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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
4
A Saturday Evening Post feature notes George Ade's wealth and steady character. An anecdote shows him valuing 180 acres in Indiana with cows, arguing land and cattle offer true independence during financial panics despite broader economic turmoil.
Governor Bailey traveled to Fort Riley for military maneuvers in a private car owned by N H Loomis general attorney for Union Pacific and paymaster general on the Governor's staff. The Governor's wife, Loomis and his wife, Col D R Anthony and several guests accompanied him in fine style with no stated payment details.
About twenty five families from eastern Kansas and western Missouri form a new Negro colony in Stevens county. They buy a large tract of cheap land and plan cattle and alfalfa farming. Only two colored people lived in the county before their arrival.
The Union Trust Company of Baltimore Maryland shut down its operations. It was capitalized at 2 125 000 dollars and last year paid an 18 percent dividend. Deposits totaled nearly 6 000 000 dollars. No commentary is provided in this note. Think it out for yourself.
Myron A. Waterman assistant bank commissioner under John W. Breidenthal led the push to prosecute the boodle cases in Kansas City Missouri. Attorney General Coleman will take a hand in the effort to pursue the matter.
Juncx O P Shiras after twenty years on the federal bench is nearing retirement. The piece claims laboring men will not mourn his departure, asserting he favored the capitalistic class and harmed workers.
Indiana state board of health issues a ruling affecting teachers with tuberculosis, canceling employment for about 250 educators across the state. The action targets those diagnosed with the disease under new health directives and leaves districts adjusting staffing accordingly.
A claim links New Jersey flood causes to vast water holdings within state chartered trusts. The state, long described as a hub for trusts, faces scrutiny of how these funds and resources influence flood dynamics.
In the Lawrence Jeffersonian Gazette Charley Pinch mocks divorces and polygamy, claims Utah bans are near everlasting truth, and attacks the machine press. The piece notes rising Kansas taxes, criticizes Senator Burton’s flood plan, and praises local engineers for independence from federal aid.
A letter from Rev Dr Lowther, expelled for heresy and recently reinstated by a New York conference, reports he was arrested in Great Bend and fined for speaking on Socialism. He stopped when ordered, refused to pay, and was jailed until friends paid the fine.
Mrs. Rumi, Anderson, Inc., leased her nine-year-old son to Mr. and Mrs. Hunt for twenty years under pressure from poverty. The scene shows chattel slavery within the family and prompts questions about capitalism’s effects, calling for awareness.
The Kansas Democrat reports a scandalous tale alleging school boards in Kansas City have been doodling and that insurance agents split commissions while teachers pay for positions. The piece labels Kansas City a rotten town in a pointed editorial tone.
Opinion piece argues Russia and Japan may enter war at any moment. It decries rulers pitting workers of each country against each other for their gain, urging appeal to reason and humanity.
Catto Duval faces pressure from some Democrats who threaten to oppose him in the governor race. Claud Duval is praised as one of the state’s most trustworthy figures despite the fissure within the party.
Vernon J. Rose travels to Ohio to assist Tom I. Johnson in his gubernatorial bid while President Roosevelt orders a special session of Congress set for November 6.
Harvest Home Services at the Methodist church featured a grains exhibit with sugar cane motto The God of Harvest Praise. Morning Sunday school program included hymns recitations by Pearl Knight Ralph Metzgat Grace McMurray Hazel Kirkpatrick and a two anthem choir. Little Fay Lewis sang a solo. Mrs Church read a paper Why Have a Harvest Home which was able entertaining and instructive. Afternoon gathering shared experiences led by W DeWolf. Evening sermon What Is Truth followed by commentary on protesting a whisky seller.
Dr Floyd of Ohio, a representative of the Methodist Episcopal field societies, spoke at the Methodist church last Monday evening. He delivered an instructive address to a fair audience and is traveling through districts of various conferences on missionary rally duties.
A notice seeking a trustworthy person to manage county business and join a well known firm with solid finances offers a $20,000 straight cash salary paid weekly by check. The position is permanent with headquarters at 610 Monon Midge, Chicago.
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