Allied Third Party Emerges From Missouri Reform Conference
Missouri reform elements from Populists Socialists Silver Republicans Bryan Democrats and Single Taxers met in Kansas City to form a new national party. They adopted a platform pledging public ownership of utilities strict railroad rate controls a taxable equity base income tax direct legislation initiative and referendum legal tender money expansion and strong election laws. Participants visited Bryan in Lincoln and described the effort as on the right track with public ownership as the core principle for a coming major party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Missori
Third Party
United States
Bryan
Lincoln
Plan Gigantic Bank in Chicago Aimed at Worldwide Reach
The Chicago Record-Heald reports a vast banking project led by Oakley Thorne of the North American Trust Company. A $1 million capital stock will be issued at $10,000 per share to 100 major banks, with deposits expected to dwarf the capital. Some Chicago bankers oppose the impracticability of the plan.
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Chicago Record-Heald
United States Treasury
Oakley Thorne
North American Trust Company
New York
Chicago
Gove County plans world’s largest horse tranche project
Gove County Kansas aims to create the largest horse tranche in the world covering more than 19000 acres. The proposal envisions vast equine facilities and expansive pasture, positioning the county as a leading center for horse breeding and training.
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Gove County
Kansas
Carnegie's Vision Predicted Anglo American Ties Strengthening
The article reprints Andrew Carnegie's London remarks predicting a future where continental powers challenge Britain and the United States would intervene if needed. It notes Carnegie's belief in English speaking unity and cites Windsor visits, King Edward's friendship with the United States, and media reaction from Wichita Eagle.
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Andrew Carnegie
London
Great Britain
United States
Carnegie
New York Chamber of Commerce
Windsor
King Edward
Edward
Marsh Murdock
England
Spain
Britain
Europe
Big Plow Trust Rumor Hits Farmers and Nobility
A Chicago era item notes a proposed giant plow trust uniting twenty manufacturers of plows and farming tools, predicting higher tool prices next year. The column also mentions Count Boni de Castellano's alleged infatuation with Princess Eulalia of Spain and a referenced public dispute over a costly marriage.
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Anna Goutp
Count Boni de Castellano
Eulalie
Spain
America
Chicago
Whoop Tomlinson Dies Editor of Topeka Daily Democrat
Col. W. P. Tomlinson of Topeka known as Whoop Tomlinson is dead. He edited the Topeka Daily Democrat and was a noted figure in Kansas politics. Ill health led him to suspend publication and seek rest at the springs, but his condition worsened until death ended his sufferings.
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Col
W. P. Tomlinson
Topeka
Tomlinson
Daily Democrat
Kansas
Peters to Replace Evans as Pension Commissioner
It is now settled that Sam Peters will take H. Clay Evans' place as commissioner of pensions as soon as Evans resigns. Evans refuses to quit without another job. We have no use for Peters but cheer a Kauss man obtaining the post.
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Sam Peters
H. Clay Evans
Evans
Kauss
Snow Falls In Colorado Mountains Last Friday Night
Mountain regions of Colorado received a fall of snow late Friday night with fresh accumulation affecting roads and visibility. Weather officials expect colder temperatures and lingering conditions into the weekend.
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Colorado
Governor Pingree Dead in London After Illness
Ex Governor Hazen S Pingree of Michigan died in London on a Tuesday night from stomach cancer. He had been in failing health and sought abroad treatment, but no improvement followed. His passing is a loss to the country and to Michigan, where his leadership was noted.
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Hazen S. Pingree
Michigan
London
Pingree
Trial of Mrs Lulu Kennedy Verdict and France Tax Change
The trial of Mrs Lulu Kennedy of Kansas City ended with a guilty verdict for murder in the second degree and a ten year sentence. The writer questions the sentence as unjust and suggests she had good cause. The piece notes Lyons France has repealed wine taxes and imposed a $2 per person school tax, prompting a judgment on France’s moral direction.
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Lulu Kennedy
Kansas City
Lyons
France
Second Jessie Morrison trial for Castle killing advances
The second trial of Jessie Morrison for the killing of Mrs. Olin Castle at El Dorado is under way with new testimony presented.
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Jessie Morrison
Copurn Reemerges as Governor Candidate Mentioned
Frank D. Copurn, secretary of the state board of agriculture, is again mentioned as a potential governor candidate. The brief note signals renewed attention to his name amid ongoing political chatter.
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Frank D. Copurn
State Board of Agriculture
F. B. Dawgs Ex-Attorney General Ill With Cancer
Former attorney general F. B. Dawgs is gravely ill with stomach cancer after a period of decline. Friends report his health deteriorated rapidly and doctors say his condition is serious.
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F. B. Dawgs
Letter List Advertised June 21 1901
Advertised list includes W. H. Anderson W. G. Crebo Mrs. Mary Corey Bertha Edmiston George Groves Wiley Hinton H. H. King Charley Moller R. J. Smith Cora Woodworth and others as of June 21 1901. Postal notices indicate items awaiting pick up at the local office.
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W. H. Anderson
W. G. Crebo
Mary Corey
Bertha Edmiston
George Groves
Wiley Hinton
H. H. King
Charley Moller
Smith
Cora Woodworth
Local paper urges support for home merchants against peddlers
The Neosha Valley Blade attacks traveling peddlers selling shoddy goods on installment plans, noting they pay licenses yet rob the town. It urges residents to patronize hometown merchants and seek credit locally, praising area business men for the town’s good.
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Democrat
Lola
Neosha Valley Blade
Santa Fe Excursions Sale Dates and Rates
Santa Fe announces excursion options to St Paul and Kansas City with early sale dates June 7 and 8, limited through June 18 for St Paul, and June 10 and 11, limited to June 14 for Kansas City. Fare set at 3.00 dollars.
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St. Paul
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Colorado
Kansan
Chicago
Louisville
Ottawa
Spradley Paroled After Governor Change of Mind
Onur Lone Elm reports Spradley freed from prison after Governor Stanley reversed course. Physician notes nervous prostration cited as reason. Kansas City Journal claims Spradley shot Hester during a political quarrel, a claim denied by supporters. Hester had urged an absolute pardon. The parole ends a lengthy controversy.
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Stanley
McKinley
S. B. Spradley
Penitentiary
Spradley
Hester
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Anna Champe
Xander
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Anderson County
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the Garnett, Kas
Boxton
BIG Plow Trust
Aoams
J. W. Lewis & Sons
William Wick- Tham
Michigan Wi
Lomax
LeRoy Blade
Santa Fe Excursions
Mearest Agency
Standard G1 Company
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