Surprise Birthday Feasts for W. C. Champe at St James Hotel
About seventy five friends gathered January 6 at the St James to celebrate the thirty ninth birthday of W. C. Champe editor and proprietor of the Agitator. Toasts honored Champe and his wife Dorothy. Mayor Wagstaff, Judge Harder, W. J. Brinckley and others spoke, a suit of clothes and an overcoat were presented, and a toast to the hostess and guests followed. A tribute poem by W. H. Mellen closed the event, with thanks extended to organizers and contributors from local merchants and citizens.
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W. C. Champe
St. James Hotel
Auitaor
St. James
Kansas
W. H. Mellen
Manford Schoonover
Champe
Dorothy
Jas. J. Wagstatt
T. H. Harder
Tuther J. Fuller
W. H. Slocum
Centennial
H. B. Ward
Garnett
C. Smith
J. J. Wagstaff
Gus Graves
Perrine
Populist National Convention Planned for St Louis
The Populist national committee meets in St Louis and schedules a July 22 convention there. A special committee led by Gen Weaver will report on Washington visits and talks with the Bi metallic League about holding joint conventions, while tensions over free coinage and silver remain central to party strategy.
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St. Louis
Washington
Bi-metallic League
Weaver
Omaha
People’s Party
Democrats and Populists Might Unite On Governor Overmyer
C W Buark of Kansas says Democrats and Populists might unite on David Overmyer for governor in Kansas. He notes they often joke about cooperation but doubt any real merger will occur.
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C.W. Buark
Kansas
White Rib Star Spangled Banner Poem by Kate Lunden
A period voice poem honors a national banner, urging steadfast faith, liberty, and purity. It calls the flag a beacon from Siberian snows to African valleys, promising victory and justice through sacrifice and unity under God. The piece invokes Union Signal as the publication.
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Or Christ
Mrs Mary E Lease portrayed anew by Minnesota reporters
Reporters in Minneapolis during the Minnesota State Farmers' Alliance meeting describe Mrs. Mary E Lease as a tall, gracious, well informed speaker. They contrast her image with anti Lease caricatures, noting she is not a virago but a radical who firmly stands for her principles and views.
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Lease
Minneapolis
Kansas
Tribune
Times
Salutations and treasury notes in Populist era discourse
Cap Loyd writes to readers praising the Populist faction in Washington and notes Jan treasury figures showing a large idle cash balance. Commentary on bonds, bank deposits, and potential effects on the economy follows. Messages from J R Bartron discuss independent Populist organizing in Indiana. A Kansas reform paper offer is urged. Texas Democrats predict Populist win.
Mrs Lease is Earnest and Cranky in Tribune Interview
The Tribune quotes Mrs Lease as earnest and generous though labeled mannish by some. She argues for silver as constitutional money, claims debts were in silver and gold, and says the people should choose without party pressure. She speaks against ridicule and persecution, urging frank discussion of live topics.
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Mrs. Lease
Tribune
Terview
Lease
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People's Party
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