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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
A collage of satirical jabs on industry finance and politics. Mentions Schwab Carnegie and Kaiser era gossip, with quips on coal, soda taxes, and newspapers creating modern anxieties. Observations span Honolulus links to San Francisco and the spread of new tech like mercury lamps.
A critical critique of Roosevelt and Knox accusing Republicans of false pretenses in regulating trusts. The piece argues trusts persist due to law evasion, urges two concrete actions: tariff repeal on trust products and enforcement against discriminatory freight rates, plus criminal prosecutions. It credits Wall Street influence shaping the party and labels recent rhetoric as pandering and insincere.
A critical view argues that Congress will not move on anti trust bills while tariff protections shield coal and oil monopolies. The piece accuses Republican leaders of reversing campaign denials and acting under monopoly influence, calling for exposure of trust criminals despite party protection.
A political message claims the coal tariff protects no wage earner in anthracite or bituminous mines. It argues the tariff only enables multimillionaire mine owners to increase profits, worsening public misery.
The passage argues that the antibeet policy protects rich monopolies serving Chicago and Kansas City while leaving workers, families, and consumers nationwide exposed to rapacious pricing. It contends beet producers gain while ordinary people pay inflated, trust-backed prices.
Opinion notes that wage hikes for railroad workers often raise freight charges, shifting costs to consumers. It argues philanthropy by Rockefeller at a college is aimed at public gain, while warning that liberal wages should not be funded by public overcharges.
The article questions whether wealth shapes political leadership, asking if rich men are the best candidates for public office. It ponders the integrity of senators like Algera Cepews Wetmores Hanna Wall Street influence and the decline of plain, blunt, poor men in Congress.
Gov Taft and the Philippine commission reports paint a grim scene for the islands with war, disease, brigandage and economic strain cited as reasons for a bleak future. The text warns imperial editors suppressing these findings in Inside pages.
The article argues Congress and the public oppose wide gaps between enlisted personnel and commissioned officers. It contends merit-based promotion would raise Navy and Army quality, reducing desertions and improving service. It predicts popular demand will eventually force the change, yielding a more intelligent and better conditioned enlisted force.
The article defends the Monroe doctrine, arguing it allows U S action as needed and serves as a trespass notice against European monarchies. It asserts the current interpretation remains valid until challenged by events or foreign pressure.
The article notes scrutiny of steel industry philanthropy aimed at public sentiment. It argues concessions by trusts are designed to deceive consumers, offset monopolistic raids, and influence opinion. The piece claims workers see through the big steel corporation's sharing plan.
A plan to induce Senator Hawley of Connecticut to resign from the senate in exchange for placement on the retired list of the army and major general at a salary of 2500 dollars per year. The idea of pensioning senators is new but there are many statesmen in the upper house whose retirements at full salary would be cheap and desirable.
A notorious mouthpiece of monopoly hints that Senator Hoar's anti trust bill weakens the rigidly logical faculty hitherto enjoyed by the senator. Monopolists view any interference with their operations as crazy, and with a Republican congress and president in power they feel justified in belligerence.
Forty four coal men and corporations were indicted by a Chicago grand jury for conspiracy to restrain trade and fix coal prices under the anti trust law. Indictments target corporations and associations with individual names listed, and a separate report blamed coal famine causes including natural factors and a major anthracite strike.
Ellis T. Pierce known as Bear Tracks, a famed northwest desperado from the Hickok era, appears in Pierre wearing a gray frock coat and white sombrero. He chats about the old days at hotel clerks and recalls Wil Bill Hickok and Jack McCool. A new Daughters of the War of 1812 branch forms in Wilmington, Delaware.
A promotional item echoes a frontier theme with claims about Indian Territory travelers homeseekers and investors. It promotes MK and 7 Ry as a pioneer line with large towns on its route and invites readers to request pamphlets via James Barker general agent in St Louis. Also touts Defiance Starch and Allen's Foot-Ease with pricing and free sample offers.
A curious note on British pickle manufacturers who altered pint bottles to hold less than a pint to evade duty. The article explains a law that treats any package over a quart as liable for duty, highlighting a satire on excessive virtue and moral sparing.
The Empress of Japan has greatly aided her people by showing deep interest in national industries. She is well informed on coal, rice, and other key Oriental industries, reflecting her concern for Japan’s economic growth.
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