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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
4
Report on the January 1897 inauguration in Topeka describes a crowded city scene with editors unable to access the front door, a cordial statehouse reception, and a warm welcome for the new Populist administration led by dignitaries including ex Governor St John. Local editors praise the peaceful transfer and the new officials.
The Topeka silver conferences drew strong attendance with both men and women meeting at Hamilton hall and silver headquarters. John Martin gave the welcome and ex Governor St John spoke in the afternoon to great enthusiasm. Officers were elected and an education campaign planned. Women’s group elected officers led by President Annie Diggs and Vice President Fannie Vickery, with Anna Champe as treasurer. Ella Row of Garnett serves on the executive committee. The article notes New England factories halting operations due to unsold goods.
The state printer contest neared closure at the caucus on Thursday night with J. S. Parks of Beloit Call nominated. Eastern contenders dropped out as western delegates stuck together to secure the top office for a western man. Parks, though young and new to reform work, is praised as a capable printer.
The Kansas legislature opened last Tuesday and members are already at work. Many bills have been introduced and promise action in the people’s interest. Senator Caldwell and Representative Stevens from this county are active, with Caldwell assigned to three committees: Federal Relations, Assessments and Taxation, and Roads and Bridges.
The Envoy to Utopia Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott sails for Europe with Republican Caucus Committee support to pursue international bimetallism. He cautions against overestimating success, plans talks with bimetallists in England and the Continent, and emphasizes his mission as a caucus envoy not a formal administration representative.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals and roles in a county crime and jury records file. Names like Keeney, Slater, Garrison, Parrett, Parsons appear alongside fees, witnesses, and court actions.
S L Mathews is described as an attorney with specialties in criminal and commercial law practicing in Laie and Garnett Kansas area circles. The text mentions appellate and court coverage and a general post office cross reference.
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