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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
The Kansas World reports a sensational claim that Republicans stole the Kansas election. It cites evidence of a systematic, statewide plot with targeted ballot manipulation across 2830 precincts. Mayor Craddock weighs contest action as attorneys advise and investigations loom.
John Mitchell, head of the Mine Workers Union, is discussed as a potential successor to Samuel Gompers as AFL president but states he does not want Gompers' job. He believes he can better serve the union labor cause from his current role.
Railroad employes threaten to strike over a 20 percent wage increase with over two thousand workers directly affected. They warn of great suffering if demands are not met, while saying they prefer settlement to striking. reports also place Chief Justice Doster joining Missouri Pacific as an attorney after his term, filling a role in the Waggoner Horton Orr firm.
The report on Philippine conditions was heavily censored in Washington, preventing Miles from recognizing it upon arrival. The administration reportedly hides the truth from the public. William J. Bryan condemns submission as cowardly and extols fighting for liberty instead.
Congressman Bowersock declares candidacy for United States senator to succeed Harris and opens headquarters in Topeka. He previously avoided announcement to protect his congressional vote base, boasting a larger fortune than rivals and claiming capacity to fund a bid. The New York Tribune Farmer laments Republican control and urges a hard push on policy.
Utah elected a Republican legislature pledged to a polygamous Mormon for United States senator. Republicans fought to unseat Democrat Congressman Roberts, and while they recall the defeat, they will move quickly to seat the Mormon as senator.
The Supreme Court holds express companies liable for the full value of any package entrusted to them, invalidating the common contract clause that limited liability to $50. This decision expands carrier responsibility and impacts shipping law nationwide.
The binding-twine plant at the penitentiary has proved financially successful, clearing 22713 in profits this year, a strong case in favor of state ownership of other industries.
Secretary Shaw has been shoveling out the people’s money to bankers at a lively rate, leaving only 35 million dollars missing from the 250 million that stood a few months ago.
J W Rhirids treasurer of Anderson County Kansas swears the funds and stvert accounts are true and correct as shown by the books in his office at close of business October 1 1903. Sworn and subscribed before me November 10 1903 by Iman JR Carvant County clerk.
A late 19th century ad claims a tonic to boost appetite, cleanse the stomach, and regulate bowels priced at 26 cents per bottle. The copy lists symptoms like dullness after meals, bad taste, liver torpor, constipation, headaches, and biliousness as reasons to use the product sold by Tibbets & Co. The text shifts to a local crime report noting three men held in Coffeyville suspected of recent robberies in Garnett and possibly linked to robberies across the West, with Sheriff Moore coordinating, a home invasion at Mrs. Capper, and descriptions of suspects and stolen items including rings and an express receipt.
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