This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
4
A brief report from Garnet Kansas notes a dispute over port operations dated May 5, 1000. Local officials and Tara, a named organizer, address community concerns and potential plans for port activity expansion amid growing interest from regional businesses.
Readers are urged to watch Walter Vrooman's growing enterprises including the purchase of over twenty stores in Kansas City, a model village near Kansas City, multiple factories, an electric railway linking the town with Kansas City and Independence, and a large park designed for children. The plan, described as Socialistic, promises frequent updates on progress and public interest in the project.
John W Breidenthal organized Banking Trust Company under Kansas law after his failed attempt to rally bankers. The firm, capitalized at 100000, is led by Vrooman and Vrooman as major stockholders and directors including Doggett Hoffman Breidenthal Ridgely Allen Mingenback. The venture appears backed by the Vroomans and aims to finance new enterprises.
In Canton Ohio a Sunday school teacher questioned Admiral Dewey about liquor aboard ship during the Manila Bay battle. Dewey writes that his fleet fought on coffee alone, noting U S law forbids liquor except medicinal use and no liquor was available or given to the men.
The piece claims J Pierpont Morgan is a socialist aiming to consolidate major industries to enable government control. It notes skepticism about his motive but credits him with educating the public and concentrating socialist ideas for emphasis.
Tennessee Senator Carmack denounces imperial policy and Philippine war rhetoric as hypocritical. He attacks Roosevelt for calling Filipinos savages and bars Funston for brutal language as he urges returning to the Philippines. He cites Beveridge speech as inflaming natives nationwide.
The beef trust proposed to form a large packer alliance led by Armour and Swift. Facing a government probe, they plan a steel-trust like merger to evade law with legal advice from Knox, now attorney general. They aim to defy Uncle Sam.
An investigation finds four British supply stations in the United States near New Orleans in Lathrop Missouri in Texas and in Montana. They are run by regular British army officers under army regulations. Secretary Hay cannot determine how neutrality laws are being violated.
The Hutchinson News editorial dubs the state delegation contest a three way race with Bailey, Troutman, and Sale garnering votes. The piece comments on rival claimants among candidates and labels the piece a Republican-leaning view.
Tris announced all Kansas Republican congressmen will attend the Wichita state convention to take a hand in the gubernatorial fight.
Native Sons of Kansas held a meeting in Topeka last evening to perfect the organization which will be extended across the state in time.
A brief remark urges readers to consult Dun's Review to verify the claim that the cost of living is the highest ever recorded in the country’s history. The statement frames Dun's Review as the source for economic benchmarks and historical comparison.
Tax sale notice announces that 1898 tax delinquent lands in various townships and additions of Anderson County Kansas, including fields and lots in Chapman’s and Orchard Park additions, have been sold and remain unredeemed. Deed to purchaser will occur on September 6 1902 unless redeemed earlier. Names of assessed owners and tax amounts listed, with locations and lot descriptions in multiple townships.
In a recent letter Hon Lucius N Littauer 25th New York district commends Dr Kay Medical Co Saratoga Springs NY praising their integrity and urging public confidence. A Nebraska writer Rev J G Standard endorses Kay Renovator claiming health improvements and confidential advice from Dr B J Kay. Capt L D Dobbs seeks 100 forest trees in exchange for fruit trees in diameter 14 to 16 inches.
Inquiry addresses fruit trees roses strawberries and other nursery stock to Captain L C Dobbs at West 81st Street, phone number 58, seeking information or orders on available stock and pricing.
Dona L. Grovar of Westwood and her husband credit Dr Kay’s Ling Balm with rapid relief from severe chest pain and lingering cough after a month of illness. They endorse the product as the best remedy and urge others to request the free book and sample. Sold by druggists at 10, 25, and 50 cents or prepaid from Dr Kay’s Mastic Co. Saratoga Springs, N Y.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.