Fatal succession shadowed Kansas senate seat history
A historical review traces Kansas’s long line of U S senators from 1861. It highlights J R Burton’s conviction and the supposed curse on the “Lane succession” starting with James Lane and tracing through Pomeroy, Harvey, Plumb, and Baker. The piece notes political turmoil and shifting control as key figures rose and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Burton
Congress
Kangas
Ingalla
United States Supreme Court
United States Dreak Court
St. Louis
Burton
Govs
Lane
James H. Lana
Kansas
P. B. Plums
Ulness
K Jucke
Frith
Pome
Toy
Kan
Pomeroy
Joo-Doo
New Mexico
Alexander Caldwell
Ross
Hils
Robert Crozier
Smize
James M. Harvey
Caldwell
Harvey
P. B. Plumb
Gov
Stumphrey
W. Perkins
John Martin
Plumb
Leciett Baker
J. R. Button
Baker
Britain and Turkey clash over Sinai land claim in ancient desert exchange
Britain warns Turkey after a cross border move into Sinai sparks a dispute over the strategic peninsula. London portrays Sinai as a historic but worthless desert yet insists control near the Suez Canal remains essential, with Turkish siting deemed unacceptable by Britain.
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London
Turkey
Great Britain
Ban
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
Heir to Russia's Throne Portrait of Grand Duke Alexis
Grand Duke Alexis, heir to the Russian throne, appears healthy and sturdy in a recent drawing from Tsarskoye Selo at the empress's request. Born August 12, he is shown with five sisters led by Grand Duchess Olga born November 15, contradicting reports of a fragile, sickly child.
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Bt. Petersburg
Alexis
Tearkoe-Selo
Ha Waa
Hag
Grand Duchess
Olga, Wag
The Right and the Wrong Kind of Lobby
A discussion on lobbying in legislatures, distinguishing proper information channels from corrupting influence. It argues that honest legislators rely on informed input from interested parties, while the danger lies in lobbyists who misinform through constant corridor chatter and agents. Public opinion and law contribute to maintaining honesty as the best policy.
Life Strength and the Power of Living Energy
A compact essay argues life-strength is a distinct force powering humans through storms and aging. It compares life-energy to a ship's buoyancy, urging a large reserve built by will and natural function. Strength comes from mind, nerve, muscle, or appetites, with life expressed across growth, poetry, and governance, guiding individuals to identify productive channels for sustained vitality.
Living Wage Debate Reflected by Fortune in Wontwen
An article fragment discusses the meaning of a living wage, contrasting it with a starvation wage and noting that only privileged women recognize true living standards. It mentions how unions influence awareness of workers’ economic conditions and calls for broader wage improvements.
Supposed Bomb Thrower Shocks Royal Wedding News
Dramatic Madrid dispatches recount a man resembling the bomber at the royal couple’s wedding, a bungled assault that led to a self-inflicted death after a near arrest. The ensuing royal bull fight drew enormous crowds as King Alfonso and Queen Victoria appeared amid heightened security and mixed emotions.
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Betrerd
Madrid
Forrejondeardox
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Salle de Alcala
Plaza Des Yordes
Wilkin
Wit
Victoria
Que
Royal Box
Spain
Duke of Meding Cocl
Duke of
Alba
Marquis of
Tolera
Torrejco de Arden
Manuel Morales
Morales
Sr. Cuesta
Morajes
Torrejan de Ardes
Thei
Weiling
Frederick W. Whitridge
King Alfonso
Tornadoes Visit Iowa Across Several Counties
A late month tornado struck Monona in the west and Buchanan and Scott in the east of Iowa, destroying buildings and livestock. The piece urges property owners to obtain tornado insurance, praising the Iowa Mutual Territory Insurance Association of Des Moines, its 8000 members, 114 million dollars insured, and a cash surplus over 90 thousand. It notes 22 years of operation, near half a million dollars in losses paid promptly, and an average cost of about one dollar per thousand insured yearly. The association, tied to Partners' Mutual, reports rising applications.
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Monona
Buchanan
Scott
Iowa
Iowa Mutual Terrifty Insurance Association Af Des Muines
N. Depismore
J. B. Herriman
Operaton
Partners’ Mutual
Smamen
Chicago to Probe Packard Packers Killing Methods
Chicago on June 3 announced it would appoint a commission to investigate stock yard conditions and assess recent criticisms of methods used in killing cattle and hogs. Mayor Dunne, after consulting Health Commissioner Whalen, said cooperation from the federal government would be sought and several members of the commission would be named.
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Chicago
Dunne
Whalen
Midland Chautauqua program in Des Moines includes famed speakers
The Midland Chautauqua assembly at Des Moines opens June 22 and runs through July 1 featuring J Adam Bede, Eugene Debs, Richmond Hobson, Indiana Governor Hanly, Dr Charles Eastman, Dr Cadman, Frederick Warde, Dr George Vincent, and Father Nugent. Daily lineup includes Nat Brigham illustrated talks on the Apache Warpack and Coronado to Watson, W I Nolan stories, Robertson Masing Film Company exhibitions, and top musical acts. Additional hours reserved for women’s clubs discussions and talks by Des Moines professionals.
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Midland Chautauqua Assembly
Des Moines
J. Adam Bede
Eugene V. Debs
Richmond P. Hobson
Hanly
Indiana
Charles A. Eastman
8. Parkes Cadman
Frederick Warde
George E. Vincent
Father Nugent
W. I. Nolan
Robertson Masing Picture Company
Wilbur Star Concert Co
Midland Jubilee Singers
Midland Concert Company
The
Meistersingers
Midland Concert Co
Rachel Steinmer
Alice Drennan Robinson
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J. R. Quincn
Cloud
Joseph R. Burton
Supreme Court
Historig Patgh
Britain
Tabak
Sina
Moses
Mount Sina
Mount Sinai
Moaca
Mount Sinais
Jebel
Red Sea
Suez Canal
England
Turka
Russia
Atest
Grand Duke
Mrs. J. &. Phelps Stokes
Rome
Reumanis
Ceylon
Professor Korn
Munich
Nuremberg
Apaseo
Mexico
Java
Europe
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