Taxes rise and fall with territorial levies, not overall
The article explains that the 73 percent raise affects territorial levies only and does not raise county township or school district taxes. It argues the territorial portion may be illegal and could be enjoined, while noting the overall effect shifts burden to territorial value and that local taxes show little net harm. It also previews upcoming Senate and House actions on Hawaii annexation and Cuban belligerent rights, with Spain’s role and currency concerns shaping debate.
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Bat Tile Waderwood
Beaver ‘County
Supreme Court
Ilegal
Territorial Board of Equalization
County Board
Eame
Congress
Senate
Hawaii
Lo ix ‘Penn
Lil
Wouke
Japan
Claus Spreckels
Sugar Trust
House
United States
Spain
Woodford
Nota
Weyler
Cubs
Tranco
Cuba
Canada
England
Ake
Sandwich Islands
Weyler in Spanish arms a brutal history of slaughter
The Omaha World Herald laments Valeriano Weyler’s and Alva’s bloodstained records in Cuba. It contrasts Weyler’s alleged 68,500 starvation deaths with Alva’s 18,000, condemning U S tolerance and Spain’s treatment of Cubans. It denounces a sham autonomy offer amid brutalities.
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Weyler
Timour
Nero
Alva
Robespierre
Abdul Hamid
Judas
Spain
Valeriano Weyler
Cuba
Netherlands
Moro Castle
Coba
Sirocco
United States
Blagco
Omaha
Herald
After election Man must be glad o re duty done
A brief Washington Star excerpt notes mixed feelings after an election. Some celebrate victory while others acknowledge defeat, urging restraint and duty fulfilled without excess or gloating. The tone suggests reflective partisan mood and calls for measured response post vote.
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Washington Star
Oklahoma Pension Totals And Odd Local Anecdotes
Oklahoma reports 6102 veterans drawing 369003.81 annually in pensions. The piece cites oddities from a cold snap fashion to a sausage maker case, a cooking club editor’s lampoon, a Ponca City bachelor girls club rite, and a light note on Billy Bolton’s upcoming marriage, ending with Charles A. Dana’s substantial wealth and early life.
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Ponca City
Trade and Labor Reflections From American Economist Opinion
The piece critiques protection and free trade, arguing shoddy imports under Wilson bill harmed American clothmakers who shifted to cheaper goods. It praises higher quality under protective tariffs, notes improved wear and value for workers, and foresees broader treaty progress between the US and Canada led by Laurier and McKinley era officials.
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Whoddy
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Oklahoma Governor Barnes 1897
Governor MM Barnes proclaims November 26 1897 as a day of public thanksgiving for blessings to the territory of Oklahoma. He urges worship, family and neighborhood gatherings, renewal of friendship, and consideration for the poor, urging observance in line with Christian traditions. The proclamation follows a federal Thanksgiving alignment and references Providence, harvest, drought relief, and public praise.
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Barnes
Oklahoma
United States
MM. Barnes
Beef cattle market reports and range stock notes
Range and feed lot news from Kansas and Wyoming report cattle prices, shortages, and demand trends. Commentary from observers notes Texas demand and jack rabbit incidents. Missouri breeder T F B Bothan discusses preference for range stock over corn-belt stock. Wyoming stockmen seek cattle as prices rise. Black Hills shipments increase shortage. Canadian Record notes Oklahoma herd law tensions. Easton touts hypo sulphite of soda for cattle health. Sheriff Ross farm profits from Mexican cows and bush crop.
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T. F. B. Bothan
Chillicathe
Farina
Corn Belt
Ranchnen Tho
Wyoming
David Rankin
Missouri
United States
Woods
Woods Ward
Day
Greer
Roger Mills
Oklahoma
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Ite
Leutgert
Chicago
Kingaian Journal
California
Jai
Billy Bolton
Te Woodward News
Bubo Clicker
Information
Texas
Kansas City Star
Bill
Charles A. Dana
New York
Dana
Brook Farn
United State
Great Britain
Wilfred Laurier
Washington
McKidley
Sherman Thel
Kansas
Jack Rabbit
New Mexico
Texas Stock and Farm Journal
Easton
Minneole
Keston
Sherif Ross
Mexico
Harry
Cranmers
A. N. Cranmer
J. Taggart
Carrion
Southwear
Connection
M. J. Taggart Meade
C. E. Doyle
Beaver County
Boyle& Son
Libhra
Kaw
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