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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
1
Secretary Long urgently calls Congress to fund the construction of twenty more warships and supports a naval reserve as part of strengthening national defense.
Attorney General Godard urges a prohibition plank at the next Republican state convention. He says it will push city voters away while gaining country votes, but Kansas farmers see through the ploy and reject a hypocritical endorsement as a path to votes.
The United States Supreme Court sided with the stockyards company in the famous case. Judge Brewer wrote the opinion declaring the law confiscatory, with six other judges in disagreement. Horton, attorney for the stockyards, received a $100000 fee. Farmers and stockmen face renewed losses at Kansas City.
A Public Opinion quote notes Cuba seeks free trade with the United States while trusts resist, and the Philippines seek protection to foster home industry, with the same opposition by trusts. It observes Republicans blow hot and cold on both positions.
Public Opinion argues President Roosevelt is a civil service reformer with limits. He delayed disciplining Louisville Collector Sapp after the election, despite repeated defiance of the law. The Kentucky Republican defeat pins the outcome on this decision.
A Topeka Capitol dispatch reports Secretary Wilson endorsing public control of irrigation. He warns that if Republicans are not cautious they may embrace many "job Pop notions" and face political consequences.
A Washington Star quote captures Uncle Eph lamenting family tensions as some drift into daydreams of cars while others push forward with practical labor like wheelbarrows. The line reflects rural wisdom on progress and distraction.
The K C World notes Mayor Low's friendly stance with Mr. Platt dulls the shine of the Tammany victory. The comment implies political optics may soften after the win.
Davin Nation and Carrie Nation finalize a divorce with the estate to be divided between them. Court records indicate no remaining disputes and a straightforward asset split.
Uncle Sam intervenes in the South American conflict, barring Liberal forces from bombarding Calon. The move signals U.S. involvement and may shift regional tensions as Liberals press for control.
Poetic reflection on Christ’s presence among the hungry and homeless. The speaker contrasts reverence for the heavenly Christ with the neglected Christ in people, noting no nails or crown on the beggar Jesus, yet finding him in the worn, quiet faces of humanity.
Washington occultist urges that McKinley will die in office and Roosevelt finish his term, framing a divine prophecy. The piece predicts a united North American mission, a Nicaragua canal push, a five million strong force, and a world war leading to an era of peace, with anti Latin and anti socialist measures. It ties McKinley’s death to national destiny and religious prophecies.
Clem Studebaker, head of the South Bend Wagon Manufacturing Company, died last Wednesday morning at his home. He led the firm for decades and was a prominent figure in the local industry and community.
English backing plans to ship a dozen remittance men to Kansas to work on ranches or in manufacturing, funded by mortgages via the Colonial and United States Mortgage company. H. Hillis of Glasgow and St Paul oversees Kansas, seeing this as a method to dispose of Kansas mortgage properties and place British heirs in American employment.
The piece argues the Democratic party, despite its strong platform, fails to win due to leadership blunders. Citing J Mack Love of the state committee, it notes his Topeka remark aiming to attract Populists, inviting backlash from the Populist wing and urging a party house-cleaning.
Census findings show Kansas factories expanded capital investment by fifty-two percent over the past decade, indicating robust industrial growth and increased funding across multiple sectors. The report highlights structural gains and heightened economic activity fueling production.
The report confirms Admiral Schley was exonerated while Sampson was awarded the cash. The ruling settles disputes over conduct and financial proceeds, with Schley cleared of blame and Sampson receiving the disputed funds.
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