Iola Celebrates Rail Route to Missouri River
Iola marks completion of the L. L. G. Railroad reaching its city limits one hundred miles south of the Missouri River. Citizens organize a large celebration with a city budget, county support, and committees to arrange provisions, reception, and an orator, with trains expected to depart Kansas City and Lawrence. The town showcases optimism for further rail expansion.
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Iola
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Ottawa
Raheas City
Garnett
Missouri River
Kansas
Lola
St. Rt. Baldwin
Gulf
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W. C. .Jones
Wm. Davis
Mr. Keith
G. W. Apple
W. Davin
J. McDonald
L. Rhoades
C. N. Waller
J. L. Arnold
J. Freeman
J. Graham
J. Hays
J. C. Clark
D. D. Burgoon
Kansas City
Local judicial district turmoil touches party lines
The 11th Judicial District faces entangling political maneuvering as W Webb moves to Girard and W C returns to Morton Scott while an Oswego candidate presses for a judgeship. H G Webb spoke at Pleasanton on July 4 criticizing the Republican stance. Judge W M Matheny is fielding a bid for the bench, and G L Webb of Columbus withdraws from the Republican ticket amid
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Webb
Girard
W. C
Mort Scott
Port Scott
Jocatdas
Oswego
H. G. Webb
Pleasanton
Cherokee Sentinel
W. M. Matheny
LG. Webb
Columbus
Lth
E. Johnson
Susan F. ‘Hovey
Dwight R. Hovey
Iota
Alfen County
Kansas
Towit
Alien County
Susan F. Hovey
Seventh Judicial District Court
Neosho County
George B. Johnson
Allen County
John Harris
Editorial Excursion to Denver for Kansas Editors
A Kansas Editorial Excursion to Denver is planned for October 18 1870. Rail lines from Kansas City to Denver with daytime mountain travel and hotel meals arranged. Invitations extended to Kansas editors and spouses with passes issued by the committee. return timing to suit participants.
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RK. P. Railway Company
Lawrence Jour
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Names and Votes Shape Iola’s Name in Allen County
A historical reflection notes census figures and cheers for Kansas City as a backdrop to a local naming tale. It recounts how the town of Iola was named in honor of Mrs. Iola Colborn after a ballot among candidates including Elgin, with Iola winning a majority. It quotes the Statesman urging political caution and celebrates community figures in Allen County.
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Kansas City
Horvalliant Marshaly
United States
Topeka
Fort Scott
Theae Hills
Hollowa
Selah
Statesman
Bro. Berry
Allen County
Iola Colborn
J. F. Colborn
Iola
Colborn
Elgin
Ilinois
Paris and Strasbourg News in Oct 12 Dispatches
Reports from Lexingto n Virginia Gen Robert E Lee dies at 63. Prussian war advances drive Paris allied actions. French victory near Mont Volserizen Ducrat defeats Prussians at St Cloud. Garibaldi rests then heads to Tours as Paris reports atrocities and retaliation threats.
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Republican Victories Reported in Multiple States
Telegraph dispatches detail staggered election returns on October 12 showing substantial Republican gains. Pennsylvania voters appear strong for Republicans, Indiana cites a tight state race, and Ohio reports GOP wins in numerous districts while Democrats claim a few. Governors and legislatures skew Republican in several regions with mixed results elsewhere.
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Why Should a Laboring Man Vote with the Republicans
A voiced defense of the Republican party as protector of free labor and home ownership. The piece contrasts Republicans with Democrats, claiming the former defend free homes and resist cheap European labor, while alleging the Democrats align with slave oligarchy and would surrender the West to enslaved labor.
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Grant
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France
Stdads
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Northwest
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Great West
The Shadow of Life and Immortality Reflected in Literature
A column surveys reflections on death, immortality, and the perishing nature of life, citing nature’s laws and a scene from a drama where lovers contemplate reunion after death. The piece contrasts human fragility with eternal themes and ends with a hardware trade notice from Mossra J. N. Bird & Co.
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Charles Lamb
Clemanthe
Mossra
J. N. Bird & Co
J. J. Casmira
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