Floods and political chatter swirl from far and wide
The items cover floods in Texas and Venezuela’s quieted revolution news. Mentions include Admiral Schley touring the U.S. East, Roosevelt’s bear hunt, Dockery Missouri gubernatorial race chatter, Cleveland’s presidential musings, Kruger's South Africa tale, a Sous City Iowa plant fire, and various political and social notes from Kansas City to Brussels.
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S. Louis
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Champ Clerk
Governor Dockery
Missouri
Praise For Socialism from a Chicago sermon
Dr. Emil G Hirsch at Temple Israel links Judaism to socialism praising public schools libraries universities hospitals and workers protections as modern government foundations He asserts land cannot be owned perpetually and calls Americans to see socialism in civic institutions describing civilization as a promise needing deed continue.
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Emil G. Hirsch
Temple Israel
Inesh
Socialium
Judasm
Limmane
Etlight Enea
Kansas Republicans Focus on Positions Over Laws
H W Young in the Kansas Populist laments that Kansas Republicans newly entrusted with government are more concerned with who will hold major posts such as United States senator and state printer than with enacting laws in the public interest, as reflected in daily press chatter.
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Daily Press
Kansas
United States
H. W. Young
Election Board Cites Misspelling in Wellington Race
The Wellington election board voided the gates for a township road overseer race after finding a candidate's name misspelled. The minority ticket was declared elected, highlighting intense party tensions amid local school board politics.
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Wellington
Topeka Herald
Topeka papers debate meat prices and livestock value
In a Topeka Herald Republican note the public questions why live stock prices fall while meat stays high. The Topeka Capital, another Republican paper, wonders why such points weren’t raised before the election and labels the “full-dinner pull” story as fake.
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Topeka Herald
Topeka
Kansas Opinion on New Election Law Echoes Discontent
The Kansas Populist quotes widespread state sentiment that the new election law behaves like loaded dice or winked cards. The piece notes many Republicans feel ashamed and want it repealed.
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Kansas
Stock declines shown by New York Mail and Express
The New York Mail and Express details market contractions since September 8. Active shares fell about 477 million dollars while inactive issues dropped roughly 70 million dollars, with total market losses near 720 million dollars as money began to harden.
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New York Mail and Express
Bible as Dead Letter Says Ottawa Guanlian
Ottawa Guanlian argues that some readers claim Christian conduct by scripture yet act contrary to its teachings, treating the Bible as a dead letter. The remark critiques hypocrisy among certain believers and invites deeper adherence to scripture.
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Ottawa Guanlian
Prohibition Committee Chairman Wins Illinois Legislature Seat
O. W. Stewart, chairman of the Prohibition national committee, was elected to the Illinois legislature from a Chicago district, marking a notable political victory for the party.
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O. W. Stewart
Prohibition National Committee
Illinois
Chicago
Hat at the Red Light the Best Place in Town
A compact note highlights Hat at the Red Light as the best spot in town, praising its atmosphere and service. The brief mentions location and overall appeal, implying strong local reputation.
Bryanisms and Republican Power in the 1900s
A string of political commentary critiques Bryan's influence, tariff fights, and corporate support in the era. It notes Rhode Island Democrats backing the Kansas City platform, warns about trusts aligning with Republicans, and questions tariff revisions and Moody's coal tariff accusation, highlighting partisan tensions and the perils of corporate influence.
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Maryland
Kansas City
Rhode Island Democracy
Hill
Moody
Madison, Wis
Unwritten Rule Guides Supreme Court Politics Dignity
The text notes that Supreme Court justices avoid political involvement, deeming it beneath their dignity to engage in partisan disputes, reflecting an unwritten law among members to shun political squabbles.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme
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