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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
3
A reader quotes The Commoner arguing why senator direct elections by the people benefit the nation. Benefits include closer government to voters, reduced legislative corruption, and less national interference in state issues. Objections cite state representation, distrust of the people, corporate influence, and costly legislative capture.
The Philadelphia North American accuses Judge Baker of the United States court in Indianapolis of bias amid a strike by iron molders. It claims he counsels retaliatory lawlessness and lynching, suggesting citizens form street courts to deal with strikers. The piece condemns his prejudice and warns against compromised justice.
Interior district congressmen fear having to defend voting for the ship subsidy bill if pressed this session. Vague claims of restoring the merchant marine won’t satisfy constituents who want concrete benefits for western producers. The bill may be pigeonholed until after November elections to gauge political impact.
In a letter to the Wisconsin Inquirer Mr Hanna states he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination in 1904. The note highlights his sudden peacemaker role between capital and labor and suggests he may seek to align the Workingman with the party’s policies amid widening gaps with monopoly.
In a sharp mock dialogue, a policy king and magnates clash over gambling and trust power. The advocate who helps small players is rebuffed for lacking respectability, while the rich elites boast authority and wealth. The piece condemns hypocrisy among powerful financiers and their disdain for lesser rivals.
The passage argues that abolishing oppressive taxes on the poor would curb dishonest and expurlone goods. It criticizes congressmen for spending energy on bad food policies while claiming they should focus on making good food cheap for the people they legislate for.
The article argues that Roosevelt had good intentions at the start and still means well today though its author questions the consistency of his aims. It references the Roosevelt era and hints at a factional split and shifting purposes within political currents.
The speaker laments that he has felt too much about succession and renomination, focusing on personal matters involving Mr Hoover rather than public good. This has cost him friends and may limit him to leading a party or faction rather than the entire nation.
The mostenaltive thing in the economic world is public feeling. Conditions may demand radical tariff changes but if the majority believes property modifications would lower mood, low mood follows. Capital moves with public faith, and protectionists exploit this, arguing against opening the tariff question.
The public lacks means to know stock values beyond dividend yields. Directors can manipulate prices and affect related properties, harming buyers and sellers. Public disclosure of corporate affairs is demanded to curb such power.
The passage notes strong opposition among common people in the Danish West Indies to a transfer to the United States while traders and landowners are less opposed. It suggests sovereignty over a reluctant subject population, comparing potential ease of governance to that of the Philippines and implying fewer such subjects exist.
A Portland Me Argus item warns Republicans to heed history about river and harbor spending. It argues the proposed 60 million dollar appropriation will stall if not scaled back, recalling a congressionally wrecked bill from twenty years earlier.
The remarks suggest a Senate or House bill would yield millions to wealthy interests through profits from steaming whips. Critics argue lawmakers fear facing constituents after November and may abandon scruples post election, resisting what they call a misappropriation of public funds.
In a critique of overextended injunctions the text argues that court power has often served corporate interests. It urges restraint and a return to traditional limits on government by injunctions, praising impartial, bench-made law once more.
The piece argues that delaying the Cuban tariff issue is a procedural option parties favor. It notes parties have not faced a decisive choice and prefer postponement until after elections, but insists the issue must be resolved eventually.
The piece argues that there have been monopolies that cut production and disposal costs but destroyed private livelihoods by funneling profits and high salaries to a few, asserting that generosity does not describe monopolies and highlighting mixed effects on the economy.
In a Philadelphia Record piece, the speaker laments Americans who forget God while praising Dingley and his policies. The article frames the nation as blessed with a fruitful land and salubrious climate but warns against neglecting faith amid political achievement.
A cryptic Wall Street pact described as a pentleman's agreement in slang binds the pirates to refrain from deceit. The document outlines a formal understanding where each party commits to fair dealing and avoiding conscience tricks in financial dealings.
A new fabric named crispine designed for mourning dresses is described with surface texture similar to leather grain and tiny brocade patterns. It drapes well and warms, with designs ranging from interlaced basketwork to striped effects. A princess style mourning gown features crepe paneling, scalloped revers, and a ceinture with bell sleeves and crepe undersleeves.
A description of the detachable basque as a practical two bodices in one. It attaches under a bolero with glove buttons, an American notion nearly invisible, offering a belt-like effect without a visible fastener. The trend appears on Riviera gowns, signaling its rise in fashion.
The piece notes the coming season will favor directoire styles with Tanagra influence. Corsets will shorten waists and be deemed worse. Skirts will be straight rather than bell shaped, and sandals point toward classical harmony. Hair trends move away from the current Japanese style toward Grecian bandeaux.
The article describes wedding gowns featuring a front plaited white mousseline de soie, elbow sleeves with embroidery and lace frills, a ross cloth skirt with silver studs, and corsage belts. It notes elaborate trains and unusual ruffing called taco rumpy, with orange blossom appliques and varied trains of plain white salle or brocade.
A broadcloth afternoon tea gown features light fabric and large mother of pearl buttons. A matching taffeta silk tea coat worn over a lace vest. simulated cloth collar finishes the neck. The skirt has five flounces reaching the knees, split at the front and deepening at the back, with long wide-cuffed sleeves.
The newest blouses are less elaborate and feature basque or tube ends. A blouse coat with basque ends centers the back for style. A belt passes through slits in the fabric and fastens with a handsome buckle.
The article notes a fashion clash as Chita crepe is valued for gowns while Olympian goddesses lacked hats. Inventive faculty will be taxed to create headpieces fitting classically dressed ladies. The directory ladies adopted coal seattle bonnets and turbans.
A description details Mile Lender wearing a four tafe jacket embroidered with blue and green flowers in La Passerelle at Theater du Vaudeville Paris. The garment features a wide blue girdle, cream ink form revers, and black tatty cravat, highlighting period stage fashion.
The description outlines a garment with a sleeve that is sometimes finished with a belt, a blouse sleeve that is full above the waist and plain at the top, a front potentially moulse-breasted with a small turndown collar and fine embroidery on the revers. The basque should appear as a single piece, though it may be sewn separately on a belt covered band.
Murmurs of the Modes describe trends in fabrics and trims for summer gowns. Black Chantilly, Ponge silk with colored strings, and lace mantilla effects adorn robes de luxe. Pink and pale blue combos with black lace appear, while jewelry shifts to rose diamonds and decorative stones.
The House Naval Affairs Committee approved the naval appropriation, authorizing two battleships of about 11 000 tons at 4 212 000 each two armored cruisers of about 14 600 tons at 4 659 000 each and two gunboats of 1 000 tons at 382 000 each The bill allows the secretary of the navy to decide building in navy yards and requires one of each class on the Pacific coast with no contractor building more than one ship The total exceeds 76 million with a sharp parliamentary fight before final approval
Washington special reports the House began consideration of the military academy appropriation bill. It allocates 6.5 million dollars for grounds and buildings at West Point, with 3 million in the bill. A race question sparked debate among several members over neutrality law violations tied to shipments of mules and horses to South Africa.
The senate approved the river and harbor bill with about 70 million dollars in appropriations after thorough committee work. Senator Warren of Wyoming urged better irrigation funding for the West but did not offer amendments. The bill includes Missouri River provisions added in the Senate after the House declined any funding.
Washington special report says Indian appropriation conferees have reviewed the measure with about fifteen or sixteen points left for future action. Key disputes involve a new judicial district in the Indian Territory and amendments opening Uintah reservation. Senate and House conferees listed, towns seek court for each town, hearings pending. Delaware representatives discussed paying the value difference between gold and paper money used 1862 to 1878.
Alabama senator and chairman of the canal committee addressed the senate for over four hours endorsing the Nicaragua route over Panama. He argued the Nicaragua route offers greater feasibility and advantages in every important aspect compared with the Panama plan.
Judge Clarke in St. Louis fines grocers for selling alum based baking powders while New York health inspectors seized suspect batches of alum mixed with rock powder. Authorities warn consumers to demand trusted brands as a crusade continues to rid homes of dangerous substitutes.
Dr Francisco de Paula Rodrigals Alves has just been elected president of Brazil and long been a leading figure in the republics politics. A native of the state of Sa Paulo, he serves as governor there and will be inaugurated on November 16, the anniversary of Brazil independence. The term of office is four years.
A fragment lists several prominent figures affected by angina and nervous-system decline, including Cecil Rhodes, Matthew Arnold, Lord Clarendon, Dr Chalmers, John Leech, Dr John Hunter, a famed physician, an sculptor, Sumner, and an American statesman. The passage implies a link between high nervous development and susceptibility to fatal illness.
The Cincinnati will be wed as a training ship for firemen and endurance tests. The vessel has been fitted out for this purpose and the Bureau of Navigation plans to assign junior officers as instructors while training them in engine room duties.
A Northern observer notes West Virginia rapidly becoming a hub for African Americans migrating from the South. He cites climate, coal and coke industries, broad railroad construction, and strong employment prospects, with about 16,000 Black workers currently employed in mines.
A hotelier recalls Gen Grant buying a horse for 500 dollars after a butcher admired it. Grant later invites Senator Conkling to ride the horse, who quips he prefers the 600 dollar offer. Grant replies that the butcher had the same thought.
The Russian Nuance minister unveils a new railway tari starting April 18 with fare hikes across services. Passenger prices rise by 2 percent on ordinary trains and up to 100 percent on express services.
An Ohio editor Kaya refused a bogus trade dollar for any man’s autograph. He would not accept such a token even if offered at the bottom of a PM check or a railway pass. He might overcome his antipathy if presented with a genuine gesture.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier signals support for a national conservatory of art in Canada and plans to push a yearly grant of 850000 for its operation. The proposal aims to encourage art nationwide and secure ongoing funding from the government.
A New York canine faces a sensational charge after allegedly getting drunk and biting a child. The case, described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as among the most serious ever leveled at a dog, unsettles city readers.
During the last year the Kaiser era saw a festive surge as decorations were given to 2,473 people with stars or ribbons marking loyal service. The count surpasses any year since Wilhelm I ascended the throne.
The present pole star Alpha in Ursa Miror has been the world’s pole star for nearly 2000 years.
In western prairies trees are being planted for shade and protection. Officials report widespread sapling efforts across diverse edges with hundreds of young trees shown in trials and community plantings aiming to curb dust and heat in the region.
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