16 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
1
Fragmentary inscription reads Locan Enrriow and Ronen with a value noted as $1 and references Ade NR RA 1 KR P APRIT, signaling a damaged catalog entry or coin note with uncertain details.
A reflective verse about a white Easter scene with crystal trees and frost, echoing He is risen amid winter’s remnants. The second excerpt begins with a political note on Prohibition in Fr. Scott, then a labor poem fragment, and ends with a sardonic piece on the Dingley bill and labor wages.
The Labor Exchange reports over 150 branches in two years with Branch 108 building a two story 48 by 60 warehouse and raising capital for a Labor Exchange railroad. Branch 88 runs a canning operation and grocery store, while others like Branch 135, 84, 131, 81 and 102 report varied production and shipping activities. A stamp to the undersigned will obtain more information.
In Olathe Kansas last week the Ottawa Times editor claims Populist roots in opposing full legal tender while supporting coin redemption for paper money. The article argues Greenback and Populist aims align with redeemable paper money, while Democrats historically favored gold and convertible money, urging unity amid flu ctuating party lines.
A brief editorial excerpt asserts the Advocate remains faithful to Jeffersonian party principles, denying efforts to create dissension and stating it will advocate its platform and mind its own business without altering core doctrines.
Rev William H Carwardine of Adams Street Methodist Church Chicago spoke at the Academy of Music under the Kansas City Industrial Council. He urged laborer concerns, attacking trusts and excess wealth, praising Debs and Bryan, and advocating reforms including state arbitration boards income tax and government ownership of utilities.
Debated plan urges non interest bonds to finance vast flood control works. Proposes levees on both river banks, canals, roads, irrigation, and public buildings to absorb surplus labor and revive the economy. Argues government credit and long term taxes would fund projects and save the valley from ruin.
Readers urged to study a new Labor Exchange movement growing across localities. Explanatory circulars available from general organizer in Olatha Kansas. Publisher urged to advertise the statement to inform readers and promote safety and prosperity. The note cites Earnst and Silver Knight as endorsing figures.
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