Jefferson Democracy and Populists in Kansas Clash Over Prohibition
The piece argues Republicans wreck the Populists and Democrats over a law banning duplicate names on tickets. It attacks liquor power, links Jeffersonian Democracy to Populism, and urges Populists and Democrats to run with or against each other to avert Civil strife. It warns against British brewery influence and calls for principle over office.
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Overmeyer
Ridgley
Harris
Doster
Overeyer
David
Dostur
Kansas City Times Corres Onde
Jefferson
Kansas
T'note
Jefferson Democracy
Glick-Overmeyer
Democratic Party
Jefferson Democrats
American Republic
Republican Party
The Unnamed Incremet: Unearned Increment Explained
A Pittsburg Kansan letter argues that ground value rises without individual effort, calling it unearned increment. It asserts the community creates value, while landlords and franchiseholders reap profits, claiming the surplus belongs to the community.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg- Kansan
Populist Address to the Democrats
W J Bans as chair pro tem and J H Curran as secretary issue a proposal urging Democrats and Populists in Kansas to unite under a new state organization to challenge Republican rule. They seek a joint meeting to discuss forming a Union party and test constitutional provisions, while preserving existing party structures for the time being. The letter critiques the election law as aimed at destroying opposition and blocking double party tickets, arguing for direct legislation and public ownership of utilities.
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Supreme Court
Republican Party
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Kansas
National Democratic Party
Union Party
W. J. Bans
Chm
J. H. Curran
France to consider pension bill for aged and disabled workers
In a May 17 session plan, M Millerand minister of commerce and industry announces a proposed socialistic pension system for aged or disabled laborers. He argues the reform will ease fear, reduce pauperism, and fund pensions via worker contributions, while improving hospital and moral standards.
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France
M. Millerand
Commerce and Industry
Loubet
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J.G Hiatt
National Bank of Commerce Building
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