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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1897
Page
1
The Inter-Mountain Advocate argues President Cleveland will be the richest president next March, claiming he rose from poverty through selling out the people. It accuses him of treachery for issuing bonds and taking money, insisting he acted for monetary gain and calling the act a felony.
In Kansas rumors claim Mrs John P St John is the first woman named to the state college board of regents, but ex Governor St John earlier appointed Mrs Cora M Downs of Wyandotte to the regents. Downs is now Mrs John S Stockton of Kansas City, Kansas. Special to K C Times.
A call for all residents of Kansas to join a just tax system by sending a card with name and address to Vernon J. Ros secretary of the Kansas Single Tax League in Independence. The notice promises further information to those who respond and urges reducing taxation and ending tribute to monopolies while promoting higher wages.
Fort Scott Populists say Governor Leeay ignored key candidates and appointed two Democrats and one Republican to the police board. They argue there are many Populists who have borne the heat and burden of the day and deserve inclusion, calling the move unjust to the party.
A New York tally claims 15 000 men bonded to support deserted wives while ridiculing Kansas and the West. Lyman J Gack, appointed secretary of the treasury, is described as a Single Taxer and a Spiritualist who allegedly heeded spirit guidance in taking the treasury post.
The Illinois House unanimously passes a resolution thanking Nebraska for surplus food to aid hungry Chicago residents. Speaker Tom Allen jokes about Nebraska bearing its own poverty, while Illinois, a McKinley stronghold, accepts Nebraska relief proposed by ex Governor John P. Altgeld.
Ex Governor Altgeld spoke at a Tremont House banquet in Chicago alleging massive fraud in the 1896 elections. He cited inflated Ohio votes and Illinois counts, claiming McKinley carried neither Ohio nor Illinois and attacked wealth use in society. He urged reform and commented on Bradley Martin ball funding.
Frank De Haas Robinson of Cleveland a major Republican donor and adviser, allied with Sen or Matt Quay, openly opposes Chairman Hanna over McKinley era pledges to workers. He says McKinley and Hanna may not deliver on promises to working people, urging the party to address labor concerns.
A correspondent from Iowa praises Kansas voters for backing a party aligned with common interests and urges McKinley supporters to prove honesty and business stewardship. The writer critiques single‑metal money, advocates universal currency including gold silver and paper, and calls for unity to secure victory in 1900, stressing employment, prosperity, and equal money.
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