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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1891
Page
5
The Independent Press portrays The Kansas City Star as an independent paper while arguing its claims are a snare for common people. It labels the paper capitalistic and calls it a regular Judas ready to betray the public for money.
A cluster of Kansas and Missouri papers dispute the Meredith resolution as a fake, praising truth and honesty while urging reformers to educate the masses. The Kansas City Gazette defends truth and fairness, while the Leavenworth Times questions the story’s veracity.
Since 1864 the two old parties have granted nearly 300 million acres to railroads and provided large loans, while criticizing only proposals aiding labor as unconstitutional. The speaker contrasts partisan silence on railroads with loud opposition to labor loans.
A brisk campaign urges every reform advocate to recruit friends and raise subscriber numbers quickly. The call emphasizes broad support and mobilizing personal networks to reach a large readership growth target.
A Columbus dispatch rebukes Ex-Governor Foraker’s claim that the Republican convention seeks to destroy the Democratic party. The piece argues the GOP is intertwined with the Demo-Republican label, cites opposition to Foraker, and warns that a People’s party challenge looms as 1892 approaches, with Kansas and other states watching.
Alliance Bulletin criticizes Secretary Poster for backing a plan to loan landowners half the land value at 2 percent interest while bond owners receive 2 percent on loans worth 90 percent of their bonds. The move, seen as financiering, targets Wall Street interests and bank-held securities.
Parsment Park of the national Alliance argues in a speech that storing whisky is constitutional while storing bread and clothes is not. He claims the sub-treasury plan protects agricultural producers from monopolies and trusts, urging storage for farm goods as a national priority.
Letaxp Wenn, returning from Galesburg Illinois after delivering an oration, dismisses reports about his testimony. He denounces the current administration's decision to retain a controversial Labor Bureau figure, citing Humphrey’s remark that they had to appoint him.
In a Boston publication the author notes politicians on both sides mock the Cincinnati convention yet the Farmers Alliance history proves their derision wrong. The author proclaims the movement of the people endures, outlasting political laughter and court games. The day after election silence follows.
Bankers' Magazine notes that in 1872 silver was demonetized in France England and Holland. A $500000 fund was raised and Ernest Seyd of London went to the country as agent of foreign bond holders and capitalists to secure silver demonetization, which was accomplished.
The Capital reports replies from district clerks of 43 counties showing 1 103 farms sold at sheriff sale in six months and estimates about 2 650 foreclosures if all counties average the same. It notes 2 600 farms in six months and 5 300 in a year with 25 500 people displaced from homes in a year.
The article argues that destitution drives drunkenness and assigns blame to twenty seven years of tight regulation. It questions who bears responsibility for the destitution that pushes people toward alcohol.
Ex Senator Joux J Ispanis accused Kansas GOP editors of silencing reform voices. He claims editors crushed honest men and warns that after the 92 election the party may lose its remaining integrity and leadership.
The text argues that a specie basis benefits the circulating medium by allowing capitalists to loan credit to producers and merchants, a practice they claim relies on the sham pretence of a specie basis. It notes opposition from capitalists and their allies to government issued legal tender money.
Living Issues in Boston cites Gex. Tlarmisox criticizing the president's nationwide speaking tour in 1887 as unbecoming. The note recalls President Harrison’s similar travel, arguing impact hinges on who is conducting the swing.
A sharp attack accuses party editors of falsehood and prejudice and warns that their power in bosses’ hands is as dangerous as loaded revolvers in child regions. The line for action emphasizes peril from biased journalism and its influence.
The report lists Ignatius Donnelly and P. P. Elder among nine candidates for president and vice president in 1802. The language is informal and playful, with a remark about prematurity.
A brief item notes a price of ten cents for a bundle of Reform papers intended for distribution among friends who are undecided. The tone suggests a promotional or persuasive local notice encouraging circulation.
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