Raucous 1904 political year glimpsed in Kansas City bugle
A garbled Federal ribbon of items notes railroads granting half fare to a Republican Judicial Convention in Jefferson City and hints at Bryan and Hearst political maneuvering. It mentions Senator Stone replacing Taggart as Democratic National Committee chairman, a Panama bond issue oversubscribed, and Kodama described as the genius of the Japanese army. Also remarks on British views of Bryan and party loyalties, with a Lafayette County Fair ad tucked in.
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Jefferson City
The
Kansas City Journal
W. J. Stone
Thomas Taggart
Fragmented note likely about a person or event
Insufficient readable facts to determine a clear event or names. The text appears as an incomplete fragment with unclear dates or places. No verifiable entities or actions to summarize into a proper newspaper card.
Jgea and Jess Update Misread Text Tayi Mat
A brief item notes a misread OCR fragment turning up jgea and Jess with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a local item or note about names, but no concrete event, place, or date is established.
Great Fair Promises 7500 in Premiums and County Turmoil
The piece notes 7500 in premiums for a county fair with varied entertainment. It references an Interstate Commerce Commission report: 1121 railroad deaths and 17170 injuries in Q1. Mentions Governor Folk mobilizing militia over Sunday law violations and critiques of Uncle Joe Cannon and trusts. Also covers Missouri education funding, school consolidation, constitutional amendments on sheriffs and road bonds, Sage will dispute, AFL labor action, Lafayette County Democratic morale, and Navy armor plate bids.
Campaign Struggles Over Roosevelt Style and Sunday Laws
The piece criticizes Republican fundraising and campaign tactics linked to President Roosevelt. It notes bids by Midvale Steel and the Steel Trust on naval contracts, asserts government losses, and questions party loyalty. It compares Roosevelt’s Oyster Bay principles with political realities and argues for active enforcement of Sunday laws as a turning issue.
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Michigan
North Carolina
Midvale Steel Co Y
The
Steel Trust
Abourd
Navy Department
Midvale Company
Republican Campaign Committee
Oyster Bay
Republican Party
Paul Morton
Roosevelt
Missouri
France
Canada
McKinley Advocates Free Trade and Reciprocity
In his final public address before his assassination, President McKinley urged ending exclusive trade practices. He argued for expanded commerce, friendly relations, and reciprocal treaties as solutions to commercial wars. He warned against retaliation and suggested tariffs only if needed for revenue.
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McKinley
Globe-Democrat accuses Hall and Sage in harsh charges
The Globe-Democrat is accused of favoritism toward J A Hall for State School Superintendent by attacking Carrington over school book prices. It notes Carrington never worked for the school book trust, and cites statements about Sage’s life and wealth, arguing the paper’s motives are prejudicial.
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Russell Sage
Globe Democrat
Haram
J. A. Hall
Howard Guss
Carrington
At Souls
School Book Trust
Tie Becae
School Book Commission
Globe
Little Publishing House
van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
St Louis
Kansas City
Corder Picnic Tops Lafayette County Event Day
A Lafayette county picnic dubbed the biggest of its kind will be held today. The feature emphasizes frugality and a restrained lifestyle as a contrast to Newport extravagance, noting notable figures and the absence of grand philanthropic trusts.
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Corder
Lafayette County
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Freedom
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Missouri Pharmacy
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Mr. Sage
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