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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
4
Discussion of banning official railroad passes continues no action this session. Babe Waggener topeka passes, lawmakers paid with free rides and 15 cents a mile for travel. Several members carry pass requests, using passes to reward precinct workers and finance campaigns.
A London dispatch reports a 50 000 strong unemployed demonstration planned in Trafalgar Square within two weeks. Geo Hewitts of the Social Democratic Federation says resolutions will press the government to aid the 700 000 unemployed in Britain, stressing these are workers not loafers. London councils are stirred and planning practical responses to the hardship.
Gen Leonard Wood and Cy Leland reportedly controlled a private committal after the Kansas Day banquet as Topeka State Journal sketches a split among political factions. Senator Burton and his allies are portrayed as outside the inner circle, with Long Bailey and Cyrus Leland Morton Albaugh set to steer behind the scenes.
Opinion notes that Great Britain led the initiative against Venezuela, inviting Germany to join a raid. The piece questions Britain’s role as a stable ally, arguing the nation uses others as a "cat's paw" when convenient and urges readers to reassess blame.
The Topeka State Journal notes that Tu Sehate has not settled the coal mine proposition and delays further investigation until next Thursday. It suggests coal barons will meet to craft a defensive tale blaming past events like the crime of ’73 or the Boer War, avoiding an upfront inquiry.
Agreement between lawyers and court required the stock yards company to keep separate books showing what each patron owed if the law favored the people. The accounts reportedly totaled 15 million dollars over five years, about 3,000 per year, representing the annual savings Kansas stock growers would have enjoyed under the Populist measure.
Tar new German minister Baron von Sternberg arrived in Washington and states for Emperor William that Germany will follow the lead of the United States and respect its wishes. He says the emperor recognizes the Monroe Doctrine and will support America in controlling political affairs of the hemisphere, admitting no European interference.
The Topeka State Journal notes strong talk of a legislature inquiry into the coal question but no action has followed. It suggests the 1903 coal famine probe will become a quiet joke of the session, with members of both houses likely to smile when the topic is raised.
Cuicaco begins selling coal to citizens at cost with hundreds of mainly women lining up at the city collector’s office and distribution points. Officials estimate 150 tons per day, but the first day requires 1,200 tons to meet demand, indicating a shortfall.
J P Morgan asserts no personal property liable to tax as debts outweigh his property. He rejects tax dodging and agrees to tax $400000 of personal property. The piece asks how debt would affect farmers and laborers facing taxation.
Nebraska lawmakers adopted resolutions condemning Senator Deitrich for introducing a federal bill to remove all fences on public lands before June 1, 1904. The action favored cattlemen with strong lobbying influence in the legislature.
A Saturday incident at the New York sub treasury left vast cash unaccounted for as robbers injured the building but caused no other damage. The fire was contained and the safes were secured, with most cash already in vaults.
Iris notes President Roosevelt supports Attorney General Knox's anti trust measure emphasizing publicity and opposing railroad rebates. The stance may invite scrutiny of any Knox backed proposal in this area.
Socialists repeat plans to carry on a lively campaign this year described as an education effort. Mrs. Luella R. Kraybill, a lecturer of acknowledged ability, has been selected as state organizer.
Susan B. Anthony endorses Smoot the Utah senator elect as having a right to his seat and intends to take it. Helen Gould opposes Smoot, signaling a partisan contest over the seat in the Senate.
GeoMany pushes for warships and bids to purchase Chile’s entire navy. Ex Secretary Lone recovering after illness. Col Youncrr pardoned and to return to Missouri. Postmaster Bristow to go per Senator Burton. A former Kansas woman nominated Teller in Colorado Legislature. A San Francisco department store fire causes about a million loss. Oklahoma City fire damages business district. Mudslide near Poughkeepsie covers 175 feet of NY Central track. Kansas Mutual Life placed in receivers. Union Life blocked from assets. Woman suffrage bill defeated in senate. new House action expected. Illinois Wisconsin coal conspirators avoid prosecution. Chicago Federation of Labor bans politics. Atchison to hold nonpartisan spring election. Carnegie wishes to die poor but leaves libraries and universities. A blizzard disrupts midwest. telegraph lines down. livestock losses and widespread disruption.
The February National Magazine reprints from a new book She Proofs of Life After Death and presents William Jennings Bryan's views on immortality. He argues that the soul survives beyond death, citing divine power to revive life and the enduring image of God in man.
A reader is offered a weekly farm visit from an experienced farmer and livestock breeder. The pitch promises practical instruction in farming, dairying, and stock raising, local recommendations, sourcing of livestock and farm supplies, and ongoing guidance for a dollar plus postage for a pane and weekly visits from the “old reliable” Kansas Farmer, a long established farming exponent in the southwest.
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