State Treasurer Hays Resignation Sparks Kansas Political Talks
The Topeka paper reports the resignation of State Treasurer Hays causing political stir. Col. Phillips advances a bill creating two new land districts. if passed, four row offices may be created and sparking battles among officeholders. The article notes finance committee actions on bank note provisions and discusses editor Eugene Ware and Prentis, along with flood news from the Mississippi and comments on politicians and bonds supporting John Francis. Francis departs for Topeka to assume duties. Neosho Falls Post backs Emmert for Governor, Humboldt Union hints at congressional ambitions.
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Senate Committee On Finance
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Emmert
Humboldt Union
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Resigned State Treasurer Hayes Cites Health Concerns
State Treasurer Hayes has resigned citing poor health and potential injury from a long trial. Reports suggest his health may improve and his upright reputation among officials remains noted. The statement implies health issues rather than wrongdoing as the primary reason for resignation.
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Treaster Hayes
Resignation Seen Ending Hayes Impeachment Affair
The speaker states evidence suggests improper deposits from New York, and that a resignation would end the impeachment trial. An agreement allegedly bars further prosecution, with a Senate motion to dismiss if pursued. Resignation could disqualify Hayes from future state office.
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Annual Meeting and St Louis Excursion Plan
The Editorial Association schedules its annual meeting at Fr. Scott on Tuesday May 26 with the business session at 3 pm. W. B. Burke of Leavenworth delivers the address and Eugene Ware offers a poem. A trip to St Louis is planned, with Spoons Secretary arranging accommodations and entertainments. The route is Fort Scott to Hannibal by M K T BR to St Louis, then return via St Louis Kansas City Northern.
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Appointment of John Francis as State Treasurer
Gov. Osborn appointed John Francis of Allen county to fill the unexpired term of Col. Hayes. Francis, longtime county clerk and treasurer, is praised for integrity and financial acumen. The Leavenworth Times and Commonwealth editors affirm his honesty and readiness, expecting swift disclosure of any treasury deficits. Senator Rogers is noted in coverage.
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Topeks
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Francis
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Jefferson County to appoint deputy Treasurer
The governor accepted Treasurer Hayes resignation and named John Francia of Ola Allen county as successor. Francia prepared his bond of 1,700,000. Impeachment proceedings would be dropped since conviction would only remove him and bar future office, with savings to the state. The governor’s quick action is praised. Francia is regarded as capable and honest to administer the office lawfully.
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Ola
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Francis
Prairie boom and political fights across Kansas
Kansas letters report fresh prairie breakdown in the state, a lawman’s charity, and a rising reform slate. May politics in Topeka and Fort Scott spotlight alliances, campaigns, and shifting public notices across Osage, Leavenworth, and Ottawa.
News Of The Week From The Enquirer And Oddities
A compilation notes inflation concerns in Washington and calls for presidential action. It mentions Hot Springs Arkansas with fifty seven springs at about fourteen hundred feet. Beecher signs a west lecture contract via Charles Locke. A Kentucky court fixes a cow tail price at one dollar fifty cents, while an Osage man paid twenty five dollars for depriving a canine of a candle. A rural Vermont paper lists minimum charges for eight first class marriage booths and other scattered items.
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