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Newspaper
Cuba Pilot
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1888
Page
1
The notice lists counties and delegates across Kansas with many district numbers and county lines. It invites residents of Wallas to vote in primaries and attend county and state conventions, endorsing pension, home production, free schooling, and keeping government in trusted hands.
The Republican Central Committee announces a delegate convention for the 12th district of Kansas on September 4 1888 at 22:00 to nominate a candidate for district judge. Representation is one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes or fraction over 150 for KE B Allen in 1886. Counties receive specific delegate counts: Clay 8, Cloud 30, Marshall 10, Republic 8, Washington 10. Delegates to be elected by county conventions by September 1 and primaries by August 30. By order of the district committee J. Thos Wrong President and P. Harkness Secretary.
An exchange cites Sharp as a forger and bribe giver in New York and discusses a new whisky distilling scheme. It claims a gallon yields a $3.60 government tax and, when aged, sells for $4, producing $16 per batch with farmers receiving 25 cents, manufacturers $4, vendors $6.25, and users bearing the rest.
The writer argues the Democratic party must nominate someone on a level with Grover Cleveland to avoid an ignoble defeat for free trade Democracy and secure a victory for the reform-minded Republicans. He laments the weak field and predicts a damaging outcome for the Democrats.
A speaker recalls sobriety and debt payoff after pledging abstinence. He notes barn fullness and wealth changes, cites doctor bills, and recalls his mother abstaining from brandy in mince pies. The scene shifts to girls reciting lines about virtue and worth of a boy, highlighting moral tension.
The text quotes a New York Herald report describing a bartender boasting about serving alcohol to underage girls. The bartender claims, to justify selling liquor, that “business is business” and that the saloon will not be a temperance shop. The excerpt highlights harsh attitudes toward drinking and youth.
The report notes Rhoda' won the race last week with a Republican front runner gaining the governor's support and a margin around 1500 votes.
In recent Ohio municipal elections most cities reported Republican majorities across offices. The results indicate a broader GOP strength in local government, with several cities confirming control of councils and mayoral positions.
Towa pledges strong support for Allison and frames the bid as a decisive push for the presidency. The statement suggests regional backing and implies Allison’s path to victory hinges on national momentum rather than state-level failures.
Kansas now has two lady mayors with Argonia and Oska loosa in Jefferson county. The report notes local residents heavily favor women leaders and highlights a unique political moment.
The third annual reunion of the old soldiers in the district will be held in Washington from August 21 to 24. Funds have been raised and will be available in time for the event.
A report claims Jas G Blaine suffers a malady likely to cause death within two years. The story may be a political lie intended to influence the Republican convention.
A Cloud county man prepares a Chicago trip with plans to mail several letters to his wife Maria. He believes some letters will reach her before his return and expresses faith in the Lord ruling all under a Democratic administration.
The Mills tariff bill was reported to the House and bears Confederate earmarks. Drafted and considered entirely by Democrats, with Republican committee members barred from viewing the text.
Citizens can secure a valuable capital paper and their local paper at one subscription price of $1.75 cash. The limited offer encourages immediate subscribing across the county.
Notice to Republicans in Richland Township announces a 1 Republican primary at Cuba Kansas on April 26 1888 from 4 to 6 30 pm for choosing 77 delegates and 7 alternates to the County Convention at Belleville on April 28 1888. Public commentary follows on local politics and taxation.
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