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Prohibition Clash Echoes in Kansas Gubernatorial Row
A Kansas dispute erupts as Governor Morrill faces critics over enforcement of the prohibitory law. Major Pickering and Dr Brumbaugh attack Morrill’s stance, arguing local sentiment cannot shield lawbreaking. Col Anthony and papers defend enforcement, while Gold-Bug era rhetoric frames the politics around Kansas redemption and reform.
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EN. Morrill
Topeka
Maj
T. O. Pickering
Olathe
Javner
Shane
Redeemer
Pickring
ST Cummon
James Buchanan
Kansas
Buchanan
Congress
Kantsas
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Ht. F. Brumbaugh
Topeka State Journal
Mor Hill
Brombaugh
Morrill
Briashaugh
Wichita Star
Campalon
Dse
Marat Murfock
Republican Party of
Col
D. Re Anethony
Leavenworth Times
Major Pickering
Dr. Brumbaugh
Pickering
Brumbaugh
Anthony
Cy" Leland
Cy Leland
Merrill
Aire