Rev Sheldon Talks in Denver Interview on Youth and Reform
Minister Charles M Sheldon of Topeka tells Denver ministers to focus on youth and practical doctrine. He urges street outreach, ownership of property by God, and institutional church reform with kindergartens and systematic insurance. He condemns doorstep panhandlers and calls for public works to reduce unemployment. He emphasizes unity among Congregational and Presbyterian churches for broader impact.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Denver
Sheldon
Congregational
Presbyterian Brothers
America
Institutional Church
Tennessee
Man to Have Meat and Another to Live in Want
A terse proverb notes that one man will gain meat while another remains in want, highlighting scarcity and unequal outcomes amid hardship.
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Gop
Coffee price comparison as appeal to reason
An editorial appeal argues that imported coffee costs five to six cents a pound in New York while government transport could keep costs under seven cents. It invites readers to choose between private versus public control of capital and infrastructure.
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New York
Young's Philosophy Shifts Kansas Voter Tactics
H W Young in Kansas Populist urges all voters to cast ballots this fall to access the no ballot law. He argues the head ticket circle favors Republicans and would suppress Democrat and Populist votes. He cites editorials praising Gochel’s death and notes W Y Morgan advocates water-works public ownership. Kansas stands against creditors, a point ignored by GOP papers.
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H. W. Young
Kansas
Move Toward Socialism Advocates Rural School Consolidation
Frank Nelson state superintendent of schools urges consolidation of country schools to provide graded education without forcing rural students to move to cities. He proposes routes with wagons, contracted drivers, and heated transport, arguing bad weather rarely blocks attendance.
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Fartners
Topeka
Frank Nelson
Nelson
Gold and silver markets swirl around new mining claims
The Grand Rapids Herald warns of fresh misfortunes for white metal as gold mines are found in the Philippines and prospects of Pharaoh’s mines in Egypt spark speculation. Kansas shale is touted to yield gold, potentially lifting silver from its depressed value, prompting cautious reactions from editors in Topeka.
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Philippines
Egypt
Grand Rapids Herald
Herald
Kansas
Topeka State Journal
Big dinner for 20 cents at the Red Tight
An advertisement announces a first class dinner offered at a Red Tight venue for twenty cents. It emphasizes quality and value for patrons seeking affordable meals. The notice positions the establishment as a top choice for a hearty meal at low cost.
Lost Class Time Shifts Due to Absent Pupils
The text notes that class time and teacher effort are wasted when pupils are absent, requiring a redo of recently assigned work. It emphasizes the impact of absenteeism on schedules and learning progress.
Light Wanted From Secretary Root
The Chicago Record Herald urges Secretary Root to publish a clear report on the Philippines. It cites Admiral Rodgers on insurrection in Samar and Taft Commission optimism, asking how much the popular will supports American rule and whether insurgent bands have shifted or worsened. It calls for full light on native character and events of the past year.
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Root
Chicago Record-Herald
Philippines
Rodgers
Samar
Manila
Taft Commission
United States
Taft
Leyte
General MacArthur
War Department
Maine Man Wrote the Anti-Fusion Law
A Topeka dispatch to the Kansas City Star notes that politicians claim credit for Kansas anti fusion legislation. The bill was drafted by Congressman Littlefield of Maine at the request of the national Republican committee, with advice from Congressman Long of Kansas. It was later typewritten by A. A. Richards of Wellington, on the House payroll, who spends winters in Washington.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Navy Department Seeks 98.9 Million Budget for Next Year
The Navy Department estimates needing 98,910,984 dollars for the coming year, about 22 million more than last year. With remaining departments filing their budgets, decisions on any surplus will be resolved as workloads finalize.
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Navy Department
Kansas Democrat
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Kentucky
Herr Most
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McKinley
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson
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