Republicans Nominate New Wichita Ticket in Convention
The Kansas state convention at Wichita nominated a full slate after clashes with the old machine. Ed Hoch is the likely governor candidate, with Tom Kelly re-nominated for treasurer. Stubbs led anti machine forces, steering committee picks to favor railroad interests, claiming railroads pay a fifth of state taxes.
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Wichita
Ed Hoch
Tom Kelly
Stubbs
Board of Commissioners
Kansas
Edward W. Hoch
David Hanna
J. R. Burrows
Seth G. Wells
C. C. Coleman
Thomas T. Kelly
Charles Luling
J. L Dayhoff
Supreme Court
Clark A. Smith
W. R. Smith
E. W. Conningham
Japan Wins First Great Land Battle in Korea
Tuesday dispatches say Japan gained control of northern Korea after a sharp battle on the Yalu river north bank. They reportedly seized the Vladivostok supply base, showing superior agility and marksmanship. Further battles were anticipated as reports from London noted massacres of civilians by Russian troops in Korea.
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Korea
Vladivostok
Yalu River
Yalu
London
Halt in Panam Canal deal delays ten million transfer
The United States halted a ten million dollar payment to J. P. Morgan & Co. as Panama’s fiscal agents after Attorney-General Knox blocked the completion of the Panama Canal Company agreement with William Nilsom Cromwell. Cromwell must travel to Paris to secure additional authority and finalize legal formalities, with a March 25 deadline.
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United States
J. P. Morgan & Co
Republic of Panama
Knox
Panama Canal Company
William Nilsom Cromwell
Cromwell
Paris
Poles in three nations brace for Polish uprising
Vienna and St. Petersburg ready for a Polish uprising in Russian Poland as Poles in Russia Austria and Germany await news of a Russian defeat in the far east. Imperial powers know the news and Austria has boosted forces in Galicia ahead of possible warlike steps.
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Vienna
St. Petersburg
Poland
Russia
Austria
Germany
Far East
Galicia
Standard Oil Plans Kansas City Oil Refinery
Tae Standard Oil Company will construct an oil refinery at Kansas City and pipe oil from Kansas to the site, signaling a major expansion in midwest petroleum capacity.
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Tae Standard Oil Company
Kansas City
Kansas Oil
Craddock Dies in Kansas City After Brief Illness
William Hetty Craddock former Kansas City toyor and 1902 Kansas governor candidate died at the Hotel Savoy in Kansas City Mo after a brief illness. He collapsed Tuesday afternoon in his office from acute indigestion and lingered until death with family and partner present. Funeral held Tuesday drew a large crowd as Rev Dr von Herrlich lauded Craddock as a noble man who lived by the Golden Rule. The Kansas City and Kansas communities mourn a respected public figure and friend.
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William Hetty Craddock
Toyor
Kansas City
Kas
Kansas
Hotel Savoy
Craddock
von Herrlich
Israel
Mr. Craddock
W. H. Craddock
Labor unions and farmer trusts in a heated dialogue
The paper defends labor unions while praising a farmers' trust formed at Omaha to counter price pressures from railroads and other trusts. It argues for organized collective action by farmers and laborers, criticizes Ray Stannard Baker as biased, and previews Hearst’s forthcoming stance on unionism.
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San Francisco
Ray Stannard Baker
William Randolph Hearst
Senator Depuw Pushes Open Door and Navy Expansion
Senator Depuw voices opposition to a Japanese victory in the Russo Japanese War, warns of harm to American trade by “little yellow Yankees,” and urges enforcement of the open door in China. He calls for a large navy to protect a future merchant marine and America’s interests in China, regardless of who wins the war. He notes Senator Drew doubts only the dollar governs policy.
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Depuw
Japan
America
China
Drew
Beyon
Jo McDill's Musings on Strikes and Labor Cost
Continued reflections argue that workers lose daily to idleness and strikes. Higher wages fail to offset losses from stoppages, while victories by coal miners or builders raise prices and harm consumers. The piece concludes laborers end up in worse footing after a strike.
England Introduces Slavery to the Rand
The Transvaal government wins permissive British approval to import two to three hundred thousand Chinese coolies to work South African mines. They will be bound for years, confined in stockades when idle, and subjected to Christian influence sermons. English papers warn the plan will deny freedoms as starkly as historic slavery.
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England
Rand
Chicago
Transvaal
The
United States
War rhetoric on South Africa ends with Chinese indenture
The article rebukes the wartime narrative that British rule would modernize the South African republics. It argues the outcome instead exposes Chinese laborers drafted into mines under indenture, likening the promise of progress to a harsh form of control and slavery.
Flour Price Rise Blamed on Grain Speculation
The rising price of flour is attributed not to supply and demand but to grain gamblers who pushed up wheat costs. The flour trust uses the Russo Japanese war as the stated cause, yet critics say a weak excuse is offered. Meanwhile the public bears the burden of higher costs.
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Flour Trust
El Dorado Boss-Buster Ban Meapock Stricken Blind
Ban Meapock of the El Dorado Republican, famed for attacking party bosses, was suddenly stricken blind during the Wichita Republican convention on Wednesday after defeating Ed Hoeh for governor.
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Ban Meapock
el Dorado Republican
Wichita
Ed Hoeh
Pacific Storms Break Telegraph Lines Across California
Severe coastal storms disrupt telegraph networks along the Pacific coast, isolating California from international communication and hindering contact with the outside world. Utilities report widespread outages and limited restoration timelines amid gusty winds and heavy rain.
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Pacific Coast
California
Fire destroys state house and war eagle Old Abe
A recent fire consumed the Wisconsin state house and the stuffed body of Old Abe the famous war eagle. Governor Bailey proclaims Thursday April 7 as Arbor Day and notes Easter Sunday falls on April 3.
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Wisconsin State House
Old Abe
War Eagle
Bailey
Lone Elm Society Notes and Local Movements
Lone Elm residents report farm work and market tasks as carpenters haul clover and shell corn. Mrs Kincheloe and daughter Mary travel to Lola. Beth Yelton visits from Kincaid. Edith Pry returns to Garnett nursing Earl Scranton. G G Holdies visits LaCrgee daughter. R J Hulbert and family, De Schueasler visit from Illinois. Jon Dowell hurt in Kansas City. Social Circle meet next Wednesday at B N McDowell's. Bertha Williams marked her 93rd birthday with friends and a dice supper. Jobs Schueusler injured in Kellene City, staying at Phofulx hotel.
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B. Kincheloe
Mary
Lola
Dion Beth Yelton
Kincaid Vicioity
Lone Elm
Edith Pry
Earl Scranton
Garnett
Meddhy
Ure
G. G. Holdies
LaCrgee
Wre
BN. McDowell
Ura
R. J. Hulbert
de. Schueasler
Illinois
T.&. meDowell
Theaday
Jon
Kansas City
B. N McDowell
Bertha Williams
Williams
Wanted Local Representatives for High Class Margarine
Local sales drive seeks men or women to represent a premium margarine line. Earn large commissions and cash prizes with opportunities for writers and trainers. Address inquiries to 60 Washington Square, New York, NY.
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N. Trainer
Eshington Square
New York
N.Y
Maped buys Wallace & McCasslon herd in local sale
G G Maped purchased Wallace and McCasslon’s Shorthorns in the city and moved them to his Morin farm in Missouri. Maud Miller returned from Kansas City after an operation, feeling weak but improving. Bert Lewie claims to be near Pactolus Arkansas, describing life near Spavinaugh and a rough town critique urging residents to build up their community.
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Dispatch
G. G. Maped
Wallace & McCasslon
Bia Farm
Morin
Mia
Maud Miller
Kansas City
Huptahe
Dont Cuss Your Town From the Greeley Graphic
Citizens along the street complained about the town of Greeley as harsh remarks filled conversations. The piece captures local sentiment and calls for respectful discourse.
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Greeley
Tee
Try Holcomb's Headache Powders Heals Others
Advertises Holcomb's Headache Powders claiming cures for headaches as a remedy and asserting success in other users.
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Holcomb
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Lole
Lose Elm
Linnie Jeualuge
Mra
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Kellene City
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C. Brooks
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