Value of trade unionism in American life
William R. Kearst argues in an interview that wealth distribution matters as much as creation and that strong unions promote fair wages, broader purchasing power, and national prosperity. He notes unions help keep children in school, elevate public health, and align with American ideals, while criticizing trusts for pushing up living costs and scapegoating labor.
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William R.@Kearst
Shieaga
China
India
Tbdok
Ne Gland Mai
St Patrick’s Day Ode to Erin and Freedom
A poem celebrates Erin as mother and queen on St Patrick’s Day. It links shamrock imagery with devotion to Ireland and its bright future, urging joy and faith as the feast recurs each year.
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Great Britain
Sister Alway
They Question Raises for Workers Amid Rising Living Costs
A debate arose over wage increases as unions claim workers face higher living costs while some supporters say employers should grant boosts, highlighting tensions between fair pay and business constraints.
Merger Smashed by Court Opinion in Northern Securities Case
The Supreme Court affirms the Minnesota circuit court ruling that the Sherman antitrust law applies to railroad mergers. Justice Harlan states the merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern eliminated stockholders into a Securities company, creating a consolidation that restrains trade and threatens commerce.
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Northern Securities
Supreme Court
Circuit Court For
District of Minnesota
Harlan
Northern Pacific
Tika Northern
Boldsby
Iion
Twins for Congress at Garnett in Garnett Sun report
The Garnett Republican convention in the second district produced twin nominees for Congress. Bowersock and Henry J. Allen were named as candidates with Geo. J. Harker and Ross Stubbs assisting. The tongue in cheek commentary notes the pair as a double misfortune and wonders how the parents will manage.
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Lecompton Sun
Garnett
Mate 3d
Fess
Bowersock
Widiife
Geo. J. Harker
Texas railroad commission seeks penalties from Gulf, Colorado &
The Texas Railroad Commission has summoned the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe to appear and show cause why state-initiated proceedings should not recover penalties for collecting excessive freights on car-load shipments of cotton seed from stations on its line to Houston.
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The
Railroad Commission of Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Houston
Southwestern Kansas stockmen announce convention in Dodge City
A Dodge City dispatch reports that stock men of southwestern Kansas will hold a convention on the 31st to promote a proposed independent packing plant. The call is signed by leading cattle men in the short-grass country.
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Dodge City
Kansas
Hoch Clean Yet Party Low as Wichita Action Criticized
Allen White editor of the Emporia Gazette denounces Wichita convention decisions on two ticket portions. He claims railroads controlled the process and cites Hoch as a clean candidate while condemning seating of Kelly delegations as unjust to Republican elements in Jackson, Miami and Wyandotte counties. He says the move shields a thief and lowers Republicanism to a new depth.
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Hoch
Will Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Kelly
Wichita
The
Gazette
Kansas
Railroad Board
Board of Equalization
Jackson
Miami
Wyandotte
St Patricks halfpence in New Jersey history note
A brief historical note describes Patrick’s halfpence coins bearing St Patrick’s image as once legal tender in New Jersey. Issued by the Confederation of Kilkenny in Ireland, these coppers were sent to the colony via agent Mark Newby and legalized in 1682 for small payments, marking a period of Irish independence influence detached from London.
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St. Patrick's Peace
New Jersey
Kilkenny
Ireland
London
Mark Newby
Patrick
Saint Patrick and the Shamrock Story
A well known tale links Saint Patrick with the Shamrock at Tara. He used the three leaf clover to illustrate the Trinity to the king and courtiers, noting the single stem and three leaves as a symbol of one God in Christian doctrine. Donahoe's Magazine.
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Patrick
Tara
Missouri Pacific to Spend Half Million on Kansas City Facilities
The Missouri Pacific railroad company will invest about $500,000 to build a large railroad yard and complete a 1,000,000 bushel grain elevator in Kansas City Missouri. The program includes a massive freight depot and several other substantial improvements.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Kansas City
Hearst Favored for Democratic Nominations on First Ballot
Walter Scott of the Tammany Times believes William Randolph Hearst will secure the Democratic nomination on the first ballot, while Boss Murphy counters that Cleveland will win. The debate centers on early convention expectations and factional loyalties.
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Walter Scott
The
Tammany Times
William Randolph Hearst
Boss Murphy
Cleveland
Save the Wrappers Echo American Trend in Salina
In a remarks on national consumer awareness a Salina observer notes that abroad the tune is Save the King while in the United States the popular refrain shifts to Save the Tags or Save the Wrappers reflecting rising concerns over packaging and branding.
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Salina mi
United States
Bloomington Bulletin launches presidential booklet for Stevenson
The Bloomington Indiana Bulletin begins a presidential booklet devoted to Adlai Stevenson. The initiative aims to provide readers with a focused overview of Stevenson’s policies and campaign outlook, reflecting local interest in the national race.
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Bloomington
Adlai Stevenson
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Residence
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