Acitator vs. Reformer in the Fight Over Wealth Power
A lengthy editorial debate contrasts agitators and reformers amid McKinley’s assassination fallout. It argues the rich hold sway through law, and the poor are treated as expendable, urging lawful remedies and worker solidarity to curb monopolies and restore balance without violence. The piece critiques the St Paul Dispatch and calls for steady political action rather than mob pressure.
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McKinley
St. Paul
Emma Goldman
Baer
Reading
God On Earth
Pennsylvania
Reform
Success Philosophy by Wright A Patterson
The piece urges self reliance and steady effort as paths to success. It argues against blaming others, stresses timely action, and compares careers to climbing with caution. It warns against rushing past abilities and losing footing in the crowd, urging careful progress and attention to each step.
Why a County Option Law Should be Passed Now
A call to enact a county option law arguing the current system unjust taxes crime and care burdens while withholding public voice. It urges immediate voting rights on liquor regulation to curb whiskey power and protect Minnesota’s reputation.
Territorial Trust War Sparks Senate Battle Over Admission
The piece depicts a heated debate in Congress about territorial admissions and antitrust policy. It highlights Knute, Quay, and allies opposing quick naturalization for territories, while Roosevelt pushes action on the trust question. Territorial residents face hardship amid political maneuvering as debates drag on.
Hopes For Action On Consumptives Law Now
A Thelps tone claims legislature agitation for a state library or authority for consumptives may yield results while funds for preventing Cuba and Philippines imported itch and pimples are criticized as wasted compared with killing consumptives at home. The piece cites Texas poll tax and compares slavery by masters to wage oppression, urging decisive action.
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Cuba
Philippines
Would Unite Reformers Plan for 1904 National Nomination
J A Parker of the Allied People’s Party urges a united national call in 1904 to form a new movement opposing plutocracy. He argues fusion buyers, mid-roaders, socialists, and progressives should unite under a common platform, possibly renaming the movement, to bury past animosities and create a decisive reform coalition.
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Louisville
Reform Army
Reform Movement
Democratic Party
Fusionists
Democrate
Chaca
People’s Party Committee
Mid Road
Socialiste
Populists Favor Independent Action in Nebraska Politics
Lincoln Neb Jan 20 The Nebraska populist executive committee recommends no fusion with Democrats and declares the party will operate independently in state politics A referendum is sent to the full state committee on a county option law seen as a remedy in many counties If law fails whiskey interests are blamed for blocking it and temperance Republicans are urged to influence lawmakers A Minneapolis Journal note claims the current legislature added fourteen sinecure payrolls up to this point and records a new pace set.
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Dispatch
Cop
Coal Combine
Baliling
Buer
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Populist Party
Ate
Peoples Independent Party of
Nebras
Republican Party of
Minnesota
Hard Times Forecast as Debt Crisis Looms in Delhi
The speaker warns of tightening credit and weaker growth ahead. Overproduction and exhausted demand signal a coming slump. Venezuelan tensions worsened the money situation, with manufacturing districts already feeling strain and uncertainty rising about the next year.
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United States
Wall Street
New York
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Ram's Horn
Chicago
Censua Bulletin No. 150
Nebraska
Wright A. Patterson
Ug Ganey Caighorre
Trubbeleum
Quay
Elkins
Foraker
Neleon
Thay
Nelson
Arizona
New Mexico
Koute
Oklahoma
Koora
Indiana
Matt Quay
Hood
Knute
Roosevelt
Kole Trust
Plais
Spain
Knute, Quay & Co
Terrytorys
Texas
Southern Mercury
Kansas City
Thas
Allied People's Party
Mid-Roaders
J. A. Parker
Allied People’s Party
Minneapolis Journal
Ihea
Delhi
J. J. Hill
The
Great Northern Railway
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