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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
1
An editor apologizes for overstepping in an editorial stunt during a local illness. After missteps and public backlash, including threats from rivals and officials, the team abandons the post, vows never to edit, and promises to seek paid work and quiet.
Topeka reports open saloons with partitions removed and new bars installed in the Jockheck building at 514 and 516 Kansas Avenue. A Journal reporter notes 25 men exited or entered within ten minutes as Gov Leedy faces critique over enforcement and declares he appointed a police chief and board members but will not intrude on their duties.
The article forecasts a Democratic led party organization in Igoo choosing the presidential candidate, with the next president likely a Democrat or Populist. It predicts gold Republicans will align with gold Democrats, drawing silver men away from the GOP, and envisions a major campaign clash between money power and labor. Governor Lexpy is praised for prudent leadership. Holwams notes Bryan as reform candidate on the Populist ticket in 1900.
A clipped excerpt warns that if views do not change, the entire American public including a female mayor named Martin the Setter may sink into a deep oblivion. The passage uses heated, fictional rhetoric about national decline and unrecognized contributions.
A Kansas scene shows Populist papers attacking last legislature’s boodling, while Republican papers weigh party effects. Reports from Topeka Advocate note harmony issues between Cy Lunano and Senator Baker over patronage, and talks of tariffs hurting consumers. Rev Ok Talmage to visit Topeka for India relief. local aid contrasts with aid at home.
The congressman ConcrussManN Borkin works earnestly and quietly, earning praise from Washington circles. he has been invited by Rev T DeWitt Talmage to preach from his pulpit on the first evening in May, signaling broad recognition.
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