Governor Stanley Seen as Partisan and Hypocritical
A fierce critique accuses Governor Stanley of extreme partisanship and hypocrisy. It claims he uses temperance rhetoric while dispensing patronage, remakes the state college board with Republicans, removes fairness regents, and places relatives and loyalists in key posts, urging him to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
W. Eugene Stanley
Hoffman and Limbecker
State Agricultural College
Perkins
Cy Leland
Stanley
King Cyrus
Wilson
W. T. Yee
Agricultural College
Yee
Institution For
Deaf and Dumb
Court of Visitation
Twentieth Kansas
Little
Expansionists Fear Protests In Philippines Letter Ban
The expansionists, agitated and angry, propose halting letters and literature to American soldiers in the Philippines that criticise the McHanna administration. The move would not gain votes in 1900 and will not strengthen their stance presently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
McHanna
William E Curtis on Kansas and its reformers
The piece critiques William E Curtis of the Chicago Record and his Kansas letters. It argues reporters misinform, mocks Curtis for blaming women for public unrest, and mocks doctors, politicians, and reformers. It notes Curtis interviewed bankers and merchants but not farmers, suggesting his portrayal overstates prosperity and misses rural realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record
Kansas
Curtis
Curtis Is Also Hard On the Doctors of Medicine
Jerry Simpson
Washington
Potter
Ingalls
Morrill
Senator Quay
Alger
Miles
Hazen S. Pingree
McKinley
Coburn
Crirfis
Republicans Oppose Trusts Faces Honest Public Fight
An old editorial argues Republicans pretend to oppose trusts while protecting them. It cites Chauncy M. Depew remarks in Cleveland and notes Senator Hanna as key stockholder in shipbuilding, claiming party leaders fear defeat if voters see them as trust friends. The piece warns against believing their anti trust rhetoric.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Chauncy M. Depew
Republican Party
Trists
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
Senator Hanna
New American Ship-Building Company
Consolidated Shipyards
Great Lakes
Robert Wallace
Hanna
Wallace
Hawna
Coal Trust
Hayrin
Imperialism Gone Mad Critique and Political Ruess
A column denounces imperialism, questions McKinley era censorship of official congress documents for soldiers in the Philippines, and condemns political corruption. It cites suppression of a Manila cable to Nebraska mothers, calls for a forthright White House, and mocks Republicans and socialists while noting Hazen’s stance against trusts.
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Edward Atkinson
Boston
Philippines
Congress
McKinley
Washington
Manila
Mothers
Nebraska
White House
William
McKinley and Stanley Take Rest Amid Hard Times
McKinley rests at Hot Springs while Stanley fishes as rulers endure harsh times. The note calls their respite a needed break during tense events and public strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Stanley
Hot Springs
Chicago organizes anti imperialist league leaders
An anti imperialist league has been organized in Chicago with members described as among the country’s most prominent thinkers. Boston bankers are buying up the zinc lands in the Galena district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Galena
Salute to General Funston and His Name
A tribute praises General Funston, noting his greatness lies in his name rather than stature, honoring his legacy with a concise commendation.
McKinley speech on annexation viewed as aggression
The question recalls a Boston speech wherein McKinley allegedly warned that annexation would amount to criminal aggression. The fragment notes uncertainty over the quote and its interpretation in the historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Boston
Unclear phrasing references Gen Funston at text convention
Fragmentary OCR style note mentions Gen Funston and a governor reassuring that events around a text convention will not be sufficient. No clear person, place, date, or event details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
Phil T. Jones
Mixoraville
Ind
Swift
Koacina
Swift Epocifle Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Fred Funston’s Cuba to Philippines War Paradox
The note recalls Fred Funston’s past role in Cuba’s liberty struggle and questions how he now combats the Philippines independence movement. It juxtaposes his earlier fighting for liberty with his current stance, implying a shift in stance on colonialism and national self determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Fred Funston
Cuba
Philippines
Report on Beef Scandal Sparks Public Outcry in McKinley Era
Tar red accusation claims soldiers were fed rotten beef. It says the McKinley investigating committee used whitewash to hide the truth. The speaker condemns the committee report as a disgrace, yet notes presidential approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Political row over Kansas state funds and loans
A fragment notes a confrontation involving the Kansas state treasurer and governor over handling state funds and loans to banks, with the treasurer Gains denounced and the governor silent on the issue. It hints at political blame and accountability for the handling of public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Colfo
Hayee
Topeka Capital on Municipal Ownership and Socialism Debate
The Topeka Capital argues against municipal ownership of utilities yet accuses corporations of robbing the public. The piece contends public sentiment pushes the paper toward endorsing municipal socialism and a broader socialist program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
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Mark Haauu
Junor Hazen
Telegraph Company
Hazen
Gen. Funston
Eczewia
Tug Strath
Kaxens
Christian Getto
Ransie
Anpore
Apel
Wis
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Anderson
M. J. Tumba
Bella Wagestell
South Side Square
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Oui
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Opti Mo
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Af Epremani
Maatind Ee
Romina
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