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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
2
Curiosities from Kansas and beyond mix political chatter, literary quips, and a Georgian tribute. The dispatches mention Coxey search chatter, Greece-Turkey handover talk, Kipling’s verdict on Labouchere, a humorously fatal tale, and a Boston style reflection on luxury in an English town as workers recall hardship. The piece threads diverse voices from Greco-Turkish debate to a Canterbury archbishop anecdote.
Professor Bryce, author of The American Commonwealth, argues the British engineers strike disrupted industry and sent several engineering branches to the United States. He contends the move benefits the U S while harming Great Britain, calling the dispute one of the most disastrous in history.
A Charities Review writer argues wages for children rarely lift families from poverty, urging greater charity and schooling. Rev. Torrey defends orthodox Bible interpretation against modern figurative readings. Ohio football squabbles lead to a postponed game, with no serious injuries reported.
The article surveys a new Minnesota barber exam law with a humorous report from the Union Advocate. It recounts a classroom of candidates, the test questions about age and disease, and a debate over what constitutes the greatest danger in shaving instruments, ending with a practical demonstration and certificates promised.
The piece surveys support and criticism of the twelve club league after a decade, noting financial stability, fixed franchise values, and expert praise from Henry Chadwick and others. It recounts Clarkson’s diplomacy with umpires and honors Caylor’s lifelong commitment to the game, highlighting personal sacrifice and public faith in baseball’s professional era.
The shrewd pitcher John Clarkson earned praise for manipulating calls with careful framing. Tom Brown recalls how Clarkson drew the umpire's attention to the inside corner or far corner to disguise pitches. He used a slow delivery blended with speed, a style likened to the Mercer slow ball.
Syracuse faces uncertainty on whether eastern league baseball can continue with Sunday games next season. President Kuntzsch argues a pennant winner cannot be supported here without Sunday play and says no signing of Buckenberger until the grand jury matter is resolved. He notes Sunday ball would affect payrolls and city support, while Rochester authorities may influence statewide sentiment.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount the eccentricities of Eimguish ac nley, creator of Charlie, including racing trains northward and jumping into a crowded room. It recalls an exchange with Samual Foot over book handling, where Johnson dismisses plays in foppish dress as deserving of their treatment.
A Strnoklyn woman received 5000 damages for alienation of her husband’s affections by her father in law. The verdict notes a husband who values his father over his wife is weak, while the wife is relieved to be free of him and his ties.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer clipping notes a theatrical company facing financial strain amid display attitudes. The text mocks pretentious sales pitches and boasts, while a near‑sighted man contends with neighbors and a farmer values possessions by selling them.
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