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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1891
Page
2
In Varsett Kansas the iron market shows signs of improvement while Dan Riem the old showman readies another circus. A monthly pension list indicates Uncle Sam’s bounty will soon reach eligible citizens. A distressed figure in town notes the fevered baseball fan will not regain clarity as autumn brings cooling solace.
An obscure note remarks that the foreign wheat crop is hundreds of millions of bushels short yet expresses sympathy for foreign brothers while stating the deficit is oddly comforting to Americans despite the loss.
Southern California newspapers accuse eastern physicians of sanitariums and quack practices that leave patients in such poor condition that they deteriorate rapidly after leaving the care of doctors and institutions.
Anna Dickinson, in New York, consults her lovers and references the one miles who imprisoned her in a madhouse, saying she will be on the lecture platform again in about two weeks.
The Rev Frank Clendenning, once opposed to ministers marrying, renounced the doctrine after meeting Miss Gabrielle Groeley and now plans to wed her, signaling a complete shift in stance.
A child born on the thirteenth at Bournemouth is noted as the offspring of Annerson Névarro. The passage also references Mary Ander ton's celebrated stage talents and the wish that her charm may be seen in her child.
Thomas Shepard aged 65 and Mint Anna Miller aged 62, once young lovers in Buffalo New York, renewed acquaintance aboard a train and married after stopping in Bloomington Illinois. The bride and groom are both residents of their respective origins and were described as bound for separate engagements when they met again.
TAWCTENANT Chakt, a military instructor at Yale College and discoverer of the exact date of Tushua's long day, prophesies that the world will end in March 18000. His prediction rests on mathematical computations guided by the Bible.
A Western farmer views wheat as cheap when priced high in the clouds. He sees rising wheat prices as encouragement to sow more grain despite risks.
The outbreak spreads through New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Brooklyn with a surge in deaths. Brooklyn reports a shortage of hearses for last week’s funeral load signaling a severe crisis.
The southern states faced substantial losses from a recent freeze, with Louisiana and Alabama bearing a two million dollar hit on track produce. The advancing season confirms the damage to be as severe as first estimated, signaling broad economic impact.
A fragmentary report from New Orleans notes the grand jury will be long and sensational, detailing the Manila–New Orleans origin, the influx of Italian criminals, and the murder of Hennessy. It reports indictments, court actions, and alleged Italian involvement, with police and political issues surrounding the mob violence.
Sedgwick county alliance held its regular quarterly meeting with 137 delegates. They discussed organizing a bank, appointing a committee for details, and allowing only alliance members to hold stock. Delegates were chosen for the Cincinnati convention and plans included wheat storage at top market prices and pamphlet distribution of political manifestos.
Washington April 2 The senate finance committee met to determine its course on the McKinley tariff law inquiry A subcommittee including Aldrich Hiscock Carlisle and Harris was appointed to power the inquiry It will collect statistics information and will not take testimony until later in the year The subcommittee will meet next week
OmreaGco April 2 W F B Pleven a retired board of trade member took a room at McCoy's hotel and died by his own hand with poison after drinking heavily. New York April 2 Spring Tide Immigrants continues with 4227 landed barge arrivals including eighty Mormons en route for Utah. Galveston April 2 fire in Street Railway stables burned sixteen mules and narrowly escaped workers. London April 22 budget before House of Commons by George Goschen exchequer.
Topeka hosts a world’s fair convention drawing politicians from across Kansas. Republicans and Democrats cooperate while alliance members boycott. Delegates discuss funding, with plans to avoid political influence. The event, attended by leaders from agriculture boards and state officials, aims to raise funds and convenes with expected adjournment tomorrow.
In New York on April 2 seven hundred Titian union stone masons walked off the job earning eight dollars and eighty per day. They gathered near a building under construction at Tul Street and Antithe Avenue. Foreman Nenowasco Tac cossi was summoned and workers were ordered to quit. Police from Morrisania station arrested eleven strikers after a clash. A second disturbance on 140th Street saw four armed strikers arrested.
Cincinnati report notes an executive session empowering President Clarkigh to appoint a nine member sub-committee with powers equal to the executive committee except for scheduling and action on incorporation matters. Headquarters set at 202 Fifth Avenue. The general executive committee will meet only on monthly calls by the chairman. The executive committee is as follows.
In Srepes, Arkansas on April 2 officers arrested a man from the Indian Territory who claimed to be John Starr son of Balle Starr. He described the arrested man as desperate with a character and stated he has committed many murders. The report reflects a tense police action and ongoing investigation into violent crime.
A mosaic of editorials and notices discussing party politics, unions, and economic policy. Critics urge farmer city alliances, warn of moneyed influence, and question gold reserves and free silver. Notable voices reference Grover Cleveland, labor clashes, and imperial policy context.
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