McHanna's Empire and the Ennis Train Turmoil
A group of drunks from a St. Louis recruited unit disrupted a Texas stop at Ennis delaying a train for hours. Regular troops from San Antonio reportedly chained about fifty suspects in cars and restored order before the train resumed. The piece condemns the conduct as unpatriotic and cites a nearby traveler remarking on soldiers joining out of work.
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St. Louis
Goldier
Far East
Texas
Ennis
San Antonio
Southern Mercury
Cuba
McKinley
Trouble in Russia sparks riots after executions
The Czar ordered seven students hanged for opinions disapproved. Rioting erupts in St. Petersburg as hundreds of students defy the crown. The Czar reportedly fled for his life amid growing turmoil and threats against the throne.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Scramble for Government Jobs and Railways Ownership
The author notes a widespread desire for government salaries and argues that supporters of government ownership of railroads or telegraph lines would fear politics and inefficiency. He suggests government employment pays well across branches and would likely be attractive if ownership expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Mutiny at Leavenworth Coal Mine Sparks Guard Fears
Convicts at the Leavenworth penitentiary coal mine mutinied last Monday claiming starvation. Twenty inmates are on death row. Governor Stanley threatened to sign the death warrants but the mutiny was quelled Wednesday when the warden and armed guards entered the mine and shot several leaders.
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Leavenworth
Stanley
Butcher Stanley
Prize Money Dispute Over Saurson And Naval Feats
The passage argues Saurson will receive far more prize money than Schley or Dewey due to partisan bias. It claims Schley and Dewey achieved major naval feats, while Sampson did little, and asserts Sampson is favored as a McKinley Republican while Schley and Dewey are Democrats. No other reasons are given.
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Saurson
Schley
Dewey
Sampson
McKinley
McKuster Directs Public Ceremonials in King Edward Style
McKuster orders wearing military uniforms at upcoming public ceremonies echoing King Edward. Officials warn such regalia may politicize events and spark debate about propriety and neutrality in public life.
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McKuster
King Edward
Trusts Grab Cuban Lands United Fruit Buys Vast Tracts
United Fruit Company officials in New Orleans discussed handling land in eastern Cuba after recent acquisitions. The bought holdings include Banes Embarcadero Pueblo Los Angeles Flores Macabi sugar estates totaling 8,333 cane acres with 2,000 more planned, all purchased for 1.4 million dollars. The firm plans up to 20 million dollars more for development of these and other eastern Cuba properties. Negotiations also cover lands near the Bay of Nipe where the U S government may locate a coal station, with an option secured from heirs of Lyte Vipal who held the district under Spanish grant.
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United Fruit Company
Banana Trust
New Orleans
Cuba
Banes
Embarcadero
Pueblo
Los Angeles
Flores
Macabi
Boston
Lyte Vipal
Lincoln on Saloon Smashing and Lincoln's Court Speech
The piece recounts an 1839 Springfield incident where fifteen Clinton women raided a saloon after failed pleas to stop liquor sales. Abraham Lincoln addressed the court on their behalf, suggesting the indictment read The State against Mr Whisky, arguing self defense and moral law. The women were released on recognizance.
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New Voice
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Clinton
Klinvis
Lincoln
Whisky
Boston
Coffin
Herndon
Russian British Rail War Fears Rise in China
The Russian and British armies clash over a railroad sidetrack in China prompting fears of war. Russia began laying track Britain wants halted as both sides glare for days. Britain seeks U.S. help while McKinley weighs aid. staying out could save money and honor.
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China
Russia
Great Britain
United States
McKinley
United States Recognizes Gea Britain's South African Claim
The United States becomes the first nation to officially recognize Britain's sovereignty over the two South African republics, a move not to the credit of the United States.
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United States
Gea
Britain
Mills in Fall River halt output under curtailment pact
The Chase Robeson Merchants and American Linen and Metacomet Cotton mills with 350000 spindles paused production today under an agreed curtailment. Most Fall River mills likely to close next week, including Laurel Lake mills, which initially planned closures today.
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Fall River
Mass
Chase, Robeson, Merchants
American Linen and Metacomet Cotton
Laurel Lake
Associated Press Dispatch
New Election Law Not in Effect Until May Fifteenth
The anti fusion election law passed by the last legislature does not take effect until published in the statute books on May 15. The public impression is it is in operation for the upcoming city election, but this is incorrect according to Mail and Breeze.
Coal Discovery Stimulates Mound City Hopes
Mound City's gas company reports a five foot coal vein at 300 feet and a six foot vein at 526 feet deep. The find provokes excitement as residents eye new energy prospects and local industry growth.
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Mound City
Democrats Seek David Overmeyer For Kansas Governor
Kansas City Times recalls 1894 race where Overmeyer helped defeat I. D. Lewelling and back E. N. Morrill. It notes Morrill’s inauguration and a victory claim, then urges Democrats to drop Overmeyer and Hill, arguing Populists won’t vote for them.
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David Overmeyer
Aain
Kansas City Times
Dave
I. D. Lewelling
E. N. Morrill
Democrats
Kansas
Dave Overmeyer
Dave Hill
McKinney Navy Orders Vessels Over Turkish Insult
McKinney orders war vessels to Morocco claiming Turkish disrespect to the U S representative. McKinley praised for bold record, while critics warn many voters who supported him last fall may regret it as Congress nears a billion dollar spending target.
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McKinney
Morocco
McKinley
Congress
Populists Endorse Democratic Mayor Candidate in Topeka Ticket
In Topeka the Populists nominated a city ticket. A committee asked the Democratic mayoral candidate leading questions, and his satisfactory replies earned Populist endorsement. The rest of the ticket remains Populist.
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Topeka
Seattle Trades Warn of Fake Job Ads and Labor Saturation
An article notes that Seattle building trades warn that local ads claiming 15,000 laborers are needed are fraudulent, while many workers remain available but unpaid. It also covers political shifts, South Africa war updates, sunflower seed uses, and industry figures linked to trusts, with varied societal notes including attire at ceremonies and remarks on the steel trust.
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Seattle Building Trades Union
London
South Africa
Botha
Great Britain
Hurran
Special Session Called by Anderson County Board
County commissioners of Anderson County Kansas call a special session at the county clerk’s Garnett office on March 18 at 3 o clock to dispose of the old courthouse and approve jurors fees for March term. The notice includes signatures of board members and county clerk. David Dickson, age 64, dies at his Garnett area home.
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Gaeswin
Kas
Mapel
Parrore
CcCait
Ransins
Pers
Widersott Sii
al Clie Hogeed al Emits
Conmmunisioners
Anderson Entimiy
AL Ure
Gapnest
Kansas
Mireh
Lovelock
G. A. McAdam
J.P. Heming
Board of County Comissignera
Anderson County
Petion
Board of County Commissioners
T. W. Parrott
Chin
J. B Calvert
Garnett
Kaw
A. Me Aisa
TleNssse
Memhers
Tate A. McAllan
Hyfailot County Commissioners
Andersen County
de Howrlat
Parner
de Hurt
City of Garnett
Rosa Uyde
J.W. Patton
J.B. Cangnier
JL. W. Suty
Welds
Job
CaLvnnn, Co
Eeee
Gool
Tuethowano OF & Grease Co
Cleveland
Ohio
David Dickson
Carrie Nation Hatchet Charge Shown At Rally
Fragmentary OCR shows Carrie Nation hatchet incident with references to Church of Alleluias and McKinley’s canteen. Text evidences a crowd scene with cries and a direct action image. Details are garbled but indicate pro and anti temperance protest elements and stylized slogans.
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the Hare
Prather
Ss Oan Pares
Anderson
NTY
Anna Omampe
N.R.P. A
McHanna’s Empire
Ingraio
Brussels
Garnett and
Harris
Garnett Mercantile Co
Kine Epwarp
P. C. Knox
Carnegie Company
Griggs
Mas. Burita
New Steel Trust
Carnegia
Scott
Helen Gardaiatte
WoLcort
Senate
Tian Colonna
McKines
Vantaet
Commissioner’s Proceedings
Clarrie Nations Hatchet
Sohn
Mekinley
Mekinjes
Sn McKinley
Cattess
Carrie Nation
Chery Barrow
Sinaigeie Carre Nation
Caroie Nae Tran
Carrie Nas
Harrie Nathan Stall
T. Phe, Bae
Annan
Mge A. LL
Fowin L. Saton
Attorney AT Law
Manford Kehoongrer
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