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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
2
A mixed collection of brief 19th century items covers a penitentiary census, ship name changes, scientific conferences in Hogland, a Brooklyn women’s society meeting, Oregon ship homeward plans, reminiscences of great writers, English name changes, stage circus propaganda in Aix la Chapelle, and Italian court fashion observations.
A varied text blends poetic reflections on architecture and time with notes on 1901 English labor issues. It references Rome, the Typothetae move, a $100,000 defense fund rumor, and per capita tax stamps. It cites Mr Lynch, Galveston flood relief, and London housing debates alongside municipal transit ideas.
A Youth's Companion study notes a shift in New York women entering more occupations. From twenty callings a century ago to hundreds today, women now outnumber domestic workers and hold roles from hotelkeepers to journalists, lawyers, and engineers. The repeal of wives' earnings laws is cited as a factor, raising hopes for political advancement without reimposing such restrictions.
James M. Lynch, president of the International Typographical Union, returned to Indianapolis from Louisville to report on a Cincinnati No. 3 complaint against the Ohio Federation of Labor. The executive council will review the resolution seeking investigation amid alleged political motives. Gompers is reelected and John Mitchell’s candidacy is deemed unfounded. The convention left in good spirits with a small strike ongoing.
The Berlin municipality shelters a thousand more homeless than average as dwellings vanish. Builders favor large costly blocks, keep rents high, while four million sterling yearly funds aid the poor. Other German cities like Düsseldorf plan five million to create small cheap housing amid worsening misery.
A 300000-pound annual cost projection for federation structures is outlined, itemized into governor general staff salaries executive land title and civil establishments justice and other public duties. The total yields about one shilling eightpence per Australian resident.
On the arbitration conference's final day in Chicago Hugh H. Lusk of New Zealand argues against strikes as automatic rights. He rejects Mr Gompers claim that labor has unconditional liberty to strike and says New Zealand seeks no liberty that would cause suffering.
The policy states only Canadian citizens will be employed on government work or on government contracts within Canada in the future.
A Chicago conference under the National Civic Federation explored compulsory arbitration amid employer worker tensions. Writings question how an arbitration court could be independent from wealthy interests and whether U S practice warrants trust in government led courts. The piece reflects on government by the people and the need for reform to avoid injustice.
Edwin C Madden, third assistant postmaster general, presents figures on rematerialized mail and government money. He argues that only a small fraction of mislaid mail was lost to negligence while over a billion dollars moved through the mails without loss, urging confidence in government control and posing questions about private enterprise competing with a public utility.
The article surveys opinions on war tax repeal and stamp duties. It notes continued Philippine War strains, carrier Hancock transport deaths, and calls for tax relief on stamp taxes including meat patents balance. It cites Senator McMillan statements and Hanna era subsidy criticisms, with relief sought to reduce barrel taxes from $2 to $1.60 and broader relief for stamp duties.
A Jackson Mich. Patriot letter argues against a wartime medicine revenue tax, noting it harms the poor and resembles imperialism. The writer insists the tax should vanish after the crisis and warns it burdens business and pricing, not democracy.
Burlington Iowa Democrat Journal reports Democrats in the Senate pressing to amend the Hay-Mauncefote treaty to enable a Nicaragua Canal, while criticizing Republican extravagance. The piece notes holiday recess, unfinished business, and Senate leverage amid fiscal debates on Philippines costs and military deployments.
The New York World notes commanders plan bounties of 250 dollars per soldier reenlisting in the Philippines and warns of shortages as many terms end on June 20. It cites Britain boosting troops in South Africa and warns that maintaining 60,000 American troops in Asia and 210,000 in Africa may require larger pay and pensions amid ongoing conflict.
Rex President Cleveland writes on the current state of the Democratic party and its path forward. He urges giving the rank and file a chance, noting Bryan's closer ties to the people. The piece ends with a pragmatic view that parties move forward, not backward, and public sentiment will shape the party’s direction.
A bellicose note in the Washington Times warns that Venezuela must promptly align with the American National Asphalt Company or face military conflict. The administration is described as firm, not lax, in defending business interests.
Aimaan Gare Moat thanks Lord Curzon and Glenkow for 255000 given by Glasgow eltimena to the Indian Famine Fund, surpassing all previous gifts except the Lord Mayor of London’s. Dr W C Johnson resigns from Maryland Agricultural College to edit American Agriculturist amid medical and editorial notes. Local remedies falter against chronic catarrh. Cheney & Co advertise Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money-back claim.
Fragmentary 1900 era advertisement text. Mentions Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot ailments and a range of tonic claims. Cites Putnam Fade-less Dyes and Pino's Cure for Consumption. Also includes assorted product pitches and a Grove, N. J. imprint with date February 17, 1900.
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