Aylveater Wedge''s Letter From 1891 State Politics
A letter from Sylvesten Werner, manager, discusses racial tension and political manipulation in an 1891 New England state. He laments the influence of the “big 3” and Jerry Simpson, arguing campaigns rely on promises to Black voters and warning of demoralizing effects. He imagines appointments to sway support and predicts partisan bargaining amid a hostile climate. The tone is defiant and accusatory toward political operatives and race-based appeal.
Alliance Letters and Washington Visit Highlight Reform Era
A Marietta correspondent urges unity across factions and equal rights for all under the National Farmers Alliance. The piece notes Col L L Polk as Alliance president, representatives from twelve states, and praise for Kansas leadership in reform. It also mentions the National Economists and Dr C W McCune, and reflects on US wealth growth and comparisons to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aca Danny
Marietta
Ingalls
Wasinxarox
D, C
Col. L. L. Polk
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Datreet
Kansas
Washington
Cause of Humanity
National Economist
North Capitol Street
Alliance
C. W. McCune
Geo. W. Love
Voices for a People’s Party Across the Land
A column argues general discontent with Democratic and Republican rule since the war, blaming both parties for laws that favor capital over labor. It praises the Alliance and a proposed party of equal rights, urging farmers to unite across lines to oppose money power and seek a government of, by, and for the people. The writer cites Kansas Alliance gains and laments sectionalism and persistent wealth disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Democratic Party
Democratic
People’s Party
Party
Wall Street
People's Party
Egypt
Babylon
Greece
Rome
G. W. Warre
Hickory Grove
Kansas
Kanssa Alliance
Skirmish Lines Halted On Kansas Soil At Fractured Vote
An 1800 era account claims a skirmish halted on Kansas soil led by British money power and their lieutenant in America. The reference notes a large 82,000 majority overturned by Karine farmers, with phrases about men and states and a demand for ongoing rent until a great victory is won by the losing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suflower
Kauane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aylveater
Wedge
Spaixcreeuy
Rovirun
Jery Simpson
Eny Poleytishun
Pepel
Mr. Simpson
Washinton
Simpson
Seckretery
Sylvesten Werner
Barron
United States
England
Inme
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