Lewelling as Governor Hope Vexed by Mystic Brotherhood Claim
In Wichita February 7 the Voice reports ex governor Lewelling dodged questions about Mystic Brotherhood links. The Ottawa Journal notes Lewelling’s past strength but critics call him vacillating and too easily influenced by demagogues. A Kansas Populist critique presses for a trusted, decisive nominee over Lewelling for governor.
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L. D. Lewelling
Lewelling
Ottawa Journal
Wichita
New York Voice
Wicita
Kas
Voice
Mystic Brotherhood
Frank Burt
Rafe Cone
Mystic Brothhood
People's Party of
Kansas
Prohibition debate over St John for president and congress
The Richmond Enterprise argues against John P St John as a presidential nominee, praising his honesty but noting his controversial views. The piece urges nominating him for Congress in Kansas, discusses Caldwell as a potential alternative, and critiques factional editors while questioning poverty.
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St. John
Peraps St. Jobim
America
Richmond
Indiana
Enterprise
John G. Woolley
Republican
Woolley
Corporations
Wayne County
John P. St. John
Olathe
Kas
Dickey-Wardwell-Standard-Oil
Prohibition Party
Republican Party
Congress
Kansas
People’s Party
Standard-Oil
Senate recognizes Cuba independence sparks Spanish protests
The United States Senate passed a resolution recognizing Cuba's independence, provoking large public gatherings in Spain. In Barcelona about 15,000 people marched to the U S consulate shouting Down with the Yankees. Police protected the consulate. a few windows were broken. Authorities expect amicable adjustment of the dispute.
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United States
Senate
Cuba
Spain
Congress
Barcelona
Mrs Lease Opinion on Kansas Campaign Questions
Topeka Mall Kansas February 15 letters discuss resubmission of prohibitory amendment and restoring silver to pre 1873 position as dominant campaign issues. The writer criticizes political leaders for delaying these topics and notes awakening public demand will compel action. signs off fraternally with initials.
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Topeka
Kae
Wicurra
Kas
Kansas
Waw Serk
Tet Lowell
Topeka editors clash over McKinley silver gold stance
A Topeka State Journal and a Topeka Mail and Breeze dispute McKinley tariff and silver positions while speculating on candidates for national and state offices. References to Capper MacLennan Riggs and a Pole discovery satire appear. editors urge action by Hutchinson convention delegates on March 18.
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People's Party
Court House
Garnett
Kansas
Hutchinson
Case Township
W. J. Brinckley
W. EL. Me.in
Frank P. Mach AN
Topeka State Journal
Arthur Capper
Topeka Mail Aid Breeze
The
State Journal
McKinley
Carline
Mail
Breeze
Republican Party
Capper
MacLennan
Topeka
Omaha
Prize for Populist Doctrines Article Offered
The Monthly Sentinel offers $25 cash for a bos article up to 500 words advocating Populist doctrines. Submit by March 25, no manuscript returned, keep a copy. Send to Monterey SENTINEL Joliet Illinois. contest independent of winning.
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Sentinel
Bos
Monterey Sentinel
Joliet
Ils
Free silver badge campaign promotion from Salina Novelty Co
The notice promotes a two metal badge symbolizing gold and silver coinage. Send 25 cents wrapped in paper with your address to Salina Kansas for a badge, with five for a dollar and special club rates.
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Salina, Kan
Senator Taylor Proposes State Police Reform for Prohibition
State Senator Edwin Taylor of Edwardsville Wyandotte county writes Governor Morrill urging abolition of the metropolitan police in Kansas City Kansas. He argues city revenue reliance keeps police unpaid and tax burdens fall on small homes and businesses. He advocates state funding and civil service reform to run police operations and a constitutional change to nine jurors to prevent hung juries.
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Edwin Taylor
Edwardsville
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
Kas
Taylor
Kansas
Army
State Journal
Rev. Dougherty
Tax talk cited by Agey on patent side bonds
A fragment from an Agey piece condemns buying government bonds as mere profiteering. It accuses buyers of patriotism as false, calling the Morgan bond syndicate a gamble that netted large profits from paper and postage costs rather than genuine government aid.
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Ageyon
New Nations
Morgan Bond Syndicate
Massachusetts Governor Greenhalge Dies After Night
The Topeka Advocate reports the death of Governor Greenhalge of Massachusetts on Wednesday night as the terminal notice appears with brief confirmation. The offer notes a short period for subscribing to the Acrravor and Topeka Advocate at $1.50 for one year.
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Acrravor
Topeka Advocate
Governor Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Economic Turmoil Sparks Curious Market Sayings
A torn-up note from a period of upheaval touts slogans about prosperity and barter. It claims a pound of wool buys one cigar and a bushel of corn buys three cigars, while 8 percent interest on $2 for a year would purchase a bushel of corn, ending with a provocative query about public sentiment.
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Kiditora
Defiance
Ohio
J S. Coney
APS
Coxey
One Idea
Tre
National Reform Press Association
Dallas
Texas
Judge Caldwell
Arkansas
Caldwell
Cpnvertion
St. Louis
Gresham
Billy Buchan
Sieveir
Ash “Kely
Tur
Mound City
Tolk of
Liberty
A. Riggs
Lawrence
Lowe
Sam Riggs
Sam
Nansen
North Pole
LVER
Senator Taylor
Tray
Revolution
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