Republican primary filings for Republic county officers
Notices announce candidates for County Superintendent County Treasurer County Attorney and Representative in the August 4 1908 Republican primary. Frings list Wim C Rigge Big Bend Wm M Slopansky Richland R Wells Belleville John C Holin W D Vance Jonathan Taylor John R Bowersox John M Degie seek Republican nomination for state senate 32nd district.
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Wim. C. Rigge
Big Bend Township
Wm. M. Slopansky
Richland Township
Republic County
Wm. R. Wells
Belleville Township
August
Jouhn C. Holin
Ellingson Seeks Democratic Primary for 2nd District Commissioner
A. Ellingson of Beaver Township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 2nd District County Commissioner. He states his run is contingent on the outcome of the Democratic primaries.
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A. Ellingson
Beaver Township
Holton Boy Sentenced Over Sleeping Outdoors
A Holton boy has been sent to the penitentiary for sleeping outside instead of at home. The editorial notes Holton residents reject the fresh air fad and laments lapses in prosecuting serious offences.
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Holton
Choose Your Governor Stubbs Or Leland In Kansas Race
In the Kansas Republican governor contest the writer leans to Stubbs while noting Leland Bailey and Hoch are factors. The piece mocks excessive fighting, urges calm, and predicts any nominee can win, pledging support for the party’s choice after primaries.
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Grant Hornaday
Bailey
Hornaday
Mr. Miller
Stubbs
Leland
Republican Party
Teland
Kansas
Hoch
Wm. Allen White
Leland and Bailey
Students Run Lawrence Daily Feature Surprises Officials
K U students once briefly controlled a Lawrence daily and published a joint question feature listing local joints. City authorities claimed no prior knowledge yet allowed the work, labeling it a troubling start that cannot be halted.
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K. U
Lawrence
Senator Jeff Davis Denounces Newspapers in Senate Speech
In a fiery Senate address Senator Jeff Davis criticized American newspapers, using vivid phrases to condemn coverage and alleged distortions. The remark references a harsh image of media hostility and a nickname likened to an iron, Arkansas figure.
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Jeff Davis
United States Senate
Arkansas
Roosevelt’s Veto Fight and Bonded Senate Budget Clash
Congress backed two battleships while Roosevelt warned a veto over four. When funds for a railroad accounting system were trimmed to fifty thousand dollars, the president said he could not endorse the present Congress in the coming campaign. Districts that sent national delegates to Chicago show support for Roosevelt, and House leaders adjust a “do nothing” stance as passing legislation looms before adjournment keeping the strong president in the spotlight.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wich
Chicago
House
Jonathan Taylor Seeks Republican Representation in Kansas
Jonathan Taylor of Scandia township announces his candidacy for representative, subject to the Republican primary. Born May 27 1844 in Tennessee, he joined the 1st Tennessee Federal Cavalry in 1862 and fought with the Army of the Cumberland. He moved to Kansas in 1870, homesteaded in Scandia, and has endured Kansas’ highs and lows. A lifelong Republican, he supports Stubbs for governor and Bristow for senator, favors elected officers by popular vote, and seeks tax law revisions. A portrait was not obtained for this issue but may appear later.
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Jonathan Taylor
Scandia
Mr. Taylor
Tennessee
1St Tenn. Federal Cavalry
Army of the Cumberland
Kansas
Taylor
Republic County
Stubbs
Bristow
United States
Tragedy of the Trees and a Transplanted Oak
The piece highlights forest loss and cites Senator Depew advocating tree preservation. It notes the Lackawanna railroad saved a large oak by transplanting it rather than cutting it down and predicts wider adoption of such policy.
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Trea
Toues
Depew
Lackawana Railroad
Kansas City Star
Belleville man announces candidacy for representative
J R Bowersox of Belleville declares his bid for state representative in the JouRNAL. A former soldier with Co F 5th Ohio cavalry who served under Sherman, he homesteaded in Union township thirty seven years ago and recently retired to Belleville. He is described as a public spirited citizen active in local progress.
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John R. Bowersox
Belleville
Mr. Bowersox
Co. F 5Th Ohio Cavalry
Sherman
Union Township
Republican Candidate Bowersox for County Office
The article profiles Bowersox as a Republican and longtime county organizer, noting his role in the Republic County Mutual Insurance Company and service on its board. It recalls his near-miss nomination six years ago and endorses him as a man of integrity, good judgment, and public‑affairs knowledge who would serve constituents well if elected.
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Sive Movements
Republic County Munucil Insurance Company
Bowersox
Doyle Announces Candidacy for State Senate Seat
John M. Doyle of Belleville announces his candidacy for state senator in the 32nd district, subject to the will of the voters and party processes.
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John M. Doyle
Belleville
Doyle prominent in Re public county politics
Mr. Doyle, long a well known business leader since 1888, is described as progressive and civic minded. He has held mayoral office in Belleville twice and served as representative from the county in 1895. He belongs to multiple lodges and committees and is deemed well qualified if nominated and elected.
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Doyle
Republic County
National Council
L. of S
Grand Lodge
Kansas
Belleville
Murdock Stood Against Cannon Before House Retreat
Victor Murdock of Kansas and one other Republican faced Speaker Cannon's dictatorial methods and refused to yield the right of representation. He warned he would resign rather than surrender his prerogatives, arguing such lawmakers should not be retired from the House unless moving to the Senate.
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House
Victor Murdock
Eighth
Kansas
Cannon
Murdock
Senate
Rheumatism Pain Relief Promised by Chamberlain's Liniment
The article extols Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it provides relief and allows rest and sleep. It notes temporary relief can become permanent for some, though chronic cases in old people may not achieve a permanent cure, with 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by D. A. Nywall.
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Chamberlain
D. A. Nywall
Ackley Makes Quick Missouri Pacific Run to Kansas
H Z Ackley Missouri Pacific station agent traveled to Greenleaf Kansas last week. He left Wednesday and returned Thursday, making a brief official trip.
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H. Z. Ackley
Missouri Pacific
Greenleaf
Kansas
Trombone for Sale York & Son One Slide with Case
For sale cheap. One slide trombone and case, York and Son make, 18 st. Arthur Larson.
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York & Son
Arthur Larson
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