Local candidates announce Republican primary bids
Wm M Slopansky of Richland seeks the County Superintendent nomination. R Wells of Belleville bids for County Treasurer. John C Hogt n and W D Vance announce for County Attorney. Jonathan Taylor and John R Bowersox seek the Representative nomination. all subject to the August 4 1908 Republican primary.
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Wm C. Rickel
Big Bend Township
Wm. M. Slopansky
Richland Township
Republic County
Wm. R. Wells
Belleville Township
John C. HoGtn
Jonathan Taylor
John R. Bowersox
John M. Doyie Seeks August Primary State Senate Post
John M. Doyie declares his candidacy for the 32nd district state senate, subject to the outcome of the August primary. He frames his bid as aligned with the will of voters and party processes.
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John M. Doyie
Republican Nomination Sought for County Attorney
W. D. Bullen announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney, subject to the results of the August primaries.
A Ellingson Seeks Democratic Primary Commissioner Race
Beaver township resident A Ellingson announces candidacy for Commissioner in the 2nd district subject to Democratic primary decisions. He seeks party support as the race moves through the primary process.
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A. Ellingson
Beaver Township
Speaker Cannon Abandons Planned Auto Trip to White House
Speaker Cannon has given up his auto mobile trip and may abandon his contemplated journey to the White House now or later. The change signals a shift in plans and potential delays for upcoming engagements.
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Speaker Cannon
White House
Open Letters Shake Military Vote Outlook
Letters from veterans challenge a blanket claim that all old soldiers back Leland, hinting that Mr. Stubbs could gain two to three Grand Army votes in forthcoming ballots.
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Leland
Mr. Stubbs
Farmers hear W J Bryan at Lexington meeting
At a Democratic gathering in Lexington Nebraska, 15 automobile loads of farmers attend to hear W J Bryan speak. The piece notes a contrast with earlier 1890s rallies and mentions the Republicans have held power for 12 years.
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Lexinngton
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Republican Party
Senator Long to Launch Reelection Campaign Near Emporia
The article notes Senator Long is expected to start his reelection campaign in Emporia around June 9 or 10. It highlights a chance for the public to hear his stance on his 35 Wall Street votes cited by W. A. White and hopes he will respond by explaining his record rather than labeling White a populist, as W. Y. Morgan, Long's friend and manager, did.
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Senator Long
Emporia
Wall Street
W. A. White
Mr.White
W. Y. Morgan
Long
Senator Bristow
Aldrich
Roosevelt
Kean
Elkins
Kansas
William. Allen White
Political speeches contrasted in Lincoln and Belleville
The speaker in Lincoln praised national and Kansas conditions without attacking opponents, while Ex-Governor Bailey in Belleville attacked Stubbs and offered no praise for him. Which tactic is likelier to win votes remains debated.
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W. R. Stubbs
Lincoln
Belleville
Bailey
Leland
Stubbs
Kansas
Congressional Debate Offer Sparks Campaign Interest
S. S. Smith, campaigning in Republic county, found small crowds while Calderhead has not yet visited. Judge Rees spoke to more listeners but not large audiences. Smith proposed threeway debates among himself Rees and Calderhead to inform voters, but Calderhead may refuse risking prestige as the other two could outperform him.
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S. S. Smith
Republic County
Congress
Calderhead
Judge Rees
Smith
Rees
The New Emergency Currency Law Explained
The act, forging a compromise between Aldrich and Vreeland bills, creates National Currency Associations and new circulating notes backed by U S bonds and other securities. It includes a National Monetary Commission and temporary rules expiring June 30 1914, with note issuance up to 500 million and taxes to fund redemption. It also outlines bank eligibility, security deposits, and the government’s power to issue notes during financial stress.
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Aldrich
Senate
Vreeland
House
National Bank
United States
Currency Association
Secretary of Treasury
Congress
National Currency Association
Association
Comptroller
Secretary of the Treasury
Two Candidates Compete for Republican Senate Nomination
The campaign features Bristow and Long seeking the Republican senatorial nomination. Bristow has long spoken against graft and unfair rates, using his newspaper to protest and jail grafters. Long, by contrast, has not engaged in public speeches but has opposed oppressors in quiet fashion.
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Bristow
VanNatta brothers attend funeral after trip to Trenton
Hugh VanNatta and his cousin Arthur VanNatta traveled from their grandparents home in Trenton Missouri to attend the funeral of Hugh and Arthur’s brother.
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Hugh VanNatta
Trenton
Arthur VanNatta
Notice of Appointment in Julia White Estate
On May 11, 1908 the Probate Court of Republic County Kansas appointed and qualified J Garman as executor of the estate of Julia White deceased of Republic County. All interested parties must govern themselves accordingly.
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Kansgas
Republic County
Julia White
Kansas
Nsas
Garman
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