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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
2
The Kansas agitator from Garnett critiques public discourse, noting errors in judgment and the influence of popularity over accuracy. It highlights calls for honesty, speed versus precision, and a snappy quip on modern sensibilities amid social commentary. It also references a Hungarian caricaturist Janko, who produced about 80,000 drawings by age 63, illustrating tireless work.
Rev Solomon Parsons suggests New Jersey pension every liquor dealer at 5000 a year to fund prohibition. Paterson clergy and saloonkeepers back the idea, while a San Francisco officer arrests a woman for thinking of death by action. A New Jersey minister mocks the plan as taxpayers worry over who would remain in business.
Coach Lehman, renowned English rowing expert, accepts Harvard invitation to direct the university’s crew after selection. He sails for England with full authority over chosen candidates, signaling Harvard’s adoption of his method. The move marks a decisive shift into his proven training system for Hogdish theory of rowing.
The Toiler's Corner extols honest labor as the world’s backbone and questions who merits praise. It discusses labor’s dignity, the toil of workers, and the idea that divine handiwork is seen in steady, purposeful effort amid disputes among unions.
A district faces delays and cost concerns over the Bisvens school completion. Critics say the contractor’s low bid and underbidding led to subpar work and a costly abandonment of the contract system. Supporters argue competition harms progress. officials and citizens largely oppose continuing with low bids.
A discussion on the origins of trades unions from medieval guilds, arguing unions are not speculative but proven forms that advance labor rights and moral well being. It defends collective action against capital, acknowledging occasional abuses but asserting cooperation should be upheld in practice to empower workers.
A Laalle's Weekly feature extols Yonkers Workingmen's Club as a substantial men’s club. It notes its self supporting rise funded by William J. Cochran’s restaurant and entertainments. The club includes a library reading room gym theater and billiards with governance by members and department heads.
The Childy-Drexel Home for union printers in Colorado Springs, opened four years, costs $185,000 and is funded by a five cent monthly tax on all International union members. A referendum seeks to raise to ten cents a month, with capacity now 68 inmates and plans to nearly double. A donor may provide an infirmary and separation wing. eligibility requires prior charges and transportation paid, with attendance at beneficiary facilities.
A New York sermon by Rev. Modivoneters argues immigration harms employment and calls for excluding paupers and enforcing a passport system. He urges strict entry limits, extended examinations at ports, and penalties for shipping companies flouting laws to prevent criminal aliens.
Four hundred Chicago cigarmakers collect out of work benefits as unions in various regions push reforms. South African workers warn labor in Europe and America to avoid conflict. Dewalt Printers union probes congressional views on government control of telegraphs. Detroit stationary engineers pursue union training in electricity with King and Stoddard. Cleveland Labor union seeks arbitration board with seven members from Central and seven from Chamber. New York Outside Troup Punishers helpers adopt medical screening for new members.
Decrees on Grant’s personal appearance noted by General Porter in a magazine article. Early photographs misrepresented him as a rugged frontiersman. actual portrait shows a modest, slight man with a warm smile and musical voice. He is described as unmilitary in gait, quick when roused, and civil to all, with a calm, capable presence.
A garbled excerpt from the Cleveland Leader notes Lambert’s wardrobe habit and a boast about a typewriter girl. The fragment mentions a town setting and an implied comment on work behavior. No clear event, date, or full names beyond Lambert are established.
A Jacksonville broker invited to defend a prisoner accused of wheoting a darky in the Alabama mountains was declared unqualified by a focal judge. He nonetheless argued that the defendant stood high in his community. The jury, without leaving their seats, returned not guilty after receiving law from Chitty.
In Camden County the famed Bear Hammock clubhouse housed the Camden County Hiring Club founded in 1882. Charter members included Charles R Floyd Richard Floyd Henry Floyd John Floyd Hew Hopkins J H Dilworth James Holkendorf John Holzendorf Alexander Holzendorf P M Nightingale William Derrie and Henry du Bignon. Members wore scarlet jackets and black pants with fines of 500 copper caps for dress violations and 1000 copper caps for absences. After hunts a dinner followed, with rules listing game as deer bear hogs cattle bulls wildebeest and turkey. Wild cattle hogs abounded in the woods, the tusks aged eight to ten inches.
A bizarre cautionary tale teaches a magic letter that grants possession and endless multiplication. It transforms objects and animals, but misuses turn laughter into slaughter. The serpent’s breath and a tame engine enable feats without supplies, yet dangers loom if misused or left unattended.
Robbie Murden a nine year old from Kar komo Ind built a toy train that circles an acre track. The engine mimics a modern locomotive with whistle bell and cab pedals power the ride. He charges a penny per trip and four passengers ride the tire fellow around the loop. The depot includes a ticket office and waiting room.
Sir Toby rings the bell furiously asking about a con that awaits at the door. John replies the milliner has sent to take away two of her ladyship's chute to alter Mownahine.
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