Armour's War on Hog and Rails A War Over Packingtown
The Chicago Journal questions Philip D Armour's view of war and loyalty. It argues Armour would back government force to defend hogs and rails while decrying war when sailors and soldiers die abroad. The piece claims 1,200,000 Chicagoans are better suited to speak for the city than Armour.
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Chicago Journal
Philip D. Armour
Mr. Armour
United States
Chicago
Armour
Argwur
Jingo and Spain Cuba Crisis War Talk Rampant
The piece mocks jingo rhetoric and public calls for war over Cuba and Spain, noting US intervention fears, German claims in Cuba, and the political pressure on McKinley. It references The Maine incident, public pep talks for war, and speculative consequences of German demands, warning against reckless escalation.
War poetry and political verse on destroyers and peace
A Western newspaper poem narrated in Congress shows satire on naval arms and war talks. It references torpedo boats and destroyers and a quip about the old veteran’s dream, with lines about trumpeted bugles and renewed ties.
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Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Simpson
Shadows of War Poem Fragment by Mrs Baker
Fragmentary verse piece titled Shadows of War evokes springtime imagery and distant voices. The text alludes to a “thiden Veht” and a distant song, with mentions of a country call and nameless distance, reflecting wartime sentiment in a lyrical style.
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Baker
Spain’s Hidden Suffering Behind Bright Fronts
A fragment notes Spain’s public face as Cuba starves. It cites editorials and a Bender family inn as a grim contrast, claiming a foul stench from beneath the surface and a lack of disinfectants in the cellar.
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Spain
Cuba
Bender
War talk in Billville raisin pensions plan fears
In Billville, locals fear no war but plan for pensions. Citizens vent at the postmaster and threaten their representative over war support, while the president delays the war question until fall to let farmers harvest before soldiers arrive. Atlanta Constitution.
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Spain
China
McKinley
Mcl Binley
Billville
Political Notes in Kansas Campaign Circles
Political notes from Kansas report Lambert wobbling over an issue with a friend and Brown leading GOP state work at headquarters. Populists, Republicans, and third parties court districts, with delegates named in Marysville and Manhattan. Endorsements for McKinley and Cuba shape primaries. debates over district nominations and possible retirements dominate the scene.
Tools of Glass Trust Fuel Price Hikes and Rail Ads
A glass industry dispute centers on a 2 percent price rise by American Window Glass, noted as the fourth increase after protections under the Dingley bill. Dealers claim the trust controls about 95 percent of U.S. output, with duties lifting foreign prices. Local commentary faults Dingley and urges rail travel options via Union Pacific to Topeka and Kansas City.
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Slase
Tools of the Glass Trust
Tve
American Window Glass Company
Eince
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment Mining District Wyoming
Rates to Grand Encampment Mining District Wyoming from Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah cut to one fare for round trip plus five dollars. Tickets on sale the first and third Tuesday of May June July August September October and November non Sundays between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. A Lewis and Fulton listed as agents. Also notes Santa Fe and Union Pacific train times serving Topeka and Kansas City with various daily departures and limited services.
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Eaton Racine
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Wyo
Grand
A. Lewis
Fulton
Suckien’s Arnica Salve and Bezge Eye Salve Offerings
Suckien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for bruises ulcers and chapped skin with a money back guarantee at five cents a box sold by Swift & Holliday. Bezge Eye Salve touted to cure inflamed or weak eyes, recommended for druggists.
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Suckien
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Professor's wireless telegraph may aid war ships
Lawrence April 7 United States government weighs using Prof Lucien Blake Kansas State university wireless telegraph to relay messages between Key West Washington and fleets at sea. The invention transmits without conductors promising instant results and a potential edge in naval communications. Blake, friend of Commander Sedley, notes ongoing discussions with officials.
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Lawrence
Spain
United States
Lucien Blake
Kansas State University
Key West
Washington
Blake
Sedley
Flying Squadron
Democratic Editors Programme at Iola April 18
April 7 Iola notes a Democratic editors gathering with a morning welcome by Oscar Foust and remarks by Frank L. Webster. Afternoon covers committee reports and officers. evening features include talks by B. Goshorn, J. B. Fugate, and Chris Ritter on party unity, Bryanism, democracy, and women’s role.
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Oscar Foust
Iola
Frank L. Webster
Ets
Elernoon
Democrate Press
D. B. Goshorn
Fola
Chas. F. Beatt
Thomas Jefercon
J. G. Lowe
Washington Ue
L. J. Purcell
Democratic Party
J. B. Fugate
Newton
I. H. Padgeth
Salim
Chris 8
Ritter
Ton
Col UN
Hutchinson
Spain
B, B. Buck
Windela
Stants
Torm Morgan
Eureka
Live Stock Shipments Report from Kansas to KO Yard
Inspector McCoy details March cattle movements at Kansas City stock yards with 27 287 head sold more than bought. notable figures include 445 cows, 20 000 calves, and 29 078 sheep. Hogs total 12 384. Also notes ongoing school project in Alva and Salina murder story developments.
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Inspector McCoy
Kansas
Kansas City
Kas
J. I. McCoy
Bank failure leads to suit by First State receiver
April 1900 McPherson Bendley receiver for the First State bank that failed last September sues the original directors of the First National bank. The aim is to recover £X,000, nearly the full liabilities, after the old directors guaranteed bad paper to the new bank. The old directors met Tuesday to discuss a possible compromise of the lawsuit.
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First National Bank
First State
Board Sued Individually By Civic Federation
Emporia April 7 County Attorney Dickson acts for civic federation to sue old county commissioners individually overcharges for salaries attendance and meetings livery and bridge work EL Mapes charged 668 J A Miller 968 Jacob Jacobs unnamed Emporia man involved in act. Colorado Springs April 7 C Howbaker killed under Santa Fe train at Fountain note indicates Emporia Kans intent to go to Portland Ore and suicide plan.
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Emporia
Dickson
Civic Federation
Board of County Commissioners
EL Mapes
J. A. Miller
Jacob Jacobs
Colorado Springs
C. Howbaker
Santa Fe
Fountain
Kaw
Portland
Ore
Osage City Fuss Over Postmaster Appointments
Osage County Republicans clash over Osage City and Lyndon postmaster jobs. Lyndon Journal accuses H B Miller and O McElfresh of offering Frank Webber 500 to bow out for McElfresh. Webber refused and lost as Charlie Curtis pushed through McElfresh’s appointment amid district politics. The dispute emphasizes demands to distribute post offices and the district's political tension.
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Osage County
Osage City
Lyndon
Madarts
H. B. Miller
O. ©. McElfresh
Frank Webber
McElfresh
Webber
Plaice
Charlie Curtis
Lyndon Journal
Mckifresh
Republican Party
Kirkpatrick Nominated for Third Term at Independence Convention
The Third Congressional Wineries Convention at Independence named S Kirkpatrick by acclamation, replacing J F Bradley of Sedan who leaves the race after being made convention chair. Bradley, a longtime Democrat then Republican, is cashier at Sedan's First National Bank. Kirkpatrick, a one term former congressman, challenges Ridgely in joint discussions to frame the campaign.
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J. .F. Bradley
Sedan
Congress
5. S. Kirkpatrick
Bradley
First National Bank of
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Coneress
Politics
Ridgely
Stanley
Funston
Edwards and Seaton
George E. Case
William Glenn
George E. Cole
James H. Hamilton
George Clark
Major Remington
Frank Grimes
C. ©. McCarthy
Jen Wilkins
Willam R. Smith
Birick Coie
Coal output tops all records in 1897 rise in tonnage
Preliminary United States Geological Survey data show total coal production in 1897 about 198,250,000 short tons valued near 108,100,000 dollars. Output increased from 1896 by about 6,270,000 tons or 3.26 percent, while value rose slightly. Bituminous gains drove the rise. anthracite in Pennsylvania fell by roughly 1.25 million tons. The average mine price fell to a record low, $ per ton.
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Weshvnown
United States Geological Survey
United States
Pennsylvania
Nothing in it Andree story is a fake second hand tale
Victoria B C April 7 The Carr story about Andree the balloonist is exposed as fake. A St Michaels paper earlier spread a highly improbable missing astronaut tale. Carpenters win strike ends as all major mills accept terms. The workers resume duty and wage talks resume.
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Andree
Victoria
B. C
Carr
United States
St. Michaels
Carpenters
As Carpenters
From an Ice Prison
Portland narrative recounts G F Tilton third officer of the Telvihere and F K Lotichott of Fylde arriving after a rescue mission north of Alaska. Tilton promises a dramatic tale but withholds key details while crews remain trapped as ice edges thaw and their whaling ship may be crushed.
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Ore
G. F. Tilton
Telvi
Arctic Oeek
Point Barrow
Alaska
F. K. Lotehott
Fylde
Brcuinnant Jarvis
Bear
Almaka
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