Legislature Adopts Plans but Senate Faces Probes
The Abilene Reflector reports a split in Congress over Dakota Montana and Washington admission, President Cleveland policy shifts, and a push by Iowa anti prohibitionists for a strong license law. It notes Kansas cattle losses, winter stock shelter needs, and a tentative tariff path guided by the Morrison bill with a Ways and Means timetable.
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Ways and Means
House
Washington
Congress
Twenty-Five Years as a State Celebration in Topeka
The quarter centennial of Kansas statehood will be marked at the Grand Opera House on the 29th inst. Afternoon addresses will be given by ex-Governor Charles Robinson and Governor John A. Martin. Evening speeches will follow from several notable state figures. The opera house is chosen due to limited Legislative Hall capacity.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City
Dardanelles
Arkansas
Cleveland
Bro. Cleveland
England
Germany
United States
Union
Grand Opera House
Charles Robinson
John A. Martin
Kansas City Live Stock Journal
Lawrence brewery stands as state’s sole operating plant
In a heated exchange from Leavenworth on January 15 56 a G A R post absoluted or rejected politicking in appoint ment confirmations. A letter from J C Walkins iaw Kansas G A R dept commander defends the nonpartisan aims of the society to honor veterans and support law and country while noting votes and statements by members remain free within G A R rules.
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Leavenworth
Yo Mejor A. Shreve
G. R
Lopeka Neds
Sith
Dicate. A. R
G. A. RR
State Annies
J.C. Walkinsiaw
Com
Married at Midnight in the New York Weekly
A story traces Miss Bigpall Slope’s sudden marriage to Rizpah Hope after her guardian reveals a mysterious pact during a life threatening accident. The tale unfolds amid coercion, gratitude, and veiled motives, promising further chapters in the serialized romance.
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Rizpah
New York Weekly
Address Street and Smith, Publishers
Rose Street
New York
P.O. Box
First Lady of the Land Debate Sparks Controversy
The Wilmington Star argues against the idea of a single "first American lady" praising every virtuous American woman as equal in status. It contends that many noble mothers wives sisters and sweethearts deserve recognition, insisting no one woman should hold the top honor alone.
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Wilmington Star
Calcutta
Welcome to All Kansas Brings Hope for Farmers
A year of hard times and nationwide business depression prompts eastern farmers to seek greener lands. Kansas invites new settlers, offering broad acres at reasonable prices and the promise of prosperity in the land of flowers and perpetual sunshine. The state portrays resilience and confidence despite widespread hardship.
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Kansas
Famine, Earthquake, and Blizzard Toll Across States
A Kansas report notes severe stock losses with cattle and hog fatalities, listing thousands of dead cattle between Coolidge and Dodge City and dozens of frozen livestock across Ellsworth and Mitchell counties. Farmers face fuel shortages as winter rages, while Colorado reports a deadly snow slide where survivors recount harrowing scenes, including a man drinking his own blood to quench thirst.
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Ellsworth
Mitchell County
H.C. Adams
W. N. Holabird
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Arkansas River
Coolidge
Dodge City
Union Pacific
California
Colorado
Directory of State and local officers and fraternal orders
A fragmented directory lists state officers including Governor John A. Martin and Attorney General S. B. Bradford along with U.S. Senators John J. Ingalls and Preston B. Plumb. It details Dickinson County officials such as Henry Kandlers, District Clerk A. S. Davidson, and county officers, plus secret orders Benevolent and Independent Order of Odd Fellows listings with lodge names and leaders.
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John A. Martin
A. P. Ruddie
E.R. Allen
E. P. McCabe
Sat
T. Howe
S. B. Bradford
Ae Public Instruction
J. H. Lawhead
Justice Supreme Court
A. H. Horton
M. Valentine
United States
John J. Ingalls
Preston B. Plumb
Congress
Morrilla H. Funston
B . Perkins
Thos Ryan
John A. Anderson
Lewis Hanback
Sam R. Peters
M. B. Nicholson
Dickinson County
Henry Kandlers
Warmnity
Thomas Irby
Jas Culbertson
M. Dunken
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Abilene
B. L. Strother
Henry Litts
Strother & Litts, Editors and Publishers
Lynch
Dakota
Montana
Washington Territories
Iowa
Des Mi
Walruff's
Lawrence
State
U.P. Railroad
Senet
Loval Lt
O. I. Byers
A. Ae Éam
Te Coumanders
Noss
K. T
Western Bowe
F. Abilene Ledze
W. Fees
Bert & Martin
Cassimeres
Groceries and Queensware
N. B
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Telepm
Abilene, Kas
D. G. Smith
South Side
J.H Brady & CO
T. C. Henry & CO
Calia
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