The Contract Was Changed and The Farmer’s Demand
The Capital argues the farmer seeks a vast money increase to devalue debts. It cites government paper money, its redemption end 1869, and congressional debates on currency, specie payments, and gold contracts. Senators Sherman Ingalls Plumb and the Kansas Farmer are invoked to illustrate the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Treasury
Congress
Sherman
Senate Committee On Finance
United States
Senator Ingalls
Plumb
Kansas
Kansas and the uprising across party strongholds
The piece argues that Kansas’s dramatic 82,000 majority defeat signals a nationwide wave undermining both the Republican and Democratic parties. It predicts a 1892 campaign driven by new currents, with the People’s Party poised to shape the race as the old parties struggle to hold their base.
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Kansas
United States
People's Party
Congress
Kem
Omaha
Cincinnati
Newbury Hill
World Herald
Political urging to defend homes of the nation
The text urges understanding the tasks ahead and moving within enemy lines to strengthen the country. It warns that destroying homes undermines the government and implies pride in the nation’s constitutional foundation.
American resolve against tyranny and press reaction
A rhetorical letter condemns oppression and praises liberty with references to Patrick Henry and the star of freedom. It notes growing discontent, possible unrest, and the press battles over the Cincinnati convention, calling critics hoodlums while promising forthcoming correspondence and subscription notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Freedom
Goddess of Liberty
Patrick Henry
Cincinnati
Midland Mechanic
Read Ten Cents And Get A Bundle Of Reform Papers
A brief urging readers to obtain a ten cent bundle of Reform papers to share with friends who remain undecided or on the fence, promotingAwareness and distribution among supporters.
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Masshes
C. Champe
W.E. Alexander, JM. Alexanpen
BR. P. A
Congressional Globe
Ohio
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
GW. Warre
Hickory Grove
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