Asher for Sheriff and bond dispute sparks campaign cry
A political note urges Asher as a strong square Republican Sheriff hopeful while criticizing fusionists for protesting the bond question. The piece also mentions a county tax levy standoff and notes a record weekly exchange volume among major cities ending October 18. It cites lead mining growth near Fort Scott and concludes with results from Ohio elections showing Republicans with 22 Senators and 69 Representatives versus Democrats 15 and 45.
Growing Kansas Railroads Surge With Investment
At present sixteen railroads are under construction in Kansas, employing eight thousand workers and mobilizing millions of dollars in capital. The state notes that no prior period matched this level of railroad building activity.
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Kansas
Republican Party Mission Speech Cites Canada to Texas Route
Zach Chandler declares in a late speech that the Republican mission will never end and outlines a bold travel route from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and then to Texas border to spread “black Republican” speeches and votes with safety akin to rebel travel north. He contrasts this with treasonous Democratic voting and settlement rights.
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Zach Chandler
Canada Line
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Ohio
Iowa
Blair
Elder
Sam Carey
Ewing
West
Tilden
Lincoln
Questions for Editor on Walton and Watson County Race
A reader asks if John Walton urged James Watson for county treasurer while knowing the treasury faced a deficit and forged entries were found by Captain Morse. The letter questions Walton’s judgment and urges voters to reconsider re electing him as county commissioner.
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Democratic Standard
Douglas County
John Walton
Jas. Watson
Watson
Walton
Fusionists Threaten Dead Bond Settlement
In a county with near unanimous last June votes approving a settlement, the fusion-confusionists push to revive the old bond question, insisting the settlement stands unchallenged while pursuing a different path.
4 WORD TO REPUBLICAN GREENBACKERS
A historical debate describes Republican distrust of Greenback backers and alleges dishonest political tactics around a bond issue. It cites ex governor Robinson warning a counsel’s bond levy approach and notes partisan manipulation by Democratic Greenbackers to undermine the GOP. The piece also reviews recent Living Age magazine content and subscription offers.
Greenbackers urged to rejoin Republicans over South threat
The piece argues the Greenback party should return to the Republican fold amid a revived Democratic war issue and a solid Southern bloc, claiming the South’s influence endangers national supremacy and constitutional gains, urging Republican-leaning Greenbackers to reassert allegiance.
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Mason
Dison
Census Circular Urges Farmers to Prepare for 1880 Agriculture Survey
The tenth census schedule will record 1879 and 1880 crops with a June 1 to June 30 enumeration. Farmers should keep careful records of crops, acres planted, and values to ensure accurate data, with lists of crops and units for 1874 1880 and the 12 months June 1 1879 to May 31 1880. Public notices urge journals and agricultural groups to disseminate guidance and improve response quality.
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Ep. Johnson
California
Texas
A. Wanger
Republicans Schedule Fall Campaign Meetings Across Douglas County
The Douglas County Republican Committee announces meetings from October 25 to November 3 at various school houses and halls including Hans School House Colemans House Prairie City Hesper Lecompton Clinton Baldwin Eudora and Lawrence locations. Prominent speakers listed include J Ingalls J J Ingalls Gov St John and many others with doors open from noon until dark.
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Black Jack
Hesper and
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Eudora
Landit
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T. D. Thacher
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O. A. Bassett
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L. Tosh
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J. H. Bonebrake
Oliver Barber
H.R. Asher
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Key
J. W. Clock
W. A. HH
A. G. Honvold
Joseph Chamber
Lewis Hanback
Toom, Run Or Shine
Republican County
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