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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
4
In a letter to the editor and another to Geo. D. Rathbun of Ottawa, Governor St John declares he can remain in the race if needed, urges a united, hard-fought campaign, and calls for dropping personal ambitions and wire pulling to crown a great victory.
A Negro party is being organized to field Negro candidates for president and vice president. Initial steps were taken in Philadelphia a few days ago, with colored bishops, ministers, editors and lawyers driving the effort. The party aims to organize in every state of the Union.
Lawrence World editorial argues that the voters of the Fourth judicial district should have the Smart appointment so large that no senate would override the people's choice. It defends Judge Riggs as elected by the people and criticizes ballot-discarding actions as not overturning the will of the electorate.
Lawrence World editor notes General Hudson retires after a bitter clash with party leaders. The column recalls Brady’s earlier fight against Leland to keep Cy in charge, but Brady now accepts a minor post and has become unobtrusive.
Tax Kansas City Times reports ex congressman Peters would seek the nomination to oppose Bowersock if not contested. He previously said he would only accept the nomination under certain conditions and gave no reason for backing away. The piece also notes a hypothetical measure of travel time from Earth to the Sun.
The Portland Oregonian mocks the elusive McKinley in a satirical pursuit across tariffs Porto Rico and past political figures Alger Hanna and others, noting they cannot locate him and pledge a favor if he reveals his whereabouts.
New Orleans May 22 The National Travelers Protective Association opened its business convention at the Atheneum with delegates from twenty four states including Illinois Louisiana Nebraska Tennessee and Virginia seeking more representation. The executive committee report condemned trusts stating monopolies threaten trade and noting 350,000 travelers displaced and 6 million dollars daily diverted from advertising to trusts in two cited items.
A reader asks the Indianapolis News about Cuba's status as a dependency colony or sovereign entity and whether current arrangements with American officers involve constitutional violations due to salaries from the Cuban treasury, including questions about extradition and foreign state status.
Albany Argus comments on President McKinley pardoning his thirty first bank robber. The piece argues steady diligence could raise the four year average to one robber per year.
The text warns of rising war tensions as missionaries are killed and property destroyed in China. It notes Russia, Japan, and Britain involved, with McKinley likely to aid England. It foresees a forthcoming bloody war enveloping the world.
The New York World's expose triggers inquiries as both Republicans and Democrats face involvement in a widening ice frust affair. Governor Roosevelt may push to remove Mayor Van Wyck amid mounting pressure and scandal.
The secretary of state says he cannot enforce the Bush corporation law as corporations doing business in Kansas ignore it. Critics describe the statehouse incumbents as incompetent and powerless to act.
Ex congressman Dockery is nominated by Missouri Democrats for the gubernatorial race. The nomination signals the party’s pick to challenge for the governorship this election cycle.
Report says Pretoria is almost certainly captured by British forces amid widespread rejoicing among Britons and Anglo-Americans. Boers envoys in the United States declare that the capture does not end the war.
An inmate at Osawa tomie insane asylum obtained a bathroom key after a fan attendant’s careless error, turned on hot water, and died in the tub. The report notes Republican scorn at alleged Pops incompetence amid broader street-railway strike coverage in St. Louis.
A vine at the Agricultural College in Manhattan destroyed the chemical laboratory causing about 20 000 dollars in damage. A new building will be erected and construction will begin soon.
A stark note on the conflict states more American soldiers die in the Philippines now than at any prior point and demands for more troops grow, while officials claim the war has ended.
Tr is near certain to become the Republican vice presidential candidate as party bosses dictate, though he personally dislikes the role. In a separate note, coal miners at Weir City are seeking greater pay and benefits.
A jumble of fragmented names, places, and events fills the page. References to families visiting kin, church activities, exhibitions, sales, and quilting gatherings appear amid scattered addresses and local shippers. Despite garbled text, the column hints at social notices and upcoming community happenings across towns like Glenboeh, Detroit, and Kansas City.
Missorui Pacific excursions listed for Philadelphia and Cincinnati trips with roundtrip price and travel dates. The fragment mentions trips to Chicago and Cincinnati with stops and prices, indicating a sale or schedule notice in an old newspaper snippet.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bicycle repair shop and tools like anvils and repair tasks. The readable lines mention a repair shop on a main street and reference names or places that are partially garbled. The text hints at a local shop context but lacks clear dates or full details.
An obituary style notice recounts the death of a local figure described as a good man. It notes his burial at a cemetery, his wife surviving, and references a period of mourning and community response. The text mentions places like a township and references to weather events impacting the area during the aftermath.
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