Stanley’s broken pledges anger Wichita Republicans
Republicans in Wichita accuse Stanley of reneging on promises to name a local court of visitation member, an adjutant-general appointee, and a post office holder. They note Marsh Murdock already holds the Wichita post office, worth $3,000 yearly, and reject further offers as insufficient. Indignation grows and Stanley’s name is seen as mud ahead of the state convention.
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Wichita
Stanley
Court of Visitation
Marsh Murdock
Marsh
Topeka
Hutchinson Reformatory
Amusing parallels drawn between Filipinos and colonial rebels
A Garnett observer mocks Filipinos fighting U S troops with bows and arrows, then draws a decades old parallel to George Washington and his rebel army. The piece notes ragged, hungry colonial fighters, barefoot in winter, facing British troops, and ends by ridiculing Filipino wives and mothers joining the fight.
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Garnett
George Washington
Saloons and soldiers plague Manila after American occupation
A Manila AP correspondent reports about 300 new saloons opened since the American occupation and many drunken soldiers roaming the streets. The piece notes Filipino mothers sacrificing lives on the battlefield to resist a civilization that brings saloons and drunken troops.
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Kansas City Journal
Associated Press
Manila
McKinley Reed Pact Promises Speaker Return and 1904 Nomination
The two politicians reach a private understanding. Reed vows to cease obstructing McKinley’s imperialist plans and to not run for president in 1900. McKinley agrees Reed will be re-elected speaker without opposition and receive the 1904 presidential nomination.
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McKinley
Reed
Populist G. C. Cremans Named Topeka Mayor Nominee
G. C. Cremans is selected as the Populist party’s mayoral nominee for Topeka. The announcement positions Cremans to contest the city’s upcoming municipal election, signaling party support and expected campaign focus.
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G. C. Cremans
Topeka
Detectives Watch Legislators In State House Theft Caper
Kansas City Journal reports on detectives hired during adjournment to monitor lawmakers and state staff as they allegedly attempted to seize desks ink stands and other property. Dressed in plain clothes, the operatives revealed the theft attempts, including a senator handing out pocket knives, criticizing prior wasteful practices.
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Kansas City Journal
Kansas
Executive Council
State House
Campbell
Labettee County
Pet Counts Over Rank in Captain Appointment
The article recalls Captain Christy of Company KE resigning and the standard rule naming the next lower rank as captain. Dan Craig of Garnett, the first lieutenant, was bypassed in favor of Fred Funston’s pet Watson in Company D, despite petitions from Company E and two thirds of its members. Veterans condemn Governor Stanley’s decision as unfair to Craig, who had earned the post.
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Christy
Company
Dan Craig
Garnett
Fred Funston
Watson
Funston
Stanley
Company E
Christ Preaches to Crowd Citing Human Nature
Dallas Mercury notes Jesus Christ fed the multitude and then preached, illustrating deeper insight into human nature than some contemporary disciples. The citation underscores timeless wisdom in clerical teaching.
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Christ
Dallas Mercury
Our Dumb Animals Questions Filipino Lies Compared to Indians
The statement asks whether as many lies will be told about Filipinos as were told about North American Indians who had no one to tell their side. It reflects a critique of biased storytelling and advocacy for marginalized groups.
Questioning McKinley policy and Christian duty in Philippine stance
A reader criticizes professed Christians for supporting McKinley’s Philippine policy. The message challenges adherence to the Golden Rule and asks whether party loyalty outweighs God and His teachings. The excerpt reflects debate over morality and policy in the era.
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McKinley
God
Filipinos blamed by wife for unrest in Red Cross
A quoted columnist condemns Aguinato's wife for organizing a Red Cross Society, arguing this shows Filipinos are a bad lot. The author contrasts her actions with Christian American values and mocks her as undermining morale.
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Aguinato
Red Cross Society
Vote ruling on women voters for city court judges sparks debate
Gopako, attorney-general, holds that women cannot vote for city court judges while noting municipal officer status. Grimes cites funding issues from a prior special session, arguing revenues exceed costs. He accuses Republicans of hypocrisy over fiscal policy and fairness in governance.
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Gopako
Godard
A Judicial View of Expansion and Public Speech
The address by Justice David J. Brewer at the Liberal Club of Buffalo mirrors national debates on expansion and labor. He questions readiness to forfeit peace at home and warns of the rise of skilled and unskilled labor, while criticizing political sincerity in presidential discourse and the influence of corporations.
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David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Liberal Club of
Buffalo
McKinley
Home Market Club
Boston
Mason and Dixon
Final Tax Notice for lands in Andee county Kansas
Public notice lists lands and town lots in Andee county Kansas sold for taxes and unredeemed. It states tax sale will occur on the second day of September with deeds to the purchasers, details the landed properties and owners recorded on tax rolls, and notes redemption deadlines and tax adjustments as of March 9, 1608.
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Andeeson
Kanaas
Lantons
Morris Nee
Bowen Uwaeel
Mao
Seth
Powell
Sonside
Washington
McCaw
Neal Ny
Tsao
Pattamercy
Hanson
Bork
Aliistyots
Sb Wits
Osborn
Tata
Acre
Lls
Menall
Aiotik
T J Maynard
Wbsk
Anil
Fae
Whittingean
Joe H Bleak
Allen Ree
Tucker
Ertan
Maynard
Bhowek
Conan
Coulter
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Anderson County
O, Clampe
Anna Champe
Eed
Forrion
Sease Mall Matter
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Grimes
Sanchi Panza
Angier
Sancho
Presi
Dent
THE
Union Central
Life_ Insurance Company
Toans
First State Bank
Gatnedt
Hos
Mnderson Co
J Alicre
Nun
Frvermbuilt Sui
Houston
Nilock
AVA Honiton
Cerise
Sarai
Ni Salle
Joe Carey
Chloek
Jon Carey
Don Carey
Bineke Carnot
Gale Wal
Eral
Nee Woity
Opera House
Old Farmer Hopkins
Satropiing
Frank S. Davidson
Ashvmts
McChare
Chieti
Norkingtant
Quincy
Cos
Wales
Sein Ion Tay
HL. Kulini
Mation
Kinisien
Bertha Whwood
Miky
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