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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1904

Page

4

Colorado Miners Driven to New Mexico Amid Tense Aftermath

Quiet in Colorado belies a lasting clash as miners are deported across the border to New Mexico. Governor Peabody and General Bell face enduring censure for harsh actions while Kansas officials offer aid to peaceable, law-abiding migrants. Rail shipments end with miners fed and sheltered, and a march toward Denver unfolds amid unresolved violence and labor protests nationwide.

Colorado New Mexico Bailey Kansas Colorado-New Mexico Land of Denver

Miners in Court as President Moyer Faces Habeas Corpus

A report notes a detective tied to mine owners and a planned trap for union miners. McKinney, a reputed train-wrecker, was released by the mine owners’ attorney days before the blast and seen near the wreck site. Governor Peabody and General Bell are cited to appear in St. Louis on July 5 to show cause why Moyer should be imprisoned. Judge Thayer grants a writ to bring Moyer before him on that date.

McKinney Peabody General Bell St. Louis Moyer Western Federation of Miners Thayer United States Circuit Court

Steamer Fire Kills Thousands in East River Disaster

A steamer carrying about two thousand Sunday school excursionists mostly women and children burned in the East River near New York City on Wednesday. Roughly a thousand people are reported dead. The blaze is believed to have started from a pot of grease in the cooking area.

East River New York City

Hearst Captures 56 Illinois Delegates at State Convention

Democrats of Illinois held a state convention this week electing William Randolph Hearst as a leader with fifty six delegates. An equal suffrage plank was adopted into the platform.

Illnoi William Randolph Hearst

The Bastile Then and a Peaceful Ballot Revolution

The writer compares historic Bastile oppression and the guillotine to argue for a quiet lawful revolution at the ballot box. He warns that privilege heads will fall, not lives, as cooperative commonwealth ideals take hold, citing lessons from France’s fall and a modern, peaceful change.

France Cooperative Commonwealth Bors Spokane Wash

Flag day call from Kansas G A R commander

Cragus Harkis head of the Kansas G A R urges observance of Flag day urging display of the flag on school buildings to protect the weak beneath its fold while the strong must obey. The writer compares this to Colorado miners driven from their homes and questions who the flag truly protects.

Cragus Harkis Kansas Colorado

Labor unions seek AFL UMW affiliation for solid front

Tuk committee of the Western Federation of Miners reported in favor of affiliating the American Federation of Labor and the American Labor Union. The federation will recognize United Mine Workers members. Solidarity of labor grows as a unified front may influence ballots and end capital’s dominance, The New Time notes.

Tuk Western Federation of Miners American Federation of Labor American Labor Union United Mine Workers

Battle Victory With Losses Reported In War Hit

A Wednesday battle ended with Japanese victory despite losing two transports and about one thousand men. Russia also reported about one thousand casualties in the engagement.

Russia

Conference in Kansas City Cut Mining Wages Predicted

Coal operators converged in Kansas City this week as miners face wage reductions. Tie packers heightened meat output again this week. Arkansas Democrats failed to instruct for Parker. Public notice: Job printing services offered. Eat at the Red Light.

Kansas City Arkansas Parker

Australians Run Government For Majority Says Critic

A speaker rails at Australian policy noting workers in offices and factories, an Arbitration Court without lawyers, and a shift to majority benefit. He contends the reform prioritizes economy over property and warns of socialistic insanity. He questions the public order and lawyerless dispute resolution.

Pratt Menest Ohfedgn Amerion Australia

Chicago Lawyers Condemn Delays in Court Repeats

In Chicago, lawyers denounce judges who deny repeat postponements, arguing such refusals cloud justice and strain clients attempting to secure final settlements. The debate centers on balancing court efficiency with individuals seeking time to negotiate.

Chicago Yoyarelly

New Camp to House Deported Miners Near Tres Piedras

Denver dispatch reports Western Federation of Miners plans a cooperative camp near Tres Piedras New Mexico to receive deported Cripple Creek miners. A carload of supplies will start the venture with federation support and joint development under Haywood’s approval, amid broader labor strife headlines.

Denver Rath New Mexico Cripple Creek Western Federation of Miners Federation Tres Piedras Colorado Denver & Rio Grande Belle Royal Mining and Milling Company Eigly Acres Initaveritiona Peabody and Bell

Lone Elm Items and Community Notes Spark Town Life

A jumble of local mentions chronicles visits by Mrs. Ei, fenitiinige and others to Patrick home. the Ladies' Social Circle relaxed at a neighbor’s house. births, birthdays, and upcoming Children's Day exercises at the Presbyterian church are noted. Odgen and nearby residents travel via overland routes to visit relatives in Scott. Kilbourne farm drilling is planned. a well at Dowell farm drew visitors but failed to achieve results. Centennial resident Pistole, born June 4, 1804, observed Sunday as she turned one hundred.

Kilbourne Humboldt Dowell Farm Lone Fln South Carolina Dekall County Tennessee Olly Tuis Traq Pistele Ter Dasphter Suntory Anna Tolliver Ea Pistule Amily Eply

Central City News Briefs and Health Notes

Central City items report several residents, including Mrs Ben Bugan and Ben Chubb, ill or unwell with others like GW Bierly on the sick list. J G Yoder visited Granda Higely, and Alice Krape lost her buggy nag. A horse died and local folks busy with harvesting corn. Hermmont visitor Satchel arrives in town to visit relatives.

Ben Bugan Ben Chubb Codar Creek J-D.g. Yoder Bierly Dorntrager J. G. Yoder Granda Higely Monda Alice Krape Alkoy Sue

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