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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
4
A historical analysis argues that silver bullion has fallen while wheat rises, challenging Senator Jones and the intrinsic value theory. It explains coinage versus monetary value, explains how supply and demand affect prices, and condemns grain gamblers for the wheat volatility. It notes currency reform as vital and mentions the assassination report for Uruguay's president.
A satirical defense of farmers against tariff critics attacks Hanna and Dingley. It argues prosperity isn’t from policy but market forces, cites surplus wheat and livestock, and condemns trusts and speculative manipulation. The piece notes Populist and Democrat conventions in West Virginia and mocks tariff claims amid famine countries and Kansas salt issues.
A lengthy excerpt lambasts railroad power and coal mining practices, accusing railways of withholding cars and suppressing labor, with calls for public ownership and political reform. It discusses constitutional measures, police forces, and alleged corruption in media, urging a new party and broad reforms for monetary and anti trust issues.
The books are open for entries at the Anderson County Fair. Send lists to the secretary's office in the Bank of Garnett Building. No stock from diseased herds or flocks will be allowed to compete for premiums.
New York dispatch reports the Mexican dollar at 145 to 1 in New York exchange, about 2.45 Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar, triggering import cancellations and store closures while local manufacturers prosper from silver driven prices. The scene notes potential repudiation talk, Diaz’s possible refunding of debt, and capital inflows as bankers accuse London magnates of world price manipulation.
A labor strike started to gain strength on the Norfolk and Western but rapid action is needed in the Kanawha and New River valley. Montana campers fail to sway workers as sheriffs surround them. National executive board calls all railroaders and federal workers to join the strike, seen by local leaders as a possible defeat for labor. Leaders plan a national political movement against sanctions, to run in next fall's congressional elections as courts are blamed for the operators' gains.
Senator Petter, addressing the Midwestern Populist convention in Des Moines, urged forming a general union of voters opposing the gold standard and high tariffs. He proposed a national conference of trusted figures to craft a common platform and pledged to honor its conclusions.
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