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Newspaper
Republic County Chief
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1885
Page
2
The Republic County paper debates legal and religious questions around plural marriage in Mormon practice, questions the Eliza Brigman Young divorce ruling, and calls for equal law. It urges converting the Scandia City Hall into a schoolroom amid overcrowded classrooms and proposes a graded school.
The Topeka Journal notes calls to verify reports on Constantine’s alleged murder of his wife Fausta and the reputed use of a bath steam to suffocate her. It cites Appleton’s Cyclopaedia, Gibbons, Athan Gyclouedia Britannica, and other texts, arguing against sensational charges and reflecting on how such tales fueled religious bias. The piece also mentions Hugo’s critique of Goethe and an upcoming fair association in Lawrence with county plowing plans and local political notes.
The article reviews how prohibition laws vary by state and cites examples from Maine to Kansas. It notes an increase in saloons in many cities, questions enforceability in Dodge City, and argues prohibition is expensive with little effect on crime or revenue.
Governor Martin urges the War Department to establish a chain of military posts along the border to protect Kansas from Indian raids. The piece argues that unorganized border territories invite raids from multiple tribes and cattle interests, justifying federal support to guard the frontier and extend civilization into Indian Territory.
A reader letter criticizes federal trade policy toward Chili and discusses silver and guano exchanges. It praises General Weaver and President Cleveland while urging enforcement of law by the governor amid unrest in Leavenworth and other towns.
Washington officials review General McCook's claim that only the United States may contract with Indian nations over lands and that trespassers on Indian territory are illegal. The letter lists lease holders and argues government action to eject occupiers is needed to protect Indian rights and prevent corruption and loss of land.
Downs town in Osborne County marks July 27 as an annual holiday for its settlement anniversary. The 8 year milestone will feature prominent speakers Gov. Martin Senator Plumb Ingalls Ex-Governor Glick and others. Bands from Osborne Alto Cawker City Downs provide music and a fireworks finale closes the day with contests including a $25 prize match. An obituary and veterans reunion committee is also listed with various appointees and roles for the Republic County Veterans Association event.
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