Closing of the Klondike Saloons Sparks Public Critique
A Topeka Capital telegram from Leavenworth reports ongoing Klondike saloons brothels and gambling dens, with Dawes and Governor Stanley accused of hollow efforts to close them. A Leavenworth citizen mocked the closing as a failed, performative political act amid stories of political manipulation.
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Topeka
Mayasth
Leavenworth
Klondike
Stanley
Awger Dawes
Tassure
Buck’ Dawes
Dawes
Northwest states to endorse Towne in vice-presidential race
The piece reports Missouri and Minnesota conventions backing Towne with Michigan already endorsing him. Dakotas likely to join, Montana sought, and a cross-regional push from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Washington expected to nominate Towne. Indicates political pressure and attitudes toward Towne’s candidacy.
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Jones
Washington
Minnesota
Michigan
Dakotas
Montana
Northwest
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Towne
Hog imagery dominates a harsh antiwar editorial
A biting editorial attacks greed and imperialism, labeling Rockefeller and British rulers as hogs in swill troughs. It condemns U S wars from the Philippines to Cuba as benefiting the few while harming the poor, and cautions against English rule and imperial meddling worldwide.
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Great Britain
England
Mark Hanna
Philippines
Ethiopia
India
Prosperity for the Farmers in a Divided Landscape
European grain shortages promise higher American breadstuffs this year, aided by a large U.S. crop and strong European demand. Editorials link prosperity to politics, praising McKinley while lampooning Bryan, with references to religious overtones and Republican strength.
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Europe
England
France
America
Cincinnati Tribune
Paola Speaker Shively Breaks With McKinley Policy
Hon S J Shively of Paola who lectured in Garnett on the Philippine question now supports Bryan He is a lifelong Republican but says McKinley s imperialistic policy has knocked him off the Christina s tree.
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S. J. Shively
Paola
Garnett
Bryan
Shively
McKinley
Anti-Trust Jugglery Killed in House
The joint resolution to amend the constitution to empower Congress to regulate trusts was defeated in the house. Democrats bear the blame, while Republicans will try to use the loss for political gain. The paper argues Republicans must enforce the Sherman act rather than politics.
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Congress
Kansas City World
Warning from Ohio Attorney General on law defiance
Ohio Attorney General Sheets warns in a Supreme Court argument that widespread unredress and money grabs threaten government by the wealthy. He cites Rockefeller as provoking mutterings of riot unless a leader acts, adding the rebuke to admission by McKinley’s state.
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Sheets
Ohio
Supreme Court
Rockefeller
Evan
Lawmaker Calls For Rail Road Law With Teeth
A Lawrence World Republican editorial urges enacting a railroad law with real enforcement. It condemns watering down bills and pulling the stinger, arguing strong statutes are needed for effective regulation and business integrity.
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Lawrence World
Press Wirenotes Echo British Unity Plea
A Salisbury quote asserts no remaining independence for republics under a centralized control. The London Times counters that under the British flag residents would gain liberty equal to self rule. The Kansas City World mocks the premier and his paper, urging a caucus to unite.
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Salisbury
London Times
Kansas City World
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Por Gaverar
Powrth
J. Bryan Cras
A. Towse
Chisntson
Mr. Jones
McKinney
Kansas City Times
JO Media
Cuba
Wilberforce
Gladstone
John Bright
Baglows
Ireland
Tondon
Milwaukee
Beeit
Republac
Dor Aleligley
Orient
Este
Hoey
iMen
Lesh Clothing Company House
Argumen
Sheet
Pinckneyville
Kansas City
Slaughter & Taylor
Kirk
Garnett, Kas
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