Democratic delegation plans for Kansas 1884 primary
Abilene Reflector outlines May 7 and 14 county and district primary conventions to elect delegates and alternates to the Kansas Democratic state convention, to meet in Topeka then Chicago for the national convention. It notes representation by votes for George W. Glick and urges party unity and timely publication. It also advocates Dickinson County’s right to name one of two district delegates for Chicago.
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House of Eny of
Orlock
Pate
Kansas
Chicago
Tursday
George W. Glick
Hamilton
Harvey
Gari
Ston
Wilson
BiNes
Uwooodson
V.norton
Wyandotte
B.osage
State Central Committee
Leavenworth
Topeka
Benefo
Uhe Democratic Party
Une Democra
Prompt
Thor
State Central Coum
Miles McOore
Dickinson County
A. I. Manrtiy
Dickinson
Prion
Jill Merrirr
Woop
Summer
A. W. Many
Jewell
Gren. Rice
Dell Valentine
Blale
LoGan
Epmounps
Arthur
John A. Martin
Abilene
Democratic County Mass Convention Call 1854
A Democratic mass convention is called for Dickinson County to elect six delegates and one alternative to the state convention in Topeka on May 28. The notice urges all voters to join the party and supports Glick’s governorship. mentions national politics, prohibition, and a new consolidated Anti Monopolist newspaper in Enterprise with editors Horrway Wakefield and Horxiss.
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Democratic Party
Dickinson County
Abi- Tene
Topeka
Geo. W. Glick
Abbcene
W.P. Srews
CN. Cogatenati
Eretar Chavns
Register of Enterprise
Enterprise
Horrway
W. Hi. Wakefield
W. T. Horxiss
Rr. Fi Sector
Prohibition Faction Faces GOP Drift in Kansas Nomination
In Kansas politics a clash over prohibition pits anti prohibitionist stance against party realignments. John Martin's prior opposition taints his bid for governor as Republicans seek to dodge the issue, risking a backward step in the state constitutional stance on liquor laws and inviting harsh scrutiny from prohibition supporters.
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Kansas
Joan A. Mantes
Matin
Mantes
St. Join
Martin
Mr. Marrn
Marvis
St. Joh
Iere
Mantyy
Martey
Guck
Prohibition Friends
Republican Party
Kansas City Times
Grick
Atchison
Atehi
He is Not a Good Republican in the Gazette’s view
The Gazette denounces ANDERSON as not a good republican for voting on the Morrison bill and opposing railroads while aiding the poor. The Rexector endorses ANDERSON for honest government and equal rights, arguing that true republican principles require opposition to monopolies and taxes and oppose the Gazette’s harsh moral stance.
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The
Gazette
Dickinson County
Nazareth
the Gazette
Anderson
Morrison
Kansas
Rereecton
Ax_ DERSON
Rerikcrox
Senate passes pleuro pneumonia cattle bill and political chatter
The piece surveys political moves including Republican delegates in Kansas and New York, pro prohibition debates, and silver coinage stance. It notes alleged delegate counts for Arthur Blaine Epamps Logan Sherman Hawey and mentions Maines Buarne and Mahone plus a Topeka convention outcome and upcoming July 26 state officer nominating meeting.
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Arthur
Blaine
Epamps
Logan
Joan Sherman
Gen. Hawey
BuarNe
Chicago
Maine
Fred Douglass and wife draw gaze in tense House scene
In a noisy naval appropriation fight Hon. Frederick Douglass recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia entered the ladies gallery with his white wife and another white woman. Opera glasses swept the chamber as the newly married couple drew far more attention than the debating members.
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Frederick Douglass
District of Columbia
Longlens
Cadetship exam for Fifth District Kansas May 3 1884
John A. Anderson calls for competitive examinations for cadets to competing Military Academy at West Point and Naval Academy at Annapolis. Test at county seats beginning 9 a m May 3 in Dickinson county Abilene courthouse. Age and qualification rules specify ages 17–22 for West Point and 14–18 for Annapolis with medical and academic requirements including English grammar geography US history and algebra for Naval Academy.
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John A. Anderson
Military Academy
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Court House
Abilene
Dickinson County
United States
Kansas Village Sees Bright Prospects Amid Rainy Spring
The article notes repeated rain in Kansas benefiting crops though corn may run late. Industry rises with new buildings, and Abilene bridge work will begin soon. Tur VanWinkle reports a hopeful boom as trees blossom and the town nears prosperity, with Herrick taking over Week’s flour and feed store.
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Abilene
Tur Vanwinkle
Charles Herrick
Cedar
3D Streets
Geo
Pri
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Brooklyn Eagle
Republican Party of
House
Naval and Post Office
New York
Colorado
Nevada
Wall Street
Manny Nee
Virginia Readjusters
Kansas City Journal
Mahone
New York Sun
Fred Douglass’ White Wife
Fifth Congress
Rm of
Drm
L. Como
Oi-E
Sam
Meyer
Kirby's Bank
Thomas Kirby
Abilene, Kansas
Uy J. &, Bonerrare
W. R. Dryer
First National Bank
OP Atilene
Abilene Bank C
H. Lebold
J. M. Fisher
Herbst
E. A. Herust
Lebold, Fisher , CO
Stambaugh & Hurd
Abilen
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Mil
Mrs. Como & Co
St. Louis
Ney
J. A. Hansbrough
Simon Rothsop
Kansas City
Coen
McInerney's
Broadway
Kenyon’s
Eee
T. S. Barton
C.G. Hawke
JNO
M. Gleissner
Palme Day Store
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Piairie Diriuigs
Humphrey
Cali
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