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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1901

Page

4

New Name Talk By Populists on Party Identity

The Topeka Capital piece argues the anti fusion law targets the People's Party and calls for a new party name if the test case defeats the Populists. It warns laws restricting party names infringe rights, notes Populists will remain active under a different banner, and asserts the party's principles endure regardless of name.

Topeka People's Party People’s Party State Central Committee Supreme Court Kansas Union

Burton reshapes revenue office after Baker win

The article notes Blakeslee's replacement as revenue collector by John EB Watrous of Burlington, amid Republican anger. It states Lucien Baker's election to the Senate prompted the change, with Burton defending the move as rewarding faithful service. Republicans, weary but unable to block the appointment, react bitterly.

Tros, Blakes Lucien Baker United States Senate Senator Bunion John EB. Watrous Burlington Blakeslee Burton

Kine Epwarn’s Decline Forecast for Great Kitai

The article predicts the imminent decline of Kine Epwarn due to terminal cancer. It suggests his coronation may be delayed or cancelled, with his elder son following, possibly of similar moral decline. It warns the Great Kitai royal line could dwindle to nothing, forecasting a weakened, fourth or fifth-rate nation as Suin’s era ends.

Kine Epwarn Great Kitai

B H Tracy Seeks Congress Run After District Attorney Setback

B H Tracy, once considered for U S district attorney, was rejected by President Roosevelt over a rotten record and now aims to enter Congress, though district Republicans may balk at backing him.

B. H. Tracy United States Roosevelt Congress

Priest challenges Archbishop over Socialism debate

The piece reports Father T McGrady pastor of St Anthony's Bellevue Kentucky challenged Archbishop Corrigan to debate Socialism. It notes McGrady criticized the pope's encyclical and argued Socialism merits discussion amid Catholic support and critique within the church.

Mark Hanna Chicago Record-Herald Father T. McGrady St. Anthony's Church Bellevue Socialist Party Corrigan Father McGrady Archbishop Corrigan McKinley America Leo XIII Joachim Percel New York

Effort to suppress reform papers faces postage fight

The postal department aims to deny second class rates to reform papers like The Challenge, raising costs from 30 to 300 dollars a week. Third Assistant Postmaster Madden offers no solid reason beyond accusations of excess content. Publisher Wilshire plans appeals and possible use of express services.

Postal Department Reform Topeka Farmers’ Advocate United States Madden Wilshire Roorts Express

Gold-Bug Democrats Rewarded by Roosevelt Appointments

The piece argues President Roosevelt is appointing Democrats to southern offices while excluding Bryan supporters. It suggests these choices please Southern Democrats but may upset Southern Republicans, who hoped to gain influence from federal patronage. The author admires Roosevelt's independence and predicts mixed political reactions.

Roosevelt South Bryan

Partisan talk on Lincoln speech sparks insult and misreadings

In a Western city during the presidential obsequies week, a heated verbal exchange unfolds over misattributed Lincoln rhetoric used to attack Bryan. An ex-congressman denounces Democratic appeals to class prejudice, citing danger to the republic, while a bystander rebuts with a McKinney excerpt, prompting a brief pivot in the discussion.

Hryne Abraham Lincoln Bryan McKitley Iich Ous

Kentuckians in Church Fight Leave Six Dead

Neighbors clashed at Big Springs Union church last Sunday resulting in six fatalities. Authorities report a chaotic brawl among attendees with no immediate motive disclosed. Investigations are ongoing as officials identify those involved.

Big Springs Union Church

Governor race spark as Scott eyes the governor seat

Congressman Cholly Scott shows interest in the gubernatorial post while Lieutenant Governor Richter is reportedly sidelined. The development signals a potential shakeup in state leadership as Scott weighs a run and political observers watch for formal announcements.

Cholly Scott Richter Scott

Ex Secretary Alper and General Miles Stir Public Beef

The dispute between former Secretary Alper and General Miles escalates as both sides push back on ongoing rot ten beef. The clash intensifies political rhetoric and public controversy, with critics urging restraint amid rising tensions.

Wak Alper Miles

Leavenworth Man Files Divorce Suit Over Hag Label

A Leavenworth county man sues for divorce after his wife calls him a hag. The article notes party name debates among Populists and mentions Topeka's financial trouble and a Fall River mill strike. Helen Long, daughter of Secretary Leong, died last Saturday amid mention of ernewimption.

Leavenworth County Helen Long Leong

Mrs Mungo Young Bead Mors Miieer Vorige Dies

Mrs Mungo Young Bead Mors Miieer Vorige dies after a surgical operation for a ailment at Pittiwa hospital. She left for California a year ago to seek health, was treated there, and returned to Garnett where family awaited her husband. A telegram was sent to Mle Young who pledged to come but has not yet arrived.

California Vitti Pittiwa Dent Plawedl

A Close Shave Sparks Fire Drill and Water Woes

A Saturday fire at J L Martell’s tailor shop sparked by a spoilt stove box ignited scrap, nearly spreading before Mac Martell beat it down. The town faced a water shortage with the lake frozen and council dithering, urging immediate steps to dredge and enlarge water works to avert future fires and losses.

St James J. L. Marteell Mac Mart Als Son Miu Tgen Alan

Chicken Pie Saturdays at the Red Light Dinner

The Red Light offers a big special Chicken Pie Dinner every Saturday. If you want something good, don t miss these dinners. Always go to the Red Light.

Deafness Cure Rumor Promises Magic Ear Drops

An advertisement claims a miracle treatment for deafness through a remedy applied to the ear without surgery. It touts a tonic method, lists alleged cures and a guaranteed outcome, urging readers to seek the product from named manufacturers and doctors.

Mont Ida News Local Bits From Town and Family

The page notes an accident where a man fell from a bucket and injured a leg. Chas Whipps was heard singing. Towssend of Sugar Valley visited his parents. Parks returned from Oklahoma after selecting wells. A local water issue forced repositioning of tanks toward Cedar Creek. Gixser and Sallam planned sales of fats and cranberries.

Bod Parks Oklahoma

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