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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
4
A Chicago Record table shows 1898 exports at 1.00 billion and 1897 at 1.032 billion. The piece argues farmers bear the burden through dealers and transport costs, with profits concentrated among a few, while suggesting reforms and organized action.
The W C T U from DC sought a meeting with McKinley on the army canteen issue. He declined, saying he was busy, while preparing for a western political trip. Critics label him a fraud surpassing Cleveland as he tours the country sipping wine and eyeing next year’s nomination.
A melee at Pana Illinois at the start of the week resulted in seven people killed and several wounded among miners including men women and children. The violence stemmed from a dispute with a negro miner shipped from Alabama to replace striking workers.
A 1898 earnings figure cited as 373 million dollars suggests broad railroad prosperity. Stocks gain 10 to 30 percent as trusts push up prices, with laborers earning higher wages. The piece argues consumer costs rise as trusts expand, and praises McKinley prosperity benefiting thousands.
Bryan is striking the combines hard. Topeka Advocate is a 16 page weekly reform paper. Trovn.E continues in the Philippines with no major battles in days.
Governor Stanley visited Warden Landis and praised him as a fine man and a perfect gentleman. He said he does not know if he will ask for Landis resignation, though pressure from Cy may compel him to do so.
A letter urges readers in Connecticut to oppose Kansas bonds and to avoid patronizing aging insurance companies. The writer argues against supporting these firms and advises cutting ties with them to pressure change.
The Topeka Capital argues the title of brigadier general would suit Fred Funston as well as cream suits milk, noting cream is useless unless separated. The piece laments degeneration and urges the good work to continue.
The Topeka Advocate is promoted as a reform paper with extensive political, state and national news. Readers are urged to subscribe with a one year offer for $1.50, including both the Adtrator and Advocate.
Death removes ex justice Stephen J Field of the United States supreme court from earth last Sunday. He contracted a cold that caused the ailment. He was appointed to the supreme bench by Abraham Lincoln and held the position till December 1897. His career was eventful.
The Coming Nation denounces bankers in the United States for loaning five times the public debt and collecting interest on money not possessed. It cites about 1.9 billion dollars as the public base and claims McClary's bill would add several billions to loaning capacity, arguing against the nation’s financial system.
The National Sound Money League backs a congressional act to make all bonds payable in the gold dollar, a stance aligned with Republicans. Manufacturers push for tariffs and claim rising prosperity, while bond-holders face risks of deflated value and foreclosures. The Hanna faction climbs, and many McKinley voters may see no benefit from these moves.
The document records American regulars and volunteers in action near the front, detailing positions, movements, and exchanges with the enemy. It notes General King and General McArthur, mentions regimental behavior and morale, and references ammunition concerns and supply lines amid ongoing combat.
A letter describes night patrols and hardships amid tropical terrain with hills valleys and swamps. The writer notes rice fields fed by dykes and possible gold near posted lines as Montana soldiers prospect between guard duties. He mentions fear of rain and longing for safer times, ending with a signoff from Jesse Hasipsriner.
120 acre farm for sale three miles east of Mont Ida. Fence 40 to 50 acres cultivated, ample timber and stock water, good house with rooms, barn, chicken house, and fruit trees. Formerly owned by Robert Burns. Very cheap at 12 dollars per acre. Contact Olathe Kansas or J H Slicer Garnett John P St, John.
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