14 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
1
An obscure second class notice appears from the Garnett Kentucky post office, mentioning a mail route or entry at Way 25 and date 188. Read as a brief archival notice reflecting administrative actions and postal station tracking.
Reports from multiple states show political shifts and industrial activity. Belgium’s king is reportedly ill while Indiana’s governor improves. Independence glass works expands. Santa Fe plans New Mexico cut off. Morgan reports 42 1900s million profits. Kansas votes near 300 thousand. Roosevelt to hunt in Mississippi with three governors. Cannon may succeed Henderson. Four candidates open Senate HQs in Topeka. Moran oil well four yields strong promise. Paola pleads guilty with 300 dollar fine and costs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton monument fund eyed by Susan B Anthony. Kansas wage law set at 3 dollars daily. 500 constitutional amendment fails. Bragg, Taylor’s grandson, dies in Norfolk. Craddock named VP candidate by Curran. Colorado Dems threaten stalemate to back Teller. Roosevelt to press trusts and tariff in coming message. New York Dems oust Brya vin. party seeks new rationale. Western Co-Operative Association to stop paying rent in Kansas City. Grand avenue project worth 20000 dollars. Mother Jones campaigns for Socialists in Massachusetts.
Two glasses sit brimming on a rich man’s table. The red wine boasts of kings toppled and ships sunk, while the water glass counters with deeds of mercy and uplift, easing thirsts and saving lives. A moral tale ends with both glasses speaking in praise of their chosen gifts.
President J J Hill attacks anthracite freight rates as excessive and points to management flaws in coal railroads. He notes anthracite costs twice bituminous, argues higher rates are justified by distance and demand, yet current per ton mile charges are about four times higher on anthracite.
The French chamber ousted Count Boni de Castellane for buying his seat and using charities for political aims. In contrast, the United States is depicted as valuing smart buying of office. Meanwhile bankers from St. Louis and nearby towns rode private cars to New Orleans for a national convention, a contrast to farmers and laborers traveling likewise.
A quotation from The National New Era urges restraint in public discourse and advocates pleasant wording in necessary disagreement, reflecting editorial emphasis on agreeable rhetoric in civic debate.
The National New argues the object of government is not to secure the greatest good for the greatest number but to ensure each individual has an undisturbed chance to seek the best good for themselves. This editorial emphasizes individual opportunity over collective outcomes.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note details a counterfeit reform labor paper titled International Reform Labor Leader No 1 Vol 1 dated October 1902 from New York. It claims to sway miners by attacking leaders like Mitchell, shows cartoons contrasting miner misery with opulent leaders, and lacks publisher or office addresses.
The National New Era argues that abundant labor remains despite perpetual effort, noting that not a lack of tasks but the monopolization of nature's gifts prevents full employment. The quote emphasizes that even continuous toil would not exhaust all work. It reflects concern over resource control limiting productive opportunities.
The St Louis Republic quotes Father Coffey saying alcohol rules political parties. He argues alcohol would demoralize and rile them, comparing its effects to doodle in municipal life. The piece urges heeded warnings about drinking’s political impact.
The Commoner notes Senator Hoar believes the Sherman law adequately controls trusts yet criticizes the lack of cited instances where enforcement has succeeded. The brief implies confidence without concrete examples.
Topeka voters prepare for the next spring mayoral contest with incumbent Parker and challenger Hughes, who are both candidates after a disputed election. The city faces early campaigning as the field narrows and residents monitor the race.
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