Trust Taxation Exposed in Gasoline Price Burst in St Paul
The Independent decries Standard Oil in St Paul for a $17,000 overcharge after a $10,000 damages settlement, noting gasoline prices rose to eighteen cents for nine days then fell. It accuses citizens of accepting “taxation without representation” and urges naming such voters a “mullet-head” while promising a five-dollar reward.
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Standard Oil Trust
St. Paul
Minn
Standard Oil Company
Independent
George
The Threat of the Populists Dispatch
Marion Butler, Populist chairman, says a Cleveland style Democrat nominee could drive a record Populist vote but Populists generally will not back Republican or Democratic candidates. Edwin Taylor partly agrees, while Butler blames Clevelandites for pressuring Roosevelt opposition in the East.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washinton
Cleveland
Marion Butler
Butler
Edwin Taylor
Kansas
People's Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Taylor
Roosevelt
New York
New England
Tax Laboring People Elect Ticket In Kewanee Illinois
In Kewanee Illinois laboring people mounted a spring ticket and won over the Republican and Democratic lines. The town previously leaned Republican, four to one.
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Kewanee, Ill
Old Man and Jim by James Whitcomb Riley
Old man barely speaks except of Jim who he adores and wraps his life around. The poem recounts the Old Man supporting Jim through war and drill, hoping he stays safe and makes his mark, proud as Jim leads troops and faces battle.
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Jim
Cap
Pittsburg
Pension Expenditures Across U S Wars
Pension Commissioner Ware reports total government outlays for pensions to soldiers widows and dependents across wars. Revolutionary war estimated seventy million dollars War of 1812 forty five million Federal Indian wars 1832 1842 five point eight million War with Mexico thirty one point eight million War of the Rebellion two point seven four million War with Spain three point two seven million. Some experts warn Spain era pensions may exceed Civil War levels if curbs are not applied.
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Ware
United States
Mexico
Spain
Judge Madden Upholds Press Freedom in Emporia Case
Judge Madden of Emporia refused to muzzle the press in a suit where Judge Thomson sought an order restraining reporting of evidence and allegations before the jury’s verdict. He delivered a strong speech upholding press rights and denied the request.
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Madden
Emporia
Thomson
Boston Lawyer Reveals Confession in Bribery Scheme
J. B. Moran, a Boston lawyer, says he holds a written confession mapping a Massachusetts bribery scheme. It involves seven prominent legislators and an active 1901 legislature member who disappeared after handing the confession to Moran. He will immediately present the evidence to the grand jury.
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J. B. Moran
Boston
Massachusetts
Moran
Plunder at the Fair Forecasts National Upheaval
A Kansas Populist likens the St Louis fair dedication to a crowd seizing the feast before dignitaries as a warning. He argues that when industry magnates secure comfort for themselves, the common people will rise to reclaim their birthright, upsetting elite schemes.
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St. Louis
Kansas
Bristow Fast Tracks Senate Bid for Burton Seat
Joe Bristow announces a candidacy for the United States Senate seeking the Burton seat. He campaigns on reform and party leadership, outlining plan to address economy and national security with support from local committees.
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Lawrence World
Joe Bristow
Burton
United States Senate
Disease strikes human in Newark horse ailment case
A person in Newark New Jersey died after contracting glanders a disease peculiar to horses. It is the second known instance on record where this horse disease has affected a human.
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A Conor
Hostler
Newark
N. J
Glander
Kansas bankers convene annual Topeka meeting this week
Kansas bankers gather in Topeka for their annual meeting this week to discuss industry developments, policy impacts, and regional financial outlooks. Attendees include leaders from local banks and state associations outlining priorities and upcoming initiatives.
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Kansas Bankers
Topeka
Socialist ideas and the co operative commonwealth vision
The piece argues socialism will separate greed from children, champions cooperative wealth where people travel the world, and asserts workers produce more than they consume. It questions patriotism of voting for self interest, cites strikes, and praises road building, housing, parks, canals, and public works as benefits of a system enabling work for all.
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Co-Operative Commonwealth
Lincoln
Lighting plant in Chanute boosts city finances and services
The Kansas Populist reports Chanute’s gas plant is profitable and self funding. It pays for itself quickly, fills the city treasury, reduces debt, and funds public improvements and utilities. The Tribune notes the success as proof cities should run services themselves.
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Munrcivat
Chanute
Tribune
Kansas
Independence
Railroads and Trusts Urged to Unite with Government Support
In a Tomes Free Press style note, the piece recalls Standard Oil as an illegal combination at formation but still operating. It accuses Republicans and courts of subservience, claims oil power is absolute, and calls for faster railroad consolidation to accelerate government action against public robbery.
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Standard Oil Company
Republican Party
Industrial Free Press
Winfield
Palmer on Organized Labor Endorsement After Ten Years
Potter Palmer reflects on a decade long fight against organized labor and credits them with discipline and effectiveness. He states he now employs only organized labor and has had no trouble, asserting that both sides deserve respect and no oppression.
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Potter Palmer
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