14 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1890
Page
1
A farmer speaker denounces high prices and political papers for harming home stability while accusing secular papers and leaders of backing ararchy. He cites debt, mortgage pressure, and the 1882 gold bond rule that shortchanges soldiers, contrasting bondholders’ interest with veterans’ pensions in a charged critique of economic policy.
A Farmer questions the nation’s vows of liberty justice and happiness as financial bonds loom over public life, challenging the practical costs of freedom amid economic pressures and civic obligations. He urges reflection on the balance between ideals and fiscal realities.
A critical stance on the wage system argues workers deserve the product of their labor. It cites nearly 1,000,000 unemployed in 1885 America, vast wealth growth from fourteen to forty-four billion, and stark wage disparities with 5.5 million unskilled earners under 200 annually while manufacturing workers average 46. The piece invokes Rev. Lyman Abbott and calls for daily bread for workers.
Political note laments that Senator Stanford’s loan bill to help farmers was referred to a committee and reported against. It argues farmers cannot win against rich lenders, warns they may lose homes, and urges farmers to unite and elect sympathetic representatives.
A Topeka Republican note suggests Ingalls will submit to another photo interview showing Funston wearing a brass collar and being led by the senior senator. This implies a critical, possibly mocking, portrayal tied to political tensions.
A Tribune editorial notes the Fourth of July contrasts with modern control by monied interests. It urges a Washington house cleaning, warns against crippling debt, and calls for legislation aligned with the Declaration of Independence. It warns against being labeled a rebel for protesting this status quo.
The Kincaid Kronicle condemns Funston for wavering on the silver bill. It claims he opposed silver when crucial votes were near, then waited for absentees to be telegraphed and aligned with Kansas, later voting for it only after others had secured a majority. The piece accuses him of cowardice for deserting the enemy and then pretending to aid friends.
From various sources we hear that Mr. Funston’s friends are pressing him to withdraw. This note reflects local sentiment in Baldwin Ledger’s brief item.
The Tola Register questions Funston's letters urging Democratic votes in the primary. It cites a copy to Democrats promising support for renomination to Congress, while opposing papers claim a districtwide movement will concentrate on the strongest candidate at the convention. The Lawrence Journal-Trium? reports opposition is unsettled and anticipates a united front for the strongest man.
Sol Miller believes Congressman Morrill may be induced to reconsider declination to run again. The Hutchinson Republican notes disaffection among veterans from unkept promises, blames the Republican-led Congress as the worst party foe, urges radical changes, mocks Democrats as unreliable.
The Lawrence Journal-Tribune notes Funston voted correctly on the silver issue, stating he aligned with three sides at multiple times with no way to miss the right side amid the flood of F M B A and Alliance commentary.
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