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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1896
Page
4
Those who expect to attend the St Louis convention should report to this office at once so their names can be forwarded to the transportation committee that the very lowest rates and best possible accommodations can be secured. Come in early and report. Ten thousand Kansas people should go to St Louis.
The piece reports on a St Louis convention debate over a Jewish prayer and sectarian attendance, mentions telegram rumors about Baron Rothschild, and discusses Populist figures like Senator Peffer and Teller. It notes tensions within Populist ranks, the potential for coalitions, and the push by eastern bankers to insert a gold standard plank at the Democratic convention.
A fragmented report discusses currency hoarding and per capita circulation debates, criticizing gold-conspirator tactics and advocating free silver. It covers a July 4 McKinley celebration in a rural town, noting a small turnout, wavering support, and derisive speeches by Dick Blue and Jack Muartis amid a tense political climate.
The piece argues that silver coins and the Populist push will sweep the western states from Missouri to the Pacific, predicting McKinley’s defeat across many regions. It lists states likely to favor silver or the Democrats, notes potential party splits at Chicago, and cites figures like Teller and Reed as pivotal in shaping electoral outcomes.
J PeeMrepont Morgan argues that confidence in currency stability will lure foreign investors to place funds domestically. He claims funds are currently overseas largely due to Morgan’s influence. The State Journal notes Topeka Republican League meeting this week was dull and lacked enthusiasm.
The Capital cites Dick Blue as a masterly expositor of finance while opponents link his actions to the Kincaid Bank failure. The Topeka Daily Co-Operator calls him masterly for drawing on a remaining bank balance and notes farmers in Linn county lost about $204,000. The Kin caid bank collapse led to deaths and questions arise about financing and tariffs.
A Golorgan reports Kansas Republicans stand firm on the St Louis platform and will remain until the election ends. He mentions a sizable presence of Texans among supporters and notes occasional confirmation of this by a confession.
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