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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
4
Governor Gobel of Kentucky died from his wound last Saturday while remaining conscious and ordering officials to follow the law. Lieutenant-Governor Beckham took the oath of office directly after, a young man about thirty. His funeral was simple with no band, no official procession, and many local neighbors in attendance.
The populist state convention will be held at Ft. Scott though the date is undecided. The city offers splendid hotel facilities and the people make visitors welcome. Credit for securing the convention goes to Jake Sheppard and Hubert Lardner.
A Topeka gathering of Populists sought to secure John W Breidenthal for governor. He resisted then promised to accept if nominated with unanimity. His friends consider the pledge satisfactory. Silver Republicans set a state convention at Ft Scott on the same date as the Populist gathering. The Populist delegates convention at Clay Center awaits date.
Reports state rovers remain unsettled in Kentucky as efforts for a compromise settlement proceed. Taylor has yet to sign the article of compromise, with hope pinned on a peaceful resolution emerging despite stalemate.
The February issue highlights essays by Dr R Osgood Mason on Educational and Therapeutic Value of Hyponotism and by Prof M Chesley on The Ideal Philosophy of Leibnitz. Alma Calder Johnston and Annie Pillsbury Young contribute on childhood and Personal Atmosphere respectively, with pieces by B O Flower Ira Elbertus Roycrofters and H C Merserve.
A dated January 31 1400 from New Rochelle New York notes Captain Loyds praise for Brother Taber and informs of efforts to keep WTATOR updated. He mentions writing to Mation Butler about a People's party convention call and plans to attend key meetings in New York City. He notes his forthcoming 82nd birthday in June and Mrs Loyds 86th in May, and that they live in an un-mortgaged home.
Washington dispatch notes a Chicago Record viewpoint arguing that Congress can govern newly acquired island possessions like Puerto Rico and the Philippines independent of constitutional limits. It contrasts majority and minority sub committee positions, urging Supreme Court guidance to resolve if Congress has absolute power over territories.
The Elm house proprietor had business in Iola Tuesday. E N McDowell visits Vi Lita county. C H Nichols and wife visit Patsy Sculley and Prairie View family. Charles Kelsey went to Ottawa to visit relatives. C H Nichols and M Moon attend Prince Mordesty's ante near Kincaid. Reeve put up ice. Clell Miller from Kincaid visits mother. Four of A Bree s family ill. Dr Bostick attends. Miss Mattie Kelsey visits sister in Richmond. H A Hester buys sheep in Yates Center. Byerly and Lewis ship hogs to Kansas City. Many move home with spring approaching. Mrs Sculley at Prairie View sick last week.
W. O. Champe of Acrra POR suffered a painful fall Wednesday afternoon while going to the basement for a bucket of coal. He slipped on the basement stairs, injured his back, and is unable to move, with recovery likely several days distant. The article also praises The Live Stock Indicator and its Special Farmers' Institute editions as vital farming resources.
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