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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1891
Page
2
The National Economist argues that major metropolitan journals tilt toward plutocracy while eastern farming papers mislead farmers with economic ideas that lower prices. It claims external farms support reform but fail to consider price increases for current production and urges farmers to demand aligned views or replace unsupportive publications.
A National Economist letter denounces opponents for spreading false claims about long land loans and the Argentine crisis. It argues the assignats of the First French Republic were government notes backed by confiscated lands but lacked stable authority, remaining unrecognized in peace and proving the people’s rejection of their exchange.
At the last board meeting a legislative committee was appointed to study funding for the state exhibit at the World’s Fair. The committee has already begun work on a bill to finance the Kansas display and related arrangements.
General Sherman’s condition worsened late at night with facial swelling subsiding and airway distress under control. Doctors reported mucus buildup in the lungs and early signs of passive pneumonia while a long struggle with asthma returns. He died quietly at 1:40 AM with family at his bedside.
The president's message to Congress reports the death of William Tecumseh Sherman at his New York residence at 1 50 p m. He is praised as a beloved American who served country with duty and devotion. The note highlights his military career, civil institutions protection, and profound influence on military science. Four of eight executive departments would forego mourning emblems, with only Jay removed the crapa from is. (Signed) Benganw Harrison. Executive Mansion February 14 1891.
New York February 10 The Sherman funeral procession will move from the hearse of the deceased at 2 o clock Thursday under command of Colonel Loomis Langdon of the First Artillery All the infantry near New York are in line and the artillery and naval guards will take part A guard of honor from Lafayette Post G A R will walk beside the hearse. Vice Presidents Hayes and Cleveland will be present in one carriage. The pallbearers include General J M and General C O Bebo! Howard Rear Admiral Gaara! oats tae Ls Kens.
General H W S General Daniel E Sickles actney L Dodge J M General W Swayne and General W T Woodford lead 12 500 veteran soldiers in line. In deference to the deceased wishes his body will not lie in state anywhere though President Harrison urged a Washington display. The casket rests at home isotomic with black cloth white satin lining and a tag bearing William Tecumseh Sherman.
Admiral David Dixon Porter died this morning from fatty degeneration of the liver contracted last summer in Newport KR. He faced a lifelong naval career from his youth with the Mexican and American services, participating in major Civil War operations and commanding vessels in key river and coastal actions. He rose to rear and then vice admiral, later serving as superintendent of the Naval Academy and authoring several naval histories.
A reader analyzes the role of senators and representatives wives at social receptions. The piece argues the public treats wives as part of political life, noting reactions to hostess manners, attire, and guest behavior. It reflects on social life, privacy, and gender expectations in Washington society.
In a quoted exchange from the Minneapolis Tribune, speakers advocate open emigration. They argue the republic has room for millions abroad and praise European influence on American life. The discussion cites figures about land area and population, with praise for Ericsson and German contributions to liberty and culture.
A 19th century botanist Linnsons conceived a flower clock to tell time by blossoms. Instead of a bell, flowers open at set hours like 3, 4, and 6 to signal time. Claude Lorraine’s garden era is referenced as a comparison to natural timekeeping.
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