Kansas Notes Highlight Diverse Local Signals Across State
Sleeper train starts on Central Branch and four Seneca papers grow. Democrats favor Ryan for governor as Oswego leases 6 000 acres for gas. Kansas towns gain phone rental, cherry trees blossom in south, new commercial clubs form in Smith Center Minneapolis and Manhattan. A Seneca firm offers 18 cent coffee of 29 cent grade. Reports cover marriages, insanity cases, temperance, canning plants, prairie schooners, and local bids for Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley.
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Central Branch
Seneca
Neoline County
Ryan
Kansas
Oswego
Burlington
Olathe
Doniephan
Annie’ Walters
Newton
Coffeyville
Philippines
Helen Powers
Wetmore
Brown County
Committee On ‘Appropriations
Fort. Leavenworth
Fort. Riley
Kam
Curtis and Calderhead
Kegneas City
Kan
Neosho
Western Branch
Leavenworth
Free Trade Debate on Porto Rico Sugar and Labor
A Department of Agriculture official, after visiting Porto Rico, argues free trade would mainly benefit European and foreign owners of plantations, not islanders. He warns of sugar trust profits, discusses wages and expansion, and contrasts with consequences for Puerto Rican workers and U.S. industries. The piece also notes Indianapolis transportation officials citing a surge in shipments and freight activity.
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F. Saylor
Department of Agriculture
Porto Rico
Spain
New York
Sugar Trust
Bugar Trust
Philippines
Cuba
Philppines
Leland
Congress
Idaho Officials Linked to Riot Actions Say Military Did No Wrong
Bartlett-Sinclair testified before the House Military Affairs Committee that military authorities acted within bounds during the Idaho mining riots. He claimed suspending Shoshone county officials and declaring martial law followed Governor Steneneberg’s orders to maintain order and prosecute conspirators tied to the destruction of Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mills and the killings. He stated he is answerable to Idaho citizens, not the military.
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Idaho
Bartlett-Sinclair
Stevenenberg
Committee On Military Affairs
House of Representatives
Congress
Robertson
Shoshone
Sinclair
Steneneberg
Bunker Hill
Sullivan Mills
Eli Perkins Down South Gets Secret Democratic Gist
The Louisville Commercial recounts Eli Perkins meeting Judge Scott a well known Kentucky Democrat. Perkins pretends to share the party stance and the judge assumes he is also a Democrat. The exchange hints at political expectations and entanglements within the Blue Grass region.
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Louisville
Eli Perkins
Scott
Kentucky
Eli
Democratic missteps in tariff policy haunt Kentucky race
A judge explains to Eli that Democratic errors in Grover Cleveland era tariff policy hurt Kentucky farmers. He cites wool hemp and tobacco prices, free trade scares, and Bryan free silver as reasons Democrats may lose loyalty. He notes racial slurs and McKinley era politics reveal party tensions.
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Eli
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Bil
Kentucky
Wilson
Bryan
Tennessee
Lexington
Shade
Republic of Hawaii
Premature Reactions to Bailey as Chilton's Successor
The Democratic San Antonio Express refuses reconciliation with the selection of Hon. Joseph Weldon Bailey to replace Senator Chilton. The paper warns congratulations to the constitution’s custodian may be premature.
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San Antonio H Express
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Chilton
Express
Republicans Stand Firm on Difficult Historical Position
In a forceful defense, the party rejects retreat from a hard line, stating that no brave man or party will abandon a stance shaped by history's natural progression, regardless of difficulty. The speaker emphasizes resolve and duty to uphold the course.
Southern Galt Banks Issue Gold Bonds in Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution, a leading silver advocate, has issued gold bonds totaling 500000 dollars as a demonstration of its practical faith.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Led Into Temptation Letter Reminder
The passage notes Mr. Cleveland could not resist writing a letter to Mr. Burchard with a reminiscence of a pleasing name. The line hints at a bygone correspondence and a lingering memory tied to names and temptation.
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Cleveland
Burchard
Aguinaldo Delays Credentials for Kansas City Convention
Aguinaldo has not yet presented his credentials as delegate at large to the Kansas City convention, delaying his formal recognition and participation in proceedings.
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Aguinaldo
Kansas City
Lead Mines on the Isle of Man and a famed water wheel
The Isle of Man hosts the Laxey lead mines, supplying over half the ore and featuring the celebrated seven tyree wheel erected in 1854. The article notes its near absence of oscillation and continuous operation since construction. It also mentions agricultural rotation, health tonics, and infant soothing syrups in passing.
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Isle of Man
Laxey
Hood's Sarsaparilla Flaunts Fame as a Merited Cure
The advertisement hails Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven tonic and blood purifier that aids appetite, strength, and vigor. It cites Orno B. Moore of Mount Hope Wisconsin reporting cure of scrofula sores with Hood's Sarsaparilla and related products, claiming national notoriety for the remedy.
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Hood
Orno B. Moore
Moutt’ Hope
Wis
Amerles
Alabastine Durably Finishes Walls Not Kal Somines
A historical note extols Alabastine as the original durable wall coating available in white or tinted by mixing with cold water. It contrasts it with cheap kal somines, which use white chalk clays and animal glue, warning against dealers who falsely claim equivalents and promising lasting, clean results with dry powder in five pound packs.
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Walla
Ensible
Alabastine Co
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Republicana
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Gures
Ourt
Ieg
Tor Imbel
Cables H, Wires Co
Motvern
Willeme Papuan Bate
DR. Chase
Philadelphia
Black Oil CO
Riceville
Iowan
W.N. U
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