Debates on Silver Parity and Republican Monetary Policy
A historical critique argues Republicans demonetized silver in 1875, pressed 1878 limits on silver coinage, and now push contracts payable in gold. It claims these moves depress silver value, promote a dear dollar, and mislead voters, while defending producers and condemning speculators as criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wall Street Congress
Republican Party
Republican
Kansas
New York
Wall Street
People’s Party
Farmers Move to Control Farm Product Prices
The Chicago News notes with alarm that farmers aim to influence farm product prices by withholding supplies. It argues this is not a trust or combination, contending that farmers act individually and without market manipulation.
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Chicago News
Polk in Civil War record disputed by editors
A heated letter argues about L L Polk of the Farmers Alliance. Claims he led Confederate troops at Gettysburg and later served as a guard in Union and Confederate prisoner contexts. Attacks press accuracy while praising Polk’s wartime energy and humanitarian aims.
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Kanas
L. L. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
Gettysburg
Sainsbury
California
Polk
Andersonville
National Tribune
Mr. Polk
Mr.all
Missouri
McAllister
Mississippi
Hall
Corruption Budget in New York Elections Reported
Rev Col Elliott of the Mail and Express claims Tammany Hall spent 4 150 000 in the last election with itemized detail uncontradicted by Democratic press. Charles A Dana and Pulitzer allege 1 400 000 was raised by the Republican ring to elect Passett. such claims not denied by Republican papers. Total alleged spend in New York state reaches 5 500 000 as soci vote grows in that year per Industrial Educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Elliott, Shepard
Mail and Express
New York
Tammany Hall
Charles A. Dana
Pulitzer
Passett
Col. Shepard
New York State
Reform papers bundle for distribution among friends
A small bundle of Reform pamphlets is prepared for distribution to supporters. The plan targets friends viewed as wavering or indecisive, aiming to persuade and mobilize through accessible materials.
Treachery of Republican Leaders Outline a Nation in Turmoil
A protest piece accuses Republican leaders of betraying core causes including emancipation, housing, labor protection, veterans pensions, and prohibition. It argues leaders swapped principles for power, enriching railroad interests and big business while failing workers and homesteaders alike.
Salina debate on 730 treasury notes and currency status
Attendees at the Peffer Burton debate in Salina Opera House recall Peffer’s claim backed by proof that 730 treasury notes circulated as money. Letters from bankers John G. Drew and Amos Clark support the note’s currency status, aligning with the secretary’s report classifying 730s as currency.
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Peffer Burton
Salina Opera House
Peffer
Burton
Charles E. Winter
Trashazen, Hunter & Co
Bankers
New York
John G. Drew
New Jersey
Treasury
Amos Clark
First National Bank
Elizabeth
N. J
Salina Quinn
Alliant
Concordia
Populist Hand Book advertised for delivery
A pamphlet titled The Populist or People's Marty Hand Book is offered by the Vincente press ready for delivery. It can be obtained by calling the office or sending for one, at a price of 50 cents.
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Marty
Vincente
A Vacation in New Mexico at Las Vegas Hot Springs
A travel note extols extending a Colorado tour to Las Vegas Hot Springs New Mexico six miles from Las Vegas on the A T and Santa Fe railroad. It highlights the Montezuma hotel as inviting and comfortable and offers a round trip excursion ticket to the Hot Springs with optional rides to Pueblo Colorado Springs or Denver via the Santa Fe route. Local agent O G Conemax in Santa Fe is available for inquiries.
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Colorado
Las Vegas Hot Springs
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Los Vegas
Hot Springs
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Conemax
Santa Fe
The Coming Climax pamphlet by Chicago People’s party
A forthcoming political brochure titled The Coming Climax by Lester Hubbard and Charles T Kerr & Co of Chicago promises a sensational forceful critique of party conflict. Hubbard, editor of Unity Voice, chairs Illinois central executive committee. the pamphlet marks the Chicago launch of People’s party efforts, priced fifty cents paper and one dollar cloth. Address Kansas Arrowon Garnett Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tl. Kerr
People’s Party
Chicago
Unity Library
Kansas
Acrraron
Garnett
Kaa
Sheriff’s Sale in Anderson County Kansas 1891
By order of the Fourth Judicial District Court of Kansas the sheriff of Anderson county will sell to the highest bidder on December 16 1891 between 10 a m and 4 p m at the Garnett courthouse door the real property described as lot twenty block nineteen in Mariia town Anderson county Kansas to satisfy the claim of J M Horn and N J Horn. RS Avans Sheriff. By G F Mouse Under Sheriff. Garnett Kansas November 7 1891.
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State of Kansas
Anderson County
Cyrus HH. Lowry
J. M. Horn
Horn
Fourth Judicial District Court
Ward State
Garnett
Mariia
Kansas
N. J. Horn
Avaxs
G. F. Mouse
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President Polk
Moodle and Boodlers
Iris
Sheriff's
Oncasue
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