County Official Candidates Announced for Republican Primary
Wm C Rickel of Big Bend township is a candidate for County Superintendent and William M Slopansky of Richland township seeks the same post. R Wells of Belleville township runs for County Treasurer. John C Hoern and W D Vance seek the Republican nomination for County Attorney with August 4 1908 primaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm C. Rickel
Big Bend Township
Wm. M. Slopansky
Richland Township
Republic County
Wm. R. Wells
Belleville Township
John C. Hoern
W.D. Vance
Republican candidates enter August primary for Representative
Jonathan Taylor announces he seeks the Republican nomination for Representative subject to the August primary. John R. Bowersox also declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative contingent on the Republican primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Taylor
John R. Bowersox
State Senator Candidate Seeks August Primary Support
John M. Doyle announces he is the 82nd district state senator candidate and submits to the August primary. He asks readers to consider his bid and acknowledges the party’s selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Doyle
W D Bullen Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
W D Bullen announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Attorney subject to the August primaries and the will of the voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bullen
Beav er Township Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Seat
A Ellingson of Beaver township announces his candidacy for Commissioner of the 2nd District subject to Democratic primary outcomes. He seeks party support in the upcoming contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ellingson
Beaver Township
Boom of Cannon Marks Welcome for French President
A large front-page headline misled readers as the cannon boom signaled the return of French President Fallieres to Paris. The oversized type emphasized ceremony rather than a US political event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Cannon
Fallieres
France
Bristow Campaign Focuses on Issues Not Personalities
Critics say Bristow lacks Senator Long’s looks and is aggressive, yet he argues this race is about issues not men. He had supported the same measures in the Salina Journal long before Long’s term neared its end, showing consistency in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Senator Long
Long
Salina
Vindication of Long Divides Opinion After Indictment
A man once supportive of Long shifts stance after White’s thirty five count indictment. He notes Long’s recent attack pleased him, yet warns vindication only convinces supporters who stood by Long from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Long
Debated Tug of War Over White and Long
The papers credit Senator Long for the verbal onslaught on William Allen White but note Long spoke alone while White did not reply in a joint debate. White retracted three charges, proving honesty. about thirty-two charges remain, likely strengthening trust in White's future statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Long
William Allen White
Long
White
Railway Worker Injury Liability Law Cited as Commendable
The late Congress enacted a law changing railroad employer liability for employee injuries. It abolishes strict common law bars to recovery for injuries caused by fellow employees and relaxes contributory negligence rules. Employees may recover for injuries from co workers even with some personal fault. The law aligns with the framework of the 1896 act and constitutional considerations.
Senator Long Praised After Em poria Speech
The speech defends Long against charges, portrays him as ideal for a senator, and claims he did not bow to railroads or Wall Street. The piece argues Long is constitutional, wise, and self aware, asserting no doubt remains about his fitness and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Long
Emporia
White
Long
Wall Street
Kansas
Debate on primary nominating system in Kansas politics
An exchange discusses how primary nominations could force major changes in political management. It names Cy Leland W Y Morgan and Senator Dolley as key figures and contrasts their roles with those of W A White, and explains why the group opposes Leland favoring the primary over convention power and urging voter choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Leland
W. Y. Morgan
Long
Kansas
Morgan
Leland
Stubbs
Dolley
W. A. White
Bristow
White
Iowa Family Endorses Chamberlain's Remedy in Florida
Iowa born Ennis Bros. report long use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made at Des Moines. They credit the product with saving the writer's life in El Paso Texas and say it is now sold in Narcosse Florida where demand grows. The remedy is offered by D. A. Nywall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chamberlain
Des Moines
el Paso
Texas
Narcosse
Florida
Ennis_ Bros
D. A. Nywall
Belleville visitors and travel notices fill County Seat News
Elsie and Mable Walters, formerly of Belleville, arrived Wednesday night to visit friends. Mrs. Wagoner of Fairbury visits Elmer Wagoner and daughter Mrs. Alexander. Margaret Brown returns from Salina after a year at college. Stella Worrill visits Belleville friends. J. Kinzie and wife attended a Dunkard church convention in Des Moines. Amos Pierce returns from the East after three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stevenson depart for Grand Lake Colorado for the summer. Mrs. Gertie and two daughters arrive from Lebanon Oregon to visit Mr. W. P. Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie and
Mable Walters
Belleville
Mrs. Wagoner
Fairbury
Elmer Wagoner
Alexander
Margaret Brown
Salina
Stella Worrill
The Lure of Conflict and the Dreamer’s Strife
A meditation on struggle and victory as the dreamer faces life’s turmoil. The speaker contrasts dreaming with action and notes only those who bear the battle’s heat can grasp the meaning of triumph or defeat.
Community Notes From Union And Surrounding Areas
Last week in Western Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico residents gathered for visits and farm trips. Mr and Mrs Bur Millner called at Joseph Sissel at Union area while Belleville residents G R Johnson and family toured their Belleville farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Mrs. Bur Millner
Joseph Sissel
G. R. Johnson
Belleville
For Sale Mules and Mare Listed by John Webber
For sale two span of mules and one mare weighing 1200 pounds offered by John Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Webber
Great Strata of Coal From Hazleton Lattimer Mine
Hazleton reports Lehigh Valley Coal Company has opened at Lattimer what is believed to be the world’s largest stripping a solid bed of anthracite 1300 feet wide and 30 feet thick extending from Lattimer to Drifton about six miles. At 600 tons daily output the deposit could last about 250 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lattimer
Drifton
Perpetual Franchise Echoed By Professor And Mr Stax
The earth moves on a vast, uninterrupted pathway through space, a concept the professor uses to illustrate a claim about a perpetual franchise. Dustin Stax agrees, arguing that such a constant service represents a good thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Cyclone Path Sightings Reported by Union Residents
Hon H N Boyd and a Democrat reporter viewed the cyclone path on Saturday. Lem Ed Johnson Ross Johnson and Arlie Bowersox traveled from Belleville Saturday morning to follow the cyclone. A resident who claimed relief after seeing the cyclone Friday evening has the community’s sympathy. Taylor Hammond and family returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Boyd
The
Democrat
Messrs. Lem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal
Scandia Journal
Scandia
R. S. McTaccart
Republican
Denver
Mae
Rock Island
County Seat News
Chas Ball
North Union
Fred Sissell
Minnie Bowersox
Maude Wilkie
Glenn Williams
D. P. Johnson
Guy Bachelor
Gene Loomis
Clarence
Melvin Williams
Glenn
W. C. Rickel
Union
Union News
Taylor, Hammond
R. E. McTaggart
Farmer's & Merchants
City Drag Line
W. E. Godfrey
Weislagel Building
Rena Tiller
Olena Ingebretsen
Gero. R. Barle
Live Stock Commission CO
Kansas City
National Stock Yards
Ill
June
Norway
Dickason
Goodman Dumber. Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!