County Republican Convention Nominates Local Officials
Delegates will meet at the courthouse in Tolan on September 19 to nominate Clerk of the District Court County Superintendent of Public Instruction County Attorney and Probate Judge. Township voters meet September 12 to elect delegates to the county convention and a mass convention will ratify or reject selections. By order of the County Central Committee Louis Walker Chairman.
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Tolan
Oteclock
Geneva
Deer Creek
Ijange
Tola
Elin
Elsmore
Hambot
Salem
Cottage Grove
Saturlay
da' Clock
Slend
Louis Walker
Allen County Voters Welcome Republican County Attorney Candidate
A Republican candidate declares in Allen County his bid for County Attorney. He emphasizes service to all citizens regardless of party and pledges to uphold duties diligently, accepting the voters' verdict. The message states his commitment to the right man for the right job and readiness to serve if elected.
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Allen County
Vaming
Kansas Victories and Suits Across State Libel Tangles
A Kansas tidbit column notes Henry C. Bowen suing the Brooklyn Eagle for libel seeking about $14,000, while Beecher plans a libel suit against Tilton. Reform Convention names S. R. Gooniy for Congress, and a state proclamation calls a September extra session to aid settlers harmed by grasshoppers and drought. Pomeroy sues the Topeka Commonwealth for $7,000, amid accusations of bribery and political contention.
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Henry C. Bowen
Brooklyn Eagle
Jaurs Rocers
Burlingame
Pomeroy
Topeka Commonwealth
Qsboen
Kansas
Contested Third District Nomination and Casey Ticket Declines
Junor W R Brown of Hutchinson leads the Third Congressional District nomination after nine ballots at Emporia, while Col Holiday of Topeka trails. The Casey ticket sees no willingness to accept, with J P Bauserman declining the superintendent nomination. Republican papers generally back Osborn and the ticket, praising Gov Osborn’s administration and the Topeka convention outcomes.
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Junor W.R. Brown
Hutchinson
Reno County
Emporia
Col. Holliday
Topeks
Brown
Holliday
Congressional Convention at Hureboldt Nominates Cobb
The convention met last Wednesday at Hureboldt and nominated Hon. A Cobb by 45 to 19. Simons congratulated Cobb and pledged support for the Republican party. Cobb delivered a timely acceptance speech and received broad approval from the attendees. The event suggested Cobb will secure the full Republican vote of the district.
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Hureboldt
Pangborn
Kansasity Times
Cobb
Simons
Hon
A. Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Republican Party
Col. Cobb
The Ticket Nominates Strong State and Congressional GOP Slates
The Republican party outputs its State and Congressional nominees this week with strong lines. It endorses the party choice for Congress as the best available candidate and lauds the state ticket as exceptionally strong. The minority view on Gov Osborn’s renomination is cited from the Atchison Champion, noting opposition but acknowledging the majority’s will and call for harmony rather than further conflict.
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Osborn
Topeka
Republican
Wyandotte Gazrite
Manhattan Nationalist
Woodson County Post
Gov
Keegistre
Republican Party
Watian
Atchison
Gov. Osborn
Francis Declines Reform Ticket For State Treasurer
The article notes John Francis declining the reform nomination for State Treasurer. Democratic papers across the state and Missouri criticized him after he announced his decision, labeling him dishonest. It questions whether reform supporters will abandon him, given his refusal to join the ticket and the risk of defeat in November.
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Osborn
Appoin Crozier
Judy Crozier
Senate
Qsage
John Francia
Reform
Democratic
Missouri
Francis c
Democratic Daily
Honest John Francis
Francis
Iola
Topeka
Allen County
Reform party and Grasshopper plague critique in Olathe Mirror
The Olathe Mirror editorial questions whether the Republican party is more corrupt than two years ago and whether the opposition is purer, arguing Republicans should not abandon their party. It accuses Democrats of wool-paving to gain power, cites county majorities, and asserts farmers hope relief from grasshoppers and citches.
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Allen County
Grant
Reform Party
John Francis
United States
County Officers Candidates Urged by Republican Voter
A Republican supporter advocates for county officers noting Paxson Root Bartlett DeWitt and Simp son as strong names for Probate Judge County Superintendent Clerk of the Court and County Attorney. The writer endorses H W Talcott for County Attorney and urges party leaders to nominate him at the convention on the Wth.
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Eprron Reomrer
Paxson
Faulkner
Frank Root
Geneva
Root
C. M. Simpson
H. D. Smith
Humboldt
Thut
Card shows Murdock and reformers in Kansas Republican split
The piece recounts Murdock's defiant stand backing the Republican ticket after a convention defeat, noting press bolting rumors and his willingness to sacrifice personal ambition for party principles. It includes John Francis declining a state treasurer bid, reaffirming Republican loyalty and urging unity.
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M. M. Murdock
Topeka Cozmnant Health
Wickita Eagle
Murdock
Osborn
Kansas City Times
Lagle Wuld
M. J. Sajter
Wichita Fagle
Murpock
Wichrra
Kax
Resolutions Adopted at Third District Republican Convention
The Third District Republican delegates met in Emporis and adopted principles for the Topeka August convention. They endorse the direct election constitutional amendment by Senator Morton and urge senators and representatives to push its submission to state legislatures, asserting it serves the best interests.
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Emporis
Republican Party
Resie
Hia
Topeka
O. Morton
United States
Indiana
Congress
Demand for Direct Vote on Press Amendment and Homestead Law Reform
A call to adopt a constitutional amendment to elect the Press by direct vote and to seek an amendment to the homestead law. It would protect settlers who abandon homesteads due to destitution or Indian raids for over six months, ensuring rights are preserved for those already holding homesteads.
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United States
Congress
Republicans Praise Kansas Platform Declaration
The Kansas Republican Convention adopted a resolution urging the general government to return to normal action after the Civil War era. The Kansas stance is celebrated as a strong, timely declaration that could strengthen the national party and win over former Democrats.
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Reeister
Kansas City Journal
Kansas
Republican Party
National Republican Party
Kanassa
Union
Republican State Central Committee Elects Guthrie Chairman
The Republican state Central Committee met in Topeka this week to elect John Guthrie of Topeka as Chairman and J. J. Back of Emporia as Secretary. They set a September 18 meeting for a five member quorum and listed fifteen district representatives including Limon Bsker Leavenworth Nathan Price Troy and others across Kansas.
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Republican State Central Committee
Limon Bsker
Leavenworth
Nathan Price
Troy
John Guthrie
Topeka
E. A. Pisher
Lawrence
J. J. Buck
Emporia
W. C. Webb
Fort Scott
J. L
Massacre of Lawrence surveyors by Cheyennes near Dodge City
Lawrence reports detail the August 24 attack on Capt. Short and a party of sixteen surveyors sixty miles south of Dodge City. Ten men died including Capt. Short and his son Daniel. Bodies found August 26 near wagons at Lone Tree camp, with heads crushed. A white party recovered Shorts's papers watches but left bodies intact.
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Lawrence
Cutler
Short
Daniel
Harry Jones
John Kuchler
Mr. Shaw
Dodge City
Lone Tree Camp
Capt. Short
Indiana
Shorts
Marshall County Aftergrasshopper Debacle
Marshall County recovers from grasshopper damage with diversified crops. Farmers favor variety over reliance on a single crop, noting oats and barley harvests and corn shortfall. The season supports the belief that multiple crops cushion the economy and boost cash returns despite a ruined corn crop.
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Marshall County
Marshall Cty
Farmers optimistic on corn and oats prices after pest damage
The Blue Rapids Chronicle reports that oats may rise to seventy five cents per bushel as sellers note steady demand. Farmers in older counties claim crops survived drought and locust damage better than feared, while newer counties suffer from limited small grain plantings and ruined corn. The state refrains from despair, citing resilience and expected recovery aided by farmer self reliance.
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the Blue
Blue Rapids
Kanaay
Osborn renominated see-saw at Republican State Convention
Four delegates from Miami county, five from Linn, one from Neushe, two from Wooasen, and two from other counties, totaling thirteen, balked at Osborn’s renomination. They vow support for the ticket aside from Osborn, hinting at another gubernatorial candidate while praising Osborn’s record and urging acceptance of the convention’s choice. The Aftchison Champion notes mixed loyalties and respect for Osborn’s administration.
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Miami County
Linn
Neushe
Wooasen
Gov. Osborn
Gov. Osburn
Gov
Osborn
Gov. Urborn
Aftchison
Vacancies Open in Legislature After Appointments
After adjournment several seats became vacant as members accepted federal offices. Eli Gilbert J M Hodge B H McEckron and D R Anthony vacated seats with McEckron previously Speaker. Houston Telegraph reports five youths hid in a train car from Parsons Kansas seeking a stop in Houston for a day or two.
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Congress
United States
Eli Gilbert
Allen County
Fort Larned
J. M. Hodge
Dickinson County
Cawker City
B. H. McEckron
Cloud County
Concordia
D. R. Anthony
Leavenworth County
Penthisstes
Leavenworth
McEckron
Journal
Houston
Texas
Parson
Kansas
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T. H. Cavanaugh
Saline County
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D. W. Wilder
Bourbon County
A. M. F. Randolph
Coffey County
Sghn Fraser
Douglas County
D. M. Valentine
Franklin County
Wat. A. Phillips
S.A. Cobb
Wyandotte County
Third
R. Brown
Republican Convention
Fl. D. Smith
5. R. Gooniy
Ottawa
Camenton
Wisconsin
Kansas State University
Juros
Beecher
Tilton
Topera
York
Casey
J. P. Bauserman
Reform Central Committee
Col. Houstow
Leavenworth Commercial
Col. Phillips
Guy Francis
Refurm
State Central Committee
Towa, Kans
OHN Francia
D. Macdonald
Nelson Abbot
Marshall All Right
Kansas Lands
Geo. A. Bowlus
Kans
Lola
Neosho Stier
Lola City
George A. Bowlus
North British and Mercantile
London
England
Hartford
Conn
Eta
New York
Enderwriter’s Agency
American Central
St. Louis
Cash Dry Goods Store
Loia
Jno. Francis & Co
Quincy Eagle
Sioux City
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