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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
4
The February North American Review piece by Major J EB Runcie argues the United States mishandled Cuba after expelling Spain. It asserts a competent leadership is needed for territorial governance and condemns Washington for policy neglect and a poorly chosen military governor.
A letter questions church members understanding of Christian fruits and examines why some support a president with a liquor record. It argues true Christianity should show love peace temperance and gentleness, and warns that supporting such leaders undermines Christian discernment.
The Populist national convention is scheduled in Sioux Falls South Dakota on May date. The move from Kansas City and Indianapolis places the balloters convention in Cincinnati on the same date.
Professor Theodore Mommsen argues that internal American politics are shifting toward a revolution in military and naval affairs under the current administration, with partisan support masking the cost and purpose while he notes the Monroe Doctrine still applies in Europe and America.
GOOD ROADS Miami county pushes a countywide good roads movement. Businessmen of Paola hosted road overseers and spouses at a dinner to discuss plans for better roads. The piece notes Anderson county may soon follow, stressing the county’s urgent need for improved infrastructure.
The text extols Judge A W Dennison as a reformer and potential governor while contrasting opposition. It argues sovereignty cannot be bought and criticizes the 1896 political shift toward a gold standard, detailing how depositing 25000 in bonds allows currency issuance, profiting banks and framing it as an “honest” but flawed Republican financial plan.
Ex-Consor Macrum from Pretoria publishes an open letter alleging British censors opened his personal and official mail at Burbin and claims the government sympathized with the English and opposed the Boers. He was recalled and Secretary Hay's son was sent to replace him.
The writer urges Kansas newspapers to uphold high standards of public morality and good governance, claiming a forthcoming seven day period will feature content that cannot degrade the state’s reputation. He references the Hay-Pauncefoot treaty ratified by the senate and criticizes McKinley administration for aligning with England, calling for independence from foreign influence.
Reports allege Ananias Otis cited suppression of Filipino insurgents but last week 5000 armed fighters attacked a strong post, driving defenders to a convent. The rebellion remains unresolved after more than a year of fighting amid claimed misinformation.
Last Friday evening a 12 year old girl named Nora lost her books near Gow Grove. A boy Mose Mitchler abducted her to a pile of corn fodder and assaulted her. Mitchler was arrested on Saturday and bound for the district court. His brother Sem sought an insanity defense but balked at posting required bond.
Brady E Hicks of Beagle Kansas and Amma Manley of this city were united in marriage last Thursday evening at eight o clock in the Christian church. Elder Henry Martin of Princeton officiated. The ceremony drew a full house despite cold weather. Bride Miss Amma Manley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M Manley, long resident here. Groom Brady Hicks is the son of Mr and Mrs Smith Hicks of Beagle Kansas and has been engaged in stock buying locally. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Fred Manley and Beth Yelton led the wedding march.
A fragment lists authors and titles across centuries, noting Tew,W Bach Koe Hay Verne Dryden Auerbach Gibbon Payne Black Haves Horatio Al Ber Pike and others. It references familiar works like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and mentions films linked to Bellamy Parker Pack among varied literary outputs.
An old resident named Mrs Mary E Springer of Garnett died last Sunday at her Second Avenue home near the east side schoolhouse. She was about Ab years of age. Her husband, who died ten or twelve years ago, also lived in the same house. The funeral was from the Methodist church and interment followed at Gaynett cemetery.
A dated rail time card lists routes with No. 217 p.m. and No. 203 through No. 204 services. It notes connections at Chanute and Ottawa to Coffeyville, Emporia, Boulder? Newton and through to Panhandle Texas with links to Oklahoma and Kansas City.
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