English Want All the Trusts The British Plan to Control US Industry
The Chicago Record reports a London cablegram urging patriotic opposition to British capital buying into American industry. It quotes Sidney A. Bird stating the aim to acquire the American Cereal Company and later expand to other manufacturing properties while retaining current management. The motive is to profit British capital from American industrial stocks and establish oats as the initial step in their plan.
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Chicago
London
United States
Sidney A. Bird
Record
Stewart-Crowell
Bird
United
Venture faces delay in Camp Bird mine deal
States that the Camp Bird gold mine purchase is merely postponed as the latest corporate statement was unsatisfactory. He contends the Venture corporation is still negotiating with another gold property and that the deal is not off.
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Camp Bird
Venture Corporation
Wages Reduction Sparks Restarts at Illinois Steel and Pressed Steel Car
Special to the Chicago Record reports 1100 Joliet workers will return to jobs at Illinois Steel Company and Pressed Steel Car Company plants next Monday after notices to restart. The move follows pressure from Republican managers amid Bryan sentiment and fears of McKinley defeat. In Danville, a rolling mill closed due to a 25 percent wage cut strike, while at Columbia the Susquehanna Iron and Steel workers accepted the 25 percent cut with a bonus for puddlers helpers.
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McKinley
Bryan
Illinois
Bloomsburg
Danville
Lancaster
Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company
Columbia Fave
Treasurer Grimes in Trouble Over State Money
Suit seeks $25,000 from State Treasurer Frank Grimes for allegedly depositing state funds in Topeka banks and converting the amount to his own use. The piece questions legality, cites political motives, and suggests earlier action would have been wiser, while noting partisan commentary and Cuba postal theft as a comparison.
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Frank Grimes
Topeka
Grimes
Plains
J. R. Burton
Cuba
Samuel Craig for County Commissioner in District Two
The second district has no better qualified man than Samuel Craig a successful farmer and businessman trusted to handle county affairs. He supports lower taxes and will strive to reduce expenses with diligent oversight.
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Samuel Craig
Breidenthal Backed by Populist and Democrat in Legislature
In a call to unity supporters of populist N. L. Bowman align with Governor Breidenthal to ensure a sympathetic legislature. The aim is to enact laws serving the people and secure Bowman's broad support for those who prioritise public interests.
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Breidenthal
N. L. Bowman
Sultan’s harem keeper paid sixty dollars a month
The tale notes a man who tends the Sultan of Sulu’s harem earns $60 monthly, paid by Uncle Sim. It then asks readers to imagine how many aged soldiers would receive a pension of $690 per month.
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Sulu
Sim
District Court Cleck Faces Dr McDowell in Next Hearing
The district court’s next cleck is Dr McDowell praised by locals as highly respected. He enjoys strong support in his home Colony and is expected to receive a large vote there.
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Dr. MccDowell
Colony
Next probate judge J My Rigging attracts support countywide
The county shows strong backing for J My Rigging as the favored candidate for probate judge. Local observers say no other contender matches his qualifications and that his election is seen as a foregone conclusion.
Win McApaar Elevates Education in Anderson County
Win McApaar is described as a highly regarded educator in Anderson County. The young man is praised for his pleasant demeanor and for making new friends across the county, signaling a positive community impact.
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Win
McApaar
Anderson County
Think-Box Man Stated As Revenue Driven Republican Critique
A quoted remark argues that a man who lets his think-box work cannot be a Republican unless he is driven by revenue and politics. The ideas reflect a stance on party loyalty and personal profit versus public service.
Kingman Plow Works Reopens After Shutdown Wage Cut
In Peoria Illinois on October 5 the Kingman Plow Company resumed operations after three weeks of repairs. More than 200 workers had their wages reduced by 10 to 25 percent, with piece workers hit hardest. The firm offered no explanation and workers suspect a political motive, as owner Mr Kingman is noted as a strong Republican.
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Peoria
Ill
Kingman Plow Company
Kingman Company
Kingman
Rank Scott Favored by Linn County in Senate Race
Linn county residents say candidate Scott will win the state Senate race by a comfortable margin. He is very popular in his home county and the people have confidence in him.
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Linn County
Scott
Secretary Appeals for $200 Million War Budget Next Year
Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy plan to request Congress for two hundred million dollars to continue the war effort next year. The decision underscores the ongoing costs of imperialism and militarism.
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Tuk
Navy
Jcongress
Ben Hannsey Chooses McKinled and Imperialism
Ben Hannsey declares preference for McKinled and imperialism over Bryan and Silver, noting tastes vary and disagree on leadership.
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Ben Hannsey
McKinled
Bryan
Silver
Cy Leland Blamed in Grimes Suit, Capital Reports
The Topeka Capital accuses Cy Leland of responsibility for the lawsuit filed against Frank Grimes. The remark signals strong attribution and editorial stance on the legal action.
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Topeka Capital
Cy Leland
Frank Grimes
Sven stumps New York for Bryan in Kant sas ties
Con Nieko As Sven, once of Kant sas, Horace Greeley s son in law, campaigns across New York for Bryan.
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Con
Nieko
Sven
Kantsas
Horace Greeley
Bryan
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