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Newspaper

Neosho Valley Register

Location

Iola, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1874

Page

2

Republican delegate convention for Kansas Second district

A Republican delegate convention for Kansas Second district will be held at Huobolit Alles County on August 154 at 5:07 PM to select supporters for the Congressional Convention. Each representative seat grants two delegates except Wilson county with four and Anderson county with three. The primary for the Congressional Convention is slated for August 14 1374 with hours and method set by the Central Committee. one alternate per delegate will be chosen. By order of H W Cook chairman and Juo 8 Guwork secretary pro tem.

State of Kansas Huobolit Alles County Wilson County Anderson County Guwork Court House Lots Geneva Deer Creek Osage Tole Elin Lisanore Humboldt Salen Cottage Grove County Central Committee Louis Walker

Letter urges support for Col Phillips in Congress race

James F Levats writes to Leavenworth Commercial urging Col Trounton to stay Republican and back Col Phillips for Congress. He cites The Kansas City Times praise for Phillips, notes Phillips’ proven record and chances of re election, and criticizes opposition bolting after the state convention.

James F. Levats Leavenworth Col. Trounton Republican Party Col. Philips Congress

State relief plan urged to meet varied need

A call for coordinated charity urges that parts of the state, while prosperous, support suffering areas. It proposes Granges raise 100 per local group to reach 200,000 for relief, with Odd Fellows, Masons, Good Templars, religious societies and citizens joining to prevent want statewide.

Odd Fellows, Masons Good Templars

Republican State Convention Names Osborne and Ticket

The Republican State Convention nominated Osborne for Governor on the second ballot with 104 votes, Horton 55, Smallwood 32, and George T. Anthony 12. Lt. Governor M. J. Slater was chosen, with Thomas Cavanaugh for Secretary of State, Samuel Lapin for Treasurer, Web Wilder for Auditor, A. M. F. Randolph for Attorney General, John Frazier for Superintendent, and D. M. Valentin for Associate Justice. The Allen county editors lament missing their candidates and defer further remarks.

T. D. Thacher Lawrence Journal Wha John Martin Atchison Champion Gov Osborne Horton Smallwood Geo. T. Anthony John C. Carpenter Neosho County Janes Snoddy Linn W. W. Sain Saline County Cavanaugh Senate Samuel Lapin Nemaha County Lapin Kansas Wilder A. M. F. Randolph Coffey County

Kansan Republican Nomination Chooses Congress Candidate

Next Wednesday the Republican convention in Wumboldt will pick a candidate for Congress from Cobb, Elder, Simons, Reynolds, or Wood. Cobb leads as incumbent. Elder is a strong, safe choice. Simons has Osage lands support, Reynolds champions settlers against railroads, Wood is less known. Parson Sun later drops Reynolds. Cobb favored, with Simons as a possible runner-up.

Wumboldt A. Cobb Wyandottes Elder Ottawa Simona Neosho Af. W. Reynolds Parsons J. J. Wood Labette Cobb Kansan National Capitol Mr. Simons M. W. Reynolds Kansas Milt Reynolds Mr. Wood Col. Cobb Simons Amu Sun

Great land suit decided in favor of settlers

The decision by Judges Miller and Dillon favors the Osage land settlers over rail companies. The ruling, likely to be appealed to the U S Supreme Court, is hailed as restoring title to homes across parts of two to four counties in Southern Kansas, affecting twenty five to thirty thousand residents and provoking widespread rejoicing. The piece stresses confidence in Judge Dillon and Justice Miller and notes lasting impact on settlement and investment in the Osage lands.

Miller and Dillin Kant United Supreme Court Fudges Miller Dillon United States Supreme Court Miller Bny Kuna New Comere Kansas

No alarm over drought and crop shortfall in county

The county faces loss from drought and pest damage but reassures residents that essential needs will be met. It notes abundant corn wheat and hay, with many farmers holding large grain stores. Surplus will be shared with harder hit areas or via state aid to prevent depopulation, and urges calm despite hardship.

Kansas Farmer Kansas Kansas City Journal New West Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Miami County Franklin County Vinland Black Jack Miami Lawrence Thiune

Reform and caution in primary nominations urged

As elections near, taxpayers are urged to demand strict conduct in primaries and to reject any candidate with tarnished reputation. Known true men should be favored. avoid habitual bettors, saloon associates, or those linked to fraudulent schemes. Apathy is a party ally, so avoid unfit regular candidates.

Tne Riage Lence

The Grasshopper Invader From Minnesota Debacle

In a colorful N Y Tribune account, the grasshopper is likened to a vast invading force across six Minnesota counties. Gov Davis shifts from arms to rations, requesting $8000 in supplies while avoiding direct conflict, as a humorous cautionary tale about pest outbreaks and government response.

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Grasshopper War Weather and Local Notices in Kansas

Kansas frontier notes describe grasshopper swarms spreading from Indian Territory west and south, damaging crops, with reports of grasshoppers reaching Vinland Black Jack and Lawrence. Articles mention wheat prices and shortages, a fatal fire at Grasshopper Falls, and political chatter about lieutenant governor nominees Harrington and local figures.

State Senator Nomination In Seventeenth District

Republicans of the Seventeenth Senatorial District comprising Anderson and Allen counties met in Garnett and nominated Louis Walker of Iola by acclamation. Walker, described as one of the ablest men in the state, is praised for fitness and potential to represent the district faithfully and honorably. The Atchison Champion notes if the Senate comprises men of Walker's character, the state would fear no bad legislation.

Anderson Allen Garnett Sone Louis Walker Iola R&gibter Walker Atchison

Victory for the Settlers in Osage Land Cases

Leavenworth Times reports a grand victory for settlers in Osage land disputes, crediting the national Republican administration and U S Courts. Kansas Republicans in Washington secured the transfer of the case, with United States Attorney Peck and attorneys Meats Shannon McComas and McKeighan praised for their efforts on behalf of the settlers. The railroads may appeal to the Supreme Court, but the decision by the U S Court for this Circuit is regarded as decisive.

U. S Washington Kansas Congress Grant United States Peck Meats

Riot Fear Grips Pickettaville After Jailbreak

Nashville dispatch reports Gibson County unrest after a mob freed sixteen jailed men from Trenton. Four were killed and two mortally wounded at town edge amid rapid escalation. Whites fortify as black residents fear further violence and railroad workers flee.

Pickettaville Gibson County Trenton Humboldt Memphis, & Louisville Saya Termr Ixista Railrad

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