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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
4
The Coming Nation operates three socialist gospel wagons to educate the public. One van will visit Garner on September 18 and 16 with state organizer Mrs Luella R Kraybill, a versatile writer and speaker, inviting all to hear what socialism really is.
A state Populist reform conference will convene in Topeka at 11 a.m. on Thursday September 17 to organize the state, appoint organizers, strengthen the press, set future policy, and rekindle Kansas reform zeal. The organizers urge honest, earnest participation to place Kansas back in the reform ranks.
Elizabeth A. Ivey reflects in the Michigan Christian Advocate on child protection and societal values. She contrasts legal protections for pets and livestock with the risks facing mothers and sons, urging voters to make child-rearing a protected, valued vocation.
The Kansas cattlemen allege railroads plan a fifteen percent livestock rate increase, arguing it would be ruinous to cattle producers, home dealers, and farmers. The Board of State Railroad Commissioners heard testimony this week in Topeka, as cattlemen fear costly losses amid conflict with railroads and packers.
State Treasurer Kelley faces a battle with Bank Commissioner Albaugh who accuses Kelley of boosting tax revenue by a half million dollars and placing the funds in banks that allegedly pay $10,000 annually in interest to the banks rather than the state. Albaugh offers to resign if charges prove false and requests Kelley’s resignation if true.
Wireless photographs are the latest discovery in electricity. Nicola Tesla says the day is not far distant when a person in New York may have his photograph transmitted instantly by wireless system to Chicago or any place worldwide.
The Kansas City World notes New Zealand shows how compulsory arbitration fosters industrial harmony. Unions rise, employers join, wages grow, hours shorten, and exports climb. The piece argues the US should explore similar measures to curb capital labor conflict while cautioning about country size differences.
The Lawrence Gazette foresees unavoidable lean years after current inflation and high living costs. It warns of crop failures and trust-driven shocks, with prices and stock values unstable. The piece suggests a coming crash will bring hard times and teach harsh lessons in retrospect.
Andrew Carnegie spoke in England about a united United States and Britain forming one nation. He predicted a distant future when the world’s peoples accept the Brotherhood of Man and a single cooperative commonwealth. He said the idea is advancing and the agitation will hasten its arrival.
Secretary Taxy Hirchcock pledges full investigation of Indian affairs and postal department misconduct. He vows no half measures and removal of anyone deemed tainted, stating corruption in Indian affairs is as grave as that in the postal service.
William C. Magellsen United States vice consul at Beirut Turkey in Asia survived a scare from a charivari party the shots never hit him and only frightened him.
President Roosevelt speaks aboard ship during naval maneuvers off Oyster Bay. He praises bravery and the willingness to die for the flag, while noting sailors often fear war and stressing mothers’ sacrifices in shaping soldiers. Ex.
Judge W A Johnson died at about 10 30 a m Wednesday September 2 1903 after a short illness from Brights disease He was 74 and the funeral from the family home was today at 2 pm Burial in Garnett cemetery Knights Templar led the service Grand Army post escorted He born Guilford County North Darling moved to Vernon Indiana aged two He married Martha A Moncrief in Scipio Indiana February 18 1849 He came to Garnett in 1858 and was county attorney He served in the Civil War 1861 1866 He practiced law again and was state senator elected 1874 Presidential elector 1876 delegate to 1888 Republican convention 1895 served on court of appeals and later railroad commission He died a poor man Despite honors he was generous and kind The Aetrator extends sympathy to the family
Reports indicate troops may be dispatched to Cripple Creek Colorado to quell striking miners. The suggestion recalls past deployments aimed at maintaining order amid mining industry tensions and labor unrest.
Oriana failed to locate gas but reports ample shale resources. A separate note confirms a brick plant is up and running, signaling ongoing industrial activity in the area.
A collage of wry aphorisms and social asides from Garnett. Snippets on marriage, gossip, self control, and everyday morals poke gentle fun at human foibles. The column features characters like Uncle Jerry and Aunt Cynthia, with quips on honesty, pride, and domestic life.
Miss Danay Dodds stays with Mrs. Perneaux in Wella while Rose Norman visits Ina Staples. Elmer Bibens takes a sheep-laden car to Kansas City. Various Lone Elm residents attend the old settlers picnic at Kinenid. Sankey Mendel to teach near Council Grove this winter. The Frye–Ferneaux family visits, plans a Roswell trip for health, and multiple social calls and illnesses are listed among neighbors. A Ladies Aid quilting session at the M church and the fifty-sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mitchell are highlighted as joyous social events.
A September McClure article recounts Ane drew’s Railroad Raid during Union advances on Chattanooga. Captain Jas Andrens leads a small force to disable the Georgia State Railroad toward Atlanta, destroying tracks and wires before being captured. The raid fails to derail the line, which stays intact until Sherman’s 1864 Atlanta campaign.
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