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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
4
At a Union Veterans' Union gathering in Topeka the Civil War group denounced President McKinley for keeping H. Clay Evans as pension head. They blamed McKinley for patronage and urged voters to show their disapproval at the ballot box, criticizing Governor Stanley's patronage decisions.
A Ft. Scott bankers meeting warned small banks nationwide about a proposed giant bank trust led by New York banks. The piece accuses Republican politicians of fostering trusts and says the scheme could be inevitable, urging bankers to accept the coming changes.
The Hutchinson Gazette reprints Gen Grant’s December 6 1869 congress message arguing against imposing views abroad and denying forceful colonial rule. It contrasts Grants position with Aguinaldo and calls him a copperhead, urging harsh memorial fate.
Voters hear endorsements for C B Glass for sheriff, Harry Bolson for County Clerk, Gene Wurrrincon for register of deeds, Dr Geo Schoonover for coroner. The line up is called the cleanest in years and urged to unite Populists and Democrats to defeat imperialists, with Tom Reed seen as a lively factor for the Republicans.
The Nickerson Argosy notes factories will produce enough smokeless powder near Washington to supply the navy with 5000 pounds daily. The remark adds a socialistic critique, labeled as socialism by the speaker.
J W Shiels has proven he is honest obliging and capable and has earned many friends during his term. Roll up a good majority for him. The Ohio State Bankers Association refused to endorse McKinley s imperialistic policy. Aguinaldo would have allies in McKinley s own state among his high class too according to Hutchinson Gazette.
A county political appeal urges every Populist to vote next Tuesday for their own interests. It advises taking Tuesday off work if only one day can be taken, and staying home Saturday, promising profit from following the plan.
The Iowa Commonwealth notes that administration agents press the Philippine policy by song while omitting the next line shouting the Battle Cry of Freedom. The remark implies censorship or selective presentation of patriotic rhetoric.
The report says Admiral Schley will lead his fleet to African waters, implying U S aid to Britain. The tone suggests growing belief in an Anglo American alliance as a reason for US meddling in Africa and questions what business the United States has there.
Hutchinson Gazette questions Republicans on Philippine policy and war stance while Tut Evangelical Association urges McKinley to end army canteens and ban polygamy. The paper argues political action should be by ballots to force reform rather than petitions.
A satirical tirade attacks the United States and France for corruption and degradation. The speaker mocks both nations and notes alleged suppression of Mayor Jones and a reference to the Maine disaster in Essex, Iowa.
National Watchman reports Mr. McKinley urged to explain how the American flag floats over the Sulu islands. It rails at Republicans who would have integrated the Sulu regime, retaining the Sultan and slave institutions under the stars and stripes, and questions future endorsement.
A Topeka dispatch to The World reveals a Republican state committee plan to win next year by stirring patriotic sentiment. A circulated letter asks local workers for the names of opposition voters susceptible to pro expansion literature linked to McKinley prosperity, signed by Morton Al lbaugh and Frank J. Brown.
The writer accuses Republican lawmakers who blocked a bill granting state troops extra pay of now posing as soldiers' friends and seeking to control veteran reception events. The remark suggests veterans remember the Luzon campaign and see the lawmakers as opportunistic.
A new umbrella named the American Bridge Company brings together 35 of the nation’s 37 major bridge builders, consolidating leadership and resources under a single corporate banner.
The Kansas City Times promotes a $1000 prize for guessing the number of grains in a bushel of shelled seed corn sealed in a glass jar. Subscribers paying one dollar prepaid for three months may enter, with the question what they would do if they win.
Opinion excerpts accuse religious leaders of bias in imperial affairs. The Omaha World-Herald argues ministers support Uncle Sam in the Philippines for Christ’s sake, while George's Weekly suggests gold drives church endorsements elsewhere, questioning Christian duty versus material interests.
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