Moore and Willard in race for 2nd district seat
The letter argues Moore should seek re election in the Second Congressional district. It claims Moore represents voters interests on silver, trusts, taxation and labor and accuses Willard backers of plutocratic aims. It urges populists and independents to back Moore to avoid corporate control.
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Col. H.L. Moore
Willard
Neal
Col. Moore
Populiar
Col Moore
Congress
Packing House Combine
Judge Miller
Congressman Moore
County Board Nominee Hoskinson Under Fire At Public Meeting
The letter attacks Ben Hoskinson as unfit for county leadership, claiming his conduct jeopardizes taxpayers’ property. It praises John Walton and Ship Winters as capable, urging voters to support them to keep county affairs in safe hands. The piece cites alleged missteps and lists scattered county buy items and prices from a public notice.
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Repudiation Letter Attacks State Republicans for Corruption
A scathing broadside accuses the Republican administration of widespread corruption over 30 years. It cites misused state funds, hidden treasury books, faulty audits, and cover ups for defaulting treasurers. The piece urges financial reform and warns against “plunderers” gaining power.
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Kansas
Democratic Party
Treasury
Lappin
State House
Capitol
Penitentiary
Ben Hoskinson Urges Local Office Shakeup in Candid Letter
Community member Ben Hoskinson argues for replacing a current official with a different candidate while urging removal of a controversial figure named Honest John Walton. The remarks reflect local political tension and calls for reform.
Linotype of Sam Riggs Urged as Lawrence Legislator
The piece praises Sam Riggs as a dedicated legislator who secured university funding and protected bonds for Mt. Oread buildings. It recalls Riggs's selfless Topeka service, including saving a $100,000 university bond issue for Lawrence and his vigorous efforts to pass related measures.
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Topeka
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Mt. Oread
Sam Riggs
Lawrence
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Sam Rigge
Senator Martin Sued for Criminal Libel
Nelson T. Acres files criminal libel suit against United States Senator John Martin in Yona Kansas district court. County Attorney Campbell issues warrant. sheriff to Topeka to serve. Martin to bond for appearance next month. suit stems from Acres alleging Martin called him a gambler and boodler. Spectacles advertised at Hester's 831 Massachusetts Street.
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Yona
Kan
Nelson TL. Acres
United States
John Martin
Campbell
Topeka
Martin
Acres
Military matters report largest Kansas brigade encampment
Gen W H Sears reports the largest brigade encampment in Kansas history at Camp Townsend Ottawa with infantry artillery and cavalry camped together. He credits Fort Leavenworth school of instruction for efficiency and defends the National Guard against partisan misrepresentation. He discusses Baldwin Lawrence cavalry plans and aims to appoint Maj Metcalf as cavalry major for coordinated drills.
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Camp Townsend
Ottawa
Kansas
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National Guard
Fort Leavenworth
Gazette
Sears
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Baldwin
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Military Board
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Lawrence
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Republican Record
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Cdiieaeter
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Leingty
Auto
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Pione Tegareben
Vieland
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City Marshal Restricts Police News To Local Press
Czar Anderson, Lawrence city marshal, bans officers from sharing police information with newspapers. He suspects bias and aims to control reporting while Deputy Sam Jones defies orders by continuing to provide truthful official coverage. The local press remains a reliable source for police news.
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Anderson
Lawrence
Marshallis
Marshall Sam Jones
Jones
Kansas State University and Ottawa University football talks persist
Enthusiasm grows for a possible return game between Kanene State University and Ottawa University amid political chatter and local interest. The season’s league slate includes Iowa at Iowa City, Ann Arbor at Kanena n, Nebraska at Law rence, and Missouri at Kansas City. If played, the Ottawa clash would come late as K.S.U. fills Saturdays with other matches.
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Iowa City
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Nebraska
Lawrence
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Kansas City
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Ottawa
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