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Newspaper

Kansas Agitator

Location

Garnett, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1891

Page

8

Women Grow Power in Society and Law Reform

The article argues that women increasingly influence morals and politics. It highlights organizations like the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Equal Suffrage Association, and Women's Alliance. It notes Chicago police leadership seeking female advice and calls for continued organization to improve legal protections and social conditions for women and the poor.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union The Equal Suffrage Association Women’s Alliance Chicago Ilinois Women's Alliance England United States Chicago Daily News

Populist Hand Book for Distribution Now Ready

The Populist or People's Party and Book by Vine vents is ready for delivery. Call at this office or send and get one for 50 cents. Sexo Tex Centre bundles of Reform papers offered for distribution among friends.

Vinevents

The Money Question in American Politics in 1892

The passage discusses the money question as the main issue since the election. It cites Senator Stewart of Nevada warning that perpetual free coinage threatens the masses, bankers favor free silver, and calls for opposition to tariffs as a distraction from wealth robbery. Julie Sherman contends money is primary, with next the issue of trusts and monopolies.

John Sherrin Stewart Nevada People’s Party Julie Sherman John Sherman

Congress Will Discuss Loan for World’s Fair Board

Rep Springer of Illinois says Congress unlikely to approve a direct five million dollar appropriation and expects the board of control to obtain a loan backed by anticipated receipts. He notes previous loans to the centennial were repaid and argues the World’s Columbian Exposition will justify similar treatment.

Woastu Dee Springer Ilinois Board of Control of The World's Fair Congress Kasia City

Crackers price surge linked to American Biscuit trust actions

A Kansas City Star report details the American Biscuit and Manufactur ing Company trust expanding since 1860, including Loose Bros and Huggins factories in Kansas City, Sommer-Richardson in St. Joseph, and Dozier in St. Louis. Despite cheaper sugar, crackers rose 25 to 4 percent as the trust squeezed jobbers, while many crackers remain staple food.

Loose Bros American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company United States New Orleans Claus Sprecklex Kansas City Trust Huggins Kansasity Sommer-Richardson St. Joseph Dozier Bakery St. Louis Prine American Biscuit Company Kansas City Star

Subtreasury Plan Endorsed By Dosse Thane Letter

Dosse Thane of Gilbert Street endorses the subtreasury plan in a lengthy letter, praising its aims to empower farmers and curb telegraph wealth. He argues money should follow the crop, not the crop follow money, and offers his anticipated support and further discussion on the policy.

United States

American Biscuit Trust Leads City Cracker and Candy Firms

The city’s cracker and candy factories are said to be owned by the American Biscuit and Manufacturing company, headquartered in Chicago. Jacob L. Looge is named as president and chief organizer, while brother Joseph L. Lawse reportedly manages the Kansas City plant.

Great Trust American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company Chicago Jucob L. Looge Louse Avea Joseph L. Lawse Kansas City

Old soldiers at National Home amid pension funds

D C Mixer accuses Leavenworth joints of robbing pension payments to veterans at the National Home south of the city. He cites about 68 000 dollars disbursed in the last pension round and claims a large share flowed into government gin mills at the home, with Governor Smith and other officers accepting the situation.

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