Democratic approval of Cleveland policy praised by Topeka Journal
The Topeka Journal reprints praise for President Cleveland's civil service reform from Omaha Herald editor Dr. Geo H. Miller. It argues the policy will strengthen the Democratic Party, despite Republican opposition, and urges patience and loyalty to the president and his administration. Two years hence Democrats may favor the policy over partisan gain.
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Topeka Journal
Cleveland
Geo. H. Miller
Omaha Herald
Washington
Miller
The
Herald
the Herald
In Safe Hands as Democrats Target Government Waste
Four months after the Democrats took control they uncover abuses in departments. Manning Whitney Vilas Col Man Black and Miller report hundreds of unnecessary clerks in the treasury, saving nearly 250000 after three months of reform. They pledge continued investigations to cut government expense and govern with economy in mind.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Manning
Whitney
Vilas
Colman
Black
Miller
Treasury
Kansas college bid sparks Winfield celebration
Winfield rejoices over securing a Methodist college with a city bid of 40000 in cash and 50000 in script while Abilene, Kansas seeks a chance to compete. A state church committee invites bids, requiring at least one thousand dollars more from the county, signaling a major future educational project.
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Winfield
M. E. College
Abilene
State Convention of the Christian Church
Kansas
T.ese
A. J. Thomson
R. L. Lotz
The Republican Banquet at Topeka Journal
In Topeka the Mexican editors visited amid praise of growth and morals, yet a republican prohibition banquet occurred with champagne and wine at the table. The piece questions why County Attorney Curtis did not seize the liquor and notes the presence of the prohibition governor presiding.
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Topeka
Kansas
Republic
Curtis
A Unicycle That Might Reshape Locomotion
The piece notes Wm P Valentine of Painesville Ohio has built a unicycle with a 12 ft 10 in wheel and 40 ft circumference. The rider sits inside and uses a treadle for propulsion while a rod near ground prevents tipping. Claims include travel of a mile and a half per minute.
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Wm. P. Valentine
Painesville
Richmond lawyer cites Lincoln in school address in South
A young Richmond attorney chose Abraham Lincoln as the subject of a public school address and the crowd applauded the name of the war president, suggesting postwar sentiment in the South is not vindictive. The piece notes upcoming elections in several states and comments on liquor purchase laws and credibility.
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Providence Journal
Richmond
Abraham Lincoln
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