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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
4
A brief notice records second class tall matter at Gullett Rus on May 25 1609. The fragment confirms postal or registry action dated that day and location.
A Kansas Democratic state committee meeting in Topeka rejected a Populist temporary alliance to gain state control. The editorial argues Democrats prefer party interests to reform, while Populists resist dissolution and emphasize Kansas City platform reforms. It notes growing support for municipal ownership and similar Populist ideas alongside shifts toward reform.
The statement argues the Populist party has not lived in vain and that its work remains unfinished. It asserts that without Populists the tariff issues would still be a Democratic and Republican distraction, and vows continued efforts despite Democratic committee opposition.
Ohio Republicans held their state convention and re nominated Governor Nash. The slate includes lieutenant governor C L Nippert supreme judge J L Price attorney general John M Sheets clerk of the supreme court Lawson E Emerson state treasurer Isaac B Cameron and board of public works member W G Johnston. Mark Hanna attended and exerted strong influence.
A cloudburst in West Virginia last Sunday swept away small towns and damaged property. Railroads were inundated and many lives were lost. A second cloudburst on Wednesday in the same area proved greater, with further ruin and higher death tolls.
Adelbert Hay consul to Pretoria and son of Secretary Hay returned home recently. He fell from a third story window in New Haven Sunday morning and died. Authorities note a possible sleep lapse but call the death mysterious. Hay led a rapid life in Pretoria and spent his own earnings and his father’s salary.
The jury returned a manslaughter in the second degree verdict against Miss Jessie Morrison of Florida Dorado for killing Mrs. Olin Castle. The jury was out thirty hours. Morrison’s attorney will seek a new trial and appeal if she receives prison time.
A Wasase train derailed on a rains-weakened trestle near Peru Indiana on Wednesday morning. Fifty people were seriously hurt and sixteen were killed outright. The victims were Italian emigrants en route to Colorado.
Retail druggists and patent medicine manufacturers form a price fixing trust to stop undercutting. They claim the goal is to target department stores. Reports note Burton supporters bought Ft Scott Lantern, the Populist paper, and the Monitor opposes Burton, which failed to influence its audience, prompting the Lantern purchase.
London residents express disappointment as no important developments emerge from South Africa. Censors appear active, shaping what information reaches the public.
Boston and other eastern city anti-imperialist leagues prepare a grand reception for Dom Pain as he arrives in the United States. Local organizers promise a show of opposition to imperialism and a warm welcome for the outspoken critic.
Despite Native resistance, President McKinley plans a proclamation to open the territory for settlement, marking a pivotal shift in land policy and prompting immediate policy and settlement implications.
Cy LeLaNp remains on top as he is reappointed pension agent. The notice confirms the earlier appointment renewal while mentioning the death of Rov. Jossex Coox.
Caillles, who led Filipino forces after Aguinaldo’s capture, is reported to have surrendered. Justice Dostee joins ex-Senator Towne’s Beaumont oil firm. Bryan nominates Mark Hanna for president as the Republican ticket moves in 1904.
H. Clay Evans declares the president has not asked for his resignation and will not quit until summoned or offered a better position. Meanwhile Sam Peters and Dick Blue clash over the post, jeopardizing a Kansas man’s chances.
Washington grants concessions to Republican figures including Geo Clark C S Jobes and Curtis to start three national banks in Kiowa Comanche country. Each bank to have $25,000 capital. Towns of location kept secret.
It is reported that S. M. Scott has discovered a plan to make a substitute for rubber out of petroleum. If proven, he could live on Easy street and wear diamonds, as the rubber trust would pay a big price for the discovery. The note adds it will not decrease rubber goods prices.
Mrs Frep Funston arrives back after a posting in the Philippines with family members greeting her at the station. The homecoming drew neighbors and friends who had followed her husband’s service and postings.
A rundown of community chatter from Lone Elm area mentions residents such as L. Fullenwider laid up in bed for days, J. B. Lockwood and family in Ottawa, Miss Maggie Kelsey visiting Garnett, and relatives visiting Le Roy. Also noted are lumber yard activity, cattle shipments, and a Presbyterian lawn social at T. C. McDowell’s residence raising $16.50. Weekend trips to Garnett and Kansas City are listed among other visits.
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