No Colonies in U S Government, Kansas City Star Debate
The Kansas City Star argues against a Department of Colonial Affairs. It asserts Americans prefer government by states and territories, not colonies, noting past transitions from territories to states and emphasizing equal protection under American law for all within the United States. It cites Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippine territory as preferred terms over colonies.
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Kansas City Star
Department of Colonial Affairs
Washington
Tigs
Department of the Interior
United States
United States of America
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine
Pingree Backs Alger for U S Senate in Reform Stand
Governor Pingree of Michigan endorses General Alger for the U S Senate, citing opposition to trusts and support for direct election of senators. Alger agrees that wealth concentration harms the masses and favors direct vote, opposing legislative choice.
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Gov
Pingree
Michigan
Gen. Alger
U. S. Senate
Alger
U. S
United States
Independent Candidate for Governor Toward Movement in Toledo
Mayor Jones of Toledo signals willingness to join an independent movement for governor. He states a readiness to act if the time is right, while not committing to rush into the effort. The published letter expresses inclination toward the independent path and potential participation in the political shift.
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Jones
Toledo
Vnd
Campaign of Education Over Latgreat State
A speaker argues that ten years of preaching and teaching pale beside a campaign of education aimed at Latgreat State. He contends political parties will fade as party machines meet obsolescence, calling them costly burdens on government and a threat to liberty and progress.
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Latgreat
Making good use of trusts in public utilities
Sixty thousand traveling salesmen have been injuriously affected since trusts gained control. The Arkansas Gazette argues for destroying trusts, but the piece contends trusts illustrate cooperation and should be used. It proposes municipal and state control of public utilities to benefit the people and secure government by and for the people.
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United States
Arkansas Gazette
Cornstalks Turned Into Cash For Multiple Uses
Cornstalks are being processed into six products including cellulose worth 3400 a ton used as automatic hull stopper for battleships. The government pays 400 a ton for cellulose, with fifteen tons yielding one ton of cellulose from 90 dollars worth stalks. Capitalists in Western cities plan factories, boosting revenue for corn growing regions and farmers.
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Kansas City Journal
New Regiments to Be Called for in Philippines War
Washington dispatches say at least ten new regiments will be raised to wage the Philippines conflict and the 85,000 cap may be reached by law. General Otis reportedly cables McKinley that his force cannot subdue the insurgents and may need reinforcements or risk losing ground already gained. The text questions the Philippines purchase, likening it to Spain’s sale but asserts the United States remains better positioned to prevail.
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Washington
Philippines
Otis
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Spain
Washington Governor Sees Public Ownership as Antitrust Remedy
Gov. Rogers of Washington, replying to the anti trust conference invitation in St. Louis, declares there is no remedy for the trust evil but public ownership. The public policy stance reflects growing opposition to the lawless abuse of corporate privileges and monopolists.
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St. Louis
Gov. Rogers
State of Washington
Trust promoters urged to abandon bandit methods
Gov. Rogers voices concern that trust promoters threaten the individualistic system of competition and industry. If they act honestly and forsake bandit tactics, they may redirect the public mind from a purpose ripening under the heat of wrong, as noted by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Gov. Rogers
St. Louis
A Sure Enough War In The Philippines
A Texarkana Courier opinion notes Americans face a costly war to quell the Philippine insurrection. It warns Filipinos fight and retreat methodically, with provinces repeatedly needing re capture, as thousands of U S lives and millions in treasure are at stake.
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Philippines
Texarkana Courier
Two Good Papers Offer For Subscriptions
The publishers of the Texas Farm and Ranch offer a sample copy to country subscribers. Star subscribers can renew or start a new subscription for $1.50 yearly to receive both publications, a chance to get two strong papers for a small sum.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
Southwest
Star
Farm and Ranch
The
Kan sas verve in the Philippines story from Charley Reynolds
Charley Reynolds recalls a desperate moment in the Philippines where a firing pin broke his rifle and a wounded Company F soldier, shot in the shoulder, lies on the road. He exchanges rifles, then the man urges the unit to advance, cheering despite injury and danger.
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Charley Reynolds
Kansas
Philippines
Company F
Kansas City Journal
Public meeting called for Mena third anniversary
Mayor Hamilton urges citizens to attend a meeting to plan the August first celebration of Mena’s birth. The note emphasizes city growth and a demonstration to attract visitors, asking all able residents to participate and help ensure a successful anniversary event.
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Hamilton
Mena
Abbott Proposes Clergy Can Handle Practical Trust Reform
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott of New York offers a ministerial formula for correcting trusts grounded in a clearer grasp of centripetal and centrifugal social forces. The plain proposition disputes the idea that clergy lack aptitude for practical questions and aims to resolve the trust problem.
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Lyman Abbott
New York
Kansas City Star
Balloon stuntman offers prize to drop baby from balloon
The Kansas balloon man who offered a $25 prize to a mother permitting her baby to be dropped from a balloon attached to a parachute shows more foolhardy enterprise than sense. Few mothers would consent to part with their child in that manner.
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Kansas
Delightful High Altitude Climate Described
The piece extols a fine climate at year’s season, noting high altitude breezes and miles of forests. It highlights healthful ozone from pines and the overall pleasant air and scenery.
Carlisle Street Fair Planned Amid Local Festivities
Carlisle New Jersey aims to host a street fair featuring community booths and local vendors in an autumn setting. Organizers coordinate permits, road closures, and safety measures to welcome residents and visitors.
Town Street Fair Draws Tens of Thousands, Replaces County Fair
Last year business men organized a three day street fair that brought about 40 000 visitors to the town. The event replaces the old county fair and is enclosed by a high fence to deter nonpaying entrants.
Roosevelt Perceived Unfit for Presidency by Hanna
The Kansas City Star notes that Mark Hanna would never consider Theodore Roosevelt as a presidential candidate nor attempt to run if elected. Roosevelt, famed Rough Rider hero of San Juan and former New York governor, is identified as an unlikely political contender in Hanna’s view.
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Mark Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan
New York
Kansas City Star
Peculiar Strikes Seen Amid Prosperity Says Editor
The writer notes the oddity of widespread strikes among workers despite reported universal prosperity. He observes that some men are never satisfied while others are hard to please, implying discontent persists regardless of overall economic conditions.
Anniversary Celebration Set for August 19 in Mena
The community plans a large anniversary event on August 19 with Mena ready to make a strong showing. Local organizers encourage participation and anticipate a memorable day.
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Mena
Strangers Seek Investments in Mineral Prospects at Mena
Numerous strangers visit Mena in search of investment opportunities as they examine mineral prospects drawing attention from local and visiting investors to the area’s potential.
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Mena
Answer to a Question Poem by Lilla Cabot Perry
Poem reflecting on reciprocal love and acceptance. The speaker asks if love remains true despite faults, comparing divine light in dew to a star and affirming enduring affection. The lines contemplate divine gaze, beauty, and intimate trust.
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Lilla Cabot Perry
Legal ruling on self harm policy payments and insurer liability
Judge Philips holds that under the statute the death by own action is not a defense to paying a policy unless death was contemplated at the time of insurance. The decision, affecting an indemnity policy case Rosa B L Jarman versus Knights Templars and Masons Life, may cost assessment companies about 500000 dollars.
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Kansas City
Philips
Rosa BL. Jarman
Knights Templars and Masons’ Life Indemnity Company
Insurance Imen
Gang of Tramps in Jail in Joplin June Robberies Rise
Two more highway robberies occurred in east Joplin Saturday night prompting talk of a vigilance committee. Twenty one hobos were arrested on suspicion and are in jail awaiting investigation.
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Joplin
Prisoners End Strike At Anamosa State Prison
The striking inmates at Anamosa State Prison returned to work after officials granted their demands. Pie will be served at least twice weekly, and no punishments will result from the strike.
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Anamosa
Pythian Excursion Train Wreck Near Danville
A special Peoria & Eastern train carrying Knights of Pythias from Champaign to Danville wrecked near Danville, Ind., causing three boys to be seriously injured while none were killed. The track was badly damaged and cars broken. In Peoria a live electrical plant boiler explosion injured three, one possibly fatally, wrecking the plant and plunging the area into darkness.
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Pythian
Indianapolis
Ind
Peoria & Eastern
Big Four
Knights of Pythias
Champaign
Danville
Til
Peoria
Electric
Pairview
Fulton County
Baptist Association Meetings Open At Mil Covel Church
Ouvehita Baptist Association holds a board meeting beginning Friday night July 28 at Mil Covel Church with preachers and lay leaders listed. Sessions include sermons at 11 o clock and prayer meetings, plus discussions on sending preachers and missionary work led by W Echolls and other named participants.
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Baptist Association
Ouvehita Bap
Association
Mil Covel
C. Gy Walker
S. A. Neighbors
W. C. Echolls
Hai—B Duke
J. O Bayler
Syoy
J. Holland
J. W. Buechannan
G Williams
H. C. Riddling
Brother Smith
M. L. Riddling
James Ealing
W. 4
Bromley
W. M. Pipkin
B. Duke
W. ©. Echolls
James
J. J. Mershon
Brother McMillan
J. J. Holland
W. P. Freeman
J. O. Butler
W. L. Compere
W. L. Comrene
J. J. Munswos
Rich Mountain Items Summary
Rich Mountain items describe cool pleasant weather and local events. John Holland celebrated a happy event with a fine girl at his home, while Mrs. Walker opened The Great Eastern hotel anticipating a strong season. Dr Jones will lead a local church and serve as doctor amid a planned Sunday school, as J R Harris and family prepare to move to Springdale Arkansas.
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John Holland
Walker
Dr Jones
J.R Harris
Springdale
Ark
Mena
Slate Creek Sunday School and Community Appeal
Health remarks note corn and grain conditions with wheat and oats fair to poor. Jim Payne described as grave, possibly a boy. A Sunday school is active at Slate Creek with preaching at 11 and 3 on Sunday June 18, followed by a tree shade dinner. Community members urged to help build school houses for districts 32 and 43.
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Jim Payne
Slate Creek
The Appetite of a Goat and Dr King’s Pills
An early health advert extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for poor digestion and liver woes. It promises splendid appetite, sound digestion and regular bodily habit for just 25 cents at any drug store.
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Dr. King
Missouri Valley Veterinarians Meet in St Joseph
Missouri Valley Veterinary association held its fifth annual convention in St Joseph yesterday. Attendees treated several badly injured horses in demonstrations and discussed veterinary papers.
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Missouri Valley Veterinarians
St. Joseph
Missouri Valley Veterinary Association
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