20 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1890
Page
1
At a reunion in Topeka the president drew back from a colored woman offering a handshake, prompting accusations of bias. An eyewitness near Maris cites the incident as real and condemns the action, asserting Benjamin and his followers show hostility toward African Americans.
Fragmented remarks critique the county platform as lengthy and self serving. The preamble admits imperfection in men and measures, claiming the party errs against the people yet hints at revival. The piece questions the GOP relation to national life and progress amid political friction.
A local political page discusses debates within Anderson County and over a party platform. It cites J J Lagalls and Ingalls, arguing Republicans claim universal perfection while others push for free coinage of silver, re election of Lagalls, conservative pensions, and prohibition, highlighting contradictions in principle.
A reader discusses wartime loyalties and party influence in Garnett, questioning whether soldiers acted for principle or political alignment. The letter cites Republicans, Democrats, and leaders, criticizing bandwagon tactics and control of city government and primary processes.
A rally argues for backing a People's ticket to replace the old crowd of pap-suckers, urging voters to stand by trustworthy candidates and end political corruption.
A letter attacks Republican use of farmer groups as tools for political gain, urging farmers and laborers to think for themselves. It accuses party leaders of hypocrisy, cites figures and policies, and calls for vigilance against supposed graft and aims to influence voting. The writer references Nehemiah and Zechariah to condemn usury and oppression.
An enemy report spread in Garnet yesterday claims Judge Peffer will not attend Garnett on the 2nd but appears unable, as the forecast says Peffer will be there.
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