Trade impact of Philippines acquisition discussed by Paul Morton
Paul Morton, second vice-president of the Santa Fe road, told a Denver reporter that the Philippines acquisition is not greatly boosting Pacific trade. He noted exports to Manila rose from $200,000 to $400,000 year by year, but most of the increase came from liquid traffic from Milwaukee, with beer following the flag.
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Paul Morton
Santa Fe Road
Philippines
Denver
Pacific
Manila
Milwaukee
McKinley’s Tariff Backlash Amid Trusts Value Clash
An old friend notes McKinley’s shifting stance on the Porto Rico tariff. He backed the tariff for island benefit, then blamed Congress as opposition grew. Prominent Republicans including Harrison opposed the measure, signaling likely Senate defeat and leaving McKinley in a losing, troubled position.
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McKinley
Mac
Congress
Benjamin Harrison
Costly South African War Adds Strain on Britain
The note contends the South African war costs Britain nearly 300 million and requires loans to continue. It argues Britons gain nothing from victory, except benefit to Cecil Rhodes and a circle of diamond mine owners, with the government merely acting as Rhodes's paw to pull his chestnuts from the fire.
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Tryt
Great Britain
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Devil Rhodes vows to stay by Great Britain for money only
London papers report Devil Rhodes will remain with Great Britain as long as it pays, declaring the nation has been doing Rhodes dirty work and now receives what it deserves.
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London
Devil Rhodes
Great
Butan
Rhodes
Paper price rise blamed on paper trust control
A local edition reprinting Chicago Inter Ocean cites one true reason for higher paper costs. The paper trust allegedly controls all paper mills, driving up prices for papermaking inputs. The piece frames the issue as a centralized market manipulation rather than supply or demand shifts.
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Chicago
McKinley foe promises defeat of GOP ticket in tariff fight
Eorror Koursaat of the Chicago Times Herald declares that backing the Porto Rican tariff measure will ensure the Republicans lose the forthcoming election. He frames the tariff issue as decisive for the GOP, aiming to rally opposition and influence voters.
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Eorror Koursaat
Chicago Times Herald
McKinley
Congress Bill Aims to Repeal White Printing Paper Duties
A bill introduced in Congress seeks to repeal duties on white printing paper and its raw materials and directs the attorney general to take action against the paper trust. The measure targets tariff protection, aims to lower costs for printers, and urges enforcement against anti-competitive practices.
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Congress
Philippine commission ready for business chaired by anti expansionist Tafft
Judge Tafft, named by McKinley as chairman, leads the new Philippine commission prepared to begin work. St Louis railroad workers plan a major strike as tensions rise over labor and expansion issues.
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New Philippine Commission
Tafft
McKinley
Not So Ignorant After All In Filipino Letters
An editor quotes an American officer praising Filipino literacy and potential. The officer notes many can read and write in their language, many can read and write Spanish, and two youths taught themselves English in two months. The piece argues Filipinos are not as ignorant as some claim.
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American Reviews
United States
Philippines
FAMISHING IN INDIA MEETING NOTICE
A court house gathering seeks donations for starving Indians while questioning Great Britain’s spending on policing other nations. The writer condemns unearned charity and points to Britain’s own starving masses, arguing the empire should first feed its own people.
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Court House
India
Great Britain
South Africa
Texas editor to run Atchison Champion with exposés
During the week Rev Chas M Shel den edits the Topeka Capital a Texas editor H H Brooks will have charge of the Atchison Champion and run it as the Devil would run it He plans public morals exposes with contributors including ex Governor St John John J Ingalls Jerry Simpson and Mary E Lease Orders available through news dealers.
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Chas
M. Shelden
Topeka
Texas
H. H. Brooks
Atchison
Devil
St. John
John J. Ingalls
Jerry Simpson
Mary E. Lease
Tariff Bill Passes Lower House Sparks Funding Debate
A tirade argues the Porto Rican tariff bill clears Congress’s lower chamber and hints at a clash within government as duties are collected by a body that may be described as foreign to others. The piece questions who counts as the foreigner in this scenario.
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Congress
Governor PrInorge Attacks Porto Rican Tariff Bill
Michigan Governor PrInorge lambastes Congress for passing the Porto Rican tariff bill saying it will cost Republicans many congressmen and could cost the presidency. He calls it the worst move yet made by the Republican party.
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PrInorge
Michigan
Congress
Allan Appointed to Aid Supreme Court Visitation Law Review
S. H. Allan, former supreme court justice, has been hired by the state to help assess the constitutionality of the court of visitation statute. His involvement signals a formal, high level review of legal standards and civil procedure in family matters.
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S. H. Allan
Supreme Court
Court of Visitation Law
Republicans Decry Porto Rican Tariff Passage
Benjamin Harrison condemns the Porto Rican tariff bill as unfortunate and other leading Republicans share the opinion, signaling unified opposition within the party.
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Benjamin Harrison
Boers Retreat as Roberts Advances in South Africa
In ongoing conflict reports the Boers suffer setbacks while British forces under Roberts push forward. A separate note claims Kansas flour dominates global markets with 14,000,000 pounds sought by importers. An explosion at Red Ash West Virginia coal mine on Tuesday killed over fifty workers.
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Kansas
Red Ash
W. Va
The Valor of Cronje and Boer Resistance
The Topeka Daily Capital lauds Gen Cronje and Boer defenders as sublime heroes. It notes seven thousand Dutch farmers holding nearly 50,000 British soldiers with sixty cannons for a week, and argues the Boers fight for liberty and self-government against overwhelming odds. The piece condemns Britain's war aims and foresees a heroic, costly struggle from Magersfontein to Pretoria.
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Cronje
Tay
England
South Africa
Kimberly
Orange Free State
Magersfontein
Pretoria
Transvaal
Ladysmith
Cape Colony
Topeka
Basis of Assessment for 1900 at Ganxtirr Kansas
Local township assessors in Anderson county gather at the county clerk's Gary nett office to fix a 1900 personal property and real estate basis. The document lists multipliers and rates for horses cattle and other property types, along with names J. M. Uregins and GAL Thre as clerk and secretary.
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Ganxtirr
Kas
Anderson County
Kansas
Garynett
Eli Floben
Ache Easeacasncos Renner Io
Extelios
TAL Pinereau Cp
Orgeliia
Ame Hany
Ste Wish
J. ML. Uiegins
Clackninin Gal Thre
Lone Elm Notes Adda McDowell Trip and Local Changes
No new smallpox cases reported. Bart Lownan left for New Mexico to see the country. Fred Lamb rents Levi Byerly’s farm. Dr. Davis of Culuny attends Levi Byerly who is seriously ill with Dr. Roatick assisting. Notary public and real estate man Gdd. McDowellian now in town. Mes Adda McDowell and daughter Ula visited relatives in LeRoy. Miss Lucy Hyerly returned from Ila. LK Reeve builds a new sidewalk in front of the hardware store. Residents moving locations all winter and this week. Kansas people often relocate. A. Hunter plans to visit the state and go to New Mexico soon. Snow and rain lately were welcomed by many in town.
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Bart Lownan
New Mexico
Fred Lamb
Levi Byerly
Davis
Culuny
Roatick
McDowellian
Mes
Adda McDowell
Ula
LeRoy
Reeve
Kansas
J A. Hunter
New Merxico
The Times Promises Swift Growth Under New Management
The Kansas City Times outlines a management overhaul with new blood and Naples capital backing. Under Hon. A A Lesner, secretary of state, the paper aims to be the greatest morning paper in the Southwest, expanding departments and placing editors and reporters under sharper direction to deliver extensive Associated Press coverage.
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Kansas City Times
Kansas City
Naple Capital
A.A. Lesner
Missouri
Chichit
Tihes
Southwest Territory
Associated Views
Grode
Missouri Valley
Notice of Appointment in Anderson County Probate
Notice is hereby given that on the day of February A D, the undersigned was appointed as Administrator of the estate of Mary J in Anderson County. The court has granted letters of administration and all creditors and claimants must present their claims by the required deadlines.
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Scanbar
Anderson Couney
Mary J
Orea
Anderson County
Nia
The Event of the Season at the Opera House
The Heywood celebrities join a one night only show Monday March 12 under Knights of Pyth ing auspices. Mr Martina guarantees this amusement treat for the public with admission 25 35 and 50 cents.
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Heywood
Knights of Pything
Martina
Knights
Indian Sufferers Meet For Donations At Court House
A meeting will be held at the court house next Tuesday evening to organize relief for needy inhabitants of India. Strong attendance is urged to secure donations of grain and other aid.
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Court House
India
Graphophone Social by Ladies' Aid Society at G A R Hall
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will host a graphophone social at the G A R hall on the evening of the 16th with admission of 10 cents. All are invited to attend and to obtain a crayon portrait at a very low price.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Burely
G. A. R. Hall
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