Why He Wrote It Hello Kansas Second Edition in Doubt
Eugene Ware known as Ironquill explains the inspiration for Hello Kansas and says he is negotiating with publishers about a possible second edition. He questions whether to publish again as the pamphlet has not received Populist praise and demand has been strong only in limited copies. Ware recalls how he arrived at the work while analyzing statistics and plotting a new course from an original concept.
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Feacerek
Eugene Ware
Ironquill
Paint Creek
Hells Kansas
Mr. Ware
Jee Waters
Pat Coney
Savana
Eudmas Ie
Waters
Str Ware
Wars
Paving on Filmore Street to be commented Monday
Councilman Elliott states all contracted paving will be completed before the time limit, with Fillmore Street work to begin immediately. Ritchie says minor filling remains, and Fillmore and Tyler and Topeka blocks must finish before January 1, 1901. Ten more blocks await bids, no contracts let that cannot be done this year. Brick work by Topeka Brick Co. will finish their current contracts and allow new ones. Sidewalk laying progresses well, ahead of schedule.
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Filmore Street
Sid
Elliott Todas
Fillmore Street
Ritchie
Fillmore
O ‘Tyler
Topeka Avenue
Topeka Brick Company
Sam
Topeka Milk Case Highlights Adulteration Fears
A Topeka report shows milk adulteration concerns with meat and milk mixing, potential mislabeling, and a plan to cut sales. Inspectors found two milk law violations in six years, noting one chemical used for preservation is harmless but detectable. Ice tests show natural ice had more sediment while artificial ice contained ammonia. authorities seek a complete weights and measures set costing about 300 dollars to improve store testing.
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Topeka
Purisworth
Mit
Varios
Milan
Mile
Shania
Tewtire
HOPPING ON ONE FOOT A Boy Loses Leg Under Freight Car
August Snyder aged about five, son of Peter Snyder of 713 Chandler street, had his leg severed above the ankle Thursday afternoon near the Sixth street viaduct after falling under a moving Santa Fe freight train. He was found hopping by Switchman George Bigham and taken to the Santa Fe hospital for dressing. his father, night watchman at the Santa Fe shops, was notified.
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August Snyder
Peter Snyder
Chandler Street
Sixth Street
Santa Fe
George Bigham
Len
Topeka Telephony Upgrade Adds 6000 Feet of Wires
In Topeka the telephone system will be improved over the next months with 6000 feet of cable installed. About 12 to 16 new telephones will be connected as 40 poles carry the wires to stations. Seven existing routes will be replaced and new leads laid across several lines. Manager Bayless states there is no call yet for the city extension.
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Topeka
Siven
Wit
Caveral
Bayless
Ters
City to own water plant by purchase or new build
Council members express firm intent to secure water service with a $100,000 cost. Warner supports city ownership, either buying the old plant if priced reasonably or building a new system per plans. Commercial club lawyers plan to join the water committee to ensure a thorough, prompt decision.
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Warner
Clib
Fr. Warner
Commercial Club
Miners Seek Higher Pay in Leavenworth Meeting
A grievance committee from the Kansas Miners' union and Leavenworth mine owners plan a meeting next Tuesday to set a pay scale for the coming year. Miners aim to raise wages and may provoke a strike, though past strikes harmed local business during a slow mining season. Burdock Blood Bitters is briefly mentioned in an ad context.
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Leavenworth
Kansas Miners’ Union
Leavenworth Fine Proprietors
Con
Burdock Blood Bitters
Bryan Wins Democratic Nomination At National Convention
Kansas City dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan unanimously chosen as Democratic presidential candidate on a platform favoring free silver and opposing imperialism, militarism, and trusts. The convention featured a massive demonstration with Bryan portraits, state banners, and rousing speeches urging party unity toward the New York leader.
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Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
United States
Aito
Sommites
Alat Doma
Oldham
Alat State
Mr. Bryan
Um. Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Atesif
Senator White
California
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Senator Fill
New York
Hill
Mit
Daniels
Virginia
Pattison
Pennsylvania
McMillin
Tennessee
Hawait
John H.wire
Utah
Tillman
Uns
Imperiailem
Delegates Battle Over Platform At Democratic Convention
The convention's main drama centered on Bryan allies versus old-guard leaders over a 16 to 1 silver standard versus a reaffirmation of the existing party platform. Webster Davis denounced Republicans over the Boers as he switched to the Democrats. The final draft softened silver and declared imperialism the campaign’s paramount issue.
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Webster Davis
Mr. McKinley
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Committee On Platform
Bryan
We Daniels
Virginia
Ceanionist
7 Ieach
Platform of the Democratic party on Porto Rico and Philippines
The document proclaims Democratic vows on independence and consent of the governed, denounces imperialism, and condemns current Philippine and Porto Rican policies. It calls for statehood and self government for the Philippines, warns against colonial policy, and urges honest fulfillment of pledges to Cuba and a peaceful future for overseas territories. It frames imperialism as the campaign’s central issue and critiques Republican policy.
Democratic Platform Speech Against Monopolies and Imperialism
The document condemns private monopolies as harmful to workers and small capital, pledging an unceasing war on trusts, stricter anti trust laws, and transparency for inter state commerce. It denounces militarism and calls for limited standing armies, home rule for territories, and strict adherence to the Monroe Doctrine. It supports direct election of senators and expansion of interstate commerce regulation. It condemns the Philippine conquest as a departure from republican principles and endorses currency reform and national banking measures. It backs statehood for New Mexico and Oklahoma, and opposes canal surrender terms while urging arbitration and equal trade with all nations.
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Europe
United
Staten
Eolunteer
Abiicas Party
Stace
Democratic Party
Nation
Tate and
City
Congress
Iseue Amd
Eheeeike
Pertas
Gani Coreaeey
Pugnelatiiens
Te. Tor
Axmarers & Perpetieal
Piper
Silver Coruscates
Federal
Elacthin
Mats
United States
Wwe
Pauncefote
Cary
Faernut
Mexico
Oklahoma
Terest
Homer
Jefferao
Howe
Stepabil
England
Berty
Mianarchy
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Torexa Transrea Co
F. P. Bacon
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Nly Depot
Lowe
Hires Rootbeer
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Tronquill
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Ellicott
Telephone Company
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Yan
United Party
Democracy
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Democratic Party of the
Fathers of
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Portal
Ita
Republicas Party
Supreme Court
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Philip- Pere Powey
Republic
Fulpinen
Republice
Cone
Republicas Administration
Union
Isin
Spanien Ile
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Kansas Avenue
Es Adghs
Abe
Boys' Clothing Department
Little Fellows
Geo
Bennett
Lanes Avenue
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