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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented Kansas paper item laces together anarchist jibes at Prince Hamry, chatter about King Edward and European trade, satire on journalism and taxation, with notes on mirrors of society from royalty to sports to medicine and industry. It cites Edith Grand, Paterson fires, and American clocks in distant lands.
Annie and Joe Fielding, a railway engine man and his mountain love, wrestle with leaving the road for a farm life. He stays torn between duty and desire, while Annie seeks a future near the tracks. After a climactic rift, Annie never joins him abroad but caretakes a quiet, perilous vigil for his return.
In a perilous scene near Boofoo Bend, Annie lies bruised on the track after two men remove ties and loosen rails to strike her windowed lantern and flee. Annie regains consciousness at dawn, aided by her husband Stu and Joe, with a vow to live and forgive as the story closes in a moment of quiet resilience.
A letter outlines a program to reform rural education toward farm oriented study. At the State Normal School at Normal, Illinois, Nature Study begins with first year training, covering insects birds trees soils and weather, with plans for a flower garden greenhouse and gardener.
A Woman's Home Companion contributor describes a Valentine party activity where hearts cut from water color paper bore lines from Saint Valentina themed couplets. Guests guessed lines aloud to win hearts, with duplicates given for simultaneous correct answers, ending with a couple crowned as king and queen of hearts and each win valued at 19 cents.
The piece discusses the law governing labor, unions, and corporate power. It cites Schwab arguing for balanced union and corporate rights, calls for mutual representation, and notes Fall River labor conditions. It highlights a ten year stat survey by a cigar-makers union showing rising life expectancy and reduced deaths from consumption, with broader implications for workers and families.
At the National Civic Federation meeting in New York John Mitchell UMW president argues for prestrike harvest conferences. A new court of labor would arbitrate disputes like The Hague. more important, a joint committee of capital and labor could foster frank talks to avert strikes. The system aims to reduce waste and rancor in labor wars and gain broad confidence.
Fragmentary report blends colonial New York building costs and crafts with a 1901 Federation of Labor progress note. It cites brick dwelling prices, masons’ wages, Holland brick imports, and late 18th century sale values, then shifts to Secretary Morrison’s 1901 count: over 404000 new members, total federation membership above 1,000,000, plus hundreds of unions, councils, and organizers supporting affiliated locals.
Superior Court Judge Griffiny at Salem Oregon upholds the recently passed ten hour law aimed at limiting women's work hours in stores and factories. A local dry goods store demurred arguing class legislation and deprivation of property without due process, contending contract rights are property. The State gives notice of immediate appeal to the Supreme Court.
Report of a new western Manhattan rail depot to be built between Christopher and Leroy streets near Sixth Avenue. The project includes a Manhattan terminal spanning two blocks and a tunnel connecting to street level with a gradual incline. Purchase of property has begun and the tunnel will use the two blocks for terminals. The Age List notes unions restricting older workers with no full benefits after age 40, offering only dues and limited protection.
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