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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
4
A Topeka discussion on city ownership of an ice plant sparks contention with critics warning of socialism in public ownership. The piece notes Republican papers increasingly favor municipal ice plants and predicts such platform planks will spread, though many deny the term socialism.
The Ohio Democrats held their convention nominating a state ticket amid reports insurgents, gold bugs, and McLean allies dominating. Bryan and silver were sidelined while harmony and old line Democratic principles were proclaimed. The piece questions Eastern and Western Democrat alignment and urges Populists to stay independent.
Mort Albaugh urges Kansas Populists to rejoin the Republican fold saying the tent has room and Republicans once loved Populists. The writer mocks the appeal and declines the invitation, noting it would trigger tears. The piece ends with a firm refusal to switch allegiance.
P Lorillard the tobacco magnate dies after illness following a visit to King Edward at Windsor Castle. He was among American millionaires who called on the king a few weeks earlier. The nation does not mourn his death.
Cone and James Younger, infamous across Minnesota, have been released from Stillwater prison after twenty five years. Cxct. ReopES, famed for his role in the South African war, remains in poor health with unclear prospects for recovery.
The Chicago Tribune reports that English soldiers died of tenteric fever in South Africa, while officers and privates deserted, were captured, court-martialed, and shot. Authorities feared disclosure would harm morale, so deaths were attributed to the fever. The leak caused trouble.
Chicago Tribune reports distribution of over one million dollars to Pennsylvania legislators during the last session. Funds allegedly influenced votes on the Ripper bill, various city and state measures, and hospital appropriations. Several senators and representatives were said to receive payments, with figures up to twenty thousand per vote for speaker and other bills. The piece mixes charged corruption with local society notes and misc incidents from Haarrisburg and nearby towns.
The Supreme Court rules the last Kansas legislature’s biennial election law is valid, limiting this year’s elections to county commissioners and township officers. Attorney General Godard states county clerks sheriffs and other holdovers cannot seek re election next year.
Community notes from Lone Elm record visits sick lists travel and family news. Mentions J H Damay driving to Senia Welier dity, Fr Ferguson returning to Battle Creek, Mary Hunter and Leola Gordon sick, Winnie Lockwood visiting Neosho Falls, Flva Mize visiting relatives in Olathe, McCoy family returning to Boss ter, Chas Carpenter delivering hay, Bidwell and Howard in Kansas City for a brother’s funeral, and several moves and stock concerns. Local farming, water shortage, and chautauqua travel also noted.
Tv reports Adelbert Hay ex consul to Pretoria died after a fall from a third story window following a night of heavy drinking with an actress who gave him champagne. He returned to his room and sat at the window before tumbling out.
Bray Orford of Ottawa declares he will join the Republicans if he cannot be a Bryan Democrat. The remark notes the Republicans and Cleveland Hill German Democrats are similar, implying no gain from such a switch.
A Chicago to Kansas City passenger train on the Alton road collided with a stock train near Marshall Missouri on Wednesday morning. Three trainmen, three women and two other passengers died at once and many were wounded. The death toll later rose to twenty.
Partial OCR reads conflict at the railroad office with Friday schedule and workers seeking wage increases. Emplo ees demand satisfaction and consider actions as talks continue.
Lists various excursion sale dates to Milwaukee, Kansas, Pouls, Ottawa and others with extensions noted through September. Mentions prices and extensions, including rates like 19.50 and 12 cents, with inconsistent OCR spellings and garbled region names.
Cincinnati Ohio on sale July 4th limited to August deposit 20.50 on sale July 2? linked to Sept 16 Fare 10.50 Milwaukee Wisconsin on sale July 20-22 limited to August deposit Detroit Michigan on sale July 10 limited to August Fare 7.25 Los Angeles California on sale July 1-? inclusive limited to August Fare 9.00 Wisconsin agent
A fragmented line argues for absolute cleanliness as the sole cure for emotions, mentioning Rocky Mountain Pet and a vague claim about taking or delving away the issue. The text is garbled and unclear, lacking concrete facts or identifiable entities beyond a kennel or pet reference.
Old Boston preacher Dr Mather Byley famed for wit and Tory leanings. Arrested 1777 for treason, confined in his home with a guard. On Thanksgiving he joked with his guard, asking to fetch elder to celebrate with his family.
A readable fragment notes a dessert and drink delivery at a local venue. It mentions a refreshment and a decorative setting, with references to a light atmosphere and a casual service style. Specific names or places are unclear in the fragment.
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