McKinley trip amid Southern crowds celebrated in travelogue
Dispatches laud McKinley’s Southern tour aboard a lavish Pullman train. The reporter notes crowds stopping the train, lavish food and service, and a large official party. McKinley praises peace, liberty, and expanding markets while asserting U S gains in Cuba and in open door aims, with critics warned against inflated optimism.
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McKinley
Pullman Company
Hachman
United States
Spain
Cuba
Orient
Attitude Toward the President Reflects Respect for Office
The text notes manifestations of respect to the chief magistrate and the man who holds that office, not for McKinley, the standard bearer of the Republican party. It asserts there is no political advantage expected from the public’s attitude toward the president or the party.
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McKinley
Republican Party
Scurrvy Trick Rocks Kansas Delegation in Army Lieutenants
The Kansas delegation nominated candidates for army lieutenants, Senator Harris named John Murphy, but another man was appointed instead. Grimes recalls Harris aided Carpenter for the St Louis exposition, while Burton secretly pushed his choice. McKinley appointed Burton’s man, drawing sharp denunciations of bad faith and politics by leading Republicans.
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Kansas
Harris
John Murphy
Leavenworth County
Grimes
Washington
John ©. Carpenter
J. Rats Burton
Senate
McKinley
Burton
War with England warned by Stead on a looming Atlantic storm
William T Stead, in an interview with a London Mail representative, warned that the Boers expect England to clash with Russia or face another international crisis. He predicted Congress would tear the Clayton Bulwer treaty apart and force a choice between war and humiliation, saying early talks could prolong Boer resistance.
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William T. Stead
London Mail
England
Russia
Atlantic
United States Congress
State Orchards Expand as Institutions Grow Fruit Self-Sufficient
The state board of charities has spent $5,000 this year on fruit trees for state institutions. In a few years each facility may supply its own fruit, saving thousands annually. Initiated under Governor Lewelling, the program continues. Peach trees at the Osawatomi asylum yielded 200 bushels last year, with the orchard thriving this spring.
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State Board of Charities
Lewelling
Osawatomie Asylum
McKinley to Visit Baldwins Wins Baker University: Address Planned
Reports say McKinley will visit BaldwinsWin at Baker University at year’s end and address the students. The Baldwin win community is reportedly excited by the upcoming trip and speech.
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McKinley
Baldwin
Baker University
Baldwin Win
Callahan Acquitted in Kidnapping Case Surprise Verdict
Callahan, arrested and tried for complicity in the kidnapping of Millionaire Cadahy's boy, was acquitted by the jury. The verdict surprised the court and the public.
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Callahan
Cadahy
Ex Governor Morrit Plants Thousands of Trees This Spring
Ex Governor Morrit cultivates one of the nation’s largest orchards and is placing out several thousand fruit trees this spring to expand production and orchard capacity.
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Morrit
United States
Hill for President Eastern push boosts Hill for 1904 bid
The Farmers' Friend notes that enough Democratic National Committee members pledge support for Indianapolis mayor Taggart to chair the committee this year, a move seen as aiding David B. Hill's presidential bid. The column warns of a split in the party and urges the People's party to stay ready as many real Democrats reject Hill.
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Eastern
National Democratic Committee
Taggart
Indianapolis
David B. Hill
People's Party
Hill
Iola
No Rich or Powerful Men in Conventions Questioned
The Indianapolis Journal argues that a responsible constitutional convention failed because property owners did not participate, suggesting influence would have improved outcomes. It mocks a Cuban constitution for lacks of wealth and notes even the Declaration of Independence had no millionaires, contrasting it with figures Hanna Elkins and Addicks.
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Cosa
Indianapolis Journal
Hanna, Elkins and Addicks
Roger Sherman
Parmer
Trade fight over Philippines mocks war aims
The letter argues US exports to the Philippines surged 78 percent in seven months, with beer comprising a quarter of two million in exports. It notes $320 million in island expenses rising $10 million yearly, says Asiatic export trade fell short of $59 million last year, and claims peace with Filipinos would still be profitable, criticizing the war’s trade motive.
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Tre
Philippines
United States
Omaha Bee
Islands
Omaha
No Thanks Reported to Kings in Cuban Constitution
Central Farmer notes Republican papers rail against Cuba for omitting reference to the United States in its new constitution. The piece contrasts religious and secular justifications for independence with the absence of gratitude to God or France, arguing Cubans followed the American example.
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United States
France
Topeka Mayor Election Contested by Hughes Backers
Judge Hazen rules Albert Parker was elected mayor of Topeka defeating J W F Hughes. Hughes supporters vow to pursue the case to the supreme court seeking reversal or confirmation of the result.
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Jupge Hazen
Albert Parker
Topeka
J. W. F. Hughes
Hughes
Supreme Court
Mra Curating Ke Kiebhling Dies in Westie
Mrs Curating Ke Kiebhling died at her home in Westie after years of illness. Rev W T Mahont was ordained and installed as resident priest of the parish. Willis Self Laws Wis Weveriage at one Ly Paes Wefre the Une and the grand jury at Leavenworth heard testimony. The hotel line steers JW Lewis & Sink manage the business as plans unfold for a new frame building in Anderson county.
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Ke Kiebhling
Willis
Leavenworth
Lewis & Sink
Anderson County
Kniaes
Local Notices From The Region Include Job Seekers And Movements
The page lists several brief notices: Joe Fashing returned from Kansas City yesterday. R. M. Slonaker traveled to Topeka on business. Carle Smith went to Newdies Call to seek work. Franz Stahl of West plyalin is 66 and sired in the 29th. A. T. Holcomt visits tents in Waverly. A. J. Vaughn works in insurance with J. H. Kennedy. O. I. Adams has been away two weeks butIs improving. Will Wyatt has been seen near the stairway in Dallas. Mabel Scrogas Baldwin went to Topeka yesterday for a position with the Santa Fe line.
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Joe Fashing
Kansas City
R. ML. Slonaker
Topeka
Carle Smith
Newdies
Call
Franz Stahl
West Plyalin
A. T. Holcomt
Waverly
A.J. Vaughn
J. H. Kennedy
Adams
Wyatt
Dali
Mabel Scrogas Baldwin
Sana Fe
Guardian's Notice of Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate
Guardian Maury Princes Newton, minor heir of Wilfin Newton, deceased, seeks court authority to sell land in Anderson County Kansas for maintenance. Hearing set May 7 1801 at 10 am in the probate office. all interested parties must appear to show cause why the sale should not be granted.
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Sopho
Mary Pranges Newton
Anniit Hy Newton
Wilfin Newton
Lincoln Enity
Ohiwonma
Newton
Anderson County
Kas
Frances Newton
Amerson County
Kansas
6Th Street
Garritt
Andersen County
Kans
Gore
Jaf Srid
Miry
Paris
Unireian
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Champe
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Raitor
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Ubio Garnett
Poatomr
Kansas City World
South
W.T Mahont
Yesteriag. Sind
Resulter Priser
TIS Vharely
Crnovterd Renkin
Ollanya
Avtingaenider Tor
UEC
Susithy
Beaumont
Texas
Hanish
S. A. D. Shriver Welda
Guardian
Ba Enode LY
Standard Oil Company
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