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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
2
A Wichita era style column parcels tidbits on Cole Younger Kipling Ireland and the Maine mystery with wry asides on marriage war taxes and a Vermont patriarch. It references a Philadelphia mint Mumbai birds Milan arrests and Queen Wilhelmina amid a stream of satirical observations and pithy quips.
A historical column argues tariffs protect coal monopolies and foretell broader trusts. It cites Republican actions to rebate coal duties as failing to curb price gouging, while British coal ships arrive in Boston and New York. The piece says tariffs foster predatory power and urges weaning infant industries.
In a discussion on trust reform, Judge Grosscup of Chicago proposes a new term peopleizing to describe a plan to curb trusts. The article questions how such a policy would work and whether mobilizing the public to buy trust securities would actually counter the trust evil. It notes trusts remain powerful and labor to deflect reforms.
A Chicago coal merchant notes the impact of British and Canadian coal on New England. In Boston a shipment of 60 000 tons could have incurred over 40000 dollars duty under the Dingley bill, but the amended law allows duty free entry. The merchant argues the remedy could loosen trusts and monopolies and asks for continued popular action.
A fragmented report reflects the decline of David Henderson's political career as the setting sun metaphorically highlights the loss of influence and credibility amid shifting local power dynamics. The piece hints at fading support and uncertain future.
A critical appraisal targets David B. Henderson for failing to live up to his office. The author accuses him of weakness, moral failure, and betrayal of his district and state, urging him not to return to Iowa to seek reelection.
They substitute one plant for many, reduce clerical force by thousands, and remove an army of commercial men from the road. They boast efficient undersaving machinery yet levy exorbitant prices in coal, musta and other monopolized commodities. The expense cutting and price hikes fund profits that flow as conscience money to churches, universities and libraries.
The text condemns hypocrisy in favoring Negroes while accusing a leader of discriminatory acts. It argues that during his bid for Negro support he claimed to open doors while actually applying unfair filters. It notes Congress now endorses him, yet implies continued bias in selecting preferred individuals.
The text argues that Senators opposing popular will on trusts will fail to convict the system behind trust instruments. It contends their witness reveals leanings against the current method of electing the Senate and predicts the American people will be left with little to do. It claims they seek both federal trust control and Senate takeover.
The text speculates that the pension bi to the dark sea was presented by request, possibly from a fakir exploiting supporters for money. It recalls a history of fees and dubious influence, noting a large sum alleged to be collected from the deluded. The measure was sent to the committee on pensions.
The piece argues Congress cannot pass tariffs restricting industrial corporations without harming trade. It contends reform needs thorough revision of the Dingley tariff and notes the trusts would still be affected by economic laws, leaving tariff reform unresolved.
The passage argues that a persistent minority can block majorities in the Senate, making change difficult. It notes continued obstruction and a preference to delay with procedural maneuvering rather than adopt rules to end fruitless gridlock.
The President states that the Littlefield antitrust bill is not administration policy and Representative Littlefield laments that a basket baby was substituted for his bill. Rockefeller's counsel is urged to reveal the bill's true parentage.
The passage argues the commissioner for corporations will likely be a man trusted by both the industry and the public. It suggests a successful candidate would avoid causing any doubt or unease among trusts, ensuring smooth governance and confidence.
The piece argues trusts and combines have existed since 2000 BC, but shifts focus to modern concerns. It dismisses nostalgia for ancient arrangements and highlights present dangers tied to current power structures and monopolistic control.
A garbled text mixes a stage show description with labor notes. It cites Montana and Dakota child labor figures in copper, printing, and factories, warning that shifts in employment could push adults out. It then reports Samuel Gompers defending unions against incorporation, quoting Clarence Darrow on union destruction via corporate incorporation and court actions.
New Chicago Federation of Labor president We G Schardt outlined a program for the coming term. The platform calls for reforms to convict labor, shorter work hours, fair pay, honest public justice, fee abolition in offices, and adoption of initiative and referendum for franchises and municipal utilities. It demands abolition of unsanitary housing and sweatshops, limits child labor, stricter factory health standards, and arbitration before strikes.
A historical report details rising child labor in the United States with North Carolina showing about one child per 0.7 adults. It compares state figures for Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Wisconsin, noting shifts in industries employing children and the share of total child labor by sector such as confectionery hosiery and clothing factories.
Miss Jane Addams of Chicago spoke at the Coleman residence gathering on the social state of child labor. She warned child labor harms the child, parents, and community by limiting education, elevating the child beyond her role, and depressing wage standards.
The Chicago tailoring dispute ends as officers capitulate to the United Garment Workers union. A peaceful amalgamation is signed and ratified by local unions. About 5,000 workers resume work in the factories that had been tied up during the conflict.
Members of the Internation Association of Machinists in Chicago pledge to enter into no agreements with individuals or firms and plan a new wage scale. They seek a 5 percent pay raise and a nine hour workday, arguing current practices harm breadwinners.
Government report says French naval workers shift to an eight hour basis. When Minister Peletan announced the change, state railway employees were urged to press similar demands for themselves and their crews.
The Fifty-eighth Congress convened in an extraordinary session at noon with a large crowd present. President Roosevelt’s message urged action on two treaties the Panama Canal and Cuba reciprocity, and Republicans planned swift debate. The day featured social events and a Senate turnover as terms expired, with several senators defeated or declining re election.
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