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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
A reader highlights John Mitch ell's article on Trades Unions and Strikes, praising it but arguing that studying socialism shows strikes unnecessary. The commenter asserts socialism would create a universal brotherhood with equal work and shared interests, diminishing employer power and individual profit motives.
Colonel Ham of Georgia delivered a political lecture at the opera house last night titled The Snollygoster in Politics. The talk described a scalawag in a nonpartisan manner, with humor and keen observations, entertaining most listeners while labeling the subject as the snollygoster.
The letter argues Miles Dewey and Schley as Democratic presidential possibilities while noting their lack of political experience and questions on labor versus capital. It contrasts their naval careers with the need for real qualifications and predicts Cleveland or a safe Democrat as likely nominees.
Lincoln reports Wm. J. Bryan has grown moody, silent, and aged after his daughter Ruths marriage. Old friends say the loss of his hopes and campaigns weighs heavily. He sometimes refuses to speak and had hoped Ruth would aid his literary work, but the alliance with the Eastern painter stunned him beyond recovery.
Net and Peterson, attendants who killed old man Maxwell at the Topeka asylum, were acquitted in district court. Two women attendants who testified against Neil and Peterson were dismissed. Neil and Peterson did not deny the killing but claimed self defense.
Gov St John answers a Mail and Breeze query on race. He says the Negro faces unjust treatment and needs constitutional protections, including trial by jury, to prevent a race war. He advocates equality before the law and rejects social equality as the goal, urging a return to founding principles.
Report from Paterson New Jersey warns of being swept away as floods surge through Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. Scranton Pennsylvania along the Lackawanna River suffers with rescues by boats and rafts while Philadelphia becomes isolated. Damage across states runs into millions with Paterson alone estimated over two million.
Senator Platt faced a breach-of-promise suit from Miss Mae Wood of Washington alleging he promised to marry her, sent her to Europe for a trousseau, and wrote hundreds of letters. The case sought $25,000. He later married Mrs Janeway and settled with Miss Wood.
The Kansas National Guard is ordered into camp at Fort Riley for fall maneuvers. Rail lines other than Santa Fe and Missouri Kansas and Texas agree to carry tents and mess outfits in baggage cars free of charge. Santa Fe and M K T will charge excess baggage above 150 pounds per passenger.
The Topeka Herald reports the Topeka Democratic Flambeau Club endorsed General Miles for president after Cleveland Democrats sought to offset Hearst influence in Kansas. Hearst’s political manager mobilized a press agent to sustain the Hearst boom, while Cleveland Democrats favor Bryan over Hearst.
Sra DAYHOFF argues politics dominates Kansas schools. He asserts communities run schools for politicians, teachers chosen for political graft, and partisan politics taught in schools, claiming this harms educational quality.
In the coal trade, miners gains of ten cents per wage and operators raise coal by twenty five cents, while dealers lift prices by fifty cents to keep pace. The move reflects a chain reaction as producers and workers seek parity, with retailers matching the escalation to stay competitive.
Arispatcr from Manchester says Irish Nationalists will likely support Premier Balfour at the coming session of parliament. The Unionists are reported to have promised to establish a Catholic university in Ireland in return for this courtesy.
J. H. Tillan a former lieutenant governor of South Carolina was acquitted in the killing of NG. Gonzales editor of the Columbia Star. The trial found Gonzales had threatened Tillman prior to the shooting.
T B Tanonon resigns as stenographer to Justice Cunningham of the Kansas supreme court and plans to move to Kansas City to practice law. C EB Carroll of Alma succeeds Mr Landon.
Jaran forces have seized Musampho and now hold the area with armed troops. An official declaration of war against Russia is anticipated shortly, signaling a major escalation in the conflict and prompting regional security alerts.
Westphalin Kas October 18 expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors for money clothing and hospitality. The report recounts a cyclone at their home launching their escape to Lewihs house. injuries include baby born head cuts Ralph eye and facial injuries, wife chin bruise, two other children unharmed, home and furniture destroyed, Drs Skillman and Simmons attended.
Mire Anna Cham of the Anteavor barely escaped a flash fire after lighting a gasoline fueled burner while a gas leak filled the kitchen. Her skirt caught fire, she smothered the flames, and extinguished the blaze with water from a pump. Neighbors remained unaware until after the incident.
Resolutions of Respect note the passing of Comrade Wo Rohnson on Sept 2 and praise his soldierly qualities. The post offers condolences to his widow and family and requests publication in the Harnett Pipers journal. A formal journal report is to be issued and copies sent to the widow.
A garbled scene in a furniture factory finishing room features a pew and a bar speaking about feelings and the overheated environment. The finish crew, a stray varnish slip, and tangled dialogue convey a rough, dreamlike exchange with unclear context.
Large attendance at the Men’s Club sees Rev B S Riley defend the pulpit against the pew. Members discuss harmony between church parts, with Judge Sotart giving an insightful talk on religious questions and the role of ministers in civilization and liberty.
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