Age of Consent Amendment Sparks Heated Debate
The piece argues the 1887 age of consent law protects under eighteen, calling the governor and Republicans wrong to push changes. It accuses opponents of pandering to moral decline, links immigration and labor to crime, and criticizes party leaders, theMcKinley tariff, and women’s suffrage while highlighting reform movements and religious factions.
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Reap the papers which advocate the cause of the down trodden
A brief editorial calling for renewed support of media outlets and publications that champion the rights and welfare of oppressed communities. It urges readers to seek journalism that informs, exposes injustice, and amplifies marginalized voices for social progress.
Eagle and Acrrator clash over age of consent dispute
The Garnett Eagle questioned the Acrrator as to truthfulness and demanded action. The Acrrator answered honestly and urged correction of misimpressions, but the Eagle has remained silent. The note references the governor's message on age of consent and urges publication or further discussion.
Eagle Declines to Stand Up for Truth in Party Clash
The piece laments press tactics to undermine the People's party and concludes the Eagle emblem of courage may stoop to common buzzard behavior. It calls for decisive action, urging the Eagle to either prove its mettle or concede, and to unite against the tactic.
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