08 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
1
Dictionaries describe socialism as a theory or system aiming to reconstruct society through cooperation and public ownership, replacing competition with shared control of land and capital. Definitions from Webster Worcester Standard Century and others emphasize collective management, equal distribution, and diminished individual competition.
A Washington correspondent says J P Harris who lost the second Kansas district race will contest Peters election. A Kansas delegation member says Harris is bluffing and hopes to gain patronage benefits while in Washington. Miller may clash with Harris over patronage as Kansans delay returning for holidays. Stand up for Kansas.
Kansas editor David Overmyer writes a Lincoln banquet letter urging a single populist democratic free silver party under one banner. He and governor candidates discuss public control of railroads corporations and income taxes, arguing to unite reformers to check wealth and plutocracy. A suppressing of the letter sparks debate and boosts Overmyer's reform standing.
U S Senator invites Agitator readers to submit their selection on a subject via a poster card or by calling for publication. The call emphasizes broad participation and civic engagement.
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