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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
3
Washington dispatches report Attorney General Knox plans to warn trusts before enforcement action, a move critics call overstepping Sherman law. The piece contrasts this with statutory duty, noting distrust of lighter penalties for first offenses and questioning political motives amid campaign fund interests.
A Republican editorial labels the tariff a moving target tied to production costs and presidential timing. It questions alleged inequalities across steel, boots, locomotives, sugar, and paper, urging that all such injustices be corrected while accusing party leaders of self interest.
The writer warns that aggressive customs officers arresting smuggling army officers in the Philippines and Porto Rico could compel Knox to nullify local justice. It urges Knox to seek Shaw’s help to exempt army and navy officers from customs regulations to avoid further disputes.
The passage argues Senator Quay defends current tariffs, claiming prosperity means no tariff change. It contrasts 1894 Republican warnings against tariff cuts with their 1890 tariff increase amid prosperity. It accuses Republicans of shifting positions to raise duties when convenient and misleading the public about business conditions.
The attorney general faces a dilemma as he weighs prosecuting trusts without harming Republican allies. He fears political retaliation if he acts and punishment if he does not, placing him between two fires in a tense political divide.
The article argues that the current high tariff cannot keep voter approval. It contends the tariff is defended by a fable about helping laboring masses. It asserts inevitable tariff reductions when laboring voters recognize the truth of the cost to them.
The speaker contemplates possible wartime news from the Philippines, a distant colony with disaffected inhabitants. He weighs risks and deems it worthwhile to consider outcomes even if deemed treasonous, noting the distance from the mother country and the colonial ties.
Commentary praises Knox for his role in a merger decision and public support for his effort. It notes there are remaining trusts to challenge and urges sustained diligence without tiring in good work.
Critics compare tariff reform proposals to appointing a committee of faxes to devise plans for relief and security of geese, arguing the plan would benefit government partners and privilege seekers rather than the public.
A sarcastic tirade questions a statistician's claim that the Philippines have cost the nation 6000 soldiers and 200 million dollars over five years. The speaker dismisses the argument as reckless and out of touch, insisting the critics have offered little constructive result.
Anwarded view of Santo Domingo compares its political condition to Haiti, noting a fragile government, a chafing populace, and a shift toward American influence in the West Indies. It describes domestic life under heat, widely varied servants, and strange architectural plans with kitchens on the roof.
An Albany introduced charter amendment proposes removing school teachers for unbecoming conduct. Sponsor says measure gives school boards authority to act on conduct issues, strengthening discipline without detailing procedures. The plan focuses on enhancing governance in New York City schools.
The passage critiques the pressure on American women to sustain frugal kitchen economies. It argues that constant meal prep, frequent market trips, and prohibition against surplus foster a culture where scarcity shapes behavior. It links these expectations to broader social rules about marriage and professional conduct for teachers.
Belgian author Maeterlinck and his noted wife Georgette Leblanc plan a United States visit this summer. The writer, also a philosopher, has studied literature and bee life, devoting much attention to apiaries and their management.
While en route from Newport News Virginia to England the steamship Lord Lansdowne met heavy fog and had to steer about thirty miles off course to clear danger, delaying passage and prompting course adjustments by the crew.
In Des Moines, Puntice F E Duncan gambled and lost $1 to a famed criminal lawyer during a Justice court session over Ada Hazlewood. The judge ordered the state's testimony taken today while witnesses would be sworn, then the defense tried to waive examination and head to the grand jury after a brief betting exchange. The court ultimately held the stake and the money changed hands.
A historical overview traces zero from ancient Babylonian use around 1700 B C to India by 400 A D and later in the Arab world. It shows the long European debate between algorists favoring Hindu notation with position values and abacists preferring Roman notation without zero, with wider adoption aided by calendars and medieval university courses.
A Columbia School of Mines student explains to Charles Jalmes of the Sturtevant how Butte Montana’s mineral-laden air supposedly slows heart rate, requiring whisky to function normally. He notes teetotalers once there are now dead, and that Butte men drink heavily when they return home.
A Christian Leader essay contemplates human longing and loss as a child asks about the stars. It muses on whether stars are taken by heaven and if adults alike lose guidance, reframing grief as a search for meaning beyond the night sky.
The speaker waited two hours in the President of Magnate Company’s anteroom this morning before speaking with him. The exchange includes a quip about why the call was not made by telephone. Municipal Service context implied.
A fragment shows playful banter about romance and secrecy. Jokes pivot on a secret marriage to a coachman, a husband misidentified, and satirical lines about society and testimonials. A light, witty exchange mirrors social mores and marital assumptions.
A humorous dialogue contrasts cleaning carpets with domestic tension. Mrs. Homer asks about carpet cleaning methods while Mrs. Neighbor explains that her husband’s temper triggers cleaning actions, suggesting a comical routine to provoke or accompany work.
A fragmented exchange notes a milkman father, summer watering places, and a social pun about self interest. The dialogue hints at a humorous, imperfect conversation with archaic phrasing and character remarks.
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