King Emerges as Best Pick for Kansas Governor Ticket
In Kansas the gubernatorial race centers on J P King W A Harris and ex governor Lewelling. Supporters praise Senator I P King of Cowley as ideal candidate a trusted farmer and former teacher with broad public service. Backers claim King unites voters and would lead a clean ticket, while Lewelling’s camp faces criticism from rivals.
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Kansas
J. P. King
W. A. Harris
Lewelling
Harris
I. P. King
Cowley County
King
House
Senate
L. P. King
Mr. King
English papers react to St Louis Republican convention
London journals praise the outcome as influencing U S policy on money and tariffs. The Gazette and Globe discuss gold standard and tariff shifts, while Westminster Gazette notes relief that Republicans oppose currency tampering. Pall Mall Gazette condemns silver fraud as hollow. Bate Waggoner calls the gold silver clash a conflict between apace and despair.
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London
St. Louis
the Gazette
Great Britain
McKinley
United States
the Globe
Cleveland
Westminster Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
Bate Waggener
Socialism debate echoes from Topeka and Chicago
A Topeka Capital reporter notes that orations at a Topeka contest show socialism influence among seven states represented. Rev. F W Gunsaulus of Chicago argues socialism from a Christian viewpoint, praising lofty humanism while warning mobs, and stresses need for intelligent guidance and organization. He cites Jesus and reformers as examples and contrasts farm and workshop truths with university culture. The piece discusses tariff politics and Morgan’s warning on European capital, concluding with a critique of a straddle platform at St Louis.
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Topeka
The
State University
F. W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Gunsaulus
Jesus
Jerry McAuley
Water Street Mission
New York
Apostle
Luther
Fagland
Wun J. Pierrepont Morgan
Europe
United States
St. Louis
Lawrence Gazette
Nationals Confer in Ottawa at Vast Prohibitionist Shift
A National party conference in Ottawa drew large attendance and strong enthusiasm as most Prohibitionists reportedly left the Prohibitionist party to join the Nationals, with many from other parties also joining. The Nationals hope for a union of reform forces.
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United States Senate
Senate
State Journal
New
National Party
Ottawa
Coxey's Chanute speech sparks crowd and praise
Coxey's Chanute stop draws a large crowd despite rain. He defends a sound currency and wins broad approval, with townspeople calling him honest and capable. The event shifts him from fool to statesman as protesters debate political finance.
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Coxey
McKinley
Crank
St Perkins
Barnum
Dunsmore
Chanute
Grover
Aunt Harrir and the W C T U in a Civil War Era Charge
A poem lamenting a son’s political shift toward pro Southern causes. The speaker blames cowardice and declares allegiance to the W C T U and women’s steadfast loyalty. It praises Aunt Harrir for remaining true to reformist ideals and denounces supporters who desert the fight for liberty. The author cites family memory, abolitionist sentiment, and anti-Southern influence.
England for the Republicans and Populist split
A collection of editorial snippets from Kansas papers praising Republican support for gold and criticizing Democrat positions. Mentions ex-Congressman Harris, L P King as Populist governor candidate, and St John at the convention declaring for gold. Notes Hale McKinley and responses from Jeffersonian Lawrence and Manhattan Republic quotes.
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Kansas
St. John
St. Louis
McKinley
Allegheny Mountains
Strand
Lawrence
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Chicago Express
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Pointer
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Washington
Blue
L P. King
Mankato
Joan J. Incatts
Leavenworth
Newton
Manhattan
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