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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
4
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An Oct 1 Chicago Record article reports record dividend disbursements in New York, with Union Pacific paying common stock dividends for the first time. Bonds offer $27.4 million in interest, while stock dividends total $30.28 million on par of $1.66 billion, about 2 percent quarterly.
Andrew Carnegie warns over fifteen thousand workers of wage reductions under the so called wave of prosperity. He contends the men and families live too well while their health risks rise. Carnegie’s magazine piece urges voters to back McKinley, despite prior criticism of Philippine policy.
The Chicago Record notes Sidney Webster once private secretary to William H. Seward and son-in-law of the late Hamilton Fish is the most conspicuous recent convert to the Democratic ticket. A renowned international lawyer, he has handled major international cases and now urges voters to back Bryan amid concerns over McKinley’s foreign policy.
An editorial notes Republicans have one flag while opponents have another though all True Americans should march under the Stars and Stripes. It cites Aberdeen South Dakota where Republican headquarters displayed the British flag, and recalls past efforts by McKinley allies to alter the flag. Old Glory stands for freedom and liberty.
The anthracite coal miners’ strike remains unresolved as operators offer 16 percent wage gains and powder price cuts from 2.75 to 1.50 per keg, with net wage gains offset by higher costs. Strikers grow daily, but remain orderly and law‑abiding.
A group aboard a train discussed state politics with Governor Stanley. A brakeman, unsure who Stanley is, learns the governor leads Kansas, sparking amusement. The piece also notes American Type Founders offers free election supplements to publishers, seen as benefiting McKinley. It cites D. O. McCray complaining about mail access for Silver Republicans and general campaign literature delays.
Hanna warned last week that McKinley would be defeated if the coal strike remained unresolved within fifteen days. The strike lingered, suggesting Bryan should prepare for the White House, while McKinley’s fate seemed tied to the dispute's outcome.
A large rally in Quenemo drew over six thousand attendees on a Wednesday. Ex Governor St John delivered the principal speech criticizing Republicans with sharp, biting rhetoric described as skinning their platforms and figuratively drying them on the fence as a caution to voters.
The passage notes ongoing Filipino resistance despite claims the war ended, and reports a large number of American soldiers captured days earlier.
The Philadelphia paper once a strong McKinley pillar shifts to back William Jennings Bryan in 1896 noting its advocacy as a decisive boost in the Bryan campaign and reflecting editorial pressure within the party.
An official proclamation from Katnis County announces a general election for state and local offices. Positions listed include governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction and several county roles such as sheriff, judge, clerk and commissioners. Voting will occur on the 20th day of September with Ald Vard Minn Loy Sheriff noted.
A garbled note cites a correction about Jo McDill's article heading on the first page and mentions a Republican assertion that McKinley will be seated regardless of election. It notes a visitor from Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s circle, Haglard, and reports a missing son of a former Wardet Landis who served in the Philippine Navy. Congressmen Syrces from New York is accompanying Bayar.
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