03 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
1
A collection of partisan critiques cites trials of Quay, criminal probes, and beef and liquor scandals. It attacks Populists, defends Miles against the beef trust, disputes sovereignty in the Philippines, and lampoons Topeka politics while urging reform and access to congressional documents.
Congressman Johnson of Indiana denounces McKinley and his circle for imperial policy and alleged corruption. He accuses funders and allies of seeking franchises in China and the Philippines, urging open door policies and heavy tax burdens for war. The house reacts with heat as Johnson’s lengthy rebuke sparks debate.
The article outlines Union Central’s financial outlook over a decade, detailing projected loan plans and anticipated changes in lending strategy aimed at expanding market share and stabilizing profits. Authorities note gradual growth with emphasis on prudent risk management.
A Fort Scott Lantern excerpt rails at Filipinos and 1896 Republicans. It mocks joblessness among veterans and protests army expansion to 100000, accusing moneyed interests of steering policy and using coercion to win elections. It condemns salaries and trusts while warning of military force against political opponents.
From the Pittsburg Kansan: New Zealand imposes income tax and tariff, exempts personal property and improvements on land, and owns railroads and public franchises. New South Wales matches NZ but plans abolishing the tariff in 1901. South Australia allows local option where improvements are exempt. Queensland taxes no municipal improvements and taxes similar properties equally, with income tax starting at 1500 dollars.
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