Reform era rhetoric and political shots in Kansas and beyond
Fragmented 1890s political commentary cites legislative changes and party infighting. Notes include calls for Tillman as a silver candidate, women’s suffrage battles, tariff and currency debates, and critiques of Republican obstructionism in Kansas under a Populist frame.
Church Weakens Wien Promotion and Temperance Talk
Rev. Stephen Merritt, temperance evangelist, spoke at Chickering Hall New York last week asserting apathy toward temperance while criticizing ministers and politics. He warned of government aiding the rich via protection and bonds, calling for action as perceived from The Grander Age.
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Wien
Stephen Merritt
Chickering Hall
New York
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas
Nebraska
Populist Conference in Yonkers Echoes Jeffersonian Doctrine
Westchester Populists meet in Yonkers on Washington's Birthday with letters from Sen Peffer and others. Dr Foote's message urges Jeffersonian ideals, denounces wealth influences in politics, and calls for uniting the People's party in the county while noting eastern idolatries of gold and monopoly.
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Yonkers
The
People's Party
Westchester County
David Rosseau
Senator Peffer
Kansas
Ge. Fields
Virginia
J. H. Vandergrift
Alabama
G. A. Sweetland
Conn
E. B. Foote
Larchmont
James Wright
D. M.S. Fero
John Cahll
Phitocracy
Phonias Jefferson
Jefferson
Congress
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Washington
West
East
Boston Store Outlets Stock at Cost in 1895 Sale
A distressed ad describes a complete store closeout offering Dry Goods Table Linens Towels and assorted apparel at cost to quit business. The notice references Boston store New Rochelle and Temple of Raunomy with various oddities and political discourse of the era. The piece also mentions meetings by Populist and Reform groups, gatherings in Yonkers and Broken Dew Nebraska with letters read and demonstrations planned.
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Broken Dew
Nebraska
Movne
Aston
Mareh
New Republic
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Kio
C. Chlampe Ayn Anna Ueamph
Editore
J. M. Avgxanpen
W. Hi. Aunnom
P. A
Galva
Ill
Hunpvens
Ben Tillman
New Silver Party
Lincoln
Neh
Senate
House
Topeka State Journal
Angell
Michigan University
University Hall
Wolcott
Tower House
Fifth Avenue
John G. Johnson
Orchard Park
Garnett
Johnson
State Agricultural College
Agricultural Colege
Onder
DR. Yoote
Geo. W. Loyd
New Rochelle
N. N
New Yor
N.Y
Carrors
Thomas Jefferson
Boston
United States
Tam
E. B. Foort
Capt. Loyd
Geo. A. Sweetland
Loyd
Senator Pelfer
Wat. J. Taber
Essex
Warren
Gary the Trowbador
Sweetland