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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
3
A stream of opinion critiques money power, national banks, and the gold standard, arguing for populist reforms. It condemns banks, praises government banking, and calls for political accountability, citing unemployment and economic disparities.
The writer argues the school book trust is an evil and calls for state action to curb its power. A portion of school funds could publish new textbooks and furnish them free to pupils, or at least break the trust's power to control education resources.
Chauncey Mouth Depew states that honesty and patriotism won in the recent section. He hints the moneyed backers were the major tax dodgers, capable of hiring substitutes in war. The remark calls Chauncey a gifted wit and notes the political irony.
John G Cultioiin is described as a renowned constitutional lawyer favoring irredeemable paper currency based on tax receivability to the government and challenging opponents. It notes Thomas Jefferson arguing such currency could par value without metal backing, while bankers object to the plan.
The measure to issue about 140 million dollars in eighty year bonds for the Union and Central Pacific railroads failed. Most votes against came from Republicans and Democrats split on party lines. the plan would have funded bonds and required annual payments to extinguish principal, backed by government debt and first liens.
A Watchman editor argues that while the government trains youth for military service, the young must also learn high citizenship duties. The piece contends citizen instruction is as vital as soldier training, and urges practical civic education without heavy government control.
Senator Veat critiques the latest election as a parody of popular government and free institutions. He questions the Nebraska resolution's proposed investigation and asks why Texas and other western states show no population growth while Ohio Indiana and Illinois have surged, signaling concern over western development.
A long listing of elected congressmen names and states appears in the record. Notable entries include M. W. Howard from homn and A. Harlow from California among others, with several lawmakers from Kansas Nebraska North Carolina Oklahoma and Colorado. The compilation seems to reflect a party slate or political roster.
The author argues for independent action on free coinage of gold and silver while acknowledging the push for an international concert. He contends most supporters seek a stable ratio and interchangeable coinage, and that independent action can succeed even without a global agreement. The piece defends bimetallism against monometallic labels and emphasizes the broad voter appeal.
A formal statement argues that extending the gold standard harms the nation by delaying progress and undermining revolutionary gains. The text links monetary policy to long term moral and social consequences, warning against prolonged adherence to the standard.
The piece argues Major McKinley will pursue international bi metalism despite opposition from gold supporters. It urges the new administration to fulfill the platform pledge, resist gold standard pressure, and consider a European led bimetallic conference while favoring self reliance over entangling foreign alliances.
The piece argues the gold standard is draining Gould wealth as railroad values fall and banks fear failure. It questions gold as a remedy, notes Dun & Co. reports more 1894 failures, and asserts no plan exists to honor debts while keeping gold.
Washington is crowded with millionaire manufacturers and trust representatives who praise the old flag and advocate higher taxes while claiming they endure tribulations for the benefit of poor workers. Republican members of the ways and means committee are moved and promise no resistance to their demands.
Farmers form a large plurality in Maine's legislature and similarly influence New Hampshire and Vermont lawmaking bodies. Experience shows agrarian lawmakers often draft practical statutes and steer policy in agricultural regions.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes a surprising census finding that Massachusetts shows an increase of 3 085 horses in the latest year. The report hints at growing interest in travel and expeditions as part of broader trends.
Gov ernor Black reports over 265000 children in New York do not attend school. He says this figure is too large for the state and notes the burden is excessive by 868000.
A fragment from Montgomery Alabama raises a call for regulation after a man obstructed track and risked life. The piece claims the offender should face the penalty of death and notes over 300 estates foreclosed yearly in Boston for delinquent taxes.
A St Louis Evening Journal interview with Judge Seymour D. P. Thompson discusses government ownership of railroads. He argues foreclosure of government mortgages may occur, favors government operation or sale options, and predicts broad support across parties for eventual state control aimed at reducing rates and preventing private monopoly.
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