Robinson to Vincent and the War of Governors
Lawrence Kansa s January 30. C Robinson responds to Mr Vincent over governors race. He states he has never sought party nomination but has acted as a candidate in past elections under different state constitutions. He notes his prior support from Populists and Democrats and recounts interactions with party leaders. He cites past indictments and challenges Vincent to name any malfeasance in his offices. New surveyor Thomas C Diling appointed in Douglas County.
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Vincent
St. John
Glick
Tay
Willets
Democratic Congressional Committee
Congress
WW. D. Vincent
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Vincet
Gold Watch Given Away in Douglas County Contest
Readers of The Gazette will vote to select the most popular young lady in Douglas County and award her a gold ladies watch. Coupons printed in each issue grant one vote, with the contest ending at noon on April 26 1894. Subscriptions paid in advance earn two votes per dollar for the subscriber.
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Douglas Co
Douglas County
the Gazette
New Swiss muslin prints at Weaver’s display
New dimities and Swiss musling prints arrive at Weaver's counters featuring delicate diaphanous weaves with life like blossom patterns and embroidered dots. The shop showcases lemon and apple green mulles and swisaes, corded striped dimities, and crease effects fit for summer gowns and flori cea styles.
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Weiver
Dow
January Weather Record At University Of Kansas
The 1894 January report by Chancellor Snow notes seven Januaries in 27 years with higher mean temps, a first third mean of 28.6 degrees, middle third 41.7, and a 16th the warmest day on record. Eleven readings show the thermometer swinging over 82 degrees in eight days, with rainfall below average and unusually clear skies.
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Chancelor Snow
University of Kansas
Young Farmer Seriously Injured Jumping From Moving Train
D S Ruse a Midland farmer was riding a Union Pacific fast passenger train toward Midland when he leaped from the car near the Kansas City layover to reach home. He fell hard, sustaining severe facial cuts and a dislocated left elbow, dragged to a nearby house, then to Dr. Dicks in Lawrence for treatment. He faces weeks of recovery and months before full arm use returns after the 40 mph mishap.
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D. S. Ruse
Midland
Lawrence
Union Pacific
Bis
Kansas City
Mr. Ruse
Union Depot
Rose Waas
Dr. Dick
Spratt Biscuits Considered for City Aid Meals
The city plans to provide Spratt biscuits to the poor as a substantial ration. Spratt biscuits, used by kennels nationwide, are made from oatmeal graham corn beetroot vegetables and meat fibrine pressed into hard biscuits. When soaked they become nourishing and easily distributed, offering a compact nutritious meal.
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Spratt
Kennela
H. C. Lowe
Lawrence
Busy Ice Season With Lawrence Men Employed
The past week saw heavy ice industry activity with over 300 Lawrence men employed and about 31,000 dollars paid out to workers Saturday night by Manager J L Bolles. Employment mainly served railroads Santa Fe and Union Pacific, with ice shipped to distant points. Covey and Green operated ice houses on the river, while local officials and workers prepared for continued work if another hard freeze occurs.
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Lawrence
Ies
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Varisha
Covey
Hia Ice Hovss
Wieder
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Catarai
Lisa
Tueetevites
Itia
Raubott
Miso
Ivcalice
Burne Resigns Woodlawn Principal Post For Chicago Schools
The Lawrence Woodlawn School principal Miss Burne resigns after five years of service, with the Teachers and Supt extending hearty congratulations on her move to a higher field in Chicago. The notice also records the death of William Ness at 3 a.m. Sunday at the home of Charles Snow in North Lawn.
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Chicago
Lawrence
Woodlawn
William Ness
Charles
Snow
North
Lawi
Moore challenged Funston seat amid voting irregularities
The Kansas City Times reports a congressional contest in which Col H L Moore of Lawrence challenged Funston’s seat. Evidence cited illegal votes from Wyandotte County, ballot box theft, mutilated ballots, and intimidation. Moore’s counsel and Senator Perkins debated legal points as 30 day limits hover.
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Kansas City Times
Washington
Funston
Congressional
H.L. Moore
Lawrence
Hoss
W. Moore
Kansas City
Cal
Moore
Bishop W. Perkina
Kas
Perkine
Funaton
J.J. Hemphill
Col. Moore
Perkins
Fannton
Illegal Votes in Second Kansas District Contested
Washington correspondent reports final arguments on the contested Second Kansas Congressional District election. About 150 illegal Wyandotte county votes were cited, with implications that removing them could shift the result to Fanaton. Democratic committee actions allegedly inflated registrations to favor Republicans.
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Washington
Kansas City Times
Kansas
Elections Committee
Kansas City
Kan
Moore
Wyandotte County
Hemphill
Allen County
Fanshon
Democratic Central Committee
Nome
Fanaton
Republican Party
Peates Promoted to Assistant Superintendent at Haskell Institute
Mr Hervey B Peairs principal of the Haskell Institute received notice from Washington last Saturday evening that Peates has been appointed assistant superintendent and vice principal of Haskell Institute with salary raised from 1200 to 1500 dollars.
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Haskell Institute
Hervey B. Peairs
Washington
Rev Cowan Accepts Post at State University
Rev Hctor W Cowan sent a telegram last week appointing Chanedier Juan as cine creos and director of physical culture at Kateus State University. He will assume duties March 11, conduct chapel exercises and oversee athletics, aiming to elevate religious and physical programs in the institution. A groundhog day note closes with local editor Mr C F Epdes.
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W. Cowan
Cine Creos
Kateus State University
Cowan
Lawrence
St. Joseph
Atlanta
State University
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