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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
1
Ex Spr Reed on the dangers attend ing resort to wrong remedies, from the North American Review December. He argues democracy avoided rash decisions but must discuss key questions, notes a prosperity boom, condemns brutal competition, and urges careful use of legislation to curb monopolies while praising cautious reform and the value of publicity.
The Topeka Herald urges Kansas Republicans to end factional fights and unite. It argues party harmony should not suppress strong, capable leaders and asserts the prominent candidates for the Senate are all good men and would do the state credit. The piece mocks self styled harmonists who oppose contest while seeking control.
The writers express support for Mr. Long as the proper man to represent the state in the Senate. They believe he is best fitted and strongest, and expect the Republican legislature to choose him to succeed Senator Harris. They trust the motive of the challengers regardless of the outcome.
The obituary column notes the death of Thomas B. Reed at 63 in Washington from kidney trouble, praising his leadership of the House, return to law, and presidential hopes. Other items include the death of W. J. Bailey’s father at 84, Governor-elect delaying campaign duties, Thomas Nast’s passing, and G A R posts to be filled on December 1.
A garbled public notice offers a Daisy target gun to boys who subscribe to the Kansas City Wealth Journal at 3 cents each. It promises a thirty inch gun with prewar details, urging readers to mail money and names for shipment by express, with disclaimers and vague ordering steps.
An old style ad explains correct time matters and invites readers to bring eccentric or unsteady watches to Conklin the jeweler for proper repair and regulation.
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