Republican County Convention Schedule Published
A Republican delegate convention for Republic County Kansas will meet in Bellville at the courthouse on Saturday August 1876 at 10:00 AM to elect delegates to the state convention in Topeka on August 16 1876 at 2:00 PM. Delegates from each district and alternates are named. Township primaries are urged July 29 at 2:00 PM to form township delegations. J G McCathron chairman and J G Arbuthnot secretary.
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Reppniteads of Republic Co
Kansas
Court House
Bellvilles
Topeka
Representative Hall
R. M
Superintendent of Public Instruction
the Supreme Court
Central Committee Sets Aug 22 GOP Convention Date
The Central Committee of the First Congressional District shifts the congressional convention to August 22 at 10 a.m. in Abilene to nominate a candidate. Delegates from each district form the assembly. Aug 5 meeting recommended to nominate two delegates and two alternates per district. A Republican convention in Waterville Aug 10 will nominate a judge candidate. district delegates fixed. no proxies.
Republican Convention Delegates Named for Kansas District
Nominating convention set for August 10 1876 in Waterville Kansas to choose a judge for the 12th Judicial District. Delegates to the state convention will be elected August 5 1876 from districts Marshall 74th 75th Washington 104th 105th Republic 50th 107th Cloud 102nd 103rd Jay 9th with one delegate per 1500 inhabitants and no proxies allowed. W McDowap Con Com.
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Waterville
Kansas
Marshall County
Washington County
Republic County
Cloud County
Jay County
W. McDowap
Puris Nominated for Missouri Governor on Democratic Ticket
Joan 8 Puris was nominated for Governor of Missouri on the Democratic ticket on the 19th. A bill in Congress on the 18th proposes elections for Governor and other state officers in the territories. The assessed valuation of property shows an increase of 12.37 million, with total value at 133.83 million. Central Branch Road owners plan an extension west from Washington, likely reaching Solomon Valley next summer. The railroad contract was let on the 16th, to start within ten days and finish before winter, with posters calling for 500 workers and 300 teams last week.
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Joan
Puris
Missouri
Central Branch Road
Washington
Solomon Valley
Tus
Central Branch
Campaign opened with Geo. T eats of Illinois address
Geo. Teats spoke to the county outlining progress toward Philadelphia Centennial display and urging Kansas samples for 1876. He praised the Republican record, warned of southern rebel influence, and contrasted with the Democratic party. The lengthy speech drew loud applause and strong audience engagement.
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Geo. T
Ilworth
Philadelphia
Kansas
Republican Party
Democratic Party
North
South
Alrighi
Tilden
Sunday School Conventions urged to unite efforts
Letters from July 25 1876 urge Sabbath School conventions to unite schools and boost impact. Mrs M J R Wars Rock endorses the idea and seeks more discussion on the subject. The Republic newspaper notes its return, local support, good grain yields, and mentions Sel Stover as a prospective representative for Big Bend district.
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Epiron Republic
Wars Rock
Big Bend
Sel Stover
Republican Support for Stover in Local Positions
Letter from Alengle notes Republicans endorse Stover for a position and contrast with Hallowell, praising Savage's past appointments. Mentions journey from Scandia to Junction, river travel, fishing on sand bars, number of islands, dams, bridges, ferries, crops, rain, soldiers guarding city, and hopes for better boat travel. signs off from Alengle.
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Chatiiot
Stover
Savage
Iis
Hallowell
Witt Rock
Jaxerion Crry
Mr. Ephor
Scandia
Salt Creek
Junctien
Republic County
Chineh
Alengle
Washington Letter on Weather and Politics in July
In Washington on July 17 the writer reports dry weather with little rain for over a month, parched earth hurting farmers, and extreme heat affecting work. He cites political labor unrest in Treasury and Post Office departments, Iowa Democrats planning fundraising to swing elections, and praise for James N. Tyner as Postmaster General. A Southern visitor is mentioned in conversation.
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Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Maine
Mie Treasury
P. O
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Iowa
Mason and Dixon
Ohio
Indiana
James N. Tyner
Marshall Jewell
Senate
Tyner
Political party loyalty and party organization in a national race
The speaker discusses Democratic ascendancy and Republican loyalty, noting Southern behavior versus home constituents. He urges vigorous local organization through district clubs, county and state committees, and a national committee to mobilize voters for Hayes and Wheeler. He criticizes Democrats for double standards over presidential removals and calls for disciplined political machinery. ALPIA and various shop ads follow.
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House of Representatives
Lamars
Hayes
Wheeler
Notice to creditors from Vantramp and Hallowell
Creditors of the firm Vantramp and Hallowell are urged to settle accounts by delivering grain at railroad prices. The notice claims indulgence shown to customers and expresses hope for appreciation of past favors as they remain open for settlement.
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Vantramp & Hallowell
Vantrume & Hallowell
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12Th Judicial District
Congress
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Kansas School Books
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Y Journal
Tazh Net
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Rochester
Leavenworth
Commission
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Real Estate Agency
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Republic
Tam
Jew
Ell
Washington and
Cloud Coun
Tor
A. B. Wilder
Chicago Lumber CO
Doors &c
R&ck
Missouri River
Pam
Mississippi River
Arctic Ocean
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Public Square
Bellville
F.N. Hart
Baum
Swnmer Goods
Chicago
M. Baum
A. BE. Taylor
N. T. Vannatta
Saories
Sf Rees
A. D. Marble
Pial Estate and
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W. H. Woodward
H. Patrick
M. D
South Side Public Square
J. A. Mosher
Pleasant View Nursery
Churchill & Shull. Contractors & Builders
Bellville House
J.H. Bradd
Ts House
Bellville Cornet Band
Bayless Price
J. W. Ayers
RLS. A. Tarbeil
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Enangrate Cirec
Alonzo Beers
Aent
Atlantic Express
Tianover
Pacific Express
Hanover
Belvidere
Troy Junction
Atchison & Nebraska Railroad
Atchison South
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