’ International Union
Tobacco Trust
Fisher Maya
Spaulding & Merrick
Alens Foot-Bace and Quinine Pills Ad Flyer
An old ad prompts readers to buy Allen’s Foot-Hose for foot relief and ingrown nails with 25c price and free samples. Also promotes Lazative Hromo Quinine Tablets and declares druggists offer refunds if ineffective. Mentions Katy railway business pamphlets and mail solicitations from St. Louis MO.
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Alen
Allen
Olmsted
la Roy
A Proper Bath Story From the M K T Ry Passenger Agent
A humorous note recounts Mr. George A McNutt, Chesterfieldian passenger agent for the M K T Ry, stopping in a Nebraska town and asking for a bath. The hotel proprietor jokes a dammed creek will need blocking as Tom appears with soap and a towel. A playful aside follows about love’s thermometer and a garbled phrase.
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Mr. George
A. McNutt
Nabraska
Tom
George
Defiance Starch gains ground on quality and value
Advertisements note Defiance Starch offers one third more for the same price. Trade chatter mentions superior quality and broad reach across markets from Kansas City to Southwestern states. Other items touch on freight use, remedies, and household tips.
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Benalble
Alton Resumes Fast St Louis Train Service
Alton resumes fast St Louis service with passengers to St Louis and east via Kansas City gateway. Highlights include Chicago & Alton night train leaving Kansas City at 9 pm and arriving St Louis at 7 08 pm, complimentary chair cars, and sleeping compartments. Contact L B Cooper in Chicago for lowest rates.
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St. Louie
Kansas City
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
al~ Ton
L. B. Cooper
Chicago , Alto Railway
City
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Joy
Atchison Ginbe
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Glasgow
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Newport
Jena
New Jersey
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America
Capt. Wringe
War Department
Missouri
Thomas
Connecticut
Monopoly
Asfes
Joe" Cannon
LABOR
Choily Paket
Roy Farrell Greene
Wrens
RED Cross
Alba
Katy
Indian Territory
Texas
Wainwright Bidg
Bt. Louis
Lewis
K. C
Kansas City Southern Railway
Arkansas
Louisiana
K.mane
WPLA
S, Ry
Kansan City
Obi
Fenesol
Atrea
J. Cheney & Co
Taleda
F. J Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obio
Drugunnts
Hall
Pilla
Moon
ALTON
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