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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
4
Victor Murdock, Republican nominee, was elected to fill Chester S. Long's seat with a 2000 plus plurality. About half the district voted, while Democrats refused to unite behind their Populist ally. Socialist votes exceeded Populist votes amid weak anti Republican mobilization.
Judge Peter Grosscup on Tuesday finalised a permanent order against the beef trust in the U S circuit court at Chicago. The Big Five packers are barred from price fixing or forming any prohibitive market combination. The ruling marks a victory for Hearst’s Chicago American which helped uncover evidence used in the case. The beef trust plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Senator W A Harris rebukes the Cleveland ticket boom and states he wants a conservative presidential nominee. He argues such a candidate must win broad Democratic support, rejects alignment with Cleveland crowds, and questions Harris as a conservative figure. He notes Harris has not been seen as conservative.
The Topeka Herald reports Cleveland Democrats have opened headquarters in Kansas and aim to organize the state for a Cleveland Hill German style delegation to the national convention. The ball is opened, with Democratic papers and committeemen to be assisted. but many Bryan Democrats in Kansas will resist unifying the state.
The Labor Signal notes Tom Highley advocating Socianism to ensure life essentials and a fair system while reporting ongoing bakers strike in Topeka for several days. The piece frames a push for better housing and food as improvement over the current regime amid labor actions.
The editor argues against fears of population decline, listing groups that benefit from dense populations. Politicians, land agents, merchants, lawyers, doctors and others profit from a crowded society, including employment seekers, soldiers, crime, real estate sales, and urban misery, with ongoing examples.
A. W. Maciies, superintendent of the free delivery system, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly taking bribes from Groff Bros. of Washington in a patent fastener contract. He reportedly received about six percent of the $22,000 p aid to the Groffs from a total $140,000 worth of fasteners used on street letter boxes. The scandal suggests broader corruption within the department.
Various factions within Kansas Republican circles try to bury the hatchet until 1906. They insist they cannot afford intra party fighting during a presidential race. Leaders spar over the spoils while keeping the rank and file aligned, fearing a dissatisfied base could upend the balance and threaten pie for the leaders.
Roosevert’s allies say 496 votes are now assured at the Republican national convention next year, with 406 pledged by sixteen states. Other states may favor him, leaving Teddy as the lone obstacle on the shore.
Cyconns and wind storms caused widespread damage in Eureka Mt Dorado Newton and other towns with limited injuries reported. Strong winds swept through several communities causing property loss and structural damage across the region.
Reports describe panic among Jewish residents of St. Petersburg as many flee the city while the poorest Jews remain in fear of nightly attacks by Russian murderers.
Topeka authorities intensify crackdowns not only on liquor outlets but also on gambling dens and other disorderly establishments. Officials mount raids targeting illegal venues amid broader enforcement push.
Severe wind storms struck Nedraska causing enormous damage. On Monday three towns were almost wiped off the map with several persons killed and many injured. Authorities scrambled to assess debris and aid victims.
A statue of John J. Ingalls will be placed in a niche within the national capitol. The total cost is planned at $6000. The statue stands seven feet tall and sits on a pedestal four feet high.
Former Illinois senator Mason buys three quarter sections of land in Kansas for his three daughters, with ownership to be divided among them. The action highlights a notable transfer of rural property to the beneficiaries.
Tabor Signal notes a hypothetical visit to the world’s fair, imagining the impact if cooperative commonwealth ideas or groups were present in Oklahoma City, reflecting local sentiment on economic cooperation.
Governor Bailey announces candidacy for United States Senate seat formerly held by J Rats Burton. Bailey positions a reform agenda and vows to challenge party leadership while campaigning across key states. He emphasizes economy, national security, and constitutional rights to rally donors and voters.
Hanna insists he is not and will not be a candidate for president. He addresses questions about his possible run, stating clearly he has no plans to seek the nation’s top office and will not enter the race.
Five cars of Gentry Brothers' show were wrecked near Yates Center last Saturday. The item notes the accident without detailing injuries or causes, set against a broader roundup of contemporary events.
A printed set of rules for a county contest awards prizes to voting participants. Voters earn one hundred votes per dollar on subscriptions with access limited to the paper’s management until final counting. Prizes include a piano, sewing machine, watch, and a scholarship, with a three-person committee deciding ties by lot. The contest closes August 1, 1903, at 6 pm. votes must arrive before then.
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