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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1891
Page
1
An Anderson County resident recalls 1858 tax rolls with 50 cent taxes on 100, average daily wage of 2 dollars, and compares to today’s rates of 12 percent or 3.50 per 100. He notes higher property values, fewer cows and horses, and argues bonds and mortgages enrich corporations while workers struggle to cover living costs.
The passage condemns manipulative ghouls and gamblers who slash prices, inflate money in value, and squeeze products until margins vanish. It argues taxes and interest rise to fund this system, with the producer—the hireling—bled dry while capital accrues to nonproducers who drain public wealth.
April 17 report from Onanestoy S C notes the first white Republican gathering in the state capital, driven by the Alliance wave. Many former Democrats attended, signaling a shift as reformers push the Democratic party aside. The piece warns of a potential split from Democrats and cites Kansas City Times interpretation.
Accouvixe notes Hearst funeral attendees in Toledo and rumored moves to nominate James G. Blaine for president in 1892. The piece predicts Christian mobs will denounce Blaine at nominating events and vote for him, framing him as servant of malaters and brewers of the United States. It ends with a call for unity.
A republican paper accuses the Eagle of misquoting an Acrrator and argues the proposed amendment to the age of consent would render protections for females ineffective. The writer questions who bears hardship under the present law and cites the governor attorney general the senate and the Eagle as supporters of the amendment.
Mr J B Toanes of Red Oak Georgia sends a list of subscribers and pledges a new list soon. He praises the paper tone, says it voices Southern and Western sentiment, and wishes success to the Arrator.
The reader credits the Kaysas Aciator of Garnett with thoughtful editorials that embody genuine principles of pure government. Success is wished upon the Acrraton and American Nonconformist as well.
A Republican paper notes allegations that reform editors at Hutchinson passed a resolution condemning the G A R are false. Affidavits prove the claim is untrue, with the paper declaring the report a nose lie and promising to address it again next week.
Reports from Topeka describe Botkin's impeachment trial and efforts to dismiss the case. A prominent Republican in Botkin's district warns that failing to impeach could ruin western Kansas politics. Strong language accuses Botkin of corruption and vice and condemns any attempt to defend him.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes President Harrison's butler stocked long necked bottles with gold and silver labels and cases of black bottles for his tour, not Appolinaris water. The piece questions how a Presbyterian deacon and president aligns with a temperance pledge.
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