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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
4
Report says Boer force beat British near Bloemfontein with a coup that disrupted Col. Broadhead's retreat, captured six guns, and seized water works seventeen miles from Bloemfontein. London reaction mixed as news of the British setback spreads and more fighting is anticipated daily.
Kansas City's large convention hall was destroyed by fire Wednesday forenoon after a rousing rally the prior night that elected most of the Democratic city ticket. Citizens expect a new hall to be built in time for the national Democratic Convention.
Waustar Davis, assistant secretary of the interior, returns from South Africa and resigns to campaign privately for the Boers. He cites conscience and calls for US public support to end the war, praising Boer restraint while noting British officers suffer in the fighting near Bloemfontein.
Senator Mason of Illinois opposed the measure, arguing no people can be 85 percent alien and 15 percent American. In the Sixth district, Democrats nominate Tully Scott and Populists nominate John B. Dicks after failing to fuse on a single candidate.
Report notes many British officers wounded near the Bloemfontein waterworks as Boer forces press the pursuit. A. Baker of this city is appointed to canvass the state for the People's party. He will solicit subscriptions for the campaign fund.
The Topeka State Journal reports Democrats enjoy a dominant campaign push this year while Republicans must defend the Porto Rican tariff bill. In Pittsburg coal fields, about twenty thousand miners have gone on strike, signaling heightened labor unrest and potential supply disruptions.
The Nonconformist argues that Britain’s famine failures in Ireland and harsh rule show why the United States should send aid to India rather than funding further imperial wars. It recalls 1846–47 relief using American ships, contrasts royal indifference to Ireland, and questions England’s 300 million dollar India effort while starving Indians beg US farmers for corn.
The New York World argues the Philadelphia committee’s failure to raise funds for the national convention signals voter apathy toward the GOP. It notes tariff uncertainty, Carnegie disclosures, and a money question detached from politics, implying Republicans must justify past actions to solicit contributions.
The Olathe Tribune reports a Missouri editor will raise subscription to $1.00 if paid in advance after April 1900 or $5.00 if not prepaid. He argues advance payers subsidize others and vows to sue for overdue balances. The editor asks if the scheme is copyright protected.
The Santa Fe telegraph operator at South Winfield was robbed and killed Sunday night. Evidence suggests the crime occurred after hours with no immediate witnesses. Detectives urge the public to report any information leading to the suspect or vehicle involved.
The city election on Tuesday yielded a mixed result with Republicans securing several offices including city marshal T. M. Hamilton and city clerk, while silver party member A. Q. Hubbard won street commissioner by a narrow margin. George Lacy narrowly defeated John Herriman for councilman in the Second ward, and wards eight saw mixed outcomes with several school board seats decided. The vote also foiled a plan to bond the old electric light plant, reflecting voter caution and urban governance concerns.
Charley Dille of Fourth Avenue was to undergo a surgical procedure in Kansas City for long standing piles. Anesthesia failed to agree with him and he died before the operation began. His sister Mrs Whig Southerd brought the body home to Garnett for Monday funeral at the hotel, burial in Garnett cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife eight sisters two brothers. Services attended by five sisters a brother and a brother in law from Chanute. Cronin of Chanute also present. The family receives sincere sympathy.
The People's party schedules primaries in every township and ward on April 12 1900 to select delegates for the county convention in Garnett. On April 1 1900 four delegates are chosen to attend the Clay Center convention aimed at selecting delegates to the national convention in Sioux Falls Dakota on May 1900.
Farmers busy as many residents appear in a string of social and civic notes. Names include Bertha Rogers Maggie Nestor Lettie avers and Miss Mater of Chanute. Local exams held by Ché Henderson and Elia Mackey with Beas Schuestler and others listed as graduates.
The Republican congressional convention met in the city yesterday but no report is available this week. They pledged harmony and unity though details remain unclear amid the busy gathering.
Advertised list dated April 6 1900 includes Joe Hush Mrs Laura Heecher Arthur Mew L Byerly Miss Lizzie Millin oe Peters BE b Porter J Lo Scott Mrs Kitte Wright with several names and initials among presumed letters for pickup.
An old advertisement claims Dr Kilmer’s Kidney Remedy purifies blood by supporting kidney function. It asserts that most constitutional diseases start with kidney trouble and urges readers to obtain a bottle from the company in Binghamton New York, promising guidance pamphlets and a home visit offer.
The legislature adjourned and Texas will auction over four million acres of school land on May 28 1900 at 1.00 per acre for grazing and 1.50 for agricultural land One buyer can take from 80 sits to four sections A fifty cent fee buys a copy of the new law a state map and a book detailing land charges railroad recoveries and sale lease forms with buying or leasing instructions New law effective May 28 1900 Mason & Co Austin Tex
The ladies of the Methodist church plan a chicken pie dinner on Saturday April 14. Priced at 20 cents, the event invites all members of the community to attend and enjoy a square meal.
For sale offered is a good eight year old mare weighing between twelve and fourteen stone. Enquiries about wagons and livestock to the office.
Rural notice seeks cattle buyers near Garnett in a 125 head pasture area with sliding access and spring water. Contact Shields, ten miles north of Garnett. response requested through DM.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled consumer notice or ad item. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to tablets, refunds, and signatures imply a product or service dispute or guarantee. Limited readable entities: none clearly identified as persons or organizations.
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