Republicans and Trusts in the Political Arena
The Topeka Capital calls out the Republican stance on trusts, accusing the party of feigning opposition while relying on trust support for campaigns. It argues trusts undermine democracy, reduce individualism, and shunt small operators aside. The piece questions John Sherman’s anti trust law and cites Attorney General Griggs stating trusts evade control, urging Republicans to step aside for leaders not bound by trust influence.
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Topeka
Republican Party
John Sherman
Republican Campaign
Griggs
Chauncy Depew and Bob Ingersoll in a Public Dispute
An opinion piece compares Chauncy Depew to Bob Ingersoll using a bird metaphor and labels both as political players. It portrays Depew as a New York senator with an aggressive rail and telegraph workers mobilization agenda and criticizes Ingersoll for evolving views, linking his anti Moses stance to McKinley era expansion.
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Chauncy Depew
Bob Ingersoll
Chauncy
Ingersoll
Vanderbilt
Moses
New York
McKinley
Canaan
Philippines
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
California
Alaska
A Conference For A New Political Party At Buffalo
A Buffalo gathering from June to July aims to organize a new political party inviting reformers nationwide. The signers include Governor Pingree of Michigan and many prominent figures such as ex-Governor St. John Chief Justice Doster John W Breidenthal of Kansas Elfweed Pomeroy Josiah Quincy mayor of Boston Milton Park Dallas John Brisbane Walker Congressman Sibley of Pennsylvania Cond Harvey ex-Governor Altgeld Eugene V Debs and Senator Pettigrew among others.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Pingree
Michigan
St. John
Doster
John W. Breidenthal
Kansas
Elfweed Pomeroy
National Direct Legislation League
Jas. McGuire
California
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Milton Park
The
Southern Mercury
Dallas
Texas
Johu Brisbane Walker
Cosmopolitan
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Coiid Harvey
Altgeld
Eugene V. Debs
Pettigrew
Quote on Manila battle and Filipino peace efforts
Englishman Huo Brown recalls the Manila battle and Aguinaldo at Malolos sending a plea to Admiral Dewey to stop firing. Dewey ignored the message. The writer questions why U S officials have ignored Filipino peace efforts.
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Huo Brown
Manila
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Admiral Dewey
God Bless or Destruction Versus a Failing U S Policy
A 1,8¢TURER editorial critiques U S intervention in Cuba and condemns disfranchisement and mobbing of Black citizens at home. It argues the United States cannot prosper while cloaking aggression as virtue, warning that the nation lies on the brink of ruin. The piece cites Fair Play of Ft Scott as a leading Black-press voice.
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United States
In Hell and the Way Out a Direct Legislation Primer
A compact promotional note from Charles H. Kerr & Co. Chicago advertises two short handbooks, In Hell and the Way Out and Uncle Sam in Business, as nonpartisan political guides on social democracy and direct legislation. Each title costs 10 cents.
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Charles H. Kerr & Co
Chicago
Til
United States
Uncle Sam
Vicar Atieni Critiques American Soldiers In Manila Letter
The Paola Times publishes a letter from Vicar Atieni describing life for soldiers in Manila. He accuses American troops of expansive behavior and disregard for signs, references monkeys as common pets, and laments Filipinos defending themselves against what he calls uncivilized conduct and the supposed civilizing mission. The piece questions colonial arrogance and the treatment of Filipino civilians.
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Vicar Atieni
Manila
Paola Times
America
War talk in Kansas grows more unpopular says Bentleman
A Kansas Bentleman told the writer that before the war ends it will be very unpopular. He notes many families feel the conflict impacts them as sons die, questioning the war’s purpose. He argues the war aims to seize the Philippines from their rightful owners.
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Kansas
Bentleman
Garett
Philippistes
Erie
Chinker
Dinette
Walpole
Walsistown
Anya
Swift
Mas Luast’s Boston Lecture Tour Sparks Political Gala
Mas Luast delivers a revival in Boston amid a flurry of letters to Topeka praising Governor Slantey and Kavoss people. In a televised interview she denies an offer, proclaims herself an imperialist, and praises McKtules. She distances from Bryan, vows no more speeches for Lim, and predicts Gorman as the next Democratic nominee for president.
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Mas. Luast
Boston
Friens
Topeka
Slantey
Kavos
McKtules
Bryan
Lim
Gorman
Four new trusts organized with varied capitals last Friday
Four new trusts were organized last Friday including the rolling mills with capital of $15,603,000 the lamp manufacturers with capital of $7,000,000 independent telephone companies with capital of $7,000,000 and the flintglass tableware manufacturers with capital not mentioned.
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Rolling Mills
Flintglaas
Philippine War Shadowed By Leader’s Final Hope
United States Consul Williams told an AP correspondent in Hong Kong that he does not expect to live to see the end of the Philippine war. He offered no comment beyond urging readers to ponder the implication of that remark.
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United States
Consor Wiatams
Associated Press
Hong Hong
Capper’s Mail Lashes At McNall Over Insurance Charges
The Capital criticized Capper’s Mail and Breeze for failing to act as the official state paper and argued that Capper gained nothing from McNall’s charges against the insurance companies. The piece suggests the speaker sees it as deserved that Capper faced consequences.
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Axiihur Capper
Persimmon
McNall
Capper
Anderson County Mourns Two War Heroes Lost in Philippines
In recent days Anderson County mourns two young men killed in the Philippine conflict. Parents question whether the struggle in the Philippines justifies the loss of their sons and the costs of war.
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Anderson County
Philippines
Mark Hanna and the trusts in United States politics
Mark Hanna weighs in on the power of major trusts and the Republican Party as it contends with business influence. The text argues whether a reforming effort can stand against these economic powers and party dynamics.
Diabolical Tricksters Rally Nepro Vote in City Meeting
A Fair Play note from Ft. Scott reports that pian diabolical tricksters and Great-I-Am’s who guide the solid Nepro vote of the city faced a quorum to proceed with business Tuesday evening.
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Pian
Nepro
Prominent Anderson County Republican Speaks on McKinley Policy
A prominent Republican from Anderson County comments on McKinley’s Philippine policy describing the matter as not bad. His head is level as he voices his stance on the wartime policy and its implications.
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Anderson County
McKinley
Unclear reading on political trust dialogue
Fragmentary notes discuss Cosuitessitas Bowrksook and mentions Whale WMeisserhe wire nail trust with uncertain intent on Republican influence. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes to summarize a coherent news item.
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Cosuitessitas Bowrksook
Senator Eleixs Signals Caution on Big Tracts Deals
Steve Eleixs, a United States senator, hints he will resist large land or contract deals, questioning whether the Republican party can effectively contest such figures. The tone suggests skepticism about accepting expansive contracts and party capability.
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Steve Eleixs
United States
Win
Republican Party
Inadequate Jobs Prompt Class Split at Deaf and Dint Institute
A short report notes insufficient employment opportunities at the Deaf and Dint Institute in Olathe leading to a classroom division for Miss VYoe of Independence.
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Deaf and Dint Institute
Olathe
Vyoe
Those Little Faults We Carry In Our Hearts
Poem by Frances BL Viaun reflects on love and patient endurance as lovers recall small faults and cherished memories. It contemplates how time changes words and moments, urging gentleness and forgiveness while awaiting a brighter future together.
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Hicks
Flax Seed Appeal Echoes In Local Ad
An old line urges engagement with flax seed as a season announcement and mentions J. J. Anderson, signaling a local business or seed promotion during a historical period. The wording suggests a promotional fragment from a newspaper page.
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Fonman
Ganserr
Manon
Republican Party and Trusts
Chauncy and
Bob
Hell
Way
Mark Hanna
Ulm
Nate
Ee J. J. Anderson
Athiuta
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