Letter on city election issues and party roles
J R Thomas argues the city election centered on wet and dry issues and nonpartisan governance, not Democrats vs Republicans. He claims Republicans voted in the Democratic primary and supported the Democratic ticket to defeat the dry candidate Van Dyke, cites a pre election circular, and recalls a contentious meeting. He accuses editors and local papers of bias and defends the letter as an accurate account of events.
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van Dyke
J. R. Thomas
Marshall
Saline
Man Votes Straight Blanks in Local Election
A Republican who habitually voted straight party lines scratched every name and marked the ticket blank at Tuesday's election. Some say the ticket expressed his sentiment as a completely blank ballot, leaving no candidate endorsed.
Elen Buys Bank Building Interest From Leach for 12500
E. E. Elen purchases half interest in the Farmers Savings Bank Building from Dr. E. Leach for 12500 dollars. In return Elen sells Dr. Leach 53 mules and pays the balance in cash, completing the exchange.
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E. E. Elen
Dr. E. 8. Leach
Farmers Savings Bank
Dr. Leach
Election returns show ward results and mayorTotals
Tuesday's returns list mayoral totals and ward tallies from 1906, noting Republican lead in mayor race and county supervision victory. Ward by ward results show Democratic majorities small to large across 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th wards, with county supervision and Marshall school term outcomes reported.
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Thos. Redman
J. R. Phillips
Marshall
Beardsley Defeated in Kansas City Mayoral Race
A letter from a Marshall man describes Beardsley’s defeat in Kansas City where the Republican mayoral candidate lost by a small margin. The writer blames liquor interests and opposition from the Kansas City Star, noting Bitter sentiment toward the Star and praise for the rival paper Kansas City Journal. The text asserts the outcome will not affect the November elections.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Beardsley
County Republican Convention Adopts May Meeting
The County Republican convention adjourned on February 3 to reconvene May 23 to select a ticket for the August 4 general primary. The article notes plans to draft a candidate, with speculation about potential selections.
Community seeks candidate names for May convention
Readers are invited to suggest publication names before the May convention and to submit petitions for any good man in the neighborhood to be considered as a candidate.
Will Move to Salisbury
Harry B. Shumate and family of Norton will move to Salisbury next Monday where Shumate will open an electric theatre. Rk. D. Lile of Norton has bought a livery business in Salisbury and will relocate this week after a well attended sale of personal property.
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Harry B. Shumate
Norton
Salisbury
Howard County Votes Dry in Saline-Adjacent Outcome
Howard county adjoining Saline on the east went dry Saturday with a majority of 180 as voters favored ending alcohol sales. The decision marks a significant switch in local policy affecting nearby communities and economic activity.
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Howard County
Saline
Norton Church Notes Preaches Sunday Services
Rev LL J Steinheimer will preach at Norton Sunday at 11am and 7 30 pm with special music. All welcome. The M E Church is without a pastor but preaching may occur Sunday if arrangements succeed. Sunday school will be held as usual.
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LL J. Steinheimer
Norton
M. E
Election arrest of two men for giving whiskey on election day
Ed Carper and Larkin Gross were arrested yesterday on a charge of giving away whiskey on election day. They are out on bond and will stand trial Monday.
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Ed Carper
Larkin Gross Col
Death of Tom Sanders former Malta Bend resident at county farm
Tom Sanders, about 40, died Saturday at the county farm. He formerly lived in Malta Bend. His remains were laid to rest by Undertaker Walker in the spotter's field.
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Malta Bend
Lis
Walker
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