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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1891
Page
5
A fragment from a 19th century issue warns readers about alleged schemes by Republican and Democratic bosses to spread untruths before elections. It attacks money power, greenbacks, and bond holders, praising the People’s party’s honest candidates while claiming a widespread network circulates false accusations against reform figures.
The piece accuses Republicans of spreading false rumors about E Cooper, the People's candidate, clarifies that he is not the former Garnett wagon maker Ezekiel Cooper, and warns Anderson County voters to scrutinize the Republican record on wartime currency, bonds, and labor interests.
A message from M. J. Turner, Chairman of the People's Party County Committee, appeals to voters to support labor and wealth producers while cautioning against deception and urging honesty to families and country.
In county politics the opposition to the People’s party circulates a claim that Geo A McAdam stole cattle in 1884. The document recounts an evidence chain from a September 12 1884 purchase to misidentifications and shared custody of cattle, with several names noted as involved or witness to the events.
The document records sworn statements by Ellen Smith and William T. Smith confirming the truth of prior testimony by Geo. A. McAdam. Notary W Rovizone verifies on October 16 1801. Additional sworn statement by John McAdam dated October 17 1891 appears, with notary stamp Rovizos.
The piece warns of Republican league members making statements about People's party candidates to imply guilt. It urges vigilance and notes some such remarks are circulating and may grow stronger by election day. People’s party members are urged to watch these statements closely.
The New Nation warns that the United States has seen more failures in the past nine months than in any previous period. It notes that leading trusts and syndicates may be earning more while the average worker faces rising adversity, threatening national progress.
A peculiar note discusses the Garnett Eagle’s poor health last week and jokes about corns on its claws caused by a shoe. The text mentions an A.P. donation to a railroad attorney and a person named Frank, with unclear context and a hint the shop fits the eagle well.
Jons Suenway bays in a wee League Bulletin No 1 that national bank notes have no legal tender quality. Senator Plant adds that national banks have not answered the purpose for which they were created.
Mn Hats once led the Alliance of Missouri and is described as a Simon-pore Democrat in League Bulletin No 1, marking him as a notable figure within party circles.
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