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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
4
New developments reveal a conspiracy among clerks who used official knowledge to bid on valuable packages at low prices. Some were discharged, but critics say chief offenders remain employed. The状ituation in Washington and overseas postal scandals point to a rotten system and a tough purge ahead.
A. E. Pollock, last legislature representative from Cowley county southern district, was arrested in Arkansas City for embezzling government funds while serving as assistant postmaster and for falsifying records. He admitted guilt, claims bad investments, and exonerated others. He owes $964.67. He was popular locally and elected as a Republican amid a Populist district.
Coffeyville reports that brick plants at Iola Humboldt Independence Coffeyville and other gas belt towns have been merged under St Louis control and several plants may shut down as a result.
W. W. Gurshin a noted attorney and pioneer of Atchison died on Wednesday from arae mic poisoning. He spent many years in Kansas shaping the state's history and was a prominent figure in the community.
Seven members of a Lyon county family have died of black diphtheria in recent days while neighbors report symptoms. Authorities suspect cattle pens near the home as the disease source.
In a recent Yale College lecture President Hadley argued against enfranchising the Negro. The remark drew response from peers, noting that other intelligent men disagree with his view. The exchange highlights ongoing discussions on civil rights and equal voting.
Report notes that during a presidential trip a serious accident occurred when the team driver collapsed and died while feeding the horses last Tuesday. The event is described as a fatal incident connected to the President's travel.
Ori CasTLEx elopes to Long Beach California to wed Miss Lillian Delalente, the widow of Jessie Morrison who was killed. The ceremony marks CasTLEx new marriage following tragedy.
In Los Angeles on Sister Day ex-Speaker Henderson said Roosevelt will face no opposition at the upcoming Republican national convention.
Union workmen at the Emporia post office have struck seeking higher wages. The action halts postal duties as workers protest pay and negotiate with authorities to resolve the dispute.
Col. Joan T. Crisp, a well known Missouri political figure, has died. Her death removes a prominent voice in state affairs and triggers tributes from former colleagues and local leaders across Missouri.
The funeral of Mrs. H. L. Page, long in Olathe, drew a crowded Congregational church turnout and praise from Rev Bishop who married the couple. Floral tributes from Denver, Topeka, St Louis, Chicago marked the service, with 38 young ladies representing years of life placing roses on the casket. Mrs Page, daughter of ex Governor St John, died after acute gastritis from poisoned canned Inuit, per AP dispatches.
The St Paul Globe notes Socialist victories in Anaconda with majorities of 200 to 400 and three of six aldermen elected. Butte also elects one alderman as Socialists claim an unprecedented vote. The article argues socialism spreads nationwide, driven by trusts and push for public ownership of utilities, and predicts further political attention.
The Commoner criticizes the administration for offering riot cartridges to states as Republican leaders tout prosperity. The piece argues mobs signal social ills needing remedy, condemning imperialist force over justice and suggesting taxes burden the masses while neglecting root harms.
The piece argues that rather than arbitration, riot cartridges are prepared to back courts in enforcing employer demands against workers. It warns the Republican leadership could provoke a public rebuke if labor and capital clash, urging voters to see the dangerous end of current Republican theories.
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