Heretic Lowther Welcomed Home After Church Trial
Reverend Granville Lowther of McPherson faced a church trial for heresy after stating that the Garden of Eden serpent was a man and critiquing church discipline. He was found guilty, fired, and returned to a warmly receptive town banquet of 256. He refused to appeal, citing harmony issues and reform aims, urging the church to champion liberty and oppressed peoples, including industrial workers and blacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Lowther
M. E
McPherson
Rve
Garden of Eden
Lowther
Riv. Lowther
T. 8. Johnson
Johnson
General Gave Order to Kill in Samar Court Martial
Major Waller testified that General Smith ordered killing and burning to terrorize Samar, saying the age limit was ten and that old men women and children should not be spared. Waller and Captains Porter Bearss and Halford corroborated the claim during the court martial. A subpoena for Balangiga massacre records was granted to counter Smith’s war-law assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Samar
Jacob H. Smith
Island of
Waller
Smith
Porter
David D. Porter
Hiram S. Bearss
Frank Halford
Balangiga
Ninth Infantry
Populist Committee Calls Kansas Delegation Convention
The Populist Party of Kansas announces a delegate state convention to be held June 34 1902 at an unspecified location. E R Rippley chairs the committee with J H Curran as secretary. The move follows a request to align with the Democratic convention date shift to June 1 or later, which was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
People's Party of
Kansas
E. R. Rippley
J. H. Curran
Neutrality Violations Tied to British Recruiting Stations
A British recruiting station near New Orleans shipped war supplies to South Africa and enlisted 43,000 men, with a second station found at Lathrop Missouri run by officers in uniform. The text accuses U S authorities of knowing about the stations and aiding neutrality breaches by failing to close them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States
South Africa
Hay
Lathrop
Washington
S B Bradford Dies In Indian Territory At Ardmore
S B Bradford former attorney-general of Kansas died of apoplexy at Ardmore Indian Territory on the 2d inst. He was a prominent Republican politician who held several public posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Bradford
Kansas
Ardmore
Indian Territory
St John Won’t Back Craddock on Re submission Plan
Time editors push claims ex Governor St John would back Mayor Craddock for Congress. They call his party switch to Democrat, but he remains non Democrat, maybe a Bryan Democrat, and won’t support Craddock on any resubmission platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Craddock
Kansas City
Kas
Congress
Hanna Presses Roosevelt for Pardon in Rathbone Case
Hanna urges President Roosevelt to grant clemency to Rathbone the Cuban postal thief despite the court verdict. If successful, Roosevelt would confront Governor General Wood ex Postmaster General Smith and Bristow, the investigator, while many friends doubt the move. Rathbone previously aided Hanna's rise to the senate, prompting his push for reward.
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Hanna
Roosevelt
Rathbone
Wood
Smith
Bristow
Cuba
Senate
Merger forms big hardware trust with 120 million capital
The country’s major hardware firms have created a merger with capital of 120 million dollars. They announce plans to lower prices later, and may cut wages, though such reductions are not guaranteed. The tone warns readers not to expect immediate relief in hardware costs.
Cog Bas Withdraws Gubernatorial Candidacy Shocks Republicans
Go E Cog Bas said he is no longer a candidate for governor and his move unsettles several Republican politicians, prompting quick reaction across party ranks.
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E. Cog Bas
Kansas Agitator Receives Odd Proposals From Loyd
Captain Loyd from New Rochelle sends a letter praising anti fusion sentiment and pledging a symbolic outfit for the Kansas Agitator. He mentions John W Bridenthal as political head and proposes sending a chicory-tree grave relics including a gravel for districts and a greenback pledge. He signs G. W. Loyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.w. Loyd
New Rochelle
N. York
Castle
John W. Bridenthal
Kansas
Kansas Agitator Office
Thomas Paine
N. C
G. W. Lorn
Final Tax Sale Notice for Anderson County Kansas 1902
Notice states lands and town lots in Anderson County Kansas sold for 1899 taxes and 1898 tax, unredeemed, to be deeded to purchasers on the Sunday of September 1902. Includes names and described parcels with tax amounts, owners, and redemption calculations. county treasurer J W Shields signs the notice dated March 22, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson County
Kansas
Anid County
Congressman Littauer Praises Dr Kay Renovator Firm
A letter from Hon Lucius N Lattever of the 25th New York district commends the Dr B J Kay Medical Co of Saratoga Springs for integrity and efficacy. It notes Dr Kay’s Renovat or claims to cure stomach liver and bowel troubles and that the firm offers free advice and concentrates on thousands of chronic cases yearly. Also mentions Capt L D Dobbs offering 100 forest trees in exchange for fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius N. Lattever
Congress
New York
B. J. Kay
Kaye
Druggiete
Dr. Kay
J. G. Standard
Adame
B.J. Kay
L. D. Dobbs
Kay
Crmaneiisp
Iowa
Uhiggists
B. J. Kay Medical Co
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
W. J. Lane
Garnett, Kansas
Best fruit trees and nursery offerings advertised
Entry promotes fruit trees of all kinds including roses and strawberries. It invites readers to call Capt. LD. Dobbe at 58 for details on selection, pricing, and availability at the nursery.
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LD. Dobbe
Dr Ray's Lung Balm Revered By Patient
A patient describes severe chest pain during illness and relief after using Dr Ray's Lung Balm. The remedy allegedly restored ability to go outside and cured coughs. The letter claims the balm is highly effective for bronchitis and urges readers to request a free sample and a booklet.
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Anna Champe
J.M. Alexander
Garnett, Kus
Postolice
Heretic” Lowther
Loyd
J. W. Shields
Garnett
Monro Tr
J. H. Tyler
Anne Cor
Anne Wits
Ormeley City
Nel McClurens
Merrill
Blake
Wed
Mighsargkey Add
Whitphalia
Garnett Loth
Lote
B. Courtwriter
M. J. Wasmer
Gertrude Pruett
Chapman's
I. D. Dobbs
Mandovia Ee
B.B. Everett
Sarah L. McKnight
Bailey
Orchard Fare
Mary A. Houston
J. A. Trewtman
Bewin Tracy Tes
Town
Peck Dea
Peck
Pry - Peck
Nednen
AID
Morey
Curtis Phillips
Barrie Town Co
Harris Town Co
Lea A
Littauer
Ray
F. A. Herbert
Bolcombh
A. L. Benton
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