Local Republican Announcements for County Offices 1908
Friday May 8 1908 announces candidates for County Superintendent County Treasurer and County Attorney in Republic County. Wm C Rickel from Big Bend Richland township M Slopansky R Wells J C Hoan and W D Vance seek the Republican nomination with primary set for August 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.c. Rickel
Big Bend Township
Wm. M. Slopansky
Richland Township
Republic County
Wm. R. Wells
Belleville Township
John C. Hoan
Inexcusable cowardice to quit the struggle urged
A resolute voice condemns surrender as cowardly, urging unwavering effort in the ongoing fight. The speaker stresses that giving up is the only act beyond excuse, calling for renewed perseverance and continued resistance.
The Reason Why Men Who Mind Their Own Business
A Missouri paper notes with sarcasm that men who mind their own business succeed due to minimal competition, hinting at social commentary on ambition and productivity in the era.
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Missouri
West of Topeka Nominates for State Supreme Bench
J. F. West of Topeka Republican candidate circulates nomination papers for one of three Supreme Court seats. Admitted to bar in 1881, he has served as County Attorney, Judge of the Sixth Judicial District, First Assistant Attorney General, and is currently Assistant United States Attorney.
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J. 5. West
Topeka
Supreme Bench
West
Sixth ‘Judicial District
United States
Supreme Court
New Management at Journal Sets Republican Course
The Journal announces a change in leadership with A B Kimball departing to the Belleville Freeman and a six year newspaper veteran taking over as editor. The paper pledges straight Republicanism, impartial local coverage, and a focus on county and Scandia town News, announcing Scandia as home and aim to enhance the town’s image through quality reporting.
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A. B. Kimball
Belleville Freeman
Republican Party
Scandia
Vance Seeks County Attorney Post in Belleville
W D Vance of Belleville announces candidacy for County Attorney. Resident over 27 years, taught in county schools including Scandia in 1901 02, served two terms as Clerk of the District Court, admitted to the bar two years ago, active in notable District Court cases, and regarded as capable, forceful, and aggressive in pursuit of the office.
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W. D Vance
Belleville
Vance
Republic City
Scandia
The Man That Wins by Charlotte Bronte excerpt
A Bronte passage praises a man defined by luck and timely action. It credits the eye to see opportunity the heart to act promptly and the nerve to complete tasks. It notes no tyrant passion or foibles hinder his path to success.
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Charlotte Bronte
Cloud and Lining Parable Echoes in Daily Life
A thoughtful reflection on fairness where the cloud holds promise but others claim the silver lining, leaving individuals to endure a dimmer lot while hoping for better. The aphorism emphasizes envy, luck, and resilience in ordinary circumstances.
Jailbreak tale ties two fugitives in Belleville
Report says two men escaped from Belleville jail and a Bohemian youth named Frank Sveigr, held for murder near Cuba, was found inside the jail clinging to a board over a broken window. Investigators questioned him but details remain unclear.
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Belleville
Frank Sveigr
Cuba
Bristow Described As Sensible Political Speaker
J. L. Bristow, Republican candidate for United States Senator, spoke in Belleville last week on issues rather than personalities. He urged limits on corporate stock and bond issues, banned stock and grain futures gambling, regulated coal lands and railroad freight rates, and supported tariff reform and expanded Interstate Commerce Commission powers. Bristow, backed by Roosevelt and Taft, is framed as a formidable contender to Senator Long.
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J. L. Bristow
Belleville
Bristow
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Senate
Kansas
Long
Copeland County Gossip on Kansas Gubernatorial Race
In Copeland County gossip, H B Miller withdraws from governor race and Cyrus Leland claims old soldier support. Stubbs and allies doubt Leland’s grip on veteran votes, noting many veterans back Stubbs and petitions circulating for him bind signee to support at the primary.
Old Soldier Vote Splits In Sixth District Race
In the Sixth District a petition shows fourteen of twenty eight old soldiers on Stubbs support cards. Ottawa county legislator John T. White says most veterans prefer the man who best represents them, not the one with the most battles. He endorses W. R. Stubbs over Leland due to Kansas political history.
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Stubbs
John T. White
Ottawa County
Leland
W.R. Stubbs
Kansas
Politicians Avoid Personal Attacks In Belleville Meeting
Speculation on a mud slinging campaign grows as W R Stubbs and Cyrus Leland dodge personal jabs. Friends advise sticking to party matters, and at a Republic county Belleville gathering Leland avoids mentioning Stubbs while W J Bailey attacks him in Leland's interest.
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W. R. Stubbs
Cyrus Leland
Stubbs
Leland
Belleville
Republic County
W. J. Bailey
Stubbs Might Face Mud Sling In Local Politics
Stubbs has four years in politics while Leland has forty, described as a master mechanic in machine politics. The piece notes Leland’s long record and hints Stubbs would be at a disadvantage if mudslinging occurs, given Leland’s decades of material to use.
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Stubbs
Leland
Rheumatism Relief Promised by Chamberlain Liniment
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Liniment as relief for rheumatism, noting it aids rest and sleep and offers temporary pain relief that becomes permanent for some. It targets older sufferers with chronic rheumatism linked to dampness and weather, selling 25 and 50 cent sizes via D. A. Nywall.
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Chamberlain
D. A. Nywall
Van Natta Brothers Stricken By Tuberculosis
Archie Van Natta and J Van Natta of Colorado, son and brother of BE Van Natta, are very ill with tuberculosis at BE Van Natta’s residence in the south part of town.
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Archie van Natta
J. ©. van Natta
Colorado
BE. H. van Natta
Drugs Medicines and Toilet Articles Ad at NgwaLu
A brief notice directs readers to D. A. NgwaLu for drugs medicines and fancy toilet articles. The ad highlights a local supplier offering a range of health and personal care items.
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D. A. NgwaLu
Republic county man ships hogs and cattle to Kansas City
N. N. Holmberg of Republic county delivered hogs and cattle to the Kansas City market this week indicating ongoing farm to market shipments and livestock trade activity in the region.
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N. N. Holmberg
Republic County
Kansas City
Live Stock Commission CO
National Stock Yards
For Sale Cheap Slide Trombone York & Son
Auction style notice sells a single slide trombone with case by York & Son. Identity shown as 1831 Arthur Larson. Local classifieds item listing the instrument for sale.
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York & Son
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