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Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1904

Page

4

Political ticket snippet with multiple names and offices

A fragmented listing of elected offices and candidates including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor state treasurer attorney general and various judges commissioners and clerical posts. The names span party and district designations, reflecting a historical ballot page with county and state level positions.

David M. Dale Joan S. Parks H. All M. B. NicHolson Joan T, Lirrry Joan H. Curran W. H. McDonaLd Thomas M. Dolan Supreme Court N. W. Watts Marwin R. Howage Frank Brady F. H. Cuase W. M. Frieason

Editorial Etchings and Political Rants in Kansas

A pension bureau report warns old soldiers die at 100 daily while county tickets shift. Hearst is renominated in New York. Towne and Little are named in NY districts, with party loyalties noted. Tax and graft debates target state officials and Kansas politics, with criticism of party bosses and election tactics. Chicago American highlights ex Senator Harris and W A Morris linking to the Shorthorn Association.

Pension Bureau Chicago American Harris W. A. Morris United States Kansas Chicago American Shorthorn Association

Judge Dale at Garnett in Aud ience Hearing

Judge David M. Dale spoke at length on taxation and railroads to a large Garnett audience in the Auditorium last night. F A Chase and Thus Grisham addressed the crowd. A F Hatten presided. Grisham’s talk was broader and entertaining, while Dale was clear on issue positions and voter impact.

David M. Dale F. A. Chase Grisham A. F. Hatten Westphalia Dale Judge Dale Mr. Grisham

Postmaster General Payne Dies in Washington

Henry C. Payne, postmaster general, died Tuesday evening at the Arlington hotel Washington after a brief illness. Cause of death was mitral valve disease and heart dilation. Payne was a Republican national committee member and noted political schemer. Geo B Cortelyou will succeed him in the cabinet.

Henry C. Payne Arlington Hotel Washington Payne Republican National Committee Geo. B. Cortelyou Republican Committee

Congressman Cowherd Predicts Parker Victory in Chicago

Missouri Congressman Cowherd, in Chicago on Tuesday, predicted Parker’s election and said Democrats will control the next Congress. He forecast Democratic gains across the Atlantic coast states excluding New England and noted Indiana would not be needed for success.

Cowherd Missouri Chicago Parker Atlantic Coast New England Indiana

Hatten Named for State Senator Seat

Aneil B. Hatten of the Westphalia Times is named for state senator by the senatorial committee to replace Judge Schoonover who declined the race. Hatten is described as an energetic young man ready to work and keep things moving. the district should not regret his election.

Aneil B. Hatten Westphalia

Tom Watson Speech Tour Cancelled by Illness

Hon. Thos. Watson was billed to speak in Topeka on the 17th inst but fell very sick with cancellations of that date and all prior dates. It is hoped he may yet make some speeches in Kansas.

Thos Watson Topeka Kansas

Great New York and Morgan Banks Push Branch System

The Nebraska Independent notes Rockefeller’s New York bank with deposits around 200 million and a Morgan bank with deposits well over 100 million. Together these two financial hubs control many banks and trust companies, lifting total deposits to hundreds of millions as they seek a branch bank system and the right to issue notes backed only by bank assets.

Rockefeller New York Morgan Nebraska

Ex Governor Stanley Urges Voters In Emporia

Report says the former governor spoke in Emporia urging voters to forget party lines and vote for honest men. He noted that a Kansas Joe Folk would not be idle if he reached the state house and predicted Joe Folk will yet fill the executive chair, with boodlers brought to justice.

Stanley Emporia Kansas Joe Folk

Convicted men fined and jailed in high profile case

Joy McDinn cites White stating six men were convicted and fined ten thousand dollars and sentenced to two years in prison. A seventh man was fined ten thousand and jailed. The credit is attributed to Roosevelt or Bristow, or both.

Joy McDinn White Will Allen White Roosevelt Bristow

Prosperity claim from Schenectady Gazette sparks debate

The Schenectady Gazette cites Republican rhetoric claiming national prosperity under their governance. A Pittsburgh telegram counters, noting a 45 percent rise in workers' living costs over recent years, with higher food and clothing prices. The piece questions whether such conditions justify backing the status quo.

Schenectads Gazette Republican Party Adr Melo Oy Pittsburg

Piping of Natural Gas Focuses on Factory Use Instead

A historical note explains that piping calculations for natural gas omit a sola field effort because factories in that district solved the pipe-out scheme years ago. The city secured factory locations, factories obtained gas for their own use, and retain control. The larger regulator has little leverage when gas is in factory hands.

Sola

Lawrence marks semi centennial amid visitors in historic town

Lawrence hosts a semi centennial celebration drawing many visitors including older residents. Among them is Dr. George Brown, editor of the Herald of Freedom, Lawrence’s first newspaper. He is over eighty years old and part of the city’s early history.

Lawrence Old Town George Brown Herald of Freedom Browns

Utah Forms National Party to Oppose Mormon Church

A new political organization named the National party has been formed in Utah. It aims to challenge the Mormon church in state politics and has nominated a complete slate of statewide candidates.

National Party Utah Mormon Church

Roswell Flood Causes Severe Damage in New Mexico

Roswell New Mexico suffered heavy flood damage late that week with losses exceeding 100000 dollars. Telegraph service failed for days and the electric light plant went underwater plunging the city into darkness. Water reached three feet in the central area and several large buildings collapsed while railroad traffic was halted for nearly a week.

Roswell New Mexico

Missouri superintendent backs tax-free textbooks plan

The state superintendent of public instruction advocates a constitutional amendment to provide free textbooks in public schools. He labels the plan a Pop fallacy and socialistic, though he notes public opinion is gradually shifting.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Missouri

Dinner Pail Brigade Questioned by Lincoln Republican Club

The Young Men’s Republican Club of Lincoln resolves to reach voters through their heads not their stomachs. The paper asks what happened to the “full dinner pail” brigade and the long banner that hung across a street for weeks.

Young Men's Republican Club of Lincoln Nebraska Independent

Quiet campaign hints at trouble for ruling party

A Republican remarked on street chatter that the current quiet campaign portends ill for those in power. He noted his own longstanding wariness, suggesting public sentiment may be turning against the administration.

Bridge washout on Lexington Purcell line claims seven lives

A wagon bridge between Lexington and Purcell Oklahoma collapsed after being struck by high waters last Monday night. Eight men stood on the structure attempting to save it. seven disappeared into the waters, leaving one survivor.

Lexington Purcell Oklahoma

Voters face business choice on railroads in Kansas fall

The Question before Kansas voters this fall centers on practical business sense. The Republican party will not again burden farmers and shippers with railroad policies, declares People's Voice in Wellington.

Kansas People's Voige Wellington

The Search Light cubs first meeting at Currier home

The Search Light club held its first meeting at Mrs Amanda Currier country home. Members praised the hostess and her family for hospitality. Mrs Riley spoke for the group, Mrs Davis outlined the coming year’s aims, and new president Mrs Tilligk outlined plans. Delegates Yarnell Hanley Davis were chosen to attend the district federation meeting in Ottawa on November 10 and 11.

Amanda Currier Hir See Daugherne Currier Riley Wise Davis Man Agensti Kansas City Sire Coleman Heaven Satin Quayle Cennie Homieairs Earnest Jerusalem Gables Carol Pool Horestone Hunley Rs. Yarnell Ars Falls Airs Ars. Yarnell Ares Hanley Ane Sire Otawa

High School Notes From The Week

Moriny notes report weak events with Rev A Ghee leading devotionals Tuesday morning and a short fall. Wednesday saw gerade cards, Thursday Mel Heck visited, and Friday the Freshmen government class faces a trial with Clyde McFarlin as judge and Mabel Mutchison sand as plaintiff attorney. A $12,000 damage suit involves Rue Dellinger and others. The Wiket hall icles have improved their matter serious by pe tein. Ottawa HS has challenged them for a uurie.

Moriny A. Ghee Mel Heck Clyde McFarlin Larry Green Mabel Mutchison Sand Rue Dellinger Plain Rif Pnadl Ton Maury Shields Nell Patele Lloyd Hedges Wiket Hall Icles Petein Ottawa HS Uurie

Interest on deposits at The National Bank of Commerce

The National Bank of Commerce offers liberal interest on deposits at 2 1-2, 3, or 4 percent depending on the deposit term. Call and see them.

National Bank OF Commerce

Letter List Anewlled For at the Garnett Post Office

Week ending Der. G tuk, Willis and Bowtian, Charlie Dison, Vo Mason, Jurige auCisine, Ed Shoewell, W S Kiang, Postmaster.

Garnett G Tuk Willis & Bowtian Charlie Dison Vo Mason Jurige auCisine Ed Shoewell W.S. Kiang

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