President Harrison and the nation’s money debate
The piece contrasts President Harrison’s eastern and western actions and beliefs. It argues he aligns with gold and Wall Street while opposing free silver, presenting him as an aristocratic figure with varying regional reputations. It notes Morrison backing both Sunday schools and finance, while Cleveland is tied to Wall Street.
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Tarrison
President
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Cleveland
Morrison
Cleveland
Harrison
Mr Cleveland
Wall Street
Globe-Democrat attacked farmers by prophesying a doomed Alliance
The editorial compares the Globe-Democrat to misinformed city papers that lecture farmers for backing the Alliance. It argues Kansas farmers heard similar attacks over a year ago and predicts the Globe will be run over by the agrarian movement, as Republicans urged farmers to stay home.
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The
Globe-Democrat
Kansas
Republican
Big Topeka
Political fable on party fortunes and press claims
A concise note counters claims from the Eagle Gen on General Rice and President McGrath of the Farmers Alliance that the People's party is dying. It argues such reports are routine, with GOP presses declaring deaths of both the Alliance and the People's party daily over the past year.
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Eegle
Rice
McGrath
Farmers’ Alliance
People’s Party
Hagle
Alliance
Railroads Should Serve People Not Private Gain
A letter argues that government ownership would reflect people’s control, criticizing private railroads for abusing privileges. It calls for restoring railroads to their original purpose, operating at cost for public benefit, and reducing company power. Venice.
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Venice
Topeka Republican League meeting mocks figures
The Lawrence Record reports a lively Topeka gathering with sharp satire targeting Senator Plumb Gov Humphrey and others. It mocks Trigg for not supporting prohibition and hints at political infighting as speakers praised and backtracked on the issue.
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Republican League
Topeka
Lawrence
Senator Plumb
Gov
Humphrey
Aly
Tere
Bibex
George W. Martin
Trigg
Dennis
Jo. Greene
Bro. Trigg
Prohibition
Bro.Trige
Ex Coxenksanax Kee criticizes GOP bosses and reform hopes
Ex Coxenksanax Kee argues his exit reflects nine tenths of Republicans leaving the party. He says reform efforts are rejected by bosses, whose venom mirrors devilish certainty. From Quay to local leaders, bosses claim infallibility and resistance to independence.
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Coxenksanax Kee
Republican Party
Quay
Despotism in the press and politics endangers the republic
The passage condemns partisan control of media and public opinion, accusing both press and politicians of lying to crush voter influence. It laments a looming party despotism that would alarm even a Persian shah, praising a vigilant few who woke the nation to avert a final political slumber.
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Persia
American Republic
Politics Should Not Guide Teacher or Superintendent Selection
Tur Anderson urges that politics do not belong in choosing teachers or superintendents. He argues the common school is a sacred trust and that leaders and editors should promote nonpartisan decisions. The editor of the Teacher agrees, asserting party influence undermines education and proposing removing politics from pay and staffing decisions.
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Tur
Anderson County
Georgia Alliance strengthens unity amid attacks and growth
The Georgia Alliance mobilizes eight ten thousand members and rising daily, despite criticism from old bosses, partisan writers, and politicians who try to deride the movement. Farmers and supporters pledge to stand, work, and vote together, increasing enthusiasm and solidarity.
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Georgia
Southern Alliance
Parmer
Atlanta
Laerfall the Eagle Attacks People’s Party in Party Reannex Row
The Eagle accuses the People’s party of aiding Democrats and rebukes it for not backing the Democrats enough. The piece voices sharp dissatisfaction and calls for unity with the phrase Oncasize Unite.
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Laerfall
People’s Party
Eagle
Secure the Courts
The Iowa Tribune urges Kansans and Nebraskans to oppose fusion control of judges, arguing that courts protect money power and corrupt governance. It cites Nebraska Supreme Court actions on contested elections and citizenship, warning that courts can thwart voters and corporate interests alike.
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Chicago Tribune
Kansans
Kansas
Nebraska
Supreme Court
United States
Plutocrate
Iowa Tribune
Alliance Passes Open Return Fare for Encampments
Open rate of one and one third fare for round trips granted by all roads to the TransAissourt Passenger Association and KO. Wo & N Wy for encampments within 50 miles of the meeting sites. Tickets good to return day after. Meetings listed in Holton Priday Ottawa Parsons Emporia Clay Center Beloit Mutehimson Wichita with L L Polk and other speakers announced.
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TransAissourt Passenger Association
KO. Wo & N, Wy
Alliance Istrict
Holton
Priday
Ottawa
Parsons
Emporia
Clay Center
Beloit
Mutehimson
Wichita
J. U
J. B. Fivexent
J. D
Kansas
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