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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
A vigorous speech argues that truth endures while eras change and rulers must be named tyrants when untrue. It urges decisive action, governance aligned with progress, and bold leadership to guide society beyond mere tradition toward a freer future. The speaker warns against clinging to old names to hide naked truth and calls for plain speaking and courage.
Jo Medius voices strong critique of the Hague peace conference and its aftermath. He condemns benevolent assimilation, calls out Russia France Germany England and the U S as driven by money power, war and conquest. He argues true arbitration favors the strong and urges wealth spent on education for oppressed nations.
The Philadelphia Call estimates 75 000 to 150 000 visitors stayed daily during convention week as 450 000 daily visitors came from surrounding areas. Hotels earned about 1 000 000 in a week with 35 properties totaling large sums for rooms meals and beverages. National committee expenses ran high at 40 000 for the week, with state delegations spending around 63 000. Timothy I Woodruff topped personal expenditures at over 2 000 a day for his vice presidential bid.
Kansas Populist argues in favor of government owned railroads by contrasting cheap fifteen day Swiss passes with costly U S fares to Kansas City. He notes Montgomery county travelers see savings, while many resist rail nationalization.
The Industrial Advocate argues against U S alignments with England against Russia in the Orient, noting Russia’s past cooperation with Secretary Hay’s open door policy and equal rights for citizens. The piece questions supporting England amid Britain’s historical aims in Asia and urges readers to subscribe to aid the cause.
The Kansas City Times notes bankers in New York earn about 500 dollars per million shipped to Germany, with New York banks having lent roughly 15 million dollars to German banks this season. The piece implies Berlin interest rates exceed those in the United States.
In a Montgomery Advertiser item a question arises about fair pay: Sehley near the fight off Santiago receives 3000, Sampson fifteen miles away gets 8000, so how much should an officer fifty miles distant receive based on distance.
The trusts have not complained of bruised spots since adjournment of the Philadelphia convention, according to the Kansas City Times.
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