New Ballot Law Sets One Third Smaller Ballot for Election
The Fecht ballot bill became law with governor approval and governs next November’s election. It creates a ballot one third smaller, lists candidates by office with party names and cross boxes, allows cross party nominations to appear once, prints party names with a large square for straight tickets, drops ballot numbering, and mandates voters place ballots in the box after marking and folding.
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Fecht
Guv. Pennypacker
St Louis Fair Starts With Massive 17 Million In Funding
The St Louis fair will be funded by 5 million from local subscriptions, 5 million in municipal bonds, 1.009 million from Missouri, and over 6 million from the U S government. Additional funds total 17 million available as needed with state preliminary work and large contributions from China and concessions likely pushing the total to about 50 million.
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St. Louis
China
State Treasurer reports April balance to fund districts
The April balance in the general fund stands at 10095204.65 dollars enabling prompt payment of school districts from the 5500000 dollar appropriation due the first Monday of June. The treasurer notes rapid inflow of funds and expansion to 107 depositories.
St Louis Exposition costs cited as dine and stay gouging
A western paper accuses hotel and restaurant operators of gouging visitors drawn to the 1904 Exposition. It cites rates such as four dollars per night for lodging a 15 cent coffee and 25 cent sandwich at lunch counters, with other prices higher. The piece argues it is cheaper to stay at home.
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ST. Louis
Latta Replacement In Internal Affairs Office
Major Isaac B. Brown was formally installed last Tuesday as Gen. Latta's successor as Secretary of Internal Affairs. Brown has long chaired duties for the office and is expected to be as capable and popular in his new role as supreme controller.
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Sap
Senator Hanna dismisses run for president with Bosh remark
Last week Senator Hanna was asked if he wanted to be President and he replied with a firm Bosh. Meanwhile Teddy appears to lead the Republican field while the Democrats remain divided and unsettled.
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Hanna
Bosh
Teddy
Correcting Sweden famine reports from Consul Peterson
Vice Consul Peterson in New York issues a statement to counter exaggerated American press reports on Sweden's famine. He cites crop failure due to extreme cold rains and frosts, notes northern regions rely on cattle, and details government relief including free transport and aid totaling about $301,860 from natives Swedish Americans and direct local contributions.
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Sweden
Peterson
New York
Norr
Vestterbotten
Abgermanland
Jemtland
Herjedalen
Delarne
The Crisis of 1878 in Tarbell’s Standard Oil History
Miss Tarbell’s May installment in McClure’s reviews the 1878 Standard Oil crises sparked by Bradford oil production. It covers state legislature investigations, railroad suits, and the indictment of Rockefeller and partners for criminal conspiracy, plus comparisons to the South Improvement Company. The next paper promises the fate of the conspiracy suits and Oil Regions’ humiliation.
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Standard Oil
Miss Tarbell
McClure
Bradford
Rockefeller
Emigration Shift Drives Canada Draw on Northern Europe
For years Canada drew away our population but now a strong tide goes to the Canadian northwest. Emigration from northern Europe joins this flow, developing Canadian resources in competition with us. American capital and business activity are actively promoting the movement.
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Canada
Canadian Northwest
Europe
Fraternal Temple Planned for St Louis Fair
United States fraternal societies announce a grand temple at the St Louis fair costing 200000 dollars. Builders include Masons and Odd Fellows with many orders contributing. the 300 by 200 foot structure will have eighty rooms over two stories and a broad veranda, serving as headquarters and resting place for the fraternity.
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St. Louis Fair
United States
Masons
Odd Fellows
Only Tall, Short, Bad, and Good Boys Define All Children
A society woman asked a White House boy if he disliked the "common boys" at public schools. The child replied that his papa says there are only tall boys and short boys and bad boys and good boys, and that is all the kinds of boys there are.
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White House
Canada buys twice as much from United States as England
Canada continues to purchase twice as much from the United States as from England despite a preferential tariff for English goods. The Dominion has tried to shift trade by admitting English goods at lower rates, but this has made little difference. Canadians still save money and meet needs best by dealing with the United States.
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Canada
United States
England
Dominion
Unions Accuse Laborers of Discrimination in Work Conflicts
An exchange defends capital saying it is organized labor that discriminates against non unions by refusing to work with them. It argues capital would be craven if it did not defend the lives and liberties of its loyal supporters.
Covington Woman Quits Daughters of the Revolution
Mrs. Kate Woolsry of Covington Kentucky declares she will not remain a Daughter of the Revolution. She condemns the Fathers of the Republic as a male dominated government and vows to abandon the honor.
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Kate WooLsry
Covington
Republic
Britain Faces Rising Debt Amid South Africa War Costs
Before the Boer war Great Britain owed 3.175 billion dollars. Now total debt reaches 4.0 billion, with the South Africa conflict estimated at 825 million. The British national debt is about four times the United States’ debt.
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South Africa
United States
Sweet girl graduate to bloom praised for equal heart
The remark lauds a "sweet girl graduate" and her future in bloom, praising her "dear little American heart" and stating her equal cannot be found in any country beyond the seas.
Memorial Day Plans Issued by Grand Army Leader
National General Orders No. 7 from Commander-in-Chief Stewart at Independence Hall outline observances for Memorial Day. They urge flower tributes to the fallen, remembrance of unknown graves, and teaching the rising generation about heroic deeds. The 1903 observance is set for Saturday May 30 with church services and school participation encouraged.
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United States
Stewart
Indepence Hall
Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
Vermont Employers Form Union Counter to Labor Aggression
An association in Vermont forms to resist labor unions, but experts warn it could backfire as workers respond with a similar stance. Experience suggests resolving disputes through friendly, cooperative relations, fair wages, shorter hours, and firm kindness to earn labor support. Franklin News notes Mark Hanna once fought unions but now cooperates with them as an older, wiser ally.
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Vermont
Mark Hanna
Franklin News
Supreme Court Upholds Judge Arnold Ruling on Christian Science Association
The high court affirms Judge Arnold's decision denying a charter for a Christian Science Association, keeping the dispute settled at the lower court level.
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OUR
Supreme Court
Arnold
Christian Science Association
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
Purports kidney disease signs and endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the remedy. Claims sediment in water signals illness and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Binghamton New York. Includes price 50c and 1 names the product and distributor. Strong ad tone and urgent health warning.
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Swamp Roots
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root
Good Roads Law Expands State County Road Authority
Pennsylvania passes a road bill creating a State Highway department based in Harrisburg with a State Highway Commissioner. Counties and townships petition for road work, state pays two thirds, local shares split, and contracts are let in the Commonwealth’s name with county and township approval.
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Harrisburg
Highway Department
State Department of Highways
State Department
Reduced excursion fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced rate excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles for travel May 11 to 17, good for return until July 15, from all lines. Tickets must be validated for return passage with a fifty cent fee. Consult ticket agents for rates routes and conditions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Los Angeles
One Way Excursion Tickets Offered By Erie Railroad
The Erie railroad will sell one way low rate excursion tickets on May 19 June 2 16 July 7 21 Aug 18 Sept 1 and 15 to destinations in the South Southwest West and Northwest including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Maps timetables and detailed information are available from any Erie Ticket Agent or F H Garfield P A Jamestown NY.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Erie
F. H. Garfield
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N. Y
Low Rate Excursion Tickets to California
Limited time offer for excursion tickets to California with the lowest rates available. Information and applications handled by Erie ticket agents. Contact F H Garfield Town New York or D P A James for details and travel arrangements.
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Erie Ticket
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