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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
3
An opinion piece argues against Wallace and free trade claims, detailing tariff history from Morrill to 1894. It contrasts periods of prosperity under protection with panics, accusing opponents of misrepresenting dates and impacts. It hints at Taft era political maneuvering and a possible opium monopoly agenda tied to Manila discussions.
In a humorous appraisal Uncle Thomas Platt is praised for practical leadership while underrating Benator Quay. The piece argues Platt's enduring political strength surpasses Hanna and Quay, noting Quay’s legal troubles and Platt’s unassailable grip on power. It elevates Platt as the preeminent statesman, inviting inquiry from rivals who failed to topple him.
Gov Taft advocates government opium monopoly in the Philippines facing opposition from Roosevelt and Root. A bill proposes banning importation except by pharmacists and sale only with physician prescription, aiming to curb monopoly while aligning with American standards. The Manila machine faces the crisis with urgency.
The Commoner argues tariffs distort prices by separating effects on wheat and manufactured goods, noting contradictory claims by Republicans. It contends tariffs raise farmers’ wheat prices while lowering goods’ prices, and accuses Republicans of deceiving farmers with paired but incompatible arguments.
The New York Post condemns violent lynching and urges restraint after Senator Foster of Louisiana calls on citizens not to murder a Black man in custody. It notes incidents from Fort Leavenworth where soldiers threatened lynching and critiques U.S. imperialist attitudes shaping racial violence and public officials’ failures amid reform attempts.
General Davis believes American forces in the Philippines could be reduced substantially, suggesting no major actions in colonial areas until a new wave of looters is ready for harvest, the old stock having climbed the golden stair via Krag Jorgensen route.
Citizens of Zamboanga face a shift as Brigadier Leonard Wood takes the helm as provincial governor. His arrival signals a new era of official dignity and governance, echoing the transformative sheen felt in Cuba.
Dr Iyenaga asserts Japan’s postal system is more developed than that of the United States. He notes the claim would be bold if it implied more active func tionaries than Tyner Beavers Co, though he likely does not intend that specific comparison.
The fragment implies a political dispute involving Theodora over a Kishinef petition to the Imperial regime of Nicholas. It references an old maxim about drawing only when prepared to shoot, and questions whether the legislatureist Theodora failed to carry out intended action.
Reading Iowa resolutions shows both major factions claim victory as the platform’s meaning bends to what readers want. The text suggests the platform can be interpreted to fit any favored view, highlighting tension within the party.
Mr Hay announces the Kightne petition incident is closed after a swift turn that left the Mustfteus chief and other local figures surprised by the abrupt conclusion. Awaiting further details, residents note the sudden closure and its unusual timing.
A summer journey from Hebron to the Valley of Elah near Beit Netif and Shochoh describes heat, hospitality, and the ancient battlefield. Travelers see grape and fruit offerings, meet the hospitable sheik, and reflect on Goliath's defeat and King David's ties to the landscape.
The poem mourns a severed bond and the relief found in absence after a lost love. The speaker laments a door that never fully stays open between two people, seeking solace in memory and penance for perceived faults. The voice references Theodosia Garrison in Harper's Bazaar.
Labor news reports organize efforts and strikes from Jackson farm workers to Chicago street laborers and Seattle teachers, with unions expanding, wage gains won, and jealous clashes over rules and jurisdiction. Notable items include the Actors Union growth, Brickyard and Carpenters actions, and legislative labor reforms.
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