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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
1
Reform forces urge nominating John P. St John for congress arguing he is an able debater and speaker who would strengthen state and county tickets and confront Trust Vice-President Bowersock effectively making the Second district voice heard with St John in congress.
The Populists and Democrats of the Third district held a joint convention at Parsons and nominated Judge A. M. Jackson of Winfield for Congress. The convention was perfectly harmonious.
Justice Brewer formerly of Kansas opposes expansion arguing for two visions. One favors a nation growing in population wealth and strength through force and imperial power with luxury and potential ruin. The other upholds pioneer spirit and foundational ideals guided by the Declaration Farewell Address and Monroe Doctrine.
Judge Junge Hoog rules that whisky drummers have a right to enter Kansas despite state prohibitions. The decision prompts questions about possible payments from distillers and brewers, suggesting influence on the ruling.
A lengthy column argues Populism splits into fusion and middle lines, driven by Western Bryan support versus Southern Eastern Barker leanings. It blends critique of party bosses, calls for reform, and warns on Philippine war, urging Bryan or Barker as paths to unite the movement.
A clipping from a Manila paper reprints George's Weekly critique of American civilizing efforts in the Philippines. It cites a Manila Times editorial on Manila degradation and contrasts with George's Weekly remark that Filipinos may be unfairly portrayed as drunkards. The piece questions whether U S policy seeks peace or control and challenges McKinley Hanna era stereotypes.
Fort Scott Lantern quotes a columnist noting widespread unemployment and the plight of men begging for work. The piece contrasts hobos by choice with those who beg for the chance to earn a meal, reflecting economic hardship across cities.
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