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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
4
The Concordia nomination notes Judge Hugh Alexander of Belleville for Congress. If he accepts, he would contest the race vigorously against W. Calderhead, with the possibility of carrying strong support from the district.
Cloud County treasurer Jed Wade faces defaulter charges for 5000 tied to bucket shop speculation. The case underscores distrust in “good fellow” appointments and may sway local political campaigns as Wade is the first Republican treasurer since 1890.
Congressman Charles Curtis asserts the Republican majority forecast by Chairman Crummer is solid and disputes any sign of Democratic gains. He predicts at least a 10,000 vote GOP edge in Kansas, eight Republican congressmen, and a Republican U S senator. An ad for Syrup White Pine Compound is noted in the same text.
The Fair Association invites Republic County farmers to the September 11–14 event in Belleville Rome and bring families. Premiums total about 1800 for races and stock and farm products with open entries before the first day. Officials note grounds improvements, auctioned exhibit spaces, and instructions for livestock and other entries with fees and deadlines.
The Kansas Issue argues that temperance supporters favor all candidates except two. It attacks Judge Hahn of Leavenworth as a corrupt probate judge and criticizes Frank Ryan for loyalty to the Eagles Lodge and opposition to Prohibition. The Union praises Governor Hoch for enforcing the liquor law.
The Kansas City Journal notes that W. A. Harris Colonel W. H. Ryan and Colonel Hugh P Farrelly hold secret meetings and joke about fooling the people on railroad legislation in 1897 and on their records in this campaign. They say August is easier for laughing than November.
Colonel Drinkwater of Massachusetts has been added to the Bryan reception committee. It was thought best to have one for variety.
Colonel Harris of Chicago says many prominent Kansas Republicans assure him of victory, while others in his party warn he will lose. The Bryan reception precedes the fall elections, shaping the party's mood and confidence.
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