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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
2
A Kansas roundup features varied curios, oddities, and notes from Kansas City to Oklahoma. It cites the census rise to 1,336,058, with cultural commentary on progress, theater alimony, and almanac lore. Reports include a New York judge on alimony, a fatal Oklahoma stagecoach incident, and Nansen’s Arctic reach near the pole.
An European trip ends with Riley Grannan Grannan Grannan back in town amid betting talk and poker wagers. He denies plans to quit racing though hints at bets “now and then” as reporters note conflicting accounts of his salon and racing ties. Local officials discuss crowd control and access rights at Sheepshead Bay and Cleveland events.
James A Hart of the Chicago Ball Club explains why Cleveland players faced bans and fines for vulgar language during Chicago appearances. He says Chicago grounds will bar any player from using offensive language in view of ladies and patrons, with strict orders to the team’s representatives.
Col Archibald Rogers of Hyde Park New York and Jersey City native, long active yachtman and NYYC member, commanded Bedouin and Wasp among his yachts. He held offic es in Bea wantiaka Corinthian and other clubs, served as aid to the governor, and backed several trophies for his boats.
The Brooklyn Jockey Club outlines fall 1890 stakes including the Oriental Handicap and Woodlawn. spring 1897 and 1908 guaranteed stakes such as Great American Stakes and Brooklyn Darby. Also notes August 11 closing entries and upcoming damage suit over city sprinkling in Cincinnati.
A grand account of the yet incomplete National Library building in Washington, its nearing completion after seven years. The piece extols the structure as a Panth eon of culture, praising American artists and architects, the diverse decoration, and the aim to house 700,000 books, with completion and handing of keys anticipated in February.
A witty exchange about political nomination and media fascination unfolds. One speaker wishes John would be nominated so papers would publish his pictures and describe his gowns, mocking Mrs. Thom whose husband is pursuing an office.
Union Station evenings show the refined Chicago to Omaha mail flyer with five gas lit cars, new trucks, modern couplings and air brakes. Engine 690 heads Nos 7 and 3% on an 11 hour 30 minute 500 mile run, rarely late. trains renewed at Burlington shops with refurbished cars and Pintsch gas illumination. Detroit Daily Press.
A rural constituent laments fears yet notes changes arriving after visits to Washington. The piece reflects on political speech before congress and the shift in attention from national issues to local life and harvests. Washington Star
A fragmentary exchange references Farmer Green and Farmer Brown discussing an agricultural college. The clipped dialogue suggests a humorous or astonished reaction to the college’s impact on “searing crews” and education, with unclear attribution and context.
Poor Hirax notes a dull scene as Jenks-The doco fails to appear while the board bill proceeds. A judge weighs in on the matter amid sparse public attendance and unclear outcomes.
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