Hearst Battles Coal Trust At Interstate Hearing
William Randolph Hearst presses his case against the coal trust before the Interstate Commerce Commission in New York. Star witness Erie vice president G A Richardson faces questions over railroad ties to Temple Iron and concerted efforts to monopolize anthracite. The coal barons reveal contracts that show perpetual control and temporary releases during the famine to raise prices. Hearst’s lone campaign exposes schemes, while foes vow to drag the inquiry out and resist surrender of gains.
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William Randolph Hearst
Coal Trust
Shearn
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
G. A. Richardson
Erie Railroad
Star
Temple Iron Company
United States Supreme Court
Japanese Triumph at Kin Chou in Bloody Hill Battle
Report claims 50,000 Japanese faced 20,000 Russians atop Nan Shan hill. Russians entrenched behind barbed wire suffered 2,000 dead. Japanese casualties total 4,000 as they stormed the position, forcing a Russian retreat and near annihilation avoided.
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Kin Chou
Gettysburg
Nan Shan
Japanese Capture of Dalney Aims at Port Arthur
Reported after the battle that Japanese forces have taken Dalney and plan the next operation to seize Port Arthur, signaling a continued offensive in the theater. The blunt military advance positions Port Arthur as the imminent objective amid ongoing hostilities.
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Dalney
Port Arthur
Corruption at Indiana Democratic Convention
Mrs Helen M Golgar accuses the Indiana state convention of flagrant corruption and machine politics. She claims legal delegates were barred and rump delegates seated, urging Indiana be excluded from the national convention. She questions Parker’s supporters and appeals for a Populist alternative to teach the Democrats a lesson.
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Helen M. Golgar
Indiana
Parker
Democratic Party
Editorial crediting Populist reformer for rural free delivery
A Topeka Capital editorial asserts the rural free delivery system is a Populist measure championed by Hon. Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, countering the paper's claim it was Republican driven. The piece urges proper attribution and criticizes the Capital for errors in naming the party responsible.
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Topeka
Republican Party
Thos
E. Watson
Georgia
Inquiry on Populist Party and National Convention
Nathan Hiatt asks about the status of the Populist or People's party and any printed papers claiming its banner. The reply notes the party still lives with same principles, cites the Aarrator, and states the national convention is set for July 4 in Springfield Illinois, with efforts to postpone after the Democratic convention.
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Nathan Hiatt
Cickro, Inc
Eprror AgurarGr
People’s Party
United States
Cincinnati
Nathan Hart
Springfield
Illinois
Lead Diet Fueling Mine Owners Militia Rhetoric
The Unionist reports on The Celt Arms Co selling automatic rifles to Colorado and West Virginia mine owners. It argues owners prepare to bypass militia, urging miners to vote Republican and Democratic tickets backing capitalists in mine ownership and profits, with luxury displays contrasted against state force.
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Ft. Scott
Celt Arms Co
Hartford
Coal Magnate Testifies On Fixing Lehigh Valley Prices
New York May 26 President Thomias of the Lehigh Valley road testified before the Interstate Commission investigating the coal trust. He said he fixed the price of tidewater coal and denied any price agreement with other railways while admitting he conferred with President Baer of the Reading before issuing the price circular to begin April 1.
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New York
Thomias
Lehigh Valley Road
Interstate Commission
Lehigh Valley Company
Tidewater
Thomas
Baer
Reading
Coal Strike Demands and Ownership Argued by Editors
Gro F. Bagr told the interstate commerce commission that demand dictates coal prices and profits will rise as long as buyers pay. The Chicago Record-Herald editorializes that Baer’s statements push the public toward radical solutions and public ownership of railroads and coal mines, outraging and educating readers.
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Baer
Uncle Sam as Rich Men Symbol Provokes Debate
The Appeal to Reason questions the phrase Uncle Sam equating to Vanderbilt, Morgan, and Rockefeller, arguing the American working class faces hardship now. The piece critiques the idea of wealth defining national identity and asks who Uncle Sam truly represents.
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Sam
Uncle Sam
Vanderbilt
Morgan
Rockefeller
The trust has come to stay says The New Time
A quotation from The New Time argues that the trust is here to stay and urges everyone to become shareholders to share benefits, framing it as a socialist aim.
Cotton raisers bring mowNant to Texas to fight bull devil
Guatemala imports mowNant into Texas as a contest with local cotton-raisers aiming to settle a bull devil showdown.
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Texas
Guatemala
A Strong Anti-Union Letter Continues on Page
A reader urges restraint on strikes and unions while praising self sacrifice. The letter rebuts claims of a majority seeking only disturbance and idleness, asserting most American workers are temperate and fair minded.
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Dom Teat
Vey
Maryland Democrats Convention in Baltimore May 26
Gorman led the convention at Baltimore as its leading spirit. He framed the platform which reflected his ideas and opinions. The platform centers on national issues and effectively endorses the Democratic steering committee's congress line of action.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Gorman
Hearst Secures Delegates at Illinois Democratic Convention
Ur to May 26 Hearst had secured 878 of 1,111 delegates to the Illinois Democratic state convention indicating strong showing and momentum for his campaign.
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Hearst
Ilinois
Populists nominate H Castor in Sixth District race
The Populists of the Sixth district held their congressional district meeting at Colby last week and nominated H. Castor of Decatur county for congress. The fusion wing tried to adjourn without a nomination but failed to carry.
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Colby
H. ©. Castor
Decatur County
Good Roads Convention Backs Federal State Highway Aid Pact
The Good Roads convention in St Louis resolved that no member will support any candidate for public office who is not pledged to federal and state aid for good highways.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvanian road eyes seven million dollar year
The Pennsylvania road expects to discharge 22 000 men and make seven million dollars this year. The workers who lose their jobs will not save anything.
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Pennsylvania Road
Ohio River towboat boiler explosion in Louisville
A towboat on the Ohio River at Louisville Kentucky exploded last Friday killing thirteen workers and injuring eight others. The cause is not yet known and investigations are underway.
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Ohio River
Louisville
Postmaster Salary Raise Noted in Topeka Column
The Topeka Capital reports George Barker, postmaster at Lawrence, has his salary adjusted from 2800 dollars to 2.0? The line implies a raise to 2,800 dollars initially and truncated text. Kuker is identified as Congressman Bowersock's political manager, suggesting political connections behind the adjustment.
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George Barker
Lawrence
Mr. Kuker
Congressman Bowersock
Topeka
Seventy City Joints Close Over License Fee Rise
Seventy Kansas City businesses shut down as owners refuse to pay the monthly license fee increased from 50 to 100 dollars, signaling a broad protest against the higher charge. Local officials have not yet announced any compromise or enforcement plan.
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Kansas City
Kis
Memorial Services and Decoration Day Observances
The Lone Elm area held Decoration Day ceremonies with graveside tributes at Lone Blyan Deer Creek cemeteries. Rev. W. Carnine delivered the address at the Presbyterian church and musical selections were well received. Rain caused schedule adjustments for the medinal sermon and related events.
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Ar. Weiser
Omana
Nehyt
Lown
Vivinity
Presbyterian Church
Wow Carnine
Wooden
Wow
Sprague
Wile
J Ww Lnmay
Lillarpe
W. A Vickers
Alrs
Lone el
Lone Blyan Deer Creek
How Et Finston
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Tme Marker
Champe
Anna Champe
Editora
J.-M. Alexander
Ansqelle Baltor
Evirox
Hraxst
Colorado
Uix
Holcomb & CO
Geo
Wo Davie
Lodianapolis
Dr. Heliting
California
Mire Davis
Mel Henning
Stave OF
Kannis
Antaris Corery
Ellen Curry
W.T Carty
Defoyttant
Kannie
Carey
Andersincomme
Glen Carey
J. Jones
Plait Clerk of District Court
State OF Bandas
Axpensex County
District Court
Henry Brown
Vay
Eila Brown
State of
Ella Brown
Amterson County
Mary Royse
Kincaid
W. H Lockwood
Olmistead
Esdaniel Mell
Clyde Yillen
McHowell
Lota
Davis
Franklin County
Sire
Hester
J. A. Lingo
Brodung & Lingo
Gov. Ginbey
Aes. F Smith
Gullia
Sophur Jolingon
Servin Geo
Schweister
Hardware
Deiler
Lockwood
Gay
Nebraska
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Kinewich
Leweht
Ayal Tuys
Keisin City
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Fol
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Ic. Brooks
Postin
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