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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

4

Americans Should Deny Coronation Glitz Wealthy Fools Say No

Mrs Logan laments American elites chasing royal spectacle at King Edward VII coronation. She argues wealth without culture funds charity education, urging stay-at-home nobles to honor the King by supporting benevolence and a monument to inventors, authors, heroes, or patriots.

John A. Logan Edward Hearst Chicago George Washington Edward VII Jorn A. Locan

Garnett Again Launches Daily Evening News

Horace P. Shell, ex Cherryvale publisher, brings a daily paper to Garnett after fire loss, opening the Garnett Evening News from the Airravor office. In three weeks it draws strong subscriber support and optimism for growth.

Garnett Evening News Horace P. Shell Cherryvale Shell Airravor

Allen Sounds Note to Populists on Party Alignment

Senator Allen of Nebraska urges Populists to stay with their party. he warns against merging with Democrats. He advocates cooperation but rejects amalgamation, urging preservation of Populist organization.

Allen Nebraska Democratic Party

Navy retires Rear Admiral Sampson February 8

Washington January 30 Navy orders announce the retirement of Rear Admiral Sampson on February 8.

Washington Navy Sampson

Miss Stone and Tsilka Reported Free on Turkish Territory

Sofia Times correspondent dispatches from January 29 stating that Miss Stone and Madame Tsilka were liberated this morning on Turkish territory. The report notes the two American women were freed after captivity.

London Sofia The Times Miss Stone Madame Tsilka

Meeting set to arrange 1902 fairs in Chanute Kansas

J. T. Cooper secretary of the South eastern Kansas Fair Circuit calls delegates to meet in Chanute Kansas on February 1 to fix dates and arrange the circuit for the fairs of 1902.

Freponia Kans J. T. Cooper Chanute

Pastor Dies of Blood Poison in Lincoln

Rev Henry Boers pastor of St Marys Catholic church died this afternoon in Lincoln Illinois from blood poisoning. He reportedly cut a toenail recently which led to the infection.

Lincoln, Il Henry Boers St. Mary's Catholic Church

First Congressional Convention Called in Kansas

The Republican first district committee met in Torexa Jas 30 and called the district convention for Holton Kay on February 26 at 2 p m. The meeting announced the gathering to organize support and nominate candidates for the district race.

Torexa Jas Republican First Dist Holton Kay

Germans Seek Purchase of Philippine Islands

Vienna dispatch reports negotiations underway for selling the Philippine Islands to Germany. The plan is tied to Admiral Prince Henrys visit to the United States, seen as a prelude to the sale announcement.

Philippine Islands Vienna Neues Wiener Tageblatt Germany Prince Henry United States

Negros Island Turmoil Reported by Manila Dispatch

Col Charles W Miner of the Sixth Infantry says Negros is unstable as 400 Bolomen and 40 riflemen under fanatic bandit Papa Isio terrorize residents in the island, creating widespread alarm.

Manila Chas. W. Miner Sixth Infantry Negros Papa Isio

Metcalf Exonerated As Topeka Pension Agent

Washington January 29 the pension sub committee reported after brief review that General Metcalf is recommended for confirmation as pension agent at Topeka. The charges were not sustained and the panel recommended no further action.

Washington Pensions Metcalf Pension Committee Senate Metcal Topeka

Guy Peckham Dies at 33 in Senaca Kansas

Guy Peckham aged 33 died at his parents home in Senaca on January 30. A former reporter and local editor for the Senaca Tribune, he later joined the Wichita Beacon before returning home due to poor health. He was known as a clever writer.

Senaca Kans Guy Peckham Senaca Tribune Wichita Beacon

Dawson Alaska to Have a Mayor After Strong Vote

Dawson Alaska moves to a city government with a mayor and council after a bitter contest. In a high turnout, heavy taxpayers opposed energetic reformers, who won by a 79 vote margin among 687 votes. The decision ends any plan for a governor appointed commission.

Searrill Wash Dawson

From Poverty to Great Wealth in Emporia Life Story

Mrs. Mary Parker and her children of No 9 Rural Street Emporia receive an estate valued at 300000 to 400000 dollars. The widow of Civil War veteran Madden J Parker died recently in destitution. The fortune stems from a Royal Holland family near New York City, to which the Parkers are related, after the town aided the family before the father’s death.

Emporia Kans Mary Parker Rural Street Parker Madden J. Parker New York City Parkers Holland

Successful Kansas Day Banquet in Torexa Kansas

Kansas Day Club in Rep resentative hall hosted a banquet for about 600 as part of joint Kansas Day and McKinley birthday celebrations. W A White of Emporia was elected president and C Hamilton of Topeka secretary. Homer Hoch of Marion gave the toast of honor and Colonel W H Rossington spoke on party fealty. President Finch urged native born Kansans to stand. Sixty five native born Kansans attended.

Torexa Kans Kansas State of Kansas Wim McKinley Representative Hall Kansas Day Club W. A. White Emporia C. Hamilton Topeka Homer Hoch Marion W. H. Rossington Finch

Garnett’s location could make it a regional commercial center

A historical plea stresses Garnett and Anderson county as a prime investment area citing strategic rail connections from Kansas City to Ottawa Osawatomie and Osawatomi. The message argues improved rail lines will boost division points, raise real estate values, and benefit both city and farming interests through cooperative development.

Garnett Anderson County Kansas City Santa Fe Ottawa Missonri Sacra Fe Missouri Pacific Osawatomi Gantz

Would Kruger Visit Prompt Costly State Reception

The question asks if hosting Dom Paul Kruger would require time and vast money similar to a royal welcome for Prince Henry. It probes practical feasibility, public interest, and resources, weighing whether a Kruger visit would justify elaborate ceremonies and expense.

Dom Paul Kruger Prince Henry

Miss Roosevelt to Attend Edward Coronation

Dispatches indicate that Miss Alige Roosevelt is set to attend the coronation of King Edward and will be presented to the court during the ceremony as part of Prince Henry's proposed vigil.

Prince Henry Alige Roosevelt Edward Contr

Notable Dinners and Obituaries Amid Mixed News

A large dinner honors ac cents at the Red Might venue while Dr Lackland of Tyler, son of a former President, dies at home in New Kerk. The Boers claim defeat of the British with several casualties. William Allen White is elected president of the Kansan Club. The wreck of the English vessel Condor is found. Marconi interview notes survive. A telegram fragment from Paris mentions a U.S. steel firm rumor about Charles Schwaby.

Lackland,Tyler Tyler Ats New ‘Kerk William Allen White Kansan Club Colorado Paris Hrauon Yeaterday Chas. My Schwaby United States Steel

Stafford's Grocery Store Destroyed by Fire in Tous Kansas

A massive blaze consumed Stafford's Grocery in Tous Kansas today. The store, heated by natural gas, suffered total stock destruction and heavy building damage amid extreme cold. Fire reportedly reached several thousand dollars in losses as firefighters battled the flames.

Tous, Kans Stafford’s

Holland Aims to Intercede in Boer Peace Talks

Holland has decided to intercede and urge peace terms with the British government. Parliament considers the proposition as the Boers express willingness to accept terms that advance independence, though they demand conditions that ensure their own autonomy.

Holland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mabhen Champe Anna Champe Raitors J. M. Alexander SSS Ander Garnatt Kas Ounty Mrs. Logan the Garnett Evening News General News Southwest Kansas Philippine Alaska Garnett’s News Noths Severays Lome Marconi Winglegs Aeagee Yaine Fiteature Tefephones DR. Kay Waespas B. J. Rae Aeakanee Aix BJ. Kay
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