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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
6
A collage of blunt opinions and wry commentary on current events and public figures. Notes reference Sullivan, Krupp, Krupp peace-makers, Hetty Green, labor, politics, and foreign affairs with satirical quips about Edison, Chamberlain, Botha, and imperial ambitions.
Andrew Carnegie and family arrived in New York after a six month abroad stay. He called his Fifth Avenue mansion a Christmas gift to his daughter Margaret and planned she be first through its doors. The piece notes his wealth, ongoing philanthropy, and health, and mentions the death of ex-Speaker Reed.
Mrs U S Grant widow of the famous American soldier died at Washington shortly after 11 o'clock Sunday night December 14. Attending physicians could not save her as family watched at her bedside. Nellie Grant Sartoris Rosemary Sartoria Dr Bishop and two nurses were present. Sisters Emma Casey and Mrs Sharpe of the navy arrived shortly after.
The piece argues for a clear tariff line between free traders and protectionists as the 1904 election looms. It cites Gov. Cummins and others, urges Republicans to join the American Free Trade League, and warns reforms must gain broad public support to endure. It contrasts free trade with protection and predicts political fallout if reform stalls.
A Kansas article notes the district court of Butser county granted a divorce to Mr and Mrs Lovelady. It covers various local items including civic clubs in Abilene raising funds for a public library, the Brown County Fair ending, and other small town happenings such as burglaries, football mischief, and teacher requirements with a satirical tone toward country education.
Representative Babcock offers an ingenious but inconclusive interpretation of the election. He argues that a Democratic House would negate tariff revision for two years, while a Republican Senate would block changes. He concedes the impossibility of tariff revision with opposed houses, but asserts no clear rebuke or endorsement from voters.
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