Two Great Debts and the McKinley figures debate
A critique argues Republican supporters cherry pick Billie McKinley’s figures to accuse Democrats of misreading the national debt and pensions. It contends total debt reasons mix public debt and soldier pensions while ignoring greenbacks and the 40 percent wealth growth claimed by the era.
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Billie McKinley
Republican Party
Billie
Kinley
McKinley
Congress
Grand Army of
Usury and corruption debate by Sioux City bankers
A fragmented critic emphasizes usury by bankers and brokers, mocking call for a bankers' meeting to declare moral rights and condemning extortion, drunkenness and revilers. It recalls Roscoe Conkling on two parties chasing spoils, likening politics to beasts devouring each other and praising the American people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Towa Bankers
Sioux City
Rosco Conkling
Reform and People’s Party Rise in Mass Labor Tensions
Reports from Massachusetts describe growing unrest among workers as Citizens’ Alliances form in towns and cities. Reform and the People’s party emerge as the rallying cry in response to labor conditions.
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Downs
Massachusetts
People’s Party
Grand Alliance Encampment meetings across Kansas districts
The Kansas Grand Alliance assigns public meetings in eight districts with dates from September 6 to September 23. Speakers include L. & Polk and other dignitaries, inviting all to attend and address the people.
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Grand Alliance
Kansas
Holton
Tith
Ottawa
Parsons
Emporia
Clay Centre
Beloit
Marehinson
Wichita
Ohio's The Press praised for People's party reform work
Cleveland based Daily Prosa subscriber thanks the Daily Prosa for its lively reform stance. The Press is lauded as one of Ohio's best reform papers with political cartoons reminiscent of Nast and Harper's Weekly. It is commended for valiant service to the People's party in Ohio.
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Mx. W. Suvatrerr
Cleveland
Olin
Prosa
Ohio
Nast
Harper's Weekly
People’s Party’of
Texas Labor Federation Backs People's Party Principles
The Texas Federation of Labor takes a leading role in adopting the People's party platform. Hall of Missouri and allied conspirators face potential backlash from the broad Texan populace as the common people rally for reform and reformist ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Texas Federation of Labor
People's Party
Hall
Missour
Gouvernor Trumphrey Faces Questions Over Beniler Affair
Reported remarks suggest Governor Trumphrey knows more than disclosed about the Benilers' fate. He may clear himself of aiding their destruction and Ty would have pardoned them early, while Laurence Reenril is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Trumphrey
Lawrenel
Beaten path of party fusion sparks intra party debate
The Beacon notes a voter promoting fusion of the People’s party with the Democratic party aims to keep the old party intact to oppose opposition in 182, labeling the supporter a Democrat. The remark signals ongoing tensions over party alignment and strategy.
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People's Party
Democratic Party
Beacon Great Bend
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