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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1891

Page

5

Gov Hewenney Pardons Prohibitory Law Violator

Governor Humphrey signs a pardon for Chas De Malorie a Madison druggist convicted under the prohibitory law despite county attorney evidence of whisky sales. The action follows political pressure from GOP figures including Bill Martindale and others. Editorials condemn the pardon as traitorous to Kansas and call for consistency from Republican supporters.

Hewenney Chas. de Malorie Madison Greenwood County People’s Conference Cincinnati Lyman U. Humphrey

Treasury Debt Relief Proposal Criticized by Central Advocate

The Central Advocate argues that extending 50 860 200 of 4 1 2 percent bonds to September first at 2 percent is aided by idle funds. It notes 28 358 609 in government bank deposits earning no interest and five million dollars in idle silver bullion. The paper claims using these assets to pay bonds would cut debt to 17 500 000 and save interest, accusing treasury control of Wall Street.

Wall Street

Postponed Staten Island Farmers Alliance Meeting

The conference of the friends of the Farmers Alliance and prohibition planned for Staten Island Ang 1th has been postponed with the new date to be announced later.

The Friends of the Farmers’ Alliance and Prohibition Staten Island Ang

Prospective Ohio Victory Outlook From Cleveland Writer

Mx W Saeviisrr of Cleveland writes with hopeful view on a People's victory in Ohio. He notes Kansis speakers have been doing good work in that state and expresses confidence in favorable outcomes.

Mx. W. Saeviisrr Cleveland Ohio

Ohio senate contest highlights cross party jabs

Amid flawed reactions in the Memphis Commercial and Cleveland press, critics quip about both major parties and favor Sherman over Foraker as the viable candidate for Ohio’s Senate. The Living Truth notes debate among Democrats nationwide.

Stexs Memphis Cleveland Ohio Jota Sherman Foraker Sherman Senate

Harmonizing the Republican Party Faces Fierce Debate

The Ottawa Republican urges a clean candid campaign through reorganizing the party. The Ottawa Lever opposes drastic change, warning the party could not survive the shock or be recognizable afterward. The paper likens reform to renovating a skunk's nest while old interests remain in control.

Ottawa Republican Republican Party Ottawa Lever Tts Republican Eee Old Wall Street Skrike

Intolerance under Greenwood County 4th of July planning

A Greenwood county tale recounts Alliance leaders organizing a July 4 celebration with Deputy Sheriff Wallace on a prep committee who was dismissed by the Republican sheriff. A fire company member hired by an Alliance man was sent to help, then voted out with demands for his uniform. No intolerance here.

Alliance Greenwood County Wallace Caty

Kansas Alliance Tribune Reports on Prohibition Debate

The Kansas Alliance Tribune notes a Tax Republican State central committee meeting to unload the prohibition incunbus and win resubmissionists back. It warns that political secrets in Kansas may verge on treason and stresses the unexpected shifts in state politics.

Republican State Central Committee Star Chamber Kansas Alliance Triiune Topeka

Baltimore Farmers' Al Listice Journal Candidate for Governor

The People's party in Baltimore will nominate its gubernatorial candidate this fall. Local party officials expect a heated race with a focus on agrarian issues and reform, signaling a strong bid in state elections this season.

Avconpisaw the Farmers’ Allistice Journal Baltimore Mdile People's Party

Topeka Democrats Split Over Principles and Debauchery

A Kansas Topeka manifesto criticizes Democratic editors for a wine fueled banquet and a blunt declaration of party principles. It accuses leaders of plutocratic favor and warns against fusion with Republicans to crush the People’s party, urging voters to choose integrity or indulgence at the polls.

Kansas Topeka G. W. Glick People's Party

Tax Burden Argument Sparks Debate on National Costs

A Washington Post excerpt criticizes government spending over two years totaling more than 500 million annually. It argues that tax revenue from crops and minerals barely covers a single year of expenses and mocks the nation’s claim of plain living while taxes exceed those of Austria, Germany, or Britain.

Austria Germany Great Britain Washington Post Iep

Fragmented Local Rant Reflects War of Words Over Figures

A jumbled, largely unreadable passage rails at political figures and factions, noting Peffer and Stinge, with stray mentions of Fernands and Mira. The tone hints at a partisan clash, while references to Tom's Cable and a proslavery prompt suggest a heated, unclear historical dispute.

Peffer Tom May Mira

Beforia Papers Offer for Distribution

An advertisement promises ten cents for a large bundle of Beforia papers to be distributed among friends. The call appeals to readers to acquire the bundle and participate in the promotion.

Beforia

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