Prohibition Questions Spark evasive replies from Kansas leaders
The Messenger prints published replies from Stanley Bowersock and Long, Republican figures in Kansas, to asks about prohibition and its effects. Stanley’s letter is lengthy and defensive, while Bowersock and Casster offer brief refusals, prompting criticism that liquor interests and church factions collude in politics.
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Stanley
Bowersock
Long
Kansas
Leloup, Kas
WW. E. Stanley
Wichite
Death of Rev. T. De Wit Tatmacz Noted Washington Preacher
Reverend T. De Wit Tatmacz, a prominent preacher of the era, died Saturday night at his Washington D C home, ending a long career of religious leadership and public speaking.
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T. de Wit Tatmacz
Washington, D.C
Poem Verse Cautions Against Growth and Sin
A historical verse laments earth filled with sin and trouble. The speaker notes the devil thrives when people call things good and urges facing reality, halting foolish growth to curb misfortune. The poem urges restraint and honesty in facing life.
Hudson Hammers Factional Republicanism in Kansas
The Topeka Herald runs Gen. Joe Hudson’s editorial denouncing factionalism within Kansas Republicans. He decries Burton and Leland’s power struggle, calls for enforcement of prohibition, and urges an independent, principle driven party with accountable leaders and reform.
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Topeka Herald
Joe Hudson
Republican Party
Kansas
Burton
Leland
Barton
Republican Party of
Down
Finney
Cole
the Herald
Stanley
Kansas Supreme Court Rules Express Liquor Delivery Clear
The Kansas supreme court has handed down a decision stating that express agents may deliver liquor in C. O. D. packages without violating the law. The ruling upholds a long disputed practice and clarifies liquor delivery rights for courier services in commercial transactions.
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Farmers Advocate
Kansas Supreme Court
Express
Prohibition Law Undermined by Court Ruling Sparks Outcry
A critic argues that a district court ruling lets an express liquor business dodge prohibitions by delivering alcohol as a service. The Supreme Court's view that delivery fulfills ordinary express duties prompts calls to question constitutional roles and antinarcotics enforcement. The piece condemns judges, legislators, and church-backed officials for permitting licences and weak enforcement.
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Supreme Court
Whisky Express Company
Mark Hanna's Shift from Labor foe to Labor Friend
In a sweeping portrait, Mark Hanna is shown as a man whose past opposition to unions gave way to active sympathy and intervention on strikes from North to South. The piece argues his presidential ambitions drive a pragmatic, perhaps opportunistic, rebranding as a friend of labor. The analysis concludes that one man's ambition becomes another's gain.
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Chicago
America
Mark Hanna
Czolgysz
Cleveland
Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Mark Hannah
United States
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