Two Parties Unite In Kansas To Block Populists
A western exchange cites the Charleston News and Courier and the Nashville American in reporting that Republicans and Democrats fuse in Kansas to defeat the People’s Party. In Greary County, Republicans vote to join Democrats to curb the Populist and Simeon ticket, citing safeguarding prosperity and the nation’s founding order against socialistic repudiation and class conflict.
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People's Party
Kansas
People’s Party
Charleston D. C
News and Courier
Nashville Tenn
Democratic Machine
Topeca
Kanans
Derpcrata
Petter and Simpzon
Tarrate
Repdilcans
Greary County
Pofter
Simpeon
Ieee
Money Question Strains Farmers in Prosperity Paradox
In a Charles, W. Va. advertisement, the writer argues the dollar's value has risen while prices for crops fell 110 to 200 percent, leaving mortgages salaries taxes and fees him. He asks if interest and land costs have dropped and challenges farmers to see who benefits from money value and rising costs, urging rapid solution.
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Advo- Toi Charles
W.va
The Electoral College in 1808 table preview
A fragment explains the 1808 electoral college makeup showing apportionment rising from 401 to 444 and notes electors vote by state with party nominees. It discusses how electors cast votes for president and vice president and that a majority is needed to win, else the House decides. Alabama North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky Louisiana etc.
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Electoral College
Congress
House of Representatives
Alabama
North Carchingy
North Pakota
Kentucky
Louistani
Labor's Wealth Theme Emphasized by Exchange
The piece asserts labor creates wealth and luxury, clothes people and cities, builds transport, and beautifies homes while the worker endures poverty. It calls labor neglected by lawmakers, dominated by plutocracy, and declares labor will defend itself, win victories, and gain universal freedom for mankind.
Farmers Face Prices and Ballots in Turbulent Times
A cautious editorial urges farmers to recognize price improvements stem from their labor and favorable conditions abroad. It warns of continued crop risks, European failures, and market manipulation by speculators, urging voters to weigh party platforms against plutocratic influence and seek equality under law.
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Europe
America
Europa
Battle Over Capital Versus People Says Nashville Letter
A Nashville reader argues the struggle in the republic is between capital and the people with Wall Street backed by European money. The letter warns the powerful moneyed interests control key centers and urge mass organization to challenge them, citing editorials in New York papers.
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Wall Street
New York
Europe
Rothechilds
New York Tribune
World, Mail
Herald
Tribune
Nashville
Tenn
Toller
Silver Question Debate Across States
The Sentinel highlights Republican and Democratic platforms in Massachusetts Colorado and Indiana on silver coinage. It notes divisions within parties over free and unlimited coinage, contrasts cross state stances, and claims the People’s Party is the only national party unifying the nation on this issue. The piece portrays East versus West tensions and calls for reorganization.
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Thandianapolos Sentinel
Indiana
Missschhusetts
Colorado
Merton-Platt
Ramblicans
Tudiana
Mediamiopalik
Judean
Democratic
Mananchtsetts
Atlantic
Lakes
Gulf
Fust
People's Party
Bank scheme by neighbors ends in scam, local banker involved
Tom Jones, a farmer, asks Sam Smith for a thousand dollars secured by a mortgage note. Sam offers to lend with a second note for security and a 2 percent rate, then deposits Tom's note. Lawyer John Sherman advises Tom, who then pays Jotun a fee and gains partnership with Sam. Neighbors condemn Sam as sharp and Tom as a fool.
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Tom Jones
Sam Smith
Tomer
Sun Wie
Tom
Sam
John Sherman Oh
Dasic
Jotun
Joho Ashyster
National Economist
Local Alliances in Michigan Tea Prompts Growth
Charitable alliances in Michigan have grown beyond expectations over the past year. Under cautious leadership, factions have not formed and continuity of purpose remains strong. The alliance reports steady mobility growth and home front strength, with influence spreading to other states through steady work and national attention.
Topeka Lancs Urges Buchan Resignation and Populist Movements
Fragmentary historical letters from Kansas and Missouri newspapers discuss urging Billy Buchan's resignation as chairman, praising Populist and People's Party bets, and criticizing the current financial system. The pieces cite Atchison Champion, Sidney Herald, Marshall Watchman, and National Economist, emphasizing alliances of farmers, merchants, and labor groups against mortgage policies and banking practices. Enthusiastic editors pledge independence from major parties and warn about plutocracy.
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Topeka Lancs
Billy Buchan
Republican State Central
Herald
Newton
Nogeontormbat
Kansas
Lad Lanes
Marshall
Mansis
le Triction City
Tribune
Lowes
Arkansas
Washington
Jonanyenils
Secretary of the Treasury
Tellilons
Delirrs
Salinn Union
Td Party
Alliance
Lod Fonn Anil Stbei
Counell of
Building, Trades
Central Labor Counell
Cincinnati
Aloe
Cornella
People’s Party
Whithhat
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John J. Ingalls
Patriot
Eller Mill
Mr. Trogiills
Atchison County
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