24 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
1
A state general committee of the People's Party issued a call on December 1 for a representative Populist conference at Topeka on February 21, 1902 to decide the party policy and action.
Seidter Tapp of Wichita denounces a proposed Populist conference in Topeka. He argues Populists must keep their own party principles, refuse to capitulate to Democrats, and fears forced fusion would wreck cross party friendship and split Populists from their base.
A brief note highlights affordable dining at the Red Light King, offering substantial meals for a0 costs. The item emphasizes value and a suggested choice for readers seeking a hearty in‑house option.
Poetic reflection urging patience and virtue in facing life’s tempests. It counsels blindness to minor faults, seeking the good in others, and aligning with a larger divine order. The metaphor of water shaping a vessel frames acceptance and adaptive resolve.
JO McDilu opines on Christmas, praising Salvation Army aid to the hungry and housing the poor while criticizing wealth and political leaders. He cites Rockefeller and Helen Gould gifting attendants, laments rising costs and stagnant wages, notes farm tenancy rates, and questions national prosperity based on Census data.
The text notes Kansas farmers have drawn six million dollars from Kansas City banks, earned from deposits during political prosperity. Some neighbors claim this money was borrowed to cover crop failure, but the speaker is skeptical of that explanation.
Prosperity briefs note Bradstreet reports last year’s gains across sectors. Rail road earnings up sixteen percent net while steel leather and lumber rise seven percent. Cotton income falls. Bank clearings rise thirty eight percent. Liabilities from business failures reach 130 million dollars while assets total 60 million. Grain prices rise and merchandise exports increase.
A speaker accuses Republicans of shutting off a general county election and suggests farmers may have borrowed money to buy buggies. He questions if the funds were legitimate and says prosperity would have continued until after the election if not for policy decisions.
A sharp critique of newspapers using veils to hide infamy. The writer calls for real accountability beyond firing Maclay and urges the president to pursue tangible consequences, cautioning against overuse of veils and scapegoats in public discourse.
John W. Breidenthal argues the Populist party should pursue separate tactics and education rather than a permanent alliance with Democrats He states that politicians dominate the Democratic Party and only a statesman like Bryan stands apart The piece contends Populists and Democrats cannot unite on people or principles across regions and warns that a Bryanism era alliance is untenable, concluding with a call to change conditions and keep Populists independent
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