January 20 GAG for Treasury Post and Populist Views
The piece cites Lyman G. GAG of Chicago as likely to be the next secretary of the treasury. It notes rising poverty in New York and discusses John Sherman as secretary of state with praise from Republican papers. It mentions Sevaros Perren returning after March 4 to lead the Tope Advocate and defend Populist doctrine, plus various political and economic opinions on railroads, school-book trusts, and social reform linked to compensation theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Sherman
Sevaros Perren
Tope Advocate
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Henery
Dever New
Pope
Atlantic
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Reform Editor Gets Well Earned Appointment
A. F Macoubrie of the Olathe Tribune is named assistant superintendent of insurance. He is praised as a hard worker and Populist ally who has long struggled with little pay, and the piece notes his deserving nature and satisfaction at the appointment.
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Reform
A. F B. Macoubrie
Olathe Tribune
Mac
Republican Scheme Affects Senate Elections in Idaho Washington South Dakota
A Washington letter claims Republican leaders aim to block US Senate elections in Idaho, Washington, and South Dakota until after March fourth. Populists lead state legislatures there, risking a Republican controlled Senate after an extra session. The letter urges Populists to end infighting and elect senators promptly. Ex laxatar Joux Martin named clerk of Kansas supreme court. Garden seeds advertised. see page for free novels and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Idaho
Washington
South Dakota
Senate
McKinley
Laxatar Joux Martin
Kansas Supreme Court
Alone I Miss You Darling As Night Keeps Watch
A poem expresses deep longing for a missing spouse. The speaker laments isolation as rain, wind, and chiming bells fill the night. Emotions rise from memory and vows, ending with a note on a husband mourning his wife’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan
Robert J. Hurdette
Kansas Folk Hymn to Freedom and Progress
A historical verse exalts Kansas as a land of freedom and leadership. It recalls 1861 as a turning point where Black emancipation began, praising progressive Kansas men and envisioning broader national unity with calls against slavery, while referencing local figures Anderson and Miller and commerce in North Side.
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Anderson & Miller
North Side
Nde
Legislature Opens With Local Bills and Reforms in Sight
The legislature has spent time forming committees and selecting officials and is now enacting laws. Notable bills include stock incorporations levy, Australian ballot law, public printing fees, uniform schoolbooks, state school tax, and a reform of penitentiary boards. A raid on Kansas City stockyards is planned amid calls to curb crime and improve labor protections. Rev Bartow appointed penitentiary chaplain. Hassard may receive later office.
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United States
Farrell
Householder
Young
Sheldon
Hart
Armstrong
Penitentiary and State Reformatory
State Board of Pardons
Good
Jumper
Hanna
Reser
Caldwell
House
Trueblood
Keefer
Leavenworth
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Johnson
Chase
Foley
Norton
Topeka
Kansas City
Bartow
Congress
Hassard
Garden Seed Offer Advert Shows Last Page Deal
A brief note directs readers to the last page for a garden seed promotion. It highlights seeds, pricing, and availability in the ad space, urging action before quantities run out.
Diamond Dick claims unprecedented cures in Kansas and beyond
The article extols Dr Diamond Dick as a renowned healer touring Garnett and Crawfordsville, reporting numerous testimonials from satisfied patients. It cites dramatic recoveries from chronic diseases, weight gains, and renewed vitality, with Office at Gannet Kas and Lafayette Industrial exposure.
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G. Th McClellan
Diamond Dick
Crawfordsville
Pelay
Pane Dane
Lafayette Indusurnal
Nersetts
Lake House
Treati
Tie
Iis
Lapaters
Leavenworth
Kas
Ducenses
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Lyman J. Gag
Treasury
St. John
John P. St. John
Leedy
State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Lease
School-Book Trust
Book Trust
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Morgan
Sam
Kansas
Begu
Canada
Gulf
John Bull
Pops
Demos
Legislature
Wie
Paoin
Garnett
Cottage Hotel
Thegimosi
Kastan
McClellan
M. Dann
Raney
DRG
Bompolellan
Diamond Vick
Hollies
Valie
Deanlel
Steen
Tose
Chimond Dick
Dean
Parbhiwest Fc Gartieth
MeCh
ERDAS
Diame
Dteko
T.staleys
M. Gannett
Ge Meo Ellon
Diao Dipk
Garment Ks
McClelean
Cuwfordsville
Doutnil
Gannett
Anderson County
Tam
Ditmond Dick
Josie Gayiervan
Greelny
Kan
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