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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
4
A commentator denounces McKinley’s re election as temporary madness and condemns the anti trust plank and Philippine seizure. He argues standing armies threaten liberty and claims the masses misread the laboring class’s interests while pledging continued opposition.
A speaker declares devotion to Bryanism, rejects surrender, claims reformers possess high ideals and sacrifice. They compare contemporary struggle to historic battles and figures, asserting enduring minority stance and faith in eventual people’s victory amid tribulation.
Atchison Globe reports criticism of a Kansas legislator amid Topeka power politics. The piece questions whether the lawmaker should fund his own railroad travel and remain independent. It warns a GOP majority in the next session could give way to a stronger Populist opposition if officials ignore public interests.
The tax Chicago meat trust delayed announcing higher meat prices, praising Senator and Chairman Hanna, to avoid spoiling his celebratory dinner. The move would add about 39 million dollars in annual profit for the trust.
J. H. Curran, secretary of the Populist state committee, announces permanent headquarters in Topeka. The state organization will be strengthened and work continued, signaling that Populism is not dead yet.
Carr. W. J. Watson a Philippine War veteran who lost a leg is set for a life position from the government. He is described as a staunch Republican and the note implies political bias in appointments.
McKinny carries Kansas by 25,884 votes, Stanley trails by 8,474. John Breidenthal leads Bryan by 2,553 votes. The Republic gains a 71 vote majority in the legislature.
A terse observation notes that profits on Wall Street arise from speculation rather than real production, with bulls and bears described as merely gambling on others earnings rather than building value. The quote emphasizes the emptiness of such financial activity.
Stanley has stim for Topeka with McKinley’s vote 1000 more than Stanley’s. No Topeka lawyer need apply for a seat on the supreme bench.
The number of men thrust out of work in Kansas City and other cities since the election is growing alarming, signaling broad economic strain and rising unemployment.
Health officers report eighteen deaths after Bunowite strike in San Francisco as Mark Hanna and allies seize ship subsidy. Labor agitator Marvin Ikons is dead in the turmoil.
Prosperity Chunks of Kansas City fails with 600000 dollars liabilities. Laird Norton Co and Empire Lumber of Winona Minn close mills, costing 700 jobs. A lumber trust seeks control of California pine markets, financed by Belmonts New York with 25000000 capital. Milwaukee eight hundred Amalgamated Steel workers accept wage cut due to iron price drop.
The Herald quotes a Bryan resident who claims voters faced pressure from trusts and merchants. He says dry goods, grocery, sugar, and biscuit trusts coerced debtors to vote a certain way or face economic retaliation, a tactic he asserts occurred nationwide.
The Atchison Globe claims no one will know total Bailey Curtis campaign spending in Atchison County. It notes two railroads each spent 5000 on wills and a local citizen spent 4000 of his own money. McKinley era cabinet loyalties, Evans retirement hints, and a Garden City Sentinel sale are mentioned along with re apportionment potentially cutting one congressman each from Kansas Nebraska Maine and Virginia.
An appointed agent for one of the nation’s largest wallpaper firms announces a big reduction through January 1. For spring papering, customers are urged to purchase now and view an elegant line at Caner, Veit Pennine.
A Topeka Capital dispatch argues Africa offers a huge market for American goods outrunning England while criticizing missionaries. It questions the morality of “civilizing” efforts, asks why natives must be made drunk to accept Christianity, and claims the Philippine war mirrors Africa’s conflict with no real difference.
The war department states it no longer needs Maj Russell Harrison son of Benjamin Harrison despite calls for a larger standing army. The remark suggests political pressure would have kept his post if his father supported McKinley.
The November issue notes the crash is unfolding with three large Wall Street banks failing and others affected nationwide, signaling a broader economic downturn despite claims of prosperity.
The statement argues that tenements fail to achieve good results when built for profit rather than by the people who use them. He cites trusts and wartime issues as further examples of misaligned priorities.
The New York World recalls the line A fellow-feeling makes us wondrous kind in praising Salisbury as conqueror of the Transvaal and referencing M Kiney as a would-be conqueror of the Philippines.
Capitalists have poured in fifteen million dollars to expand Colorado silver mining operations. They anticipate future remonetization of silver once England resumes readiness.
France plans the largest ever reception for President Iu ger as part of a landmark visit. Officials say the event will showcase bilateral ties and mark a high point in diplomatic celebrations.
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