Editorial Echoes on Socialism and Politics Across Nations
A sweeping editorial roundup notes an array of topics from Socialism’s push in Latin America to Indiana women’s suffrage prospects. It highlights a UK London syndicate eyeing South American mineral lands, Kansas railway law support, and Senator Carter’s river and harbor debate. It comments on labor, taxes, and trade, plus a sensational Minnesota case and saloon violence.
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South America
Indiana
Kansas
City Front News
San Francisco
Associated Press
Leavenworth County
Death of Judge David Martin Shocks the West
Judge David Martin died in Atchison on Sunday at 11 o'clock from pneumonia complicated by heart disease. A renowned and popular lawyer, he served as district judge, joined the firm Waggener & Orr, and was appointed chief justice of the supreme court by Governor Mortell. He faced opposition from corporations and party shifts, including Populists and Democrats, ending with a broad loss to Republicans. The state and bar suffer a severe loss.
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David Martin
Atchison
Martin
West
Waggener & Orr
Mortell
Supreme Court
Horton
Kansas officials switch fiscal agency to National City Bank
The governor secretary of state and state auditor moved Kansas fiscal agency from National Bank of the Republic to The National City Bank of New York, linking the change to Standard Oil Company. The notice accuses officials of acting as tools of Standard Oil and urges pride in their actions.
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Kansas
New York City
National Bank of the Republic
New York
Stanley
Auditor of State
National City Bank of
New Yor
Standard Oil Company
Gaye
Ireland in Parliament Clash Deepens Britons' Woes
The Irish caused a chaotic parliamentary scene on Tuesday as Irish members were removed with difficulty. Sixteen policemen struggled to eject one large Irishman while others shouted insults and sang God Save Ireland. The confrontation underscores mounting Irish agitation against British rule and adds pressure amid tensions over South Africa.
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Great Britain
New state offices created to be filled by administration
The legislature created several new offices to fill. Among them are three railroad commissioners, a board clerk and stenographer, a new district judge for the Montgomery Labette district, a new judge for Douglas county, a director of free employment agenda at the state historical society, and two additional clerks in the supreme court and state library.
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Board
Montgomery Labette
Douglas County
State Historical Society
Supreme Court
State Library
Fusion Question Settled by Webb McNall
Webb McNall proposes a single Fusion party uniting all opposition forces to avoid repeated candidate names on the ticket. He urges careful consideration and investigation of this approach as a better solution.
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Webb McNall
Webb
Socialism in London Captures Municipal Control Hopes
Municipal ownership advocates claim Trondon is captured and London will soon own its water supply gas supply and all public transport. Republicans may mirror Hogland and champion Jondon's socialist ideas.
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Trondon
Jondon
Commission criticisms echo in calls for reform
A speaker denounces a government drowned in commissions, noting multiple Philippine and Cuban commissions in three years. He rails at a new seven member Philippine commission with salaries totaling large sums and many staff, accusing McKinley and Hanna of exploiting workers who cannot earn honest livelihoods.
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McKinley
Hanna
Smashing at the State House Stir Sparks Debate
The Topeka Capital and other papers challenge Mrs Nation’s smashing tactics in the Levelling War era arguing whether Col J W F Hughes and his band acted legally when forcing entry to the state house seating.
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Sprakine
Col. J. W. F. Hughes
State House
Topeka
Temperance question echoed by Interior Herald extract
The Interior Herald argues that only law officers can enforce laws and that citizens must elect capable officers and fund them. It urges citizens to educate and support police, and to remove unworthy officers, stressing that enforcement is the duty of designated officials and that public action is needed to end corruption.
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Tintchinson
Interior Herald
Bowman for Congress in Topeka State Journal boom
The Topeka State Journal backs Noah L. Bowman of Anderson county for Congress in the Second district. The paper cites his minority‑side record, logical House arguments, and cross‑partisan respect. Fusion politics and anti fusion law cloud prospects for Bowman's ticket against Bowersock.
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The
Topeka State Journal
N. J. Bowman
Noah L. Bowman
Anderson County
Congress
Bowman
House
Bowersock
Gold supply to quadruple in four years predicts value shift
Prof. H S Shaler of Harvard argues the gold supply will quadruple in four years and warns a new intrinsic value metal may arise if prices fall. He favors silver, noting its limited alluvial occurrence and mining difficulty, predicting a massive gold influx within thirty years.
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HeEke&’s
H. S. Shaler
Harvard University
Dinner at London house honors Adelbert Hay no alliance implied
Joshuu Chamberlain hosted a London dinner honoring Adelbert Hay with many members of the British government and the war office. The event signaled gratitude for Hay's protection of British interests at Pretoria, but it asserted there is no alliance between the United States and Great Britain.
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Joshuu Chamberlain
London
Adelbert Hay
War Office
Mr. Hay
Pretoria
United States
Great Britain
Senator Crum Opposes Exec and Judicial Appropriation Bill
Senator Crum votes against the executive and judicial appropriation bill. It marks one of his first protests in the new session.
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Crum
Legislature Adjourns Amid Governor’s Tour Delay
The legislature adjourns today after Governor Stanley refuses to sign bills until he can take a trip. The delay stems from the governor’s absence and desire for a junketing tour, while sister Stanley is praised as a daisy.
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Stanley
Legislature Cuts Election Cycle to Biennial Ballots
The legislature altered the election law to schedule elections every two years instead of annually. County officers elected in 1899 will serve a three year term instead of two.
Spainenters claims against United States top three hundred million
ANp now comes Spain with claims against the United States amounting to something over three hundred million dollars. As Hanna and Mack have become very friendly toward Spain, there is little doubt that the claims will be allowed.
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Anp
Spain
United States
Hanna
Mack
Topeka Expo Funds Motive Behind Legislature Frustration
Toxeka expresses anger over the legislature denying funding for the Topeka exposition while approving $60,000 for the St. Louis exposition. The public sentiment blames neither Topeka nor its residents, highlighting regional funding disparities.
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Toxeka
St. Louis Exposition
Topeka
State Legislature Sets Record High Spending This Session
The current session appropriations exceed any prior by $250,000, promoted as an economical business administration approach.
State faces cash crisis by May with no funds for bills
By May 1st the state will lack money to pay its bills. The so-called economical business administration is harsh on the state's exchequer.
McKinley Seizes Philippines Civil Judicial and Military Control
McKinley now asserts full civil judicial and military authority over the Philippines raising questions about responsibility for saloon business in Manila if illicit commerce continues.
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McKinl&yy
Philippines
Manila
Ex President Harrison Comment on Boer War Blame
Former president says the Boers did not seek war with Great Britain and that the blame for the crisis rests with the matter itself, reflecting a cautious diplomatic stance amid growing tensions.
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Harrison
Great Britain
Rain fell as Mc Kinley and royal party watched display
Rain interrupted Washington events on Monday but President Mc Kinley and the imperial family remained indoors in a glass case while the show proceeded.
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Washington
McKinley
Imperial Family
Boers Buy More Guns in Germany Says Newspaper
The article notes increased gun purchases by Boers in Germany amid claims the South African war has ended. It presents a snapshot of postwar tensions and civilian armament in the German context.
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Germany
South Africa
War tax cut mainly reduces liquor levies
Tur announces substantial tax cuts with over half the decrease directed at beer, whiskey, and other alcoholic liquors, signaling a shift in government policy toward reducing beverage levies while preserving other duties.
Nebraska's Penitentiary Destroyed by Fire Last Week
A late Thursday night blaze consumed Nebraska's penitentiary with only one inmate killed. Fire officials investigated the cause as authorities ordered investigations and declared the facility a total loss.
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Nenraska's
Lone Elm social and meetings close after week of activity
Wellington grand master I W Haughey lectured to local Vestal and Rebekah groups Saturday evening. Supper served to 150. Community visits included Haughey, Mrs Sanders and family, McDowell and wife, Mrs Lewis, Mrs Hunter of Gallia, and Mrs Holes. W R C quilting bee, stock sale at Sedalia, and a carpet rag gathering ended the week amid a large dinner. protracted meetings concluded Sunday night.
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I. W. Haughey
Wellington
Rebekah
Harry Hunter
Gallia
Holes
la Cyne
B. N. McNowell
Myrtle Lumay
R. J. Hulbert
Douglass County
Babcock & Lewis
Kansas City
M. B. Nichols
R. Sanders
Sedalia
G. A. Smith
J. W. Schuessler
Oarte
Elyas Sprague
Culves
Wis Beanie Reeve
Emporia
B. Reeve
Jas, Spangler
Fragmentary notes on hog losses and health at farm
Fragmentary OCR item notes hog losses for Reeve and Schuessler while B Reeve is very low. Mitchell shows improvement. Ed Tester remains weak but may recover with better care.
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Reeve
Ar. Schuessler
Ara
B. Reeve
Mitchell
Ed Tester
Grove's Tastelyns bill faces tampered bowtie threat
A garbled note references Grove's Tastelyns bill and a plainly painted faritube on a bowtie threats in tamields form, indicating possible tampering or misprint affecting the item.
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Grove
Probate Court Licenses Alfred J. Clark and Miss Hartie B. E. Neal
On Wednesday probate court issued a licence to Alfred J. Clark of Sugar Vile and Miss Hartie B. E. Neal of Republic concluding the proceeding in May
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Alfred J. Clark
Sugar
Hartie BE. Neal
Republic
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