Governor Morrill’s mortgage policy speech criticism
A critique denounces Governor Morrill for favoring money lenders in his message. It argues that elected officials favor capital, neglect farmers and laborers, and risk driving capital away by reviving old mortgage laws. The piece insists debt relief and home investment benefit all Kansas residents and calls for equitable policy.
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Morrill
Sien
Topeka
Kansas
Kaunas
Momey
Kansas Agitator Garnet Whisky Wins Again
An editorial from The Kansas Action announces a Populist stance, condemns Republicans and Democrats, and critiques Governor Morrill’s enforcement of prohibition. It accuses temperance boards in six first class cities, notes Topeka and Kansas City tensions, and questions the constitutional convention move amid liquor-law disputes. The piece refutes support for resubmission and predicts a political reckoning.
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Kansas
ActiAton
Omaha
Lewellis
Morrill
Wichita
Leavenworth
Atchison
Stright
Topeka
Kansas City
Ft. Scott
Ashamed-of
Senate
Householder
State Board of Charities
Kanens Senate
Attacks on Grover Cleveland Fight Over Gold Bond Plan
The piece rails against President Cleveland over proposed gold bonds and a 50 year loan plan. It disputes his fiscal approach and accuses him of betraying the nation for money power. It notes Congress criticism, Wall Street praise, and international reactions.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Benedict Arnold
Rothschilds
Democratic Congress
Wallstreet
London
Atlantic
Tuts from Ram's Horn On Dual Openers Of Church And Saloon
A rambling critique contrasts a church and saloon in rural life, noting the saloon's constant openness and appeal. It argues the liquor trade, driven by the Devil, asserts a persuasive hold on men, questioning moral constraints and spiritual lessons amid social vice.
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Satan
Clutrel
Prohibitionists Cite Liquor Ties in Political Landslide
Treen argues truth over poetry in Prohibitionist complaints about party dependence on liquor interests. The core claim is that liquor men back both major parties and would block anti liberty laws, as shown by a Republican-leaning legislature with liquor sellers likely to prevent restrictive measures.
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Treen
Wine and Spirit Gazette
New York
Governor Momritt’s Message on Lottery Penalty Policy
Gov Momritt declares that the lottery save without penalty cannot be enforced. The Parsons Independent notes past criticism of Gov Lewelling over policy and lottery issues, including gambling linked to Kansas City.
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Gov. Momritt
Lewelling
Usation
Kansas City
Parsons
Tarer Talks and Errors AorraTor In Iowa Letter
A reader from Haeyex, Iowa laments delays in divorce action against Uncle Sam and critiques authority figures. The letter blends political satire with apocalyptic imagery, referencing gods, angels, and a ruthless omnipotent power. The writer signs as J, Tameu.
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Eyrroes
Goddess of Liberty
Uncle Sam
United Sites
Movster
Octopus Authority
Ponster
Haeyex
Iowa
Tameu
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Mabington
Burton
Tarer
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