Kansas Disgrace as Burton Convicted of Bribery
The piece reviews J R Burton's bribery conviction by a St Louis federal court for taking funds from Rialto Grain and Securities. It notes Burton admitted $2,500 while denying postal influence misuse, with a six count verdict likely leading to two years per count or fines. It cites Kansas voters and senators doubting reversal, predicting Senate vacancy and suspension of pay.
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Chas. F. Scott
J. R. Burton
United States
Kansas
Burton
Scott
St. Louis
Senate
Barton
Washington
Reformer predicts no reform under boss-buster guidance
An anonymous letter argues reformers fail to oust boodlers, declaring Heck unable to break old loyalties. It claims the boss-busters will not challenge rum power, railroads, or trusts, and notes boodlers fight Folk in Missouri possibly defeating him at the convention, casting Missouri as doubtful. Folk is praised as sincere.
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Heck
Kansas
Folk
Missouri
Populists Question Kansas Senate Record Versus Republicans
A sharp rhetorical line claims that Populists of Kansas never sent a man to Congress or the Senate who disgraced the state, and asks whether Republicans can claim the same. The remark frames a partisan contrast over political integrity and history.
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Kansas
Congress
United States Senate
Union of Eagle and Plaindealer Shakes Local Press
A Democrat ex- Democrat woman brokered the union of the Eagle and the Plaindealer. Clark Richardson purchased the Eagle last Saturday and the two papers merged into the Eagle Plaindealer. The town notes no Republicans left in the newspaper business aside from the Colony Press editor, but the merger is praised as a smart business move.
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Pata Dealer
Eagle
Clark Richardson
Richardson
Smith
Andersn County
Fress
Post urges expulsion of Burton from Senate
The Washington Post calls loudly for Senator Burton to be expelled from the Senate noting his alleged misconduct. It argues the duty of the chamber to act, regardless of possible legal maneuvers, and says Burton is unfit to represent Kansas in Congress.
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Washington Post
Burton
Senate
the Post
Mr. Burton
Kansas
Kansas City Times analyzes Parker option in Democratic contest
The Kansas City Times argues East and Southern states may back Parker of New York, with Cleveland and Olney fading. It predicts Parker unlikely to secure first ballot nominating votes, Hearst unlikely to lose control, and suggests W A Harris as a deadlock fallback, while opposing Hearst delegates.
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Kansas City Times
Kansas
East
Judge Parker
New York
Cleveland
Olney
Gorman
Parker
Times
Hearst
The
W. A. Harris
the Times
White House
Mr. Parker
Hearst Movement Fair Presentation in Local Coverage
The article explains why space is given to the Hearst movement not as a fining but for fair local presentation. It notes accompanying pages show Mrs Helen Gougar’s view on Hearst and Tom Watson’s reasons for backing him, with more related pieces to follow.
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Hearst
Neck O' the Woods
Helen M. Gougar
Tom Watson
Otter
Ft Scott to Organize Oil and Gas Prospecting Co Op
Aco. OPERATIVE company is organized at Ft. Scott to prospect for oil and gas. The firm will have two thousand members paying one dollar a month, yielding $2,000 monthly for prospecting. Officials express confidence in gas near Ft. Scott and expect success from the plan.
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Aco. Operative Company
Ft. Scott
Hearst Gains Support Amid Republican Paper Campaigns
Lawrence Gazette notes Republican papers and their influence shoring up William K. Hearst. The piece likens Democrats to General Bragg’s remarks on Cleveland at the Chicago convention, saying Hearst earns enemies and loyalty in equal measure as a sign of strength.
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William K. Hearst
General Bragg
Cleveland
Chicago
Lawrence Gazette
Senator J R Burron Calls Fusion a Crime in Kansas
United States senator J Rona Burron accuses fusion supporters and urges a law criminalizing fusion. He claims to have played a leading role in enacting anti fusion legislation, prompting mock laughter elsewhere.
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J. Ranoa Burron
United States
Kansas
Questioning Kansas Senate Choice J Ralph Burton
A reader questions Kansas gains from J Ralph Burton replacing W A Harris and others while asking if Burton truly represents Kansas. The letter asserts Senator Martix better represented the state and critiques the choice.
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Kansas
J. Ralph Burton
United States Senate
W. A. Harris
Des Burton
Martix
Senator Harris Accused of Protecting Swindlers and Disgrace
The speaker questions whether Senator Harris used his governorship influence with the postal department or other agencies to shield a swindler gang. They label him a dead beat and moral renegade and accuse him of disgracing Kansas.
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Eid
Senator Harris
Postal Department
Kansas
Democrats of South Dakota Declare for Hearst
The South Dakota Democrats have expressed support for Hearst, signaling a political alignment with the candidate and party. The declaration reflects party strategy and regional backing amid the electoral landscape.
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Tre Democrats
South Dakota
Hearst
Call for Convention by People’s party of Andes county Kas
The People’s party of Andes county Kansas calls primaries in townships and wards on Saturday April 2 to elect delegates to the county convention in Garnett on Tuesday April 5 to select delegates to the state convention in Topeka on Tuesday April 12 1904 Representation is based on votes for W H Craddock for governor in 1902 at one delegate per fifteen votes in each precinct Readable precinct totals include Walker 8 Indian Creek 6 Union Ozark Lincoln Welda 4 Rich East Washington 3 Tonelin West Washington 2 Jackson 7 Garnett Putnam 26 1st ward 4 Monroe 5 2d ward 3 Reeder nc 2252 9 gd wand see 3 Westphalia Tonth ward 3 Primaries at usual voting places 2 pm city Garnett 7 pm Places designated by committee. Gre D Gisson L T D Watran Secretary Chairman
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People's Party
Andes County
Kas
Garnett
Topeka
W. H. Craddock
Walker
Indian Creek
Union
Ozark
Lincoln Welda
Rich
East Washington
Tonelin
West Washington
Jackson
Putnam
1St Ward
Monroe
Reeder
Wand
Westphalia
Tonth Ward
Gre
D. Gisson
Watran
Senator Peffer and the get-rich-quick rumor
A heated question lingers over Senator Peffer regarding any association with speculative schemes or actions that might bring Kansas into disrepute. The inquiry centers on whether the longtime public figure ever engaged in or endorsed rapid wealth schemes or other conduct damaging to the state.
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Peffer
Senator Peffer
State
Kansas
World’s Fair Rates and Gas Discovery at Patterson Farm
The Garnett community reports a gas discovery at about 500 feet on the Patterson farm in South Potawatomie bottom. The gas roars and water sprays twenty feet high. drilling paused due to a cave-in and then resumed after casing arrived. Local excitement grows as observers expect stronger flow and sale offers emerge for Patterson’s land.
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Garnett
Patterson Farm
Potawatomie Bottom
Greeley
Patterson
Fee Street Fair Promises Free Admission All Day
Public notices advertise a week long event on Fee Street starting April 11 with continuous shows in a city of tents. Cyclone Wilson performs a looping act as the centerpiece while the public enjoys free access to all attractions and entertainment daily.
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Cyclone Wilson
Ali
Prohibition County Mass Con Moot Held Schedule
Prohibition activists gathered in Auditorville for a county convention led by Prohibition State chairman Har B. Delay. The event, set for 2 p.m. on Saturday April 0, 1904, featured enthusiastic reports and an address by Delay. The organizers urged all interested to attend and prepare for a women’s suffrage move.
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B.C
Auditorviie
Garett
Har B. Delay
Prohibition
Parepare
Eluage
Wabash Railroad Advocated for St Louis World Fair Route
The notice praises the Wabash Railroad as the convenient choice for transportation to the World’s Fair at St Louis. It highlights the rail line running by the fairgrounds, offering a long run and return trips with easy access at the station near the Pale Grounds. The message urges travelers to consider the advantages of using the Wabash for the event.
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St Louis
Pale Grounds
By Unwin
Public Sale of Wik Cattle and Farm Goods
Albert Hrecheisen will sell cattle hogs farm implements and household goods at public sale Friday April ten at his residence in Wella. See bills for particulars. Mr Mrechetgen will move to Kania Citys.
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Albert Hrecheisen
Wella
Mr. Mrechetgen
Kania
Garrett nom tattioe letter list mend
A garbled letter list names Albert Aden I A Canady Devert Volksho Be Fry James Padgett J No Nedstock among garbled items. Readable names preserved in sequence yet unclear full context or purpose.
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Garrett Nom Tattioe
Albert Aden
I’. A. Canady
Devert Volksho Be Fry
James Padgett
J. No Nedstock
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Claire Stein
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Jay Jones
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Inchisive
Prohibition County
Mass Con
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Mits
California
C. S. Coleman
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Garnett, Kansas
D. Landreth Seed Co
Bristol, Pa
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