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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
6
Readers recall a Lawrence gathering last week where participants faced media scrutiny and critics dubbed the event an ecoronation. The term hints at an eco friendly or reformist push shaping local political debate.
The piece notes ongoing quarrels among Washington newspapers about a street fair and predicts possible future conflicts over funerals. It remarks that October days can lift spirits, cites Kansas as having a dull election season, and mentions the Topeka Herald blaming the Kansas campaign’s apathy on a lack of moral issue.
A Belleville Telescope note praises last week's debate on Kansas senatorial politics and asks who authored the insightful piece. The editorial tone hints at strong agreement with the opinion and curiosity about the writer.
The writer complains that newspapers waste space explaining the new ballot law and says the law's originator should pay for the space. The remark targets the cost of political guidance and accountability.
Voters are urged to back the Republican ticket as the stronger choice for county office. The piece argues every man on the Republican slate is better qualified than his opponent and urges straight-ticket voting.
The piece notes Manhattan editor Davis was burned in effigy by Agricultural College students, calling the gesture small by his Mississippi origins where they burn the real article, highlighting cross regional flare in student protests.
Riley Regent notes the Democratic Party must find a new issue and apologize for the previous one in every campaign. He argues this ongoing hunt extends weekly during campaigns, reflecting the party’s struggle to present a consistent platform.
State of Kansas Republic County Probate Court announces letters of administration granted to Mary Morley for the estate of Randolph Morey deceased. Claims must be filed within one year for allowance or risk being barred. three years from the letters date to be forever barred. Mary M. Morley Administratrix.
The Hutchinson News notes how Kansas creamery men backed an anti oleo law to boost prices. After passage, butter prices fell while farmers with milk separators began making butter themselves, shifting profits to milk producers and harming cattle raisers. The piece warns of possible evasion by packers and laments the lobby result.
The Minneapolis Messenger quotes the Independent ticket as lacking substance with only a few offices for a few men and no real hope for prosperity. It cautions that the effort plays on prejudice and is not a path to progress.
A local farmer, three weeks behind schedule with Withobis work, seeks to hire three laborers. He seldom reads his home paper and shows little interest in discussing politics.
In Cherokee county Don Gassaway chairs the Populist Central Committee. A rival ticket labels Gasaway as the proper name. In Republic county he runs the Republican organ at the county seat.
The Nemocrstic papers debate the discredited tale of Mr. Calderhead's Beloft speech, acknowledging its falsehood but relying on weak material. They urge looking up Craddock's court record in Missouri for truth.
The piece argues Democrats and Populists forgets certain facts praising rural free delivery mail routes. It notes rural residents loud in praise of the service and credits the Republican party for enabling the program while recalling the prior Democratic opposition to the experiment.
In Republic county the party faction seeks to defeat the Republican legislative candidate elsewhere in the state. Republicans urged fair play and massive turnout to ensure the party vote for the U.S. Senate ally of the National Administration.
The Lindsborg News disparages J. T. Kelly for state treasurer and other nominees. It labels Kelly unworthy and argues alcoholism disqualifies him from state office, while endorsing two exceptions to support the Republican state ticket.
A lengthy appeal urges Scandia township Republicans to vote the party ticket, praising the county clerk and probate judge candidates, urging loyalty to Roosevelt era policies, opposing Democratic candidates, and stressing majority rule and party unity. The message denounces populist and Democratic alignments and encourages backing Charley Hugos and a Republican representative, with promises of strong legal and administrative performance.
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