Ocean air awaits Ike Cook as Salt Lake trip nears
The journal notes Ike Cook, the Chicago wine king, died Wednesday at Eureka Springs aged 74 after years in St Louis. A Gladstone meeting features a jolly fellow song and cheers for Lawrence’s boys with six days left before ocean air and Salt water. Ruppy Island plans a celebration to honor Roger Williams’s settlement of the state, a modest event by any standard.
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St. Louis
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Man Commits Suicide in Bridgeport Using Laudanum
A man identified by linen marked C. B. Waite killed himself in Bridgeport Connecticut by taking laudanum the other day. The remark that he was a light weight implies he would have preferred nature to claim him if stronger.
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Bridgeport
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Progress on Kansas Nebraska Dakota rail line near Topeka
Graping on the Kansas Nebraska and Dakota railroad continues along the line to a point ten miles south of Topeka. A large number of men and teams are at work and the project is expected to be finished within sixty days.
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Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota
Topeka
Boycotter Corrects Wyandotte Speech and Subscriptions
The Boycotter notes Farmer Funston spoke at the Knights of Labor hall in Wyandotte and subscribed $25 to the Sun and Globe. It contends the Boycotter would have added a $325 subscription to aid the movement, while describing itself as modest.
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Knights of Labor Hall
Wyandotte
Sun and Globe
Kansas Democrats lack candidate for Governor
The JourNAL notes Hon Angell Matthewson of Parsons declines the Democratic bid for governor. The Atchison Patriot says thousands of Democrats and Republicans would have welcomed his run. It adds that no Democrat in Kansas could fill the office with greater dignity and business sense than our townsman Hon George Innes.
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Parsons
Atchison Patriot
Matthewson
Kansas
George Innes
Railroad project progress in Kansas City Wyandotte line
Gov Anthony, president of the Kan sas City Wyandotte and Northwestern railroad, has returned east after weeks of fundraising and succeeded in securing 75 000 dollars from Kansas City and Wyandotte. Work to begin at once, 30 miles to be completed in three months, with the road to the Nebraska line guaranteed.
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Kansas City, Wyandotte & Northwestern Railroad
East
Kansas City
Wyandotte
Nebraska Line
General Rice Returns to Attack in Blood for Peace
The Kansas City Times backs General Rice in a duel with Col Anthony. The column notes swelling gore in pursuit of peace and predicts the duel may resume. It emphasizes the Quaker Colonel is also a capable shooter and hints at taking the fight to Fort Scott or Leavenworth for blood.
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Kansas City Times
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Fort Scott
Word aristol sparks a temporary Funston boom
The writer notes the misused word aristol circulating in the Second district and press, with Kansas City Times largely understanding its meaning. He jokes that education is the bane of Democracy as the brethren muddle the term aristi ariosti arbistoi, fueling a brief Funston boom.
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Aristi
Ariosti
Arbistoi
Funston
St John in the Field for Congress Nomination
Rumors say ex Governor St John or his partner I C Pickering of Olathe may be Prohibition candidate for Congress in this district. The Ottawa convention should face this, as Funston’s alliance with boycotters could split Republican votes. The traveling Kansas City Journal correspondent notes the need for a strong Republican nominee.
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I. C. Pickering
Olathe
Congress
Ottawa
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St John Eyes Prohibition Ticket in Fort Scott District
A Fort Scott source reports St John may accept a prohibition party nomination in the district and plans to campaign in every town. He would challenge Funston to joint discussions, threatening simultaneous speaking if refused. The prohibition leader says St John could elect a Democrat, aided by influence with the colored population, complicating renomination for the current congressman.
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Fort Scott
Branscombe
Lawrence
Kansas
Funston
Apostle
Douglas county Republicans Declare for Free Labor Platform
The Douglas county Republican convention yesterday affirmed a platform endorsing free labor and the right of every man to work. It denounces strikes and boycotts, endorses Judge Thacher, and forecasts success for the party in district, state, and national contests. It also outlines a respectful, generous welcome for Gen. Logan and proper arrangements for his Kansas visit, stressing decency and propriety in reception.
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Douglas County
Democratic Party
Ottawa
Thacher
The Farmer Candidate Sparks Debate on Representation
The letter denounces class politics in Kansas and argues against selecting representatives by class alone. It recalls past figures like Dudley Haskell and criticizes Funston as a failed farmer candidate. The writer urges lawmakers to serve all interests and avoid factional selection by class.
Logan Remembered as Fearless Soldier and Leader
Kansas honors Gen John A Logan as a daring soldier and wise statesman remembered for leadership in a hard fought era. The warm reception for Logan reflects strong public esteem for his military service and political stature.
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Kansas
Gen
John A. Logan
Why He Should Not Be Nominated for Congress
A political column argues against Funston’s renomination, citing a blank record and a fatal misstep with the Knights of Labor and boycotters. It recalls Lane and Pomeroy to warn that one political error ends careers, urging delegates to block Funston to protect party interests and district welfare.
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Congress
Knights of Labor
Dudly C. Haskell
Plumb
Senator Ingalls
Lucifer
Jim Lane
Kansas
Partizans
Ross
United States Senate
Heaven
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