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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
7
Senator Dolliver speaks at a New York banquet proposing a theory that fear of corporate power will vanish with time as leaders suffer nervous breakdowns. He predicts magnates and monopolists will be replaced, while supporters argue time will not cure abuses and victims endure harsher oppression.
It was not a fringe or populist gesture but a Republican House judiciary chair proposing government takeover of coal and coal mines. The chosen leader, famed for coalheaded conservatism, backed state socialism ideas amid party confusion and fear of radical shifts.
The chief teachers of socialism in this country are those who flaunt power to conjure enormous wealth from trusts water and railroads. When people see secret carrier contracts and adjusted duties that boost imports while goods are manufactured at home then shipped abroad profits grow. We believe a plunge into socialism would ruin the nation. salvation lies in free initiative and enterprise and opposition to special privileges that threaten individualism.
Newspaper reports from Chicago illuminate a coal famine driven by money shortages more than fuel scarcity. Across distributing points, thousands struggle. public and private aid falters, revealing that with money they can access coal and relief remains uneven for the needy.
The piece argues that despite apparent national prosperity the poor suffer from coal and food shortages. It recalls 1894-95 alms campaigns as politically charged, noting that every coal, beef, or clothing item distributed is taxed to benefit someone, prompting the question who benefits.
The piece laments Congress and the White House for offering no relief as calls grow to remove the duty on coal imports. It attacks a tariff system blamed for a widening coal famine, noting the stubborn stance of both chambers and President Roosevelt while hardships mount for millions.
The piece argues Mexico will break protected industries raising prices, citing a wheat ring aided by grain tariffs pushing bread prices up in Mexico City. It suggests U S policy should mirror this approach to curb monopolies and reduce living costs.
The speaker wields absolute control of committee assignments, a power foreign to the office’s functions and prone to grave abuse. It has, in the past, been used to debauch the minority and terrorize the majority, and as long as this check on free speech and honest thought remains, the speaker will be the dictator, not the servant of the house.
High protectionists push hard line on tariffs. Spurn reform ideas within their ranks signals no revision while Republicans hold power.
The coal trust is accused of deceiving the public by linking independent operators to price boosts. The piece claims the trust could crush independents quickly and labels the scheme as a distraction tactic likened to pickpocketing in pairs.
A critic argues nations should stop erecting monuments to Roosevelt and instead fund and focus on supporting The Hague tribunal. The piece urges foreign powers to devote effort to arbitration, noting the institution has been languishing and needs sharper attention and services.
Army officers protest the heavy focus on fashion in uniforms and equipment, arguing it strains budgets and diverts attention from keeping competent personnel to operate coast defense machinery.
Rear Admiral Evans advocates expanding the fleet with more men behind the guns and additional ships. The push aims to strengthen naval power, with the motto more guns and more men guiding the expansion. The likely outcome is a larger, more capable navy.
Mrs. Fijsit predicts next fall’s women’s fashion will be even more extreme and leave little to the imagination. Mr. Fijsit questions where funds will come from to pay for last winter’s items as the judge and company hear only about combining plans and potential social clubs.
A garbled dialogue excerpt features characters discussing relationships and marriage. The Widow seeks a compliant mate, while others comment on aging and desire, including a late night exchange where a man risks his wife’s reproach. The scene hints at domestic expectations and comic intrigue among neighbors.
In a publication style snippet Miss Kreech and Miss Bird discuss a speaker who liked both voices but preferred a rival. Mrs Marryat-Mamma plans to close her house and move in, prompting a demand for support. Mr Marryat explains he can currently support one household but fears his mother would be insupportable.
In a light, intimate exchange Mrs. Janson and Mrs. Lammis converse about which baby is the prettiest, with Mrs. Janson asserting confidence and Mrs. Lammis responding playfully. The dialogue showcases social chatter among women in a domestic setting.
A fragmented OCR passage presents two Dear Girl letters mentioning congratulations and engagement. One letter claims Mr Simkins proposed and the other says he proposed night before January and was refused. The text shows affectionate, affectionate exchanges between a father and son and a betrothal announcement.
The text wanders through garbled reflections on the Thames river, rail tunnels, and vague mentions of better starch brands. It references neighbors, auctions, and a moral aside about conscience, all presented in fractured, non-coherent phrasing.
John Sebastian, a renowned railroad man tied to the Rock Island system for years, has been appointed passenger traffic manager overseeing the Rock Island System plus the Choctaw Gulf Oklahoma Railroad and the St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado Railroad. His 34 years in railroad service began as a ticket clerk on the Santa Fe Chicago Examiner, marking a significant rise in his career.
Alton resumes fast St Louis train service with a night train leaving Kansas City at 9 p.m. arriving St Louis 7 08 a.m. Chair cars free. compartment care. contact Lb Dy Cooper, Chicago & Alton Railway, Kansas City Mo, for low rates. Also includes unrelated ad copy and medical claims.
A Philadelphia clergyman’s remarks on church money and public prayer are noted along with a university president’s stance on ministers using certain practices. A barber from Lyas, Massachusetts bought a violin in a Boston pawnshop for four dollars that proved to be a Stradivarius from 1716, worth far more, but the buyer refused cash in favor of the instrument. Paris Metro managers consider special train cars for dogs and owners to ride together, avoiding separation from pets and their owners.
Col Higginson remains in fair health at eighty and continues writing. Among New England literary men only Dr. Edward Everett Hale is senior, a reflection on Higginson’s long career and standing in the region’s literary circle.
Tolstoy believes the optimum period for literary work is between 9 am and 2 pm. He rarely writes at other times, asserting this window yields the best focus and productivity.
Ulm cathedral in Württemberg boasts the tallest church spire at 833 feet, described as the highest in the world. The article notes the steeple’s height as a prominent landmark and source of regional pride.
A mangled clump of antique items notes Louis W. Throaburs of Ottumwa as the oldest Gettler and mentions Mra. Marilia B. Ingalls a missionary who died in Thoneze after going to Burwah in 188k. The rest of the passage includes unrelated lines about murder statistics in Europe and a testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills from Wm. E. Gentry of Lakefield Minnesota who is 77 and claims relief from back and kidney pain.
A period piece ad proclaims kidney care and warns of diseases when neglected. It recounts Mrs James Beck of Whitesboro Street Ram, New York, claiming Dean's Kidney Pills cured her eight years of pain after a week of use and urges readers to request a free trial by mail. It also sells a Kansas City Almanac for 1903 and notes a merchant’s signing quirk.
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