People’s Party born at Cincinnati conference
The Great Conference at Cincinnati moves to form a new party with an independent national committee. Ohio and Kentucky openly back a People’s state and national ticket while southern delegates show enthusiasm. Speakers Peffer Wilkins Powderly rally support as Kansas delegates applaud woman suffrage and liquor issues are debated, with press coverage criticized as biased.
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Ingalls
Kansas Delegates Shine at Conference Sessions
A young orator drew praise for steady leadership while Mrs. S.HE Emery argued against liquor traffic. The Kansas glee club energized proceedings with applause as Kansas delegates and supporters filled the venue, proud of their state and presence.
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Kansas
Prominent Cincinnati Conference in Nineteenth Century History
The Cincinnati Conference is hailed as one of the greatest events of the nineteenth century shaping national history. It organized a movement aimed at freeing sixty million slaves, urging steadfast resolve and courage to confront oppression. Ox ro Vasuiseros
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Cincinnati
Prohibitory laws upheld by Supreme Court ruling
The United States Supreme Court yesterday ruled the original package law passed by the last Congress is valid and constitutional. It held that prohibitory laws remained in effect when it took effect without re-enactment, and that the Wilson bill is merely supplementary to state laws.
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United States
Jens Borkes Faces Reprimand by Political Allies
Jens Borkes was criticized by fellow politicians as expected, amid tensions within the coalition. The dispute centers on leadership conduct and party unity during a period of internal strife.
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Jens Borkes
Bylvester Wedge's Letter to Tovery Kansas 1891
A fragmentary letter from Tovery Kansas dated 1891 describes unpaid funds and threats to publish notices. The writer vows to advertise, sell private items, and insult political figures as leverage, mentioning four “acordin’ tu in struckshins” and to seize assets like harnesses and a gold plated dublo-ackt.
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Eppriur
Denis
Hedkwartera
Furst
Auction of Harness and Gear by Sylvester Wener
A Democratic Republican agent announces sale of harnesses and gear once used by the Alliance and John. Items include express furs and adjustable air gear for mules or goats, used to pull posts and assist campaign work. Bids invited via the editor as preparations for organizing a campaign proceed.
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John
Kansas
Funston
Edditnur
Sylvester Wener
Demo-Republicken
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