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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
A collage of brief notes and quips on war, economics, and culture from a Wakeeney Kansas page. Items touch on Tokyo’s mayor calling war a crime, Kaiser Wilhelm, suffrage humor, Pullman fares, canal plans, Paris architecture, camphor farming, post office rate changes, and French families by child count.
The excerpt critiques free expression in the United States and notes censorship in book publishing. It mentions Mg Zanewill’s remarks about resorting to publishing and the unusual censorship, while noting Zanewill’s lack of satisfaction with being edited.
The New York World examines whether wealth shields the powerful from punishment, citing Charles W Morse and other cases where money or influence did not prevent arrest or conviction. The article compiles a list of notable instances to challenge the belief that democracy protects the rich from crime.
Reverend Dr. Thomas R. Slicer argues wealth does not shield the wrongdoer from punishment. He cites the policy king Al Adams and asserts wealth’s power tempts injustice, while true justice must treat the rich and poor alike and reinforce communal morals.
Gen Charles W Russell in New York defending peonage case involving the Florida East Coast railway argues no basis for belief rich men escape jail. He cites The World's interview with Moxey and notes many wealthy defendants face bail. calls justice fair and improving, compares rich and poor criminals.
A partial roster names prominent wealthy men accused or noted for financial offenses. The list, titled Male factors of wealth, highlights figures such as Woadley Stripes and other affluent offenders, presenting a snapshot of notable moneyed individuals facing scrutiny.
A sweeping roster catalogs bankers, lawyers, and businessmen jailed or imprisoned in the United States and abroad. Notables include Samuel Seeley of Brooklyn and captains Carter, Greene, and Gaynor for frauds and embezzlement. The piece notes trials, sentences, and a bankers’ colony at Leavenworth with dozens of named offenders across cities and eras.
Not Safe Now reports a fragmented tale of jealousy and confrontation involving a man who admits flirting with a married woman, with terse dialogue implying tension and potential fallout. The clipped OCR reads as garbled conversation and a stray name fragment, offering little clear context or location.
Sophia Kittlesen of Evanston recounts twenty five years of persistent catarrh and a severe cough. She notes weak health before trying Peruna, then improves as the chronic condition clears. The testimonial urges others to use Peruna and mentions tablets as an alternative form.
A reflection on the importance of grand capitols and city halls as centers of civic life. The piece notes that every nation and state invests in dignified public buildings, with the chief building housing business for all citizens in the municipality.
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