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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
2
The piece mocks global intrigue and notes a Kansas City area focus on the shelter plank of the Des Moines platform. It argues tariffs to curb trusts may protect American workers, while urging honest laws and capable officials to guard citizens from monopolies.
Ex congressman John J. Lewis of Ohio urged Will County Illinois Democrats to back another Andrew Jackson in the White House. He condemned the Republican party as an unholy alliance and attacked President Baer and Roosevelt over coal strikes and trust power, calling the administration silent under Wall Street influence.
Former Syracuse mayor and New York Democrat McGuire admits drafting the coal mine plank in the state party platform. He argues for municipal water style ownership of coal and cites Germany's government operation as a model, claiming the public may have to intervene if the strike continues. He suggests miners should quit if no side yields and the government could take over with fair compensation.
The text argues monopolies can hire top lawyers to defeat laws and questions whether public support for governments, statesmen, and monopolies hinders lawmakers from protecting people. It ponders if the public can secure intelligent, courageous, and honest legislators to curb monopolistic power.
In a Tom linson hall speech he calls the Standard Oil company the parent of all the great trusts and says it profits from a tariff not protecting its petroleum. He notes rebates on tin for foreign trade and that by products are safeguarded by heavy duties.
The piece argues both sides in the anthracite dispute have equal rights to bargain. Miners seek an impartial arbitration board, while mine owners refuse such mediation, highlighting the core question of reasonable conduct in labor talks.
In defending R M Snyder one of the St Louis bribers Attorney Priest argued bribery is a conventional crime nearly lawful by custom. He asks how long until burglars and murderers will be acquitted on the same plea. Several felonies are becoming too conventional for society's welfare.
The Pittsburg Post criticized speaking tours as swingin round the circle saying they bring no dignity to the presidency while urging open communication with the people. It questioned why a president would rely on cumbersome public displays to convey views, noting crowds may misread but thoughtful citizens may not.
The Rock Island Argus argues for firm action against trusts, stating that effective methods will be found and used. It rejects alarmist forecasts of ruin, notes the tariff issue ahead, and says Republicans will learn of the tariff revision demand. The piece asserts public demand for tariff revision and trust control.
The extreme step by the American secretary of the treasury prompts the view that the financial situation is worse than expected, a conclusion that would spread widely as a result of his overstepping the law in relief efforts.
A Sample Trust Argument questions the impact of removing trust protection on steel, arguing it would expose smaller rivals to destructive competition while the trust would retaliate if deprived of protection. The Milwaukee Journal notes the tariffs’ removal could only worsen outcomes for the weaker firms.
Senator Allison argues against placing articles controlled by monopolies on the free market, claiming the measure would benefit more trusts than opponents. He questions why trusts oppose the proposition if it would help them, suggesting they would support the opposite course if truly advantaged.
The Soo Michigan Newa Rep notes a remark about the miners union. It says the union may be arbitrary but its spokesmen have not yet called the government contemptible nor insulted the President with vowed reproofs and openly insolent demands.
Special Correspondent visits Washington homes of leaders and tycoons, describing entry halls, staircases, and rooms. Notable mansions include the Leiter, Hay, Hanna, Depew, Koraker, Grant, Sheridan, and Blaine residences, each with distinctive décor, art, and trophies reflecting wealth, travel, and status. The piece notes marble, ebony moldings, tapestries, and historic artifacts, highlighting how hallways signal personality and power.
In Akron Ohio E Boles dealer in grain speaks of chronic kidney and bladder trouble since the Civil War. After using standard remedies a box of Deans Kidney Pills from Lamparter’s drug store relieved pain within a week and cured him four years later. He testifies that there have been no recurrences and urges others to try the pill with a free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y. Price 60 cents per box.
The New York Sun recounts Galileo's imprisonment by the Inquisition for arguing that the Earth moves. The judges mocked his findings but released him, and he returned to science's vanguard. The article also notes census insights on longevity and marriage among German women over 100.
The registration of voters is complete in Alabama except those turning 21 between Aug 1 and election day in November. A total of 185,500 are registered, of whom about 183,000 are white.
Mrs L M Burton, formerly of Eureka Kansas, at 607 Gladstone street Gainesville, reports Dodd's Kidney Pills dramatically improved her kidney trouble after long medical treatment failed. She adds her mother and brother also recovered after using the remedy and urges others to try it.
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