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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1902

Page

3

Burke Phillipe Ailing Writer Struggles To Bake A Living

Burke Phillipe leaves college to pursue writing, moves into a Krent publishing center, and begins a life of hard work with wife Edith. Early success includes a year of subscriptions and occasional checks, but debt and dwindling funds erode savings. They move to a simple tenement, copy work dominates, editors offer subs, yet grocery coal and rent bills rise. finally, the couple faces poverty and Burke tells Edith he must return home.

Burke Phillipe Wald Krent Rimcolt Turke Burke Eme Belog Fes Deak

The Cowboy’s Rust to Riches and a Writer’s Return

A struggling family faces poverty as Burke leaves to become a cowboy, endures a brutal Northwest winter, writes to cope, and finishes a novel that brings a publisher’s offer and a hopeful reunion with Edith. A Harlem child’s sweet act shows the era’s family values amid changing times.

Hensel Trial Involving Wife Murder and Fire

North Prairie farmer Charles A. Hensel faces indictments for killing his wife Eva Jeanette Van Dusen and burning her body to conceal the crime. Prosecution cites missing vertebrae and burned skull as key evidence. defense argues accidental lamp explosion and falling timbers caused death. Assistant State's Attorney Olson leads the case with expert Ludwig Hektoen from Rush Medical College, while witnesses and reports from Chicago fire experts may be called.

Luntgert Rollinger Charles A. Hensel North Prairie Settle Princeton Hensel Luetgert Chicago Eva Jeanette van Dusen Ludgert Bureau County Olson Porter Bureau Ludwig Hektoen Rush Medical College Hennel Mra. Hensel Northwestern University Dr. Héktoen Hureau Ures Lyon Fire Department Worhan Dison

Senate Debates Philippine Policy Amid Partisan Clash

Senate sessions featured Democrat criticisms by Mr. Tillman of South Carolina and a strong Republican defense led by Mr. Spooner of Wisconsin. Spooner denounced the substitute bill as mischievous while Tillman accused administration policy of surrender to Britain, likening Philippine governance to carpetbag rule and warning of plunder and oppression.

Thians Washington Senate Lelon Bute Tennescee Spooner Wisconsin Philippine Islands Congress Philippine Archipelago Titlman Philippines South Carolina Phillipe Pines Cuba Taft Alredy United States

Indian appropriation bill passes House with minor amendments

Washington special report notes the House approved the Indian appropriation bill with few changes. Private claims were debated and several were passed. A Texas Democrat urged unity around Prince Henry’s visit, urging hospitality. The Senate established a permanent census office while discussing cotton statistics. Taft’s Philippine remarks defended U S presence as beneficial, with questions about self sufficiency and costs. A tax refund bill for religious and charitable institutions was introduced, and education hearings addressed racial discrimination concerns.

Washington House Lille Kiehers Texas Prince Henry United States Senate Permor Hent C. H. Hrnst Lathaian Canal Commission Tuclon Taft United State Philippines United States Army Allison Uyte Piri

Large Pearl Mystery Provokes Naturalist Debate

A fragmentary report notes French naturalist Raphael Dubois asserting that large pearls are noth ing but sarvopheil, sparking a debate on their nature and origin. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.

Rapael Dubois Ballon

Snowfireplaces In Alaska Gold Camps

In the frigid Alaskan camps miners build snow fireplaces by compressing snow into brick like blocks. Three foot square hearths are stacked, and when lit the surface melts then refreezes hard so the next fire only makes it damp. A snow fireplace used for cooking can last an entire winter.

Alaska

Notable Witty Exchange Between Else and Jekyll

An attorney named Else meets the famed English wit Joseph Jekyll. Jekyll responds with sharp irony, denying insults and remarking that Else is a little fool of sorts, sparking a tense exchange about reputations and manners. The dialogue highlights courtly wit and social friction in historical discourse.

Joseph Jekyll Gald Jekyll

For Employers to Ponder on Oren’s Firing Debate

A crude New York Proas editorial argues against firing elderly workers and advocates preserving older staff. It laments age bias and urges mercy by keeping older employees, claiming youths can recover and prove value over time. The piece contrasts treatment of old versus young workers and warns against careless terminations.

Oren New York

Poem craft revealed in lighthearted quip about earnings

The quote reveals a playful view of writing poetry as a manual, yearly routine. A speaker explains, euphemistically, how they compose in months from January to September, then sell a finished poem for five to ten dollars in November or December.

Has Liking for Dimek Hon Lilah Cavendiah Owns Black Farm

Hon Lilah Constance Cavendiah, 11, daughter of Lord Chesham, runs a Buckinghamshire farm near her father's estate. The property features black cattle, black horses, black sheep, goats, a black dog, a black cat, and a black rabbit among other black livestock and animals.

Dimek Lilah Constance Cavendiah Lord Chesham Buckinghamshire

Hoax Cures and Oath Filed in Toledo Court

A historical plea records Prank J Cheney swearing an oath that he will pay one hundred dollars for every cake of Calareh Hust not cured by Hill's Catareh Core. The document lists Sworn statements, a public official, and the product’s claims to treat coughs and mucous membranes.

Toledo Tag J. Cheney Chaney Co Puledo Phan J. Cheney Luis Oth A.D A.W. Gleason Hall Frew Chenin Paleda Drogiate Vie Hail

Novel Phonograph Use Cuts Long-Distance Costs

A proposal suggests placing phonographs at intervals of about 100 miles along long distance lines to relay sound. Each phonograph would receive and transmit sound waves without loss, enabling much smaller and cheaper wire requirements for telephone networks.

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