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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
4
Burton and McKinley Trade Over District Attorney Appointment
Senator Burton sought a one-horse lawyer named Tracy for district attorney despite evidence of his corruption. Tracy’s removal and a favorable Hanna bill were used to push the appointment, with McKinley directing the choice. The piece questions temperance Republicans about the underlying deal and quotes the saying The king can do no wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burton
Tracy
McKinney
Burton
Hanna
McKinley
No More News From South Africa War Censorship Ordered
The British war department bans further war news from South Africa amid domestic unrest and dissatisfaction with British officers. Observers mock a Kitchener deportation order as unworkable, fueling chagrin and fear of an outbreak at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British War Department
South Africa
England
Kitchener
War Department
Republicans Split as Hanna and Roosevelt Lead Field
Hanna's Republican allies form a club backing his presidential bid while Roosevelt gains equal backing. The field appears confined to these two contenders, with Roosevelt facing potential limited campaign support from Mark if he defeats Hanna at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Roosevelt
Mark
Governor Stanley Names Republican Judges to Replace Others
Governor Stanley appoints several Republican judges to fill vacancies before terms expire, citing a new biennial election law. The move is criticized as overriding the constitution to serve partisan ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Effort Afoot to Free John Collins from Penitentiary
Campaign to release John Collins from prison grows with supporters urging clemency. Vivid claims allege his step mother aided in the murder of her husband, with many calling for her term as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
Jessie Morrison Granted New Trial in El Dorado Murder Case
Jessie Morrison, serving a ten year sentence for the murder of Mrs. Clara Castle at El Dorado, has been granted a new trial set for December. The supreme court fixed her bond at four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Morrison
Clara Castle
el Dorado
Supreme Court
Tax steel trust claims strikers returning to work
President Shaffer disputes the steel trust assertion that workers are resuming duties and questions the accuracy of the claim while observers note ongoing tensions surrounding the labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Steel Trust
Shaffer
Trusts and Strikes Clash Over Ballot Reform
A Chicago Record: Herald column argues business upheaval from steel and other strikes risks wage slavery. Calls for government takeovers of trusts and key industries, inspired by New Zealand precedent, urging voters to back broad reforms and ballot-box action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
New York
Messrs
Morgan and
Shaffer
Money Trust
Muscle
Pierpont Morgan
Industrial Commission
New Zealand
Messrs. Morgan and Schwab
Seddon
Coal Company
Congress
Republic
Mr. Morgan
Twentieth Kansas Re union Reported a Lively Ottawa Gathering
The Twentieth Kansas regiment held a reunion in Ottawa this week with a well received speech by Senator Harris praised by Republican papers. Congressman Long and other GOP speakers lauded McKinley, but Harris avoided politics. The event was a success beyond the political items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Red Light Offers Big Dinner For Twenty Cents
An old advertisement touts a full first class dinner for 20 cents at the Red Light, promising substantial value for diners seeking inexpensive meals. The brief notice emphasizes affordability and quality in a bustling dining scene.
Profit in Alfalfa on a 12 Acre Patch
In Ottawa near Emporia on a low naturally wet bottom Mr EB W Geiger tenants twelve acres to alfalfa. First cutting yielded two tons per acre valued at 10 dollars per ton. Second cut produced seed worth 60 bushels. Ground price was 6 dollars per bushel. The third crop is expected to surpass the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Republican Times
Emporia
Hickory Creek
W. Geiger
War costs and the toll of imperial conflict
An English paper claims England spends about 100000 for each Boer killed, while every Filipino death under Uncle Sam’s banner costs vast sums and many lives. The piece laments war’s debts, disease, and social harm, urging caution for youth amid militarism in cities from Omaha to beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Old Johnny
Uncle Sam
United States
Omaha
Karmer
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