The Unemployed and Society in a Grim Debate
The writer attacks the industrial order, arguing money alone cannot cure poverty. He says proper work and wages are needed, condemns society’s punitive approach, and laments malevolent politics in Topeka while predicting Morrill’s re nomination.
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India
Constantinople
Moses
Brimstone
Topeka
Morrill
Jim Simpson
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Simpson
Bernard Kelley
Sin
Kelley
Bruce Lynch
Masses and leaders in a nation under stress
A reflective piece contrasts the toilers and leaders, arguing that the heart of a nation lies with the working masses who bear hardship and persevere. It critiques sages and teachers for blindness while urging patient courage to drive evil from society.
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Dr. Haney Walka
K. C. Star
Harvy confrontation on wealth and welfare in nineteenth century America
A speaker challenges Harr’s dodge by arguing Harvey misstates the old world versus new world conditions. The real issue is hunger, nakedness, and housing for American workers while a few control wealth, condemning old country comparisons and defending American under free institutions and historic figures Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln.
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Harr
Harvey
Harvey Wa
Hore
America
Washingtons
Jeffersons
Lincoln
Twins and two Kentucky conventions mocked for money and prayer
A caustic Kansas era-style column critiques Kentucky Republicans and Democrats, accusing both parties of corruption under Morrill and mocking their conventions. It contrasts prayers by a Jew with no-prayer opposition, framing the political scene as driven by monetary debates over gold and silver.
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Rome
America
Christmans
Lavon
Kentucky
Mount Sinai
Aaron
Pomeroy
Kansas
Morrill
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Fourlens
Ritomive
All Reforma
Anna Cilampe
Wrong
Busonnss
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