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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
4
The piece laments rising meat costs blaming the meat trust for the hike and notes a Garnett producer claims vast cold storage awaiting August. It cites Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox, who reportedly found no federal law violation, urging people to endure shortages until revolt prompts government control.
Washington dispatch to the St. Louis Republic argues Britain seeks peace in South Africa to end the Chalmette camp inquiry, resume normal trade, avert Irish militia fears, free Britain to project power in the Far East, and possibly trade prestige for stability in China. Diplomats note Britain may accept sacrifices to regain influence and prestige abroad.
The selection of Eugene Ware to replace the pension commissioner in Kansas shocks observers. He lacks standing with veterans or notable service to party or state, and his fit for the role is questioned as media debates his qualification and connection to trusted Kansans.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says Britain will impose a three cent per bushel bread tax to fund war revenues, forcing American grain raisers to bear half the amount. The question is how farmers will respond. Superintendent Cottrell of Kansas Agricultural College resigns to lead 20,000 acres of Walter Vrooman's Ruskin College land.
H Cray Evans is promoted to governor general of Cuba. The appointment elevates his role in the colonial administration and signals a shift in Cuban governance structure.
Louis Republic reports United States Attorney-General Knox told House Judiciary Committee that an investigation into beef price abuses found no violations of federal law. The piece argues market monopoly harms consumers, especially the poor, and urges stronger federal action to curb food trusts.
Col Henry L Turner denounces the Republican party over Maj Littleton Waller’s Manila court martial acquittal for killing natives on Samar. Turner recalls his Cuban War leadership with the First Illinois Volunteer Infantry and warns judgment at the next national election.
A leading administration Republican outlined the coming campaign themes. He said trusts and imperialism will dominate the fight in Congress. He argued Republicans will adopt bold, clear language on trusts, following a path of strong stance similar to the gold standard debate.
Norman transcripts report Tom Doyle of Perry is likely the Democratic nominee at Enid for delegate to Congress on the 22nd. Doyle is the accredited representative and paid attorney of the schools and lessees of Oklahoma, whose platform reportedly favors selling school lands with a preference for lessees to purchase. Doyle is noted as a former Anderson county man.
William J. Bryan spoke to a packed Brookfield, Missouri audience on Wednesday evening, delivering a lecture titled A Conquering Nation. He also toured the British mule market at Lathrop yesterday.
Tax sale notice from Garnett Kansas lists unredeemed lands and town lots in Anderson county sold for 1898 taxes, including descriptions and assessed amounts with names of holders and totals. County Treasurer J W Shields publishes the notice on March 22 1902, detailing parcels in Garnett and Reeder, Monroe, Walker, Washington, Weldon townships and additions with several individual lot and block entries.
A letter from Hon Lucius N Luttaner of the 26th New York district commends Dr B J Kay Medical Co Saratoga Springs NY. It praises Dr Kay's Renovator claiming cures for stomach liver and bowel issues and notes free confidential letters. mentions tablet and liquid forms and a stated price. Also includes a brief note about a forest auction or exchange offer and a random diameter measurement.
A reader recounts severe lung pain under a doctor’s care and relief after using Dr Kay’s Lung Balm. She claims the balm cured her pain and restored breathing, with her husband endorsing it for bronchitis. Free samples and a pamphlet are offered by Kay’s Lung Balm, Saratoga Springs.
For fruit trees of all kinds roses strawberries or other nursery stock call Capt. LD Dobbs at west th wt Phare number 38.
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