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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
4
The piece argues cities depend on rural producers for food and goods. It envisions a flood era isolation, rails blocked, and asks how long urban residents could endure without farmers. It urges masses to unite, go after what they want, and land together to secure supplies.
Floodwaters engulf East St Louis and nearby towns as the Mississippi rises. Thousands are homeless and hundreds feared drowned. Farms along the Mississippi are swept away, with widespread damage feared and the world’s fair buildings reportedly in danger.
Governor Bailey plans a special legislative session to provide aid for flood sufferers, insisting contributions are insufficient and action is urgent. He asks lawmakers to serve without pay, and backs strong measures to supply relief to disaster victims.
The speaker argues that accepting money made by magnates as safe harms public trust and undermines benefactors. He laments wealth disparity and calls for business conditions that allow a competent person to gain a modest fortune, not a colossal one. The quote reflects a 19th or early 20th century reform stance on wealth and ethics.
Militia sent to northwestern Kansas to quell fighting between settlers and ranchmen after several settlers were killed. The move appears to have calmed the violence for now, though tensions may resume later.
A remark suggests John D. Rockefeller gave 5000 dollars to flood sufferers in the West, while noting that the burden of funding those in need ultimately falls on the people whether the sum is small or large.
A military revolt in Servia on Wednesday night killed King Alexander Queen Draga and several royals. Prince Karageorgevitch was proclaimed king as a new government forms. The public appears glad with flags flying amid continued turmoil and distrust of the royal line.
Chaos follows a severe flood as North Topeka loses homes and rapid relief is urged. A tent city forms while water supply lags and Union Pacific tracks wash away. Congress in Bowersock losses hit about 100000, and Kansas City, Kansas faces a statewide stall. 25000 people remain homeless amid widespread ruin.
The Johnson County Eas. Co operative Association reports six months to January 1903 with capital stock of 100000 dollars and surplus of 28468.26 dollars. Average daily sales range from 761 to 1909 dollars, totaling 145038.92 dollars. Headquarters are Olathe Kansas with branches at Stanley Gardner Edgerton and Prairie Center. The association owns its stores an opera house printing office and Kansas Patron weekly paper.
Foraker won endorsement of Roosevelt at the Ohio Republican convention but Hanna chose the ticket. If Foraker gains any satisfaction from this “victory” it is acceptable to your Uncle Marcus, as far as he is concerned.
More than 7,000 members across Kansas City co operative stores will receive a 7 percent dividend recently declared to members of the entire system. The payout amount is based on purchases within the cooperative network.
The Topeka State Journal notes General Funston missed a career moment by not attending Topeka last week while praising exceptionally strong swimming throughout the event.
The paper credits Arthur Capper of the Mail and Breeze for the flood pictures of Topeka presented this week.
The document lays out a voting contest where each subscription dollar buys one hundred votes for a candidate. Prizes include a piano, sewing machine, watch, and scholarship for top vote earners, with tie rules and weekly vote announcements. The contest ends August 1 1903 at 6 pm, eligibility open to all county ladies, and votes counted under supervision with proxies limited.
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