People's Ticket for Supreme Court Justices and State Officials
A historical ballot-like listing shows candidate names across various statewide offices including Supreme Court Justices with term lengths two to six years, several governor and secretary positions, and district congressmen. Notable names include John C. Cannon Frank Doster J. D. McCleverty V. H. Craddock Fred J. Close Claude Duval and J. M. Lewis F. M. Pearl F. C. Powell Dan Hart N. L. Bowman among others.
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Supreme Court
John C. Cannon
Frank Doster
J. D. McCleverty
B. FR Mitiness
Waterbury
D. Botkin
Factional Battles Roil Republican Senate Fight
The Republican camp rumbles with fights among Stanley Curtis and Long as they vie for the U S Senate. Mort Albaugh tries to bar Curtis from speaking in the state while State Printer Morgan backs Long and piles pressure on Stanley. Bad blood grows as the contest heats up.
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Stanley
Curtis
Long
United States
Mort Albaugh
State Committee
Morgan
Republican papers split over state treasurer race
Several top Republican newspapers in the state refuse to back Tom Kelly for treasurer while Paola Republican endorses Uncle Davy Heflebower. Both candidates are Miami County men and the editor cites local knowledge in backing Heflebower.
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Tom Kelly
Paola
Davy Heflebower
Kelly
Heflebower
Miami County
The
Republican
A Garnett Republican Urges Support for Tom Kelly
A prominent Garnett Republican, described as a church pillar, urged laborers to back Tom Kelly for state treasurer while defending past county clerk accounts. He claimed Kelly hired an expert and repaid funds, though records show the books were examined and found Kelly short. The piece questions the adviser’s honesty given these facts.
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Garnett
Tom Kelly
Kelley
Miami County
Kelly
London fears coronation delay and circus joke abroad
Kine Epwarp faces another operation amid discouraging dispatches on coronation prospects. Londoners show anxious humor about a circus, suggesting Buffalo Bill as an act. The piece ends by doubting Edward will ever be officially crowned.
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London
Buffalo Bill
Edward
Senator Harris to Tour Europe This Fall
Senator Harris plans a two month European trip in August and September. The schedule includes stops in major capitals and discussions with allied leaders to bolster U.S. diplomacy ahead of the new session.
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Senator Harris
Europe
Doster and the Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lineup
The 1896 elected chief justice Frank Doster cannot become chief again due to a bench enlargement rule favoring the senior member, likely making John Johnson chief justice. Doster, long a Marion district judge and noted for conservative rulings despite radical theories, is praised as an ablest judge by all parties.
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Leedy
Frank Doster
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Juge Johnson
Doster
Marion
Voster
Lawrence Jeffersonian Gazette
Justice Doster
Supreme Bench of
Dinner Pail Man who Reaches Masses at Chautauqua
Rev. Geo L McNutt spoke at the Des Moines Chautauqua on tackling the masses through practical Christian and temperance work. He described shedding his ministerial role to become a dinner pail man and forming direct ties with workers. He urged Christian workers to serve the unwashed and mirror a saloon’s accessibility with acts of brotherhood.
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Iowa
Mr. McNutt
Christ
Roosevelt Aims to Abandon Isle of Pines Coaling Station
During the Spanish-American War the United States set up a coaling station on the Isle of Pines. President Roosevelt recently decided to abandon it and move the station near Havana, leaving the isle to its people. Capitalists invested there and oppose the move, but the president remains firm.
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United States
Isle of Pines
Roosevelt
Havana
Cuba
Corney Urges Separate Conventions for Fusion Party
In a letter W F Corney argues for holding separate county and state fusion conventions on the same day. He favors two state meetings at Wichita and Topeka and says the larger party share of nominations should satisfy both sides and foster harmony. He notes the People’s party leans toward separate conventions with ratification of nominations before adjournment.
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Horror
Tam
Wichita
Topeka
People’s Party
People's Party
W. F. Cornty
Anorues Railroad Merger Orchestrated By Morgan and Gates
The proposed merger will create a vast network of about 20 000 miles of railway. Backers include financier J Pierpont Morgan and Gates head of the steel trust. Questions arise about the absence of Attorney General Knox and President Roosevelt and calls for blocking the behemoth combine.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
President Gates
Steel Trust
Knox
President Roosevelt
Craddock Fusion Candidate Wins Votes in Woods
Topeka Herald notes Craddock, running as a fusion candidate for governor, is said to be “shelling the woods.” It forecasts that election day will reveal Craddock votes widely distributed, with the woods “full” of support.
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Weronesday
Topeka Herald
Craddock
Kay
Santa Fe Railroad Aims to Buy Ocean Steamer Line
The Santa Fe railroad seeks to purchase a line of ocean steamers, signaling expansion into maritime transport. Details on the buyer, seller, and timeline remain unclear as negotiations continue.
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The
Santa Fe Railroad
Congress assigns anti-trust bill drafting to Littlefield
The piece satirizes political deception as Bryanisms comment on congress adjourning and trust policy. It notes an Evansville woman dying reading the Declaration of Independence and questions GOP leaders who would resist the instrument. It mentions coffins aboard a San Francisco vessel bound for Manila for plague victims and criticizes campaign finance and party mortgage to trusts in 1892.
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Brynz
Littlefield
Evansville
Ind
San Francisco
Manila
Congress
Indiana
Theommoner
Republican party blocks Rats Burton from Kansas speech
The state central committee and chairman Mort Albaugh oppose Rats Burton speaking in Kansas during the campaign term, labeling him as aligned with the party insiders and citing concerns about loyalty to the Republican agenda.
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Republican State Central Committat
Mort Albaugh
Rats Burton
Kansas
Lins
Republican Party
Cattie in Cawley County Stricken by Texas Fever
cattle in Cawley County are dying from Texas fever, a tick borne cattle disease. local herds face losses as officials monitor outbreaks and urge precautions. authorities warn farmers to isolate affected stock and follow veterinary guidance to curb spread.
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Cattie
Cawley County
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W.C. Champe
Anna Champe
J. M. Alexander
Alerande
Anne SE
Official Paper
Anderson County
N.R.P.A
People's Ticket
Maui Ane
J. M. Lewis
F. M. Pearl
F. C. Powell
Dan Hart
N.L. Bowman
Mr. Corney
A. L. Benton
Garnett, Kansas
Dr. Kay
Argelke
BJ Kay
Apatous
N.Y
Kay Treatmouke
Gootor
B. J. Kay
Crearvinen
Lows
da. B. J
Kay Menicat. Co
Saratoga Springs
N. V
Gex
Thave
Sam
B. J. Kay Medical Co
N. Y
W. J. Lane
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