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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
4
In many Kansas cities women show strong political interest with registration surpassing prior records. Ft. Scott exceeds 2,000 women registered, Leavenworth near 3,000, Topeka also high. Comments range from party issues to local officials and public policy in a column-like montage.
A Kansas Populist critique laments the failure to secure a maximum freight rate law across six years of shifts in party control. It blasts party leadership for shielding railroad interests, praises the governor for blocking a harmful bill, and vows to uphold anti-corporate governance. The piece also notes press coverage of elections and a call to oppose Loud’s post office bill while urging unity.
The New York World editorial defends leading Kansas Populists on income tax. It argues 6.5 million voters backed an income tax and questions wealthier classes to imagine themselves among hard-working farmers and workers burdened by federal taxes. It contends taxation should reflect ability and benefits received and urges multi millionaires to consider paying toward government costs.
The notice describes Prince Imperial, a dark bay stallion of 1 850 pounds with fine style and action. He will stand at two farms near Garnett and Scipio on select days, foaled July 6 1887, bred by C H Hinkey Livingston County. Insurance terms and care disclaimer included.
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