Obstruction Party Pleading for Help in Kansas Politics
Kansas Republicans in 1891 establish permanent headquarters in Topeka to aid organizing, raise funds, and publish literature amid national elections. The document criticizes Democrat and People’s party rivals as un-American and urges unity, noting contributions and leadership by Samuel Howe.
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Republican State Central Committee
Torexa
Kas
Dean
Kansas
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Ene
United
Samuel Howe
Topeka
W. F. Brenax
Joux H. Ssore
Foghorn
Deer Creek
Sam Howe
Ross Quay and
Clarkson
Doodle to Down the Alliance Demand Framed by Bucchan
A fragment shows Billee Buc chan urging penny donations for a cause opposing the Alliance while papers advocating the downtrodden are cited as supporting the effort. The language reflects a call to action and a safety emphasis amid political tension.
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Billee Bucchan
Alliance
Slavery claims spark in Austrian interpellation over West Virginia
An Austrian government interpellation questions whether Austro-Hungarian subjects in West Virginia faced slavery under US conditions. Polls allege mass migration of cheap labor, with critics calling workers enslaved involuntarily, while political factions claim reform lies beyond old party lines and predict a 1892 surge for radical change.
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United States
Vierna
Reichstag
Herr Masaryk
West Virginia
United States of America
Associated Press
Europe
G.o. P
Jingo Jim
Lincoln Kansas votes show 245 men and 240 women cast ballots
Report notes Lincoln Kansas with a total vote of 475 where 245 ballots were by men and 240 by women. The excerpt mentions a man clinging to the old argument that women cannot vote.
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Lincoln
Kansas
Political skit sketches stir in congressional tour
Graspis's Fear and Calico Charlie lead a junketing tour while Jingo Jim complains about foreign nations. Benjamin tries to explain free silver stance amid Congress fallout. Secretary Foster seeks to shield records and push Bennie toward a second term and a new office for Charlie. Blaine aims for glory to clear path to the next session.
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Graspis
Charlie
Jingo Jim
Benjamin
Foster
Bennie
Blaine
Letter from Carr Gee on illness and sending funds
The writer notes illness with la grippe and plans to renew a name, asking for paper to be sent to Hugh Tiernan and others in New Rochelle and South Norwalk. He doubts meeting the Cincinnati group on the 19th but will send cash and sentiments. The message, dated May 5, 91, mentions Bilne Buoway and a willow tree reference.
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Gextewes Axon Baormens
la Grippe
Hugh Tiernan
W.F. Peck
Morria Kaine
New Rochelle
Henry Bailey
South Norwalk
Conn
Cincinnati
Carr
Gee
W. Lorn
Rochelle
N. Y
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Mississippi
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Wun
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