County Republican Convention Call for 1873 Nominations
The Republican voters of Allen County convene at the courthouse in Iola on October 21, 1873 at 2 PM to nominate candidates for County Treasurer Clerk Register of Deeds Sheriff and County Surveyor. Delegates from townships will also form sub conventions for state and county posts with further district meetings to follow.
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Local Crime, Rail Disaster, and County Seat Fights Stir Neosho County
A scattered Kansas news column reports on political clashes over Neosho county seat moves favoring Erie, a fatal beating of Con Jennison by Manning, and a near rail disaster on the Chicago Alton line with a reckless conductor. It notes Captain Henry King buying the Topeka Commonwealth and Prouty's farewell as editor.
Editor Captain King Leads Commonwealth to Front Rank
Captain King has been editor of the Commonwealth for a year and a half. He is a seasoned newspaper man, fluent and forcible in writing, and under his management the Commonwealth is expected to rank among the first western dailies.
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Delegates to choose honest county ticket proposed
The Republican Central Committee explains adopting a delegate convention to nominate candidates. Delegates, chosen from the whole county, should select men of integrity for Treasurer Clerk Register of Deeds Sheriff Surveyor and County Commissioners. The piece urges farmers to send the best delegates so the ticket earns broad support and capable leadership.
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Women in the Granges bring social reform to farm life
A column praises Patrons of Husbandry allowing women to join and hold offices. It argues Granges will ease wives' daily drudgery, offer regular sociability, and involve women in discussions and duties, improving homes and politics alike. It notes the broader benefits of shared duties and daily joys.
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Patrons of Husbandry
Chronic fault finders in western communities
The piece condemns fault finding as self important criticism. It contrasts East and West newcomers who complain about homes, stores, prices, and sermons with those who adapt and later prosper. It recounts a Western rail disaster scene noting seven died, four since died, and relief efforts by Conductor Russell, Dr. McMullen, and others rushing to the site.
Terrible Chicago and Alton railroad wreck toll
A Chicago and Alton passenger train collided with a northbound coal train near Lamont about 10 20 p m Saturday, nine people killed outright and many injured. The crash tore apart the smoking car, sent survivors scrambling amid smoke and debris, as rescuers struggled to aid the trapped and dying amid a scene of horror.
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Warden’s predatory case shocks north Iowa
The Dubuque Herald reports Rev. J M Schuller, warden of a private orphan asylum in Andrews, Jackson County, is accused of seducing several girls aged eight to fourteen. After a confession by a nurse, Schuller fled to Galena then New York and Europe. Six victims are named. church leaders demanded his resignation. The case highlights a grave breach of trust and possible escape from law.
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Governor Kanas visit spurs chase of Benders across states
The governor's Southern Kanes tour sparks vigorous measures to arrest the Benders, with Labette county authorities acting on reliable tip that the criminals are moving from Western Texas toward Arizona. Detectives press the pursuit as Cobb faces perjury charges in a related case. A dual focus on Osage land litigation, railroads, and a US Supreme Court settlement underscores a tense regional scene with heightened security.
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Kansas City funds debt at ninety cents on the dollar
Kansas City has funded 200000 of its city debt at 90 cents on the dollar. The First National Bank of Kansas City took all the bonds. The Nebraska State Grange organized August 2, 1872 with 15 subordinate districts. now 200. Free delivery extended to thirty-one cities since July first, total eighty. Six tons of gold coin brought to Washington from San Francisco forwarded to the New York sub treas ury.
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State News From Topeka And Kansan Reports
Judge David Brier of Topeka named United States commissioner for Kansas. E S Niccols resigns as president of the State board of agriculture. A boy burned by a kerosene can in South Atchison. Some corn fields ruined by dry weather and poor care. State valuation at 125,000,000 versus 121,000,000 last year. James A Alford commits suicide in Missouri. A colored man found dead near Wyandotte unknown cause. Fort Scott woman poisons herself died. Gambling houses in Wichita closed. sugar fly bet game begins. Judge Dillon’s name raised for Chief Justice. NYC Central conductors strike for higher pay. Logan welcomed as U S minister to Chile. Iowa Grangers abandon cooperative stores. Jerax shot in Pittsburg near saloon. Hancock murders wife then hangs. Free delivery ordered for Burlington Iowa St Joseph Mo and Leavenworth Kan. Army of the Cumberland reunion set for Pittsburg September 17–18.
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