How Socialism Will Deal With Loafers and Tramps
A compact analysis of how a socialist state would handle loafers and the unemployed. The piece argues social provision of work would end alms for ablebodied beggars, and that those who refuse to work would starve unless rehabilitated or treated as criminals under current systems. It emphasizes transitioning loafers into productive citizens through the work requirement.
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Robert Blatchford
United States
Co-operative Commonwealth
Agitator Piano Contest Rules Aim to Boost Subscriptions
Residency in Anderson county required for Indy contestant. Open to married and unmarried women. Cash in advance for subscriptions, end of month payment for ads, and delivery-based payment for job work. Advertising ten cents earns 25 votes usable by advertisers for contestants. Coupons circulate via local firms and are transferred to contestants.
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Indy
Anderson County
Last Words of John P Altgeld Foretells Centered Justice
A political column argues that nations must be plumb with justice and that fear drives election choices. It contrasts past Republican tactics of appealing to fear with current fears about Roosevelt and Parker, predicting fear will shape the fall 1904 outcomes according to Independence Times.
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God
Parker
Roosevelt
Independence Times
Kansas Parties Align Against Populist Ticket
The Tur Lawrence Gazette notes both Republicans and Democrats appear united to oust the Populist electoral slate in Kansas, signaling a cross party effort to consolidate votes against the Populist nominee.
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Tur Lawrence Gazette
Kansas
Socialists of Montgomery Nominate Full County Ticket
The Socialists of Montgomery county have nominated a full county slate for the upcoming elections, naming candidates for all county offices and urging support from voters across the region.
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Socialists
Montgomery County
City Ownership Pointer disputed by Coffeyville paper
The Independence Times notes a Coffeyville Journal figure claiming deficits in water works and electric light plants. It argues the South Kansas Tribune erred by counting bonds as deficits, stating the systems have covered operating costs and saved money monthly, refuting the Tribune’s charge as unfair.
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Independence Times
Coffeyville
The
Journal
South Kansas Tribune
Tribune
the Tribune
Passing of the Party Organ
A Chicago Tribune opinion notes the old-fashioned party organ is rapidly becoming extinct. It argues modern successful newspapers are fair in political discussion while spellbinders cling to old rhetoric. The piece urges a change in political writing before the public will engage with opposing viewpoints.
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Chicago Tribune
Nazareth
Sheridan County Nominates Joint Fusion Ticket
Democrats Populists and Socialists of Sheridan County held a joint convention last Saturday and nominated a ticket composed of members from three parties plus one Republican. The ticket will appear under the independent head on the ballot.
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Sheridan County
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