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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1904
Page
2
A cacophonous mix of brief notes and quips ranging from a killer writing to a czar, to wartime rumors about Japanese and Russian actions, to social observations on marriage, charity, and politics. It includes mentions of Edward VII, General Booth, a Milwaukee invention by telephone, and jokes about summer heat and football bleachers.
Kent J. Loomis and William H. Loomis emerge in a sprawling international mystery. Loomis disappears from the Kaiser Wilhelm II off Bremen while en route to deliver a treaty to Emperor Menelik. Ellis, a former railway president in New York, sails from Marseilles bearing Loomis’s treaty and is linked to Menelik’s circle and a possible bid for kingship. Rumors say Loomis’s body washed ashore at Cherbourg, but confirmation is lacking.
A letter from East Dorset Vermont recalls a maple sugar gift sent to Lord Roberts and his American relative. The note thanks the donor and mentions a future visit to the maple sugar district around East Dorset as part of the expected Canadian trip. Roberts, C. H. Roberts, East Dorset, Vermont.
Beerbohm Tree quotes an old saying about a man not being a hero to his caddie while recalling a nervous moment on Scottish links. After a poor drive he asks the caddie for an apology and gets a silent reply from the caddie who finally says I heard what ye said right enough I’m just thinkin king.
A new Paris publication claims the German emperor visits Paris annually under a different title each time and is closely watched by French detectives. It recounts an incident two years ago when a reporter recognized him in a railway station and was quickly escorted away by four guards.
Florence Nightingale celebrated her eighty four birthday last month asserting that continuous labor supports longevity. Her life has centered on sustained effort, with a year of Crimean War work that would strain many, yet she remained delicate and undaunted by hardship.
Sir Thomas Lipton remains ruled by the strict business habits formed in Glasgow before his rise. He once slept under the shop counter and keeps a sharp eye on finances. At a London meeting he dismissed a question about holidays, saying a long absence would be news worldwide.
The Chinese ambassador in Paris boasts his five year old son Soneng Pao Kis as the “Chinese wonder child” who speaks French fluently and commands 2,500 Chinese characters. The father notes each character stroke has unique significance, marking the boy as a prodigy among Chinese gentlemen.
Miss E X Aymar of Philadelphia visiting her uncle in Newport was seized on a dark porch by a tall man who demanded money. She freed herself and struck the attacker with a chair, causing him to flee. Aymar excels in tennis basketball and rowing.
Philadelphia shudders at a wedding display for Miss Eiaie Whelen and Robert Goelet. Several rooms at the bride’s home showcased gifts that caused blushes among men and women alike, items essential to a trousseau but rarely shown so openly. Matrons and social leaders in Philadelphia discuss "what Bisie did" since the event.
Senator Joseph R. Hawley’s health has materially improved and his mind and body are stronger. He has leased a larger houseboat for July to relax in Chesapeake Bay and possibly Long Island Sound, planning a season afloat with stays along the Long Island shore. The Hawley cottage at Woodmont is leased for the season and he expects to spend most time aboard the boat due to the health benefits from a similar trip last year.
Former New York mayor Seth Low is set to become ambassador to Italy with an official announcement possibly after the election. The offer includes the Italy post at $12,000 a year, while Roosevelt suggested Powell Clayton’s Mexico ambassadorship at $17,200, though Low preferred Italy and may take the posting if confirmed.
A ragged excerpt discusses perseverance and self worth for workers. It urges youth not to dwell on others' scorn, to value usefulness, and to trust that merit will be recognized despite criticism or hardship. Strong entities are absent. phrases reflect a moral exhortation in a labor context.
Reports show Prussia has 2033 stenographer associations with 51241 members, Boston central union fundraising for Dorchester homes, Chicago contract dues raised, and brake by unions in New York Boston and Philadelphia. Details cover strikes, organizing drives, eight hour day plans, and a Brisbane editorial praising labor gains toward broader demands.
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