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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
4
In Kansas the letter from Hoch's camp sparks outrage at corruption and mocks his decline. The column predicts Hoch will run after recalling his earlier refusal, attacking boss rule and praising Folk’s stance in Missouri. It ends with a cautious hope decency may prevail.
Tom McNeal of the Topeka Mail and Breeze declares weariness with political reporting and says the paper will drop much campaign coverage. He notes strong opposition to the machine, stands by past editorials, and aims to rest state politics while discussing other topics.
Senator Piatt of New York spoke at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington saying democracy is permeated with socialism and that Bryan or a man like him in the White House would allow socialism to prevail. He warned Republican politicians fear socialism less than the Democrats who will dominate the next national convention do not believe in socialism any more than Piatt.
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a stuck freight about five miles west of Topeka on Wednesday at 1 am. Nineteen people were killed and score or more injured. Many cattle perished. The fast passenger train, at 65 mph, hit a 30 mph freight. Conductor had orders to pass a stock train for Willard and did so but failed to read engine number. Two trains 200 feet apart. engineers halted, crews jumped. One conductor leg broken. others unharmed. Old flimsy cars blamed. strong Pullman cars escaped damage. Calls for safer, better cars.
The ex governor criticized those in authority in an interview noting his efforts to curb public spending and defend the treasury. He blamed the last legislature for high expenses, pointing to bumper crops and a presidential year as factors shaping the political contest and opposition.
The writer argues that reports of war between Russia and Japan would raise commodity prices benefiting interests like the beef trust, while working people already suffer from high costs. prewar prices would hurt those who need relief.
Exchange suggests Mark Hanna and Perry St Heath as presidential and vice presidential nominees. If chosen, the group should form a cabinet with Rathbone as postmaster general and Tyner as attorney general.
The article urges every person traveling by rail to carry a metal tag or card with name and address. It cites railroad wrecks where victims were killed and could not be identified due to lack of identification.
Wing Kansas reports pleasant Itatian climate while eastern states endure extreme cold. In New England thermometers fell to fifty degrees below zero and many places recorded forty below. Freezing conditions drive hardships as people struggle on the streets.
The text notes Texas became a prohibition state on New Year’s Day. It also reports the death of Pabst, the Milwaukee brewer, on the same day from heart failure, suggesting he may have heard the news about Texas.
Bourke Cochran declares he will campaign against any Cleveland type for president. He argues only a Bryan Democrat can carry Missouri this year.
Governor Bailey names Atkinson of Parsons to replace Pollock on the state supreme bench, signaling a key judicial succession within the bench lineup.
The Tuk Republicans of Kansas plan an early state convention in Wichita on March 6. Party members will gather to set priorities and organize campaign efforts for upcoming elections.
Run, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland, died suddenly Wednesday amid family sorrow. The report notes a brief obituary with no further details.
An editorial reviews William Jennings Bryan's European tour noting his adaptability and evolving image. It contrasts American suspicions of his rigidity with observed willingness to engage with enemies, meet diverse leaders, and adjust positions. The piece cites praise from Republican diplomats and German press as evidence of a broadened, more conciliatory persona.
A fatal theatre fire devastates Chiicuzo public schools with thirty eight teachers reported dead. Emergency crews struggle to control the blaze as authorities begin inquiries into the disaster and safety lapses.
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