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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
4
A collage of editorial remarks and political squabbles. Drnky predicts war with Germany while allies and rivals jockey for power. Notes condemn Manila schooling and praise re-enlistments. Timber sale to English buyers nets $7,000. Topeka papers, wage debates, and labor clashes feature amid pithy opinions on McKinley and Alger.
In Garnett last Saturday the Populist and Democratic county committees outlined a joint plan. They will hold county conventions on the same day, organize, and then meet to select a ticket. After agreement the union convention dissolves and each party nominates or ratifies the ticket. The scheme avoids conference committees being accused of fixing.
Missouri Pacific attorney Richards failed to settle fire losses with British-American Manchester Fire and Western Assurance. Public dispute over arbitration clauses and court injunctions pits insurance interests against state interference. Editorial urges railroads to cut charges while noting St Pauls finances reveal heavy debt and high payments despite profits.
Tur Town Republicans fault Populists for such trips as Governor Stanley and colleagues Auditor Cole and Secretary Clark enjoyed fishing and hunting on Burlington rail line funds. They endorse McKinley and war policy in the Philippines, while Attorney General Griggs says the state must address trusts. Returning Nebraska soldiers note few re-enlistments and Manila plans.
Kansas City Times notes conflict in reporting on soldiers returning from the Philippines and Kansas Republicans. The paper flags possible mistaken accounts and reports a emerging gubernatorial boomlet for Dave Overmieyer as a standout name in political chatter.
Kansas and Missouri mills form a 16.5 million barrel per year trust claiming to benefit the people by lowering flour prices, while also driving down wheat prices. The note predicts harm to small mills and cites Ottawa Republican and Times on Mr. Roberson’s Manila lecture showing saloons’ rise after American occupation.
In Sept the Missctiel Madtle will dell roundtrip tickets on sale Sept. Oth, for a limited return trip. Fricke Puebla forma fare plus 82 fir. Names include Ted, Ath, Gunso, Art to Denver and Colorado Springs.
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