Republican delegate convention to nominate Kansas state officers
A Kansas Republican delegate convention will be held in Topeka's Representative Hall on August 16, 1574 at 1 30 a.m. The meeting aims to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction and one associate supreme court justice from counties currently organized. Delegates: two per representative district. Primary meeting to elect delegates to be held August 14, 1874, at times set by each district central committee. An alternate is to be elected for each delegate. Proxies do not grant eligibility in the convention.
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H. W. Cook
Isa. S. Girwone
Republican delegate election in Kansas Second District
The Kansas Republican convention set for September in Humbokit Allen counties to nominate a congressman. District delegates: two per district, four for the 6th in Wilson and three for the 49th in Anderson. Primary meeting planned August 16, with alternates and central committee oversight.
Postmaster Generalship Contingent on Jewell’s Return
In Washington reports from July 3 indicate Aaron Eugene Hale declined the postmaster generalship. Minister Jewell of St Petersburg accepted the appointment by telegraph, with speculation he will not assume duties until August. The president commissions Marshall as interim postmaster general during Jewell’s absence.
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Jewell
St. Petersburg
Washington
Russia
Marshall
Lawrence Tribune Sold to Ottawa Pair in 1900s Topeka Paper
The Lawrence Tribune changed hands to Louis Melius and E H Snow of Ottawa. Melius plans to influence Douglas County politics while Snow opposes opponents. Snow Bain Mollus are named on the masthead. editors include Snow and Bain as printers, Melius as writer. The Republican press expects a lively, fault finding paper under new management.
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Fourth at Zikes Grove draws crowded turnout despite heat
A crowded Fourth at Zikes Grove last Saturday left the grounds packed from edge to edge with attendees and teams. Judge McComas’s absence disappointed yet the day proceeded with Col. Stevens presiding, prayer by J N Woollames, a Declaration reading by Mrs Laura Walker, and short oration by Keplinger. Toasts followed with topics from Settlers Cause to The Press and Ad Astra per Agere.
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Col. Stevens
Humboldt
J. N. Woollames
Keplinger
J. C. Murray
Lola
Louis Walker
Army
J. H. Rich
Independence Day Picnic Draws Thousands In Heat
Report recounts a lively gathering with dancing and fiddlers as three thousand plus attendees enjoyed the ninety-eight anniversary of American independence at Zikes' grave. The Koln baseball club attempted to play but heat limited activity. no accidents or disturbances were recorded and the crowd remained peaceful and orderly.
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Zikes
Day We Celebrate Fourth Of July Values Freedom
A reprint from Lawrence Journal extols the Fourth of July as a day of public rejoicing and national pride. It asserts the United States offers abundant freedom and opportunity for all, citing immigration strength and Kansas growth as proof, and warns against political harangues during celebrations.
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Lawrence Journal
United States of America
Kanaan
Indian War Reports War Path Threat to Southwest Settlers
Telegraph from Osage City details Cheyenne Kiowa and Arapaho hostilities with attacks on ranches and settlers. Indian agent Miles seeks two cavalry companies and a rapid response to quell raids by about 3000 fighters while chiefs Big Tree and others remain at Fort Sill.
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Osage City
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Washington
Baker's Rancho
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Miles
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Smith
Texas
Fort Sill
Big Tree
Iola editor Mr Louis Walker seeks State Senate seat
Multiple Kansas newspapers praise Louis Walker of Iola for State Senate in Seventeenth District. He is shown as honest, intelligent, capable, and widely supported by Republican editors and local papers in Lawrence, Manhattan, Saline, Wyandotte, and Blue Rapids. Nomination and election seen as beneficial for the state.
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Iola Realstre
Senate
Manhattan
Louis Walker
Tula
Walker
Saline County Journal
Garnett Plain
Namea Tauls Walker
Iola
Wyandotte Gasette
Joania Walker
Iola Reutsvera
Blue Rapida Tinea
State prison at Leavenworth sees brisk activity and growth
The Leavenworth Times reports brisk business at the State prison complex with 354 convicts now and plans to rise to 400. A new three story brick manufacturing building rises in the yard while the south wing nears roofing. Fifty U S prisoners from Texas will be received later this month, at 55 cents a day to the state. Two county murderers, Winner and McNutt, are acclimating, one claims innocence. Death warrants for Goddard and Morrow remain unsigned.
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Uiion
Hopkins
United States
Texas Penitentiary
Winner
McNutt
Sedgwick ‘County
Nova Scotia
Hen | Goddard
Harliard Morrow
Goddard
Morrow
Injustice Corrected Regarding Emmert’s Audit Report
The letter defends D. B. Emmert amid a report accusing him of government arrears. It states Emmert passed a fair audit with discrepancies found in the account resolved by payment from Osage Ceded La sales. The writer asserts Emmert’s honesty and questions motives behind the report as he runs for Secretary of State.
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Iowa
D. B. Emmert
Osage
Troy Chief
Influence of Newspapers on Student Excellence
A quoted passage by Daniel Webster argues newspapers are essential for students away at school. He contends publishers provide real value, noting pupils with access outperform peers in debate, writing, and overall intellect due to timely reading.
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Daniel
Webster
Fort Scott Opera House to Cost Thirty Thousand Dollars
Fort Scott plans a new opera house with a budget of 30000 dollars hailed as the finest in the state. Miscellaneous notes cover ownership changes at State Paper, political candidate chatter in various towns, a murder, stock law case, track work updates, cremation in Kansas, a child burned in Iola, and hopeful harvest prospects across southern Kansas.
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Fort Scott
Lightning strikes Thayer business. two-story frame damaged
A Leavenworth Commer report describes a chimney strike on a two story frame building on Toon avenue. J D Shepherd and his son the doctor, along with A Sherman and his child, were nearby as the lower story work continued. The structure suffered heavy damage but no injuries occurred. The old saying lightning never strikes twice in the same place was recalled.
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Illinois and St. Louis Bridge christening by Mrs Walsh
News of the Week reports crop reports from Texas and heat waves in Cincinnati, plus finance and banking shifts in New York. It notes freight-rate hikes on livestock, a Chicago third-party reform setback, and Chicago politics under reform attempts. The St Louis bridge christening by Mrs. Walsh marks a ceremonial dedication amid national chatter.
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