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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
4
A Cudahy heir was abducted for a $25,000 gold ransom and returned unharmed after payment. The case prompts a column arguing the Porto Rican slave transport to Hawaii is a far worse crime, challenging media bias and comparing outcomes and harm.
The piece accuses advocates of a large standing army of staging a return of volunteers from the Philippines to spur support for expansion. It claims the scheme pushes for an enlarged regular army by creating pressure to replace returning troops with new enlistees. The critique labels the group imperialistic and resourceful in manipulating public sentiment.
A short note promotes the Red Light as a place to get a meal for 20 cents, suggesting inexpensive dining options in a historic or local context. The item emphasizes affordability and a specific price point.
The telegraphers strike ends as Santa Fe hires replacements for train crews. Old operators lose their posts, some may return but many won’t. The piece argues unions are doomed, blames Samuel Gompers, and urges government ownership of transport to end all strikes. It claims government departments show no strikes and asserts broad political action could resolve labor conflicts.
Japan, disgusted by atrocities by the powers against China, proposes to aid the Chinese government in its fight. The narrative notes Japan initially sought to assist the other governments in wiping China off the map, yet claims Japans are humanitarian and refuse to endorse Russia and other powers' brutal methods.
The writer states Baker is a credit to Kansas compared with Burton, noting Baker has done nothing to advertise Kansas since his election but is not immoral or renegade. The piece urges a Burton supporter to explain why Baker is not worthy of reelection while a Republican must hold the US Senate seat.
A group abducted a millionaire Cudahy’s son in Michigan aiming for ransom. The boy walked eleven miles before the captors, growing cold, released him. The incident prompts calls for bodyguards for wealthy families’ children.
The Topeka State Journal notes General Harrison kept silent during the campaign and implies the Ann Arbor address was postponed until after the election. The piece frames the delay as strategic to avoid premature advocacy before voters went to the polls.
The river and harbor appropriation bill has expanded so large that a sense of decency drives the committee to conceal it from public view.
Despite Klon dike being called a gold country Bryan the silver champion won the support of the people in that region by a large margin.
The surplus busters in the house have passed two additional appropriation bills.
The Kansas City Star’s 25th editorial on social welfare argues old age pensions are a proper state duty. It defends aid for the infirm and retired, cites New Zealand precedent, and notes police and fire pensions already exist through private or state mechanisms.
A political critique notes the Hay-Pauncefort treaty approval with 55 votes for and 18 against. The piece argues the pact prevents fortifying the canal, asserting England opposes U S fortifications and accuses McKinley of leading Anglo maniacs toward British control.
A Muscatine author Horace Howard Herr prints a small volume of sketches and verse. He is described as a young writer with newspaper experience, and a nephew of Airrayor editors. The piece highlights his talent and promise in journalism.
A harsh stance urges the McKinley administration to demand 200 million dollars from China as repayment. The rhetoric vows total confiscation and even violent coercion to Christianize China, threatening severe harm to the populace if resisted.
According to Tuesday dailies, the report that volunteers would spot stichems was a mistake or, at best, they are to return soon though no one knows when.
Eva Gotpman, a female relief leader, says anarchists have decided not to kill any more kings or emperors. Kinley breathes easier, no doubt.
The message notes Count Boni CASTALLANE and his wife Amy Gould may travel to the United States soon. It mentions Roni creditors growing pressing and implied financial tensions surrounding the couple.
Tur Chicago University announces a fresh donation totaling one and a half million dollars amid a rising interest in energy markets. Analysts expect a potential uptick in oil prices as economic activity signals stronger demand.
Fragments show Lone Elm schools closed for a two week Christmas vacation with Christmas trees and local visits. The piece lists many residents and relatives visiting holidays, noting Christmastide joys, travel to Kansas City, and teaching staff continuing plans after holidays amid scattered mentions of health and family gatherings.
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