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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
Ex governor J. D. Lewelling longtime reform leader died suddenly last Monday evening in Arkansas City while returning home from a visit to a brother-in-law. Heart disease listed as cause. The death is described as a severe blow to reform forces.
Lonpos dispatch from Septt describes Lo Yeng Lu Chinese minister in London reading American newspapers. He calls imperialism a contagious disease tracing it to Bismarck and warns the United States risks becoming a militant Europe if it pursues expansion. He cites Bryan and Indianapolis speech and urges citizen vigilance. Kansas City World report.
Paola Times argues against murder over Spain's claim to the Philippines, comparing it to a hypothetical farm equity dispute. It asserts Christians cannot advocate unprovoked killings under any nationalism or government and condemns violence tied to colonial transfers.
A Manila report portrays American occupation as spreading venereal disease and prostitution under military oversight. It details the hospital system, weekly exams, and fees, plus depictions of American supervised houses, licenses, and forceful removal of imprudent women. It notes advanced plans for segregated reservations and parades the Manila scene as a display of American civilization.
An officer reports American troops in the southern Philippine islands act only as guests in local towns. They avoid government roles, hold musical concerts, and drink at camps while natives view them as visitors. Military rule seeks to regulate prostitution with hospitals inspectors licenses and examinations, claiming war is over in the wealthier areas.
The Topeka Journal lauds William J. Bryan as an adroit politician. It notes his consistent equanimity, careful word choice, and model interviews while avoiding public break with his party. Opponents hoped for a clear stance on Populism, yet he satisfied both sides without offending radical Democrats.
The Kansas City Single Tax Propaganda banquet planned for the Midland hotel in honor of Henry George’s birthday has been postponed indefinitely. A meeting of Single Taxers will be held Monday evening at Prospect avenue Christian church at Twenty second and Prospect with addresses by Hon. Jerry Simpson and Rev. Vernon T. Rose.
Daniel Webster warned in the US Senate on March 23, 1848 that arbitrary governments over distant possessions risk deforming the Constitution into an unequal, unrepresentative frame. He urged steadfast contest against any course that could fracture the Union, pledging resistance today and always.
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