27 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
1
The Lawrence World notes January 27 1899 that the alarm against wildcatting in governmental affairs is timely. Expansion may be acceptable but this is a critical season for parting the ways and haste should be avoided.
A humorous note on the large number of pages in the Republican house with twelve pages now and nine in the Pop extra, explaining they draw $2 per day. Also mentions Tit stock yards company returning to Kansas to escape Missouri law and their friends moving to housekeeping in Kansas for a pleasant reception.
The State Temperance Union schedules its annual convention for February 7 and 8 in the new library hall at the state house in Topeka. Speakers include Governor Stanley and John G. Woolley. plans for an aggressive nonpartisan campaign are discussed. legal opinions from Attorney-General Godard on a special session are questioned by the Lawrence World.
Melbourne, Australia runs its own lighting system and earned a profit of 750000 last year, while St Louis Missouri spends over 314000 annually on lighting. The contrast highlights Melbourne’s profit versus St Louis’s ongoing expenditure.
The Railway Age applauds Governor Stanley and railroads in Kansas as fair and nonpartisan amid years of tough legislative tone. The Topeka Capital notes new fees and salaries may spark much special legislation this session. Senator Anderson proposes relief for the district court clerk and Shawnee county sheriff, while Senator Lewelling seeks county officer support. Anderson also backs empowering crime commissioners to hire deputies to spare officer salaries.
Washington dispatch argues that government is not economically administered, detailing post office salaries and federal waste. It cites rising annual appropriations from 1875 to present, predicts further growth, and endorses Senator Pelkcrew's anti trust stance as a major reform issue. The piece attacks political leaders' honesty and highlights the influence of the rich on policy.
The Lawrence World notes little danger to the State University from the legislature and supports some reform if Populists enact it. It contrasts Republican press reactions, defends Governor Leedy, and praises fair treatment of public officials regardless of party.
Offers loans at seven percent interest secured by farms with long ten year terms. Describes favorable financing for farmers seeking reliable capital against real estate assets. Provides details on payment period and security requirements implied by lender.
The steamer City of Columbia sailed from Seattle to Honolulu and Hilo carrying 175 passengers and 2000 tons of freight including lime beer and general merchandise. It also transports about a ton of U S mail. The ship, once part of Old Dominion, was reassigned to Alaska service earlier this year with Captain Walter Milner in command.
The letter to Hon. Thomas Bracket Reed voices suffragists nationwide opposing a Hawaii status bill. It denounces a "small oligarchy" plan, argues women deserve equal official rights, and urges Congress to prevent retrogressive discrimination and preserve women’s civil rights and protection under the flag.
Wellington Voice laments that the first bill of the present legislature is invalid for not being read by sections. The paper notes the irony of critics of Populists praising incompetence as a bright beginning.
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