Third Party Critique and Global Affairs in 1901
The piece, published in Interpar on June 22 1901, mocks third party movements led by Lee Meriwether and a Kansas City birth of five new party members. It argues real merit finds a home within major parties and predicts continued dissident parties as a side show. It also critiques Philippine policy and cites a czar’s desire for a male heir. Corn King Philips of Chicago forecasts higher corn prices, praising his market insights.
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Philips
Chicago
United States
New York
Corp
Jones predicts 1904 campaign focuses on Philippine issue
Senator Jones, chair of the national Democratic committee, says the 1904 race will center on the Philippine question. He asserts the Supreme Court decision left the issue to Congress and vows Democrats will press the liberty and justice line to the bitter end, aiming to rally conservatives to defeat the Republicans.
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Jones
Senator Jones
National Democratic Committee
Supreme Court
Congress
Countervailing duty and sugar trust controversy
Secretary of the Treasury Gage says the sugar trust did not know a countervailing duty was under consideration before its imposition, yet he does not deny it benefited the trust. The Russian minister’s claim that the duty served as a financial reward for the trust’s McKinley campaign funding appears supported by evidence. The piece accuses Republicans of prioritizing trusts over national welfare and urges voting the trust party out. It notes the German emperor orders a new yacht designed for the United States.
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Gage
Sugar Trust
Russia
Republican Party
Germany
United States
Ex Governor Pingree and rattlesnake mail tale noted
Ex Governor Pingree who died in London is famed for the Pingree patch system linking vacant urban plots to poor families for personal gardens. His work supplied fresh vegetables to cities and his memory endures for good done. A mail clerk’s rattlesnake incident warns clerks to check pouches before handling maps.
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Pingree
London
Republicans Discuss McKinley Successor Prospects
Rumors swirl among Republicans about possible successors to McKinley. Platt favors Governor Odell as a presidential contender, while Elkina suggests a House member could win. Democrats are viewed as likely to elect the next president. Missouri touts its fruit exhibit at the Pan American Exposition as a standout among older states, with plans to showcase further prosperity at the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
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Mc.Kinley
Platt
Odell
Elkina
House
Missouri
English use of U S stamp cancelling machine showcased
England discovers the stamp cancelling machine used in many U S post offices and invites John to a 1903 St. Louis show to reveal the handy tools and appliances in this country. The czar of Russia should find consolation that he is not the only father disappointed by a fine boy.
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England
U.S
St. Louis
John
Kussie
Kansas City Officers Face Saloon Restriction Ruling
Judge McAaley rules Kansas City police cannot prove arrests for drinking on Sundays without the officer tasting the alleged beer. Officers risk violations if they testify to drinking in court. The piece notes the saloon trade and shifts to other items.
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Kansas City
McAaley
Monument to be preserved and auction fails for castle sale
The Thirty First infantry volunteers were mustered out in San Francisco on Tuesday. Adelina Patt attempted to sell her castle Craig y Nos in Wales but no bidder met the 250000 reserve. An Irish exhibit will feature at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with a permanent state organization forming. Five Griffey children aged 3 to 11 in Ray county were bitten by a mad dog last Saturday night. Kansas faces a wheat harvest with labor shortages as railroads offer one cent more per bushel to attract workers. The Deutchland set a new speed record across the Atlantic, 3082 miles at 23 38 100 mph, surpassing the Missouri Pacific route times. Brown University announced a 2000000 endowment has been raised and Miles was awarded a doctor of laws. In Cherryvale a 105-year-old enslaved former widow, Mary Mason, has fever and tobacco use history.
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Adelina Patt
Craig-y-Nos
Wales
Births reported in Kansas City and Concordia notices
Birth notices list several newborns with mothers identified by married names. Entries mention Lap the wife at ite MN in Boro Kansas City on May 26, a son to Mrs. Griffel at Concordia, another boy for Mrs. Brie Na, and a baby boy for Mrs. Wittiee Siveo. Names appear garbled or partially unreadable in the clipping.
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Boro
Kansas City
Ite
Ewing
Wittiee Siveo
Concordia Local News Roundup of Sick, Visits and Events
Concordia residents report illnesses including Mr Chris Beboff and Mrs Frits Lobman while Rev. LD Bochmoueller from Lexington visited last week. Several church events and farewells occur as Rev F Klemme resigns, Rev E J Ginn preaches, and local social and harvest activities continue. A probate will, real estate allocations, and railroad work near town are noted alongside community gatherings hosted by Mrs John Ritter for Miss Abbie ONeal.
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Frits Lobman
LD. Bochmoueller
Lexington
Horse Team Disaster Injures Boy Near Tow
A Sunday afternoon accident near a local town involved a team of four horses pulling a binder. Twelve year old Joseph Brewer, riding one of the horses, fell and was dragged into a machine by a spur. He sustained deep cuts and bruises with possible serious injuries. Dr. J A Many treated the patient.
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Binder
Willam Brewer
Joseph
Brewer
Tront
J A
Hare
Prosperity in the brick yard and town events at Higginsville
Corder rejoices in local prosperity as the brick yard meets demand. The Methodists of Higginsville set pew chord contracts with Johnson and Bauer of Sedintin at 5.05 percent. Higginsville plans Fourth of July amusements including baseball races and music. Epworth League held a meeting at Corder Ay church with a strong musical program. Higginsville reports criminal misbehavior by three youths, who were advised to leave town. An oil company formed in Higginsville has leased 7,000 acres and plans a bore to 3,000 feet, offering shares at 20 cents each.
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Corder
Methodists
Higgineville
Johnson & Bauer
Sedintin
Epworth League
Ty Methodist Church
St Corder
Higgansville
Miter
Theoat
Higginsvile
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Wellington Mill Company
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H. A. Willis
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