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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
4
A former telegraph operator who served 17 years for a major railroad became mentally and physically helpless and was abandoned by his family and employer. The letter argues government pensions like those for veterans would care for incapacitated workers, urging support for a Socialist plan.
Labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright argues the wage system is doomed and will be replaced by profit sharing and cooperation. He says workers will gain investor interest and the capable rise while the less worthy fall back. Wright mirrors views of other prominent figures studying the wage question urging cooperation as the future trend toward socialism.
Cardinal Gibbons denounces sweat shops in a Baltimore cathedral sermon. He cites home workers in clothing trades forced to toil long hours for meager pay, urging the faithful to avoid garments made in sweat shops and praising the Consumers' League for its labeling effort.
The thirty third annual meeting will be held in the cap itol building at Topeka January 13 14 and 15. A varied instructive program covers almost every phase of farming. Railroads have made a fare of one and one third fare.
Senator Hanna hosted a Republican dinner at which the Georgia Negro member attended. White Southern members grew indignant and left the table during the occasion.
Grant G Gutert, known as the cattle plunger, has returned to the United States and is reported to plan a settlement with his creditors. He faces inquiries and potential claims from those he owes. Authorities and creditors await forthcoming actions and arrangements.
Frank Putman critiques Standard Oil and Gates oil interests. He argues for a federal oil monopoly to end private plunder, noting prices, profits, and political influence, and urges government ownership to serve the people, warning of feudal barons in an air of corruption.
William J. Bryan was received in private audience by the Pope last Sunday. The Holy Father spoke with interest of Catholics in the United States. Bryan expressed pleasure with the Pontiff’s kindly bearing after the audience. He also toured the Coliseum and Roman Forum during his Rome visit.
Report notes two colored companies enlisted in Denver may not proceed as officers must be white. Supreme Court of Missouri refuses punishment for boodlers, nullifying nine councilmen convictions and sparking criticism of judicial protection for criminals.
Mrs Backum wife of Kentucky's governor says there will be no inauguration ball this year a likely first in Kentucky history and signaling a shift in ceremonial events for the state leadership.
The steel trust will reduce wages starting January 1 affecting about 150,000 employees. The cuts range from five to twenty percent, signaling a broad pay reduction across the industry.
Rosy Belle and her doll provoke a crafty ruse by Mrs. Sandstone and Hiram as they blame each other for ruined items. They joke that they “got around it” rather than lie, and a Daily Socialist paper grows in Boston with 40,000 party members in Massachusetts.
Tuk reports the German emperor has had a second surgical procedure and a third is planned. Medical outlook remains grim as officials state the monarch is a doomed man.
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