Roosevelt Defends Van Wyck Ice Trust Remarks
The article recalls Teddy Roosevelt’s spat with critics over the ice trust led by New York Mayor Van Wyck. Roosevelt defends the mayor, saying no proof of willful law violation justifies removal. Before the election the ice trust was feared. after, Roosevelt asserts it isn’t a trust and Van Wyck is in good standing.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Ice Trust
New York
van Wyck
Greater New York
Roosevelt
New York Journal and World
Teddy
Burton for Senate as Republican Standard Bearer
A Lawrence Jeffersonian editorial mocks spotlighting J. Rats Burton as a typical Republican. It derides him as bankrupt, a moral leper, demagogue and shystering politician. The piece envisions Republicans praising Burton alongside Pomeroy and Peffer and jokes about editors praising him to their children.
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J. Rats Burton
United States Senate
Pomeroy
Peffer
Burton
Charlie
Lawrence Jeffersonian
Harvey plans health resort near Rogers Arkansas
Corn Harvey buys land near Rogers Arkansas with springs noted for medicinal qualities. He will build a large hotel and other improvements to create a health resort. Frisco and Chicago and Alton railroads are expected to boost the area.
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Harvey
Rogers
Ark
Frisco
Chicago & Alton
Government ownership would curb trusts and save millions
The piece argues government ownership of steel, railroads, and mines would cut costs and crush trusts. It recalls how Uncle Sam built armor plate domestically after price bids from Carnegie and others, dropping prices and securing a contract at 420 a ton, implying public ownership could have saved money and reduced monopoly power.
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Uncle Sam
Carnegie
Tom
No Trust Endorsement Says Flint At Montclair Club
Charles R. Flint of New York contends the public endorsed trusts in the recent election and asserts the consolidation era is here. He contrasts this with Mark Hanna’s earlier claim of no trusts, arguing the vote reflected support for combines and warns Republicans would have faced different results if trusts had been the main issue.
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Mark Hanna
Chas, R. Flint
New York
Mark
Outlook Club
Mont Clair
N. J
Flint
Kansan Prints Consolidation of Three Papers
H N Garris, former state superintendent, buys the Farm er's Advocate and the State Register of Topeka and the Bayonet of Wichita, consolidating them. He will acquire a fine printing plant and offer top facilities in the state. The Advocate becomes a Populist paper, promising an up to date Kansas paper.
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H. N. Garris
London Gloom: British Must Reconquer Boers, Boers Favored
A London digest argues Britain will be forced to reconquer the Boers and predicts a Boer victory. The outlook favors the Boer side despite imperial resolve.
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London
Bryan's enduring influence defies election loss
The piece argues Bryan remains a powerful political force beyond defeats, asserting his platforms and principles outlive campaigns. It notes Western Democrats should not abandon Bryanism for mere office, predicting his ideas will still shape future policy, possibly guiding socialism and broader progress.
What Jerry Said on Parties and Future Elections
Mr Simpson notes too many political parties and backs the Populist idea while predicting the right will prevail despite minority status in the current election. He cites prophecy as unreliable and favors fiat money amid wide distrust of free silver. The speaker admits uncertain issues ahead but expects the same parties to contest future races.
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Mr. Simpson
Chrst
John Brown
Trusts Plan Major Campaign Funds Push
The St. Louis Republic notes trusts aim to raise from a 30 million slush fund this year to 60 million four years hence to bolster their political influence. The piece highlights anticipated contributions and projected impact on the trust party.
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Trust Party
St. Louis Republic
Rural Free Delivery Plan Would End Many Post Offices
A report notes that establishing rural free delivery will lead to the discontinuance of many fourth class post offices, affecting local postal services and small communities.
Immigrant arrivals to Cuba by origin detailed
A War Department statement shows Havana received 21 107 immigrants in the last fiscal year. Of these 1 268 came from the United States 17 968 from Spain 881 from Mexico and 9 881 from other countries. Chinese immigrants totaled 789 with 560 arriving via the United States 8 via Spain and 64 via Mexico.
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Hixctos
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Havana
United States
Spain
Mexico
China
Election drive fuels push for a 106000-man standing army
Republican papers and administration officials press for larger armed forces. Navy leaders seek more officers and sailors. If the Philippine Islands are to be tamed, more manpower is needed. The administration has not yet spoken, but straw polls indicate the wind is blowing toward expansion. The Truth, Corsicana, Texas.
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Navy Gang
Philippine Islands
Corsicana
Texas
Cattleman Terry Soerson Expands Holdings in Kansas
Terry Soerson sells his cattle ranch near Medicine Lodge and partners with ex-Congressman Peters in a Kansas City livestock commission venture. He remains in Kansas, purchasing a larger ranch in Haskell County while Jerry stays in the prairies.
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Terry Soerson
Medicine Lodge
Peters
Livestock Commission
Kansas City
Jerry
Kansas
Haskell County
McKinley Election Forecast Cited By Topeka Capital
The Topeka Capital warns that if a slump or unhealthy business conditions follow McKinley’s second election, the 1902 congressional elections will likely end Republican control. The paper asserts this outcome as a certainty.
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Tun Topeka Capital
McKinley
Mort Albaugh Named Bank Commissioner Prospect
Mort Albaugh, chairman of the Republican state committee, is slated for bank commissioner. A prior tenure as receiver of the Cross Bank at Emporia is cited as evidence of fitness for the position.
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Mort Albaugh
Republican State Committee
Cross Bank
Emporia
Dom Paul Receives France Ovation After Landing
Dom Paul is in France where he has received a continuous ovation since arrival. He has been recognized by the president of the French Republic as the president of the Transvaal republic.
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Dom Paul
France
French
Transvaal
Stand ard Oil stock worth eight hundred dollars
Quote: One hundred dollars of stock in the Standard Oil Company is now worth eight hundred dollars, implying seven hundred dollars of water in it.
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Standard Oil Company
Storms Drench Land and Sea Threaten Lives and Property
Storms over land and sea sweep across regions with alarming frequency destroying lives and property, leaving communities to recover amid ongoing weather threats and warnings.
Brerpunraat to Retire Post Bank Commissioner Term
Longtime public official Joan W Brerpunraat plans retirement once his term as bank commissioner ends. The move closes a decades long career in city governance and financial oversight.
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Joan W. Brerpunraat
Poltics
Mrs Lease Sues Husband for Divorce in Contested Suit
Mrs. Lease has filed for divorce from Chas H Lease with no contest by the husband. Senator Davis of Minnesota, after a protracted illness, was involved on Wednesday in the related proceedings.
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Davis
Minnesota
New Jersey Democrats Declare For Bryan in 1904
New Jersey Democrats have declared their support for William Jennings Bryan in the 1904 presidential race. The party unit signaled backing at a statewide gathering, aligning with Bryan’s populist reform platform and tariff stance.
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New Jersey
Bryan
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