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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
4
In a heated bid to defeat McKinley aligned Republicans, supporters urge nominating a strong, unifying man. They single out Judge A. W. Dennison for his clean record, cross party appeal, and growing backing, predicting a surprise at the Ft. Scott convention.
Frank W. Elliott editor of the Troy Times was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday night, after targeting Cy Lelands gang. Dodge City candidate Hon B F Minror seeks associate justice, while Judge Milton praised as capable and thoughtful.
Independence high school souvenir edition features portraits of the school directors and faculty and a detailed description of lives connected with the school. The publication is described as a handsome piece of work by the senator.
A historical note claims last week that the Democratic secretary of state of Kentucky faced an arrest for accessory to Governor Goebel's murder. The correction states it was the Republican secretary of state, reflecting political tensions as accusations and rhetoric flare among Republicans.
Standard Oil Company announces a quarterly dividend of 26 million dollars, the largest ever declared by any corporation in the country and likely the world. The firm notes the move amid discussions of ostracization.
Worded fragment notes an unidentified Williamsburg Republican active last week around St Patrick’s Day. No clear names, places, or events beyond the holiday reference and political alignment.
Frick and Frick and company profit claims of 20 million last year and aims for 40 million in 1900 are alleged in Joe McDill's Musings. The piece accuses Carnegie and associates of exploiting workers, promoting wage suppression, and using attacking tactics like detectives and black guards to quell strikers, while labeling supporters as defenders of capital.
The piece mocks Senator Beveridge of Indiana as a “poor boy” who exposed that Hanna pursued Philippine gains for commerce. It argues the rebel press is circulating Beveridge’s remarks to fuel resistance to benevolent assimilation while labeling Hoar and Atkinson as moral traitors for opposing it. The author questions whether Beveridge told the truth or risked mockery by revealing harsh motives.
After Hanna’s reign began a miner strike in Idaho prompts royal guard deployment. The guard, described as black, is ordered to quell unrest and guard mine owners. A bull pen is formed, likened to a brutal era, with disloyal miners labeled as subjects.
A clipped quotation discusses Representative Sulzer of New York introducing a resolution praising Boer independence and compares potential British support for Filipino freedom. The Ottawa Republican Times suggests Sulzer and many Americans would back such a parliamentarian stance, reflecting anti imperial sentiment.
An opinion piece argues that wealthy elites are driven by ambition, but readers bear guilt for passive consent. It urges readers to think, vote, and unite to redistribute wealth into homes, challenging the accumulation of control by a few and calling for collective action against entrenched fortunes.
Reform Press from Pueblo Colorado reports letters from RteaNs of good startling write to prominent South Africans urging the nation to side with the Hoers. They claim British soldiers skulk under white and red cross flags and describe Mafeking defenses.
The party re selected Charles Curtis in the First district J M Miller in the Fourth Calderhead in the Fifth and Reeder in the Sixth to seek reelection in Congress.
The Lone Elm column notes the school is back in session with staff assignments and local trades resuming. Visitors arrive from Missouri and Kansas City, with families staying in local homes. A new fence is being built around the school grounds and a burial is reported for a local child. Several residents travel or visit relatives before departures.
Fragmented OCR text reports vein ing material moved to Kincaid on Tuesday. A Colony resident assists in invoicing a transfer from Dr. Thomas Anderson to E N Mey Darwell. Seldett Rogers sold first young chickens Saturday while another city resident moved to five to six weeks old stock. Young Poverty released Monday and is relocating locally.
Excursions include Santa Fe trips to Chanute and Hutchinson Kansas with round trip fares of one and one third and one dollar respectively. Dates span March 27 to March 31 return and May 7 to May 9 with limited return options, a May 1 to 17 Hutchinson leg limited to May 19, and a contact address for more information.
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