The Register notes and political reflections of 1874
The Register reports on editor A P Lockerby reclaiming control of Ft Scott Monitor, marks observance of Memorial Day, reports C B Peck forecasting a large cattle drive, and quotes Dio Lewis on tobacco and whisky reform. It also notes a Kansas law requiring children eight to fourteen in school, discusses Geo W Martin and Hayes case costs, and previews Republican congressional candidates in the 1st and 2nd districts. It cites Spirit of Kansas and Kansas Farmer on reform movements and anti-monopoly sentiment.
Editorial Convention Opens With Officers Elected
About fifty editors and wives attended the editorial convention held May 26 1874 with T D Thacher presiding. Officers for the year were chosen including D R B Anthony as president Col Houston Albert Griffin McElroy and W F Sargent as vice presidents, W R Spooner as secretary, Geo Martin as treasurer, and Gev Crawford as orator with Noble Prentiss as alternate. Manhattan named as next meeting place.
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Scorr
T. D. Thacher
D. RB. Anthony
Leavenworth Times
Col. Houston
Leavenworth Commercial
Albert Griffin
Manhattan Nationalist
McElroy
Humfordt
Manhattan
Burke
Ware
Thorrow
St. Louis
Boot
Second district committee fills vacancies in Ottawa
In Southern Kansas the congressional committee for the second district met this forenoon. J C Bowles of Ottawa and Capt J E Stone of Montgomery County were appointed to fill vacancies. The committee now includes Cook Wyandotte Gilmore Wilson Biddle Linn Bowles Franklin and Stone Montgomery. They plan a June 26 Ottawa meeting to set convention time and venue with Humboldt likely proposed as a suitable site.
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E City
Kansas
Congressional Committee
J.C. Bowles
Ottawa
J. E. Stone
Montgomery County
Cook
Wyandotte
Gilmore
Wilson
Biddle
Linn
Bowles
Franklin
Capt. Stone
Montgomery
Humboldt
L. W
State Treasury Critique Calls For Reform Of Depositories
The column argues ex-Treasurer Hayes deposited state funds in multiple banks, leading to his resignation. It contends banks paid interest in violation of law, asserts Hayes was not malicious, and urges reforms. Proposals include higher pay for the State Treasurer, multiple depositories, release of bonds proportionate to deposits, and county treasurers delivering only gold, silver, or currency to Topeka.
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Hayes
Francia
Francis
Goen
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Topeka
New Road Law Explains Location and Tax Changes
A 1874 session law replaces prior acts on roads and highways. Petitioners for road location or changes need publish no road notices in papers, but file with county commissioners and bond for costs if the road is not confirmed. If the route follows section lines, survey may be dispensed with when landowners agree in writing and commissioners are satisfied with the proposal.
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Board of County Commissioners
Road location rules and tax levy changes described
H A Neepway county clerk explains new provisions for road location view and survey processes and the changes to road tax collection. The article covers the authority of county commissioners, gate allowances, road widths, hedge considerations, and the method of taxing land to fund roads. It also outlines the responsibilities of county clerks trustees and road overseers in assessing and collecting the road tax for 1873 and onward.
Kansas Treasurers Office Report 1874 Balance
The statement by Jno Francis treasurer of Kansas to Governor Osborn dated May 21 1874 details assets and deposits as of May 12 1874 including State warrants 27076153 school coupons 44007 50 civil defense orders 1240 35 counterfeit money 500 00 and bonds in the permanent school fund totaling 703952 7631627 with totals of 1 84 40 0 and credits from various state and municipal bonds and life insurance securities.
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Toreka
Kas
Thomas A. Osborn
Kansas
Gilpign
New York
Favor Our Dunnel, Lawson& Co
Ucalag
Ec’i
Lawrence City
State University
Tdu
Missouri Valley Life” General Deposit
Alliance Mutual
Alliance Mutual General Deposit
Lie State
Jno. Francis
Topeka
Merlins Colvetion May 27 Convention Call In Topeka Plan
The Merlins Colvetion at the State house by Franklin county delegates appoints W C Smith as chair and Nichol son as secretary. Twenty two delegates from seven counties attend. A four member committee proposes a reform call to meet August first for delegations to a Topeka convention August sixth to nominate state and congressional candidates. John Davis sends a harmony note urging unity.
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Toreka
Franklin County
State House
W.C. Smith
Atchison
Nicholson
Pavia
Farmers’ Reform Organization
Democratic State Central Committee
State of
Kansas
Topeka
Congress
News of the Week Highlights From City and Nation
Retired Rear Admiral Shubrick Spinner dies in Washington on the 27th. Wyoming notes joke on marriage notices. Fire destroys Yeddo’s 270 year old temple of Shibe. A Indianapolis debtor avoids payment for chewing gum. Carlyle hires a Welsh summer house with Mr. Froude. frail and mostly silent. A Boston man dies mid-curse. caution urged in discussing sacred topics. Missouri editors debate cremation ashes as lye. unsolved. Bridge spanned Mississippi opens to pedestrians in ten days. railroad track advancing. celebration planned next month. Montreal’s grain trade rising as New York lags in Mississippi improvements. Senate list of governors and senators named. Washburn to be seventh to hold office.
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St. Louis Dispatch
Keystone Bridge
Ulindis Bridge
Mississippi
Pomeroy Case Scrutiny Grows In Kansas
Public interest in the Pomeroy case rises as trial nears with rumors of a deal behind the scenes. Opinion dentro Kansas favors letting the case run its course, wary of mercenary signatures from James F Legate and concerns about selling mercy for gain. Senator Sumner’s furnishings to be auctioned in Washington on June 3.
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Pomeroy
Walla
Kannas
Kansas
Jas. F
Angel of Mercy
Mercy
Leavenworth Times
Sumner
Washington
Osage Settlers Hold Large Parson Meeting in Kansas
A massive Osage ceded lands gathering in Parsons drew about six thousand settlers from Neosho and Labette counties. The open air convention, part of a series, voiced grievances and rights with speeches from M W Reynolds, Salter, Gov Osborn, and others, and messages from Ingalls and Crichton.
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Commonwealth
Parsons
Neosho
Labette
Kansas
Thayer
Osage Mission
Grand Protective Association
Hazagrda
Ing
P. B. Plum
Judge Lawrence
Ohio
Oswego
Cricha
Supreme Court of the
Eastbound route urged via St Louis Kansas City line
The St Louis Kansas City and Northern Short Line is promoted as the fastest East route linking Missouri to the Mississippi and beyond. It highlights modern track upgrades over two million dollars, reclining chair cars with toilet facilities, six daily express trains, strong safety measures, and through-ticket options via St Louis or Chicago. Maps and timetables are available from local agents Lyman McCarty and P B Groat.
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St. Louie
Kansas City
Missouri
Mississippi
St. Louis
Toor Andreas Lyman McCarty
Annas City
P. B. Groat
Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Promises Improved Through Service
Completion of the iron bridge over the Missouri river at Boonville enables the line to offer better facilities between the Northeast and Southwest. Two daily trains run Hannibal to Netosho valley and St. Louis to Southern Kansas with through Pullman cars to Galveston via Chicago Quincy Hannibal and St. Louis.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Missouri River
Boonville
Northeast
Great Southwest
Hannibal
Points
Great Netosho Valley
St. Louis
Kansas
Chicago
Quincy
Galveston
Missouri
Texas
Thomas Darwin
Sedalia
Go East by Way of St Louis and the Miller Platform
The Missouri Pacific Railway emphasizes fastest routes from the West to the East via Kansas City and St. Louis. It highlights Miller Platform and Westinghouse Air Brake for safety and comfort, with Pullman Sleepers and reclining chair coaches. Through tickets and timetable details available at Western offices or from G Baxter in Kansas City or E A Ford in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Kansas City
Westinghouse
Kausas City
Leavenworth
Atchison
G . Baxter
Western
E. A. Ford
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Iola, Kansas
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Cook Stores
West Side Public Square
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J. Latham & Co
Washington St
Ruston Mars
J. —. Ireland
South Side Public Square
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Lonis, Mo
Washington Avenue
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Kansas Lands
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Is Located On the Neosho River
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YATES
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Quincy Eagle
Sioux City
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