Millionaire Samuel Bolton Found Dead in Boiling Beer
At Troy New York Samuel Bolton Jr a wealthy brewer was found dead in a vat of boiling beer in his own brewery Death likely instant The incident draws mystery as his hat watch and chain lay nearby Bolton was a Republican political power in Lansingburg with wide influence over local votes The piece questions the impact of one man controlling ballots and politics
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Troy
N. Y
Samuel Bolton, Jr
Topeka
Bolton
Lansingburg
Nation Convicted In Topeka Violation Case
Mrs Nation was found guilty of law violation by smashing joints in Topeka. Her insanity plea failed, judged by Hazen who appears biased toward liquor interests. The piece argues against interfering with burglars and horse thieves and praises impartial judges, naming Judge Hazen.
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Hazen
McKinley's Junket Ends Abruptly Amid Mrs. McKinley Illness
The presidential party's California tour was halted this week due to Mrs. McKinley's serious sickness. Her physician reports she cannot travel until recovery, with she being unconscious much of the time and little hope for improvement. The trip has been abandoned pending her condition.
Troops Called Out Over Albany Street Car Strike
A newspaper note reports troops have been deployed in Albany New York to quell a street car strike. The author argues such actions favor corporations and increase the standing army, questioning labor protections and the pattern of troop deployments.
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Albany
N.Y
Uncle Sam Helped the Gamblers in Stock Panic
The secretary of the treasury bailed out Wall Street gamblers with government funds to avert a panic. Banks acting as depositories dispensed Uncle Sam's cash, saving the big players while smaller gamblers suffered losses.
McKinley in the Poor House
John McKinley, a first cousin of William McKinley, has been sent to the Marshall County Kansas poor house. He is 93, totally deaf and nearly blind. After a daughter died recently he had no caregiver. Attempts to appeal to President McKinley for aid were unanswered.
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John McKinley
Wm. McKinley
Marshall County
Kansas
President McKinley
Government owning telegraph and telephone lines urged
Congressman Dick of Ohio argues that the government should own and operate telegraph and telephone lines sooner or later. The remark signals a possible shift in Republican policy and presses the Democratic party to move faster on the issue.
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Ohio
Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly to hold twenty third session
The Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly announces its twenty third session from June 24 to July 5 in Forest Park. Preparations are complete and the executive board has finalized plans for the greatest assembly yet, with strong departments and lecture platforms. Secretary Nusbaum is the contact for Assembly Herald.
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Ottawa Chautauqua
Forest Park
Nusbaum
Assembly Herald
Oil boom bio notes on wealth and monopoly in Texas
A Kansas Populist quote argues for public ownership of oil wealth in southeastern Texas to spread national riches. It warns private monopoly would enrich some while cursing thousands, implying broad social benefits from public control of natural resources.
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Texas
Kansas
Christ's Call to Love and Shared Wealth Debate
Kansas Populist argues that Jesus' command to love thy neighbor implies social sharing and questions private property accumulation. He invites readers to critique this view and asks for explanation if incorrect. Holy text cited as basis for economic stance.
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Christ
Kansas
Dems to Run Straight Ticket in Kansas Rail Board Row
Democratic board member Jim Fixe states Kansas Democrats will not unite with Populists and will field a straight Democratic ticket. He adds Populists are likely to join the Democratic party, a stance he later disputes.
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Jim Fixe
New Railroad Board
Kansas
New Party
Jim
British War Wrath Over Burns Protest in Transvaal
From June 1900 to January, English troops in the Transvaal burned 634 houses mills and colleges. The speaker questions Britain as a Christian nation and suggests preferring heathen status if that is the result of British policy.
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Transvaal
Great Britain
Illness Strikes Gage and Long Families During California Visit
The wife of Secretary of the Treasury Gage is gravely ill, potentially not recoverable, while Secretary Long’s daughter is near death in Colorado Springs and his younger son is also ill. Gage has joined his wife. Long has departed the presidential party in California.
Cor A A Harts Dies In Minneapolis At Home
Cor A A Harts formerly of Fort Scott died Monday at his Minneapolis home. He was well known in Kansas as a Democrat of the Cleveland stripe and aided the Republican ticket's success in 1896 and 1900.
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Cor. A. A. Harts
Ft. Scott
Minneapolis
Saint
Harris
Kansas
Populist Meeting Called in Garnett May 25
Garni Kas May 10. At a small gathering the Anderson county People's party chairman was urged to convene the committee with other Populists. A meeting is set for Garnett May 25 at 10 a m in Penny's store back room to discuss party future organization and responses to a new law curbing free political action. The state committee drafted questions for discussion. Hon J H Curran to attend. L D Waneap, Chairman.
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Garni
Kas
Anderson County
People’s Party
Garnett
J. H. Curran
State Central Committee
L. D. Waneap
Dreyfus Own Story in McClure's May Issue
A powerful chapter from Alfred Dreyfus dramatic arrest and exile appears in McClure's Magazine for May. It includes part of his diary written on Devil's Island, revealing his suffering and resolve to prove the sovereignty of the soul as he endures five years of persecution. The full book, detailing his five years of imprisonment, will be published by McClure, Phillips & Co. in May.
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McClure's
Alfred Dreyfus
Devil's Isle
Dreyfus
Rennes
McClure, Phillips & Co
Denounce the system not the man in business poem
A verse by A. A. Eltsworth questions Morgan and his wealth, arguing the critique should target the system that breeds powerful "business men." It portrays a cynical view of wealth, influence, and the pull of procurements, suggesting prosperity follows those with connections and control.
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Morgan
A. A. Eltsworth
Elephant causes damage to corn in Cowley County
An elephant bag is reported to be damaging corn crops in Cowley County. Local officials investigate reports of the animal wandering near agricultural fields and farmers warn of potential crop losses.
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Cowley Couity
Mrs McKinley Dying and War Profits Note
Dispatches report Mrs. McKinley near death with faint life signals and stimulants given to aid heart action. A government stock sale of five sips costing 1,292,000 sold for 710,000 yielded over a half million for speculators, praised as a model for youth by the Kansas Populist.
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Spain
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Kansas City Liquor Dealers Boycott Law and Order League
Protesting Sunday policing efforts, Kansas City liquor interests boycott the Law and Order League. The action has harmed several businessmen, as liquor dealers show disregard for law and order, claiming the stance is harmful to commerce.
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Kansas City
Law-and-Order League
Prison Runaway Two Trys Ties Escaped From Lansing Penitentiary
Josefa Paust and Jas Sterner escaped from the Lansing penitentiary Sunday morning. Authorities have not recaptured them. A reward of fifty dollars is offered for their arrest.
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Josefa Paust
Jas. Sterner
Tristies
Lansing
Hessian fly damages wheat across McPherson county area
The Hessian fly is causing severe harm to wheat crops in McPherson and neighboring counties, affecting yields and prompting concern among farmers and ag officials about management and control measures for the vulnerable season.
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McPherson
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