28 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
1
A nostalgic verse celebrates spring with bluebirds and frogs proclaiming the season. The text envisions cherry blossoms, fledgling chicks, apple buds, and renewed chores as a tidy housewife enjoys spring cleaning.
A Philadelphia Item denounces the United States Senate as dominated by corporate interests. It argues the Senate’s refusal to back concurrent Cuban resolutions shows unpatriotic behavior and urges direct election of senators by the people as public sentiment grows against such surrender to Spain.
Encouraging It Look section reports on the People's Party activity with headquarters opened in the Commercial Building as March 1 key date. It notes conventions on July 22, growth in clubs nationwide, and shifting allegiances toward free coinage across states, including Maine Idaho Nebraska Texas and Kansas, with detailed local party dynamics and upcoming state conventions.
The Pointer editor is quoted denouncing party platform planks as vote chasing. He warns the Prohibition party may adopt similar tactics to undermine the saloon, suggesting voters seek honest politics elsewhere. The Providence Pointer column reflects reformist sentiment and calls for broader silver policy support.
A poem from the Omaha Commonwealth laments preacher hypocrisy as daylight exposes thieves, pirates, and the blood stained among the rich and powerful. It condemns the front pew hypocrisy and calls for truth to cast aside the veil from the people's eyes.
In Washington on March 14 a national news item reports Arkansas representative Mr. Little denouncing liquor sales in the capitol as a public disgrace. He urged the committee chair to allow his amendment a vote and warned of introducing an independent bill to end saloon activity, stressing decency and the need to welcome visitors without shame.
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