Kansas News Roundup From Topeka and Leavenworth
Recaps Kansas political moves with Caleb Cashing named minister to Spain. Leavenworth Times lowers daily rate to six dollars. Fort Leavenworth gains prison status, boosting regional importance. Major John M. Crowell praised as U.S. mail agent for Kansas. Topeka delegates clash over U.S. District Judge picks amid Senate chatter. James Legate and Pomeroy spar over editorial duties. Rev I S Kalloch preaches in Lawrence as Pomeroy absence spurs speculation. Railroad strike eases with trains on time. May Comstock’s Commonwealth expands to a 36 column daily in Topeka. U.S. Attorney Schofield vacancy raises Peck as a potential fit for U.S. District Attorney in Kansas.
Kansas Rail Passenger Comfort and Political Prospects
A Kansas era editorial extols the Pullman Palace Sleepers on the Northern Missouri Railroad and praises courteous employees. It also weighs potential Senate appointments, suggesting D. B. Emmert for the Southern Kansas seat, and notes changes in editorials by Kalloch. The piece calls for a strong State Board of Agriculture meeting in Topeka to settle horse racing questions and outlines delegate reporting requirements and stipends.
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State legislators urged to cut newspaper subsidies
A public editorial rebukes lawmakers for funding extensive newspaper access at state expense. It argues annual state payments approach ten thousand dollars and a proposed four thousand daily copies for seven thousand dollars should be rejected. The piece urges members and constituents to subscribe individually to papers they need, saving several thousand dollars.
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Valedictory on Kansas papers and editor’s return
A Kansas newspaper reflects on the idea of a valedictory as a retreat from current politics. The piece mocks a rival editor’s scathing critique, citing extreme positions such as democracy, Mormonism, Cuba, and penal colonies, and notes the editor’s return to the scissors and paste pot.
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Granger Ex-Editor Refuses Senate Bid and Funds
A former editor denounces politicians and declines senatorial honors arguing the press must refund campaign money. He laments ingratitude from supporters and predicts reduction to a wire puller needing to work or return to a trade, as the state endures croaking newspapers. Ex Editor
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Legislature to convene in Topeka for two months
The legislature gathers next Tuesday in Topeka to redraw districts and elect a U.S. Senator. The tone urges lawmakers to simplify or repeal old laws, avoid busy work, and replace confusion with plain common sense measures. Local readers expect practical action over rhetoric.
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Pomeroy case in Shawnee District Court prompts bond forfeiture
In Topeka Judge Morton presided as the State and County Attorneys pressed for a bond forfeiture after Pomeroy failed to appear. Pomeroy, detained in Washington, prompted continuance requests and sharp exchanges. The court forfeited the bond, issued a writ for arrest, and indicated the forfeiture could be revoked if Pomeroy appeared before January 29. Reports say a requisition may bring the case to a close, amid calls for humane treatment and debates on guilt. State news notes York’s lectures, real estate moves, and court chatter. rail and legal appointments dominate the day in Kansas.
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Pomeroy case urged to proceed with fair trial
The text argues that Pomeroy deserves a fair trial despite guilt admissions by friends and calls for reform in Kansas. It contends others who took his money should be punished if proven, warns against stopping the case to protect reform critics, and emphasizes exposing rogues and dishonest politicians.
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Col Phillips to Attend Congress Reassembly
Col Phillips, a respected member of Congress from this state, rode the eastern bound train this morning to attend the re assembly of Congress next Monday. He returned to Salina last boreday evening due to Washington duties, aiming to spend Christmas and New Year with family. The Abilene Chronicle notes he will be in Topeka but will not engage in log-rolling or aggressive campaign tactics. Some friends plan to support his election by honorable means. no rented rooms have been found.
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Local Gossip and Legislative Talk in Topeka
Mim Amanda Way of La Cygne visits Topeka with relatives to urge legislation on temperance and liquor law changes this winter. The Commercial notes a Washington dispatch says Senator In tw demands resignation of a field officer and Capt. Geo. R. Peck of Independence may be appointed to fill the vacancy. Peck praised as capable and honest. Mrs. Chas Reed near town suffers a pistol accident when a loaded gun misfires. her arm is slightly wounded and Mrs. Reed’s daughter narrowly escaped harm. a warning to handle firearms safely.
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News Of The Week In Brief From Across The Nation
A rundown of political and social items: California lawmakers urge Congress to ban Chinaman imports. railroads defaulting around 115 with debt over 27 million. New Year receptions in Omaha feature a burn injury to Miss Barnettie. army and navy budgets trimmed by about six million. a Chicago officer testifies to insults. Plymouth church dispute settled among Rees Storrs Buddington Beecher. a Dubuque investor wary of Plymouth Rock. Erie Railway Delaware Division track doubt could cost 10 million. Judge Cochran shoots Buchanan in Sedalia injuring him. Cortes in Madrid sees Castelar opposition, Gen Pavia seizes buildings with 14,000 troops to form a new government. Madrid calm after tensions. White House New Year reception praised for decor and subdued liquor service. Grant praised for example.
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