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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
4
The Bor County Treasurer announces slate for sheriff C B Grass for county clerk H H Bosox for register of deeds I I V Wardrixo for coroner Geo Schoonover for co. commissioner 1st dist George McAparam
Admiral Dewey lands on the Olympia in New York after a surprise arrival Tuesday morning. The city roles over parade squabbles between G A R and civilians, while Boston’s Perce McQueen criticizes General Otis in the Philippines. Kansas Republicans face a lack of capable speakers as campaign tensions rise.
The writer notes frustration that resolutions from the People’s party and Democratic convention were not published. A Journal editor allegedly stole the secretary’s papers, delaying release. The piece mocks Republican reactions to Justice Doster and jokes about McKinley’s Ohio visit.
Ohio Republicans appeal for help from famed figures including Teddy Roosevelt era icons to shore up support ahead of an election, aiming to reverse looming defeat. The push signals a high profile substitute effort, with prominent backers cited as key rallying forces.
Hazen St. Pincren argues that most trusts are chartered in New Jersey or New York and urges state action to curb trusts. He cites the New Jersey Steele Company with vast, perpetual powers and big tax breaks, and favors government ownership of utilities to curb corporate power. He suggests secession isn’t viable but calls for state-led measures to end trusts that threaten individual business enterprises.
The author argues that labor time, not gold, measures value with a barrel of flour and a coat illustrating equal labor inputs. It condemns the idea of a true value standard and says prices rise or fall with money value. Gold standard notions are criticized as misnamed and linked to price changes and fixed incomes.
The New York Journal reports that the University of Chicago circulated a warning to professors to avoid expressing opinions on controverted public questions that could implicate the university. It argues Rockefeller funding shapes the curriculum and bars views opposing the Standard Oil Trust, framing it as an attempt to align teaching with benefactor interests.
A Norton’s Monthly remark notes that mortgage foreclosures have shut many doors to homes beneath a church gate inscription reading This is the gate of heaven Closed by order of the American Loan Company.
Franklin county Republicans placed a Twentieth Kansas regiment member on their ticket. The Topeka Mail and Breeze may call it demagoguery, but the move ties military service to political support in the current race.
New week brings a focus on county ticket personnel as editors note many ongoing projects and draft choices. The piece references multiple items in progress and the need for further attention.
A nonconformist note states Drevens will travel to America for health, pausing in Texas. It mocks Populists doubting prosperity and jokes about a hired man in Asia, the sultan of Sulu, offering tips on wage increases.
Norton’s Monthly in Chicago asserts the Republican party 40 years ago fought to free enslaved people and protect suffrage, while today it subjugates a race it sees as superior and refuses to fight for liberty. It contrasts eras and claims party transformation by a different set of men.
Dr J R Scott aewoe Stee Scientific Optician offers spectacles fitted accurately with guaranteed satisfaction. Office with Dr J R Scott over Tibbetts Mostarda Gaunart Kas Ath. Dr J R Scott Physician and Surgeon.
Southeastern Kansas will trial an industrial colony project using local coal water wood gas and farm land. Laboring people seek permanent homes at low cost or work with the aim to improve social and economic conditions. Projectors pledge labor exchange principles and individual rights protection, inviting interested parties to respond.
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