Democratic party delegates pledge for Kansas in 1884
The Abilene Reflector details Kansas Democrats at local conventions to select delegates and alternates for the national party, supporting George W. Glick for governor. It outlines primary conventions, district and county decisions, and calls for party unity, vigorous organizing, and early township and county actions. The document is dated March 2 and signed by Mites Moon, Lion, on behalf of the central committee.
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House of Natives
Democratic Party
Kansas
Chicago
George W. Glick
Harper
Harvey
Hodgeman
Labelle
Leavenworth
Linn
Neoshe
Lyon
Marion
Shawnee
Pmaershall
Sheridan
McPherson
Miami
Montgomery
Trego
Wabauw
Weertson
Pinney
Wyandotte
Sali
Ani
Euacuation
Uke Statin
Thede
George W. Guck
Goveror
Democrats
Kan- Bas
Apecal
Peka
M. Mites Moon
Lion
Ube
Prohibition
T Tey
Theen
Republican Party
The
Gazette and Chronicle
Messrs
Thaenen
St. Jory
Caotr- Kell
Abilene
Plains
Democratic County Mass Convention in Dickinson County
The 1844 Democratic mass convention meets in Abilene to elect delegates to the state convention in Topeka on May 25. Attendees urged all Dickinson county voters to join, aligning with Democratic principles and recalling Geo. V. Glick’s governorship.
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Amecs
Dickinson County
Abi- Tene
P. mi
Etx
Democratic Party
Topeka
Geo. v. Glick
Abilene
W. P. Ske
S. Mointanatn
Chairwan
Defeat of Morrison Bill in the House
In the national congress lower house Tuesday afternoon Congressman Converse of Ohio moved to strike out the enacting clause of the Morrison Tarif bill. Amid great excitement the motion passed 156 yeas 151 nays. Converse will introduce a tariff bill favorable to Ohio wool growers, a measure praised by some as reform and criticized as protection for a single industry. The piece reflects factions within the Democratic party and anticipation of the national convention.
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National Congress
Converse
Ohio
Messrs
Randall
Prohibition Debate Dominates Topeka Gathering
A Topeka prohibition meet last Saturday drew large crowds and speeches from Judge Tuacuen Sr Jons and A B Campnect. Ex Gov Sr Jom claimed 73 percent of Kansas Republicans back prohibition, urging party unity and primary action to elect delegates loyal to prohibition principles. The piece notes upcoming national and state political maneuvers and warns against compromise with lawless tendencies.
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Topeka
Judge Tuacuen
Sr. Jons
A. B. Campnect
Jomx A. Marrin
Straddler
Tracie
John’s
Kansas
Sr. Jom
Republican Party of
Ile J
Pittsburg
Canvrent
Editor Questions Grick Link to Woop Peters Contest
The editor of the Gazette questions Gov Grick’s connection to the Woop Peters contest and accuses him of wasting large sums of state money. The piece demands specific charges and an end to the ongoing barrage of criticism, urging clearer, sensible reading for readers.
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the Gazette
Prohibition Debate in Maine and National GOP Rifts
Maine voters face a prohibition amendment as advocates admit a deep failure after 34 years. Prominent jurist Joan Arrlerson and others oppose constitutional change, arguing it won t enforce a ban. Nationally, GOP nominating dynamics tilt against Busine Arrive Epmunps Logon, while St. Joan debates convention roles and Kansas delegates. The New York Sun mocks Epynnds for national nominating prospects.
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Maine
Joan ArrLeron
Joan Peren St. Joan
Kansas
Constitutional Prohibition
Pittsburg
Morrison Bill Dialogue and Democratic Rally in Kansas
In Kansas discussions the Morrison Bill's fate splits Republican hopes, while Democrats rally to revive US shipping and protect workers with fair tariff debate. The Sun remains independent, not aligning with Democratic bias, as Democrats urge organizing clubs and campaign documents to unite and win.
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Kansas
Senate
New York Sun
Sun
Democratic Party
Party of Progress
House
Spring of Cold Wet Backward Weather Taint Crop Mood
The note describes an unusually cold and wet spring, calling it the most backward in living memory. Wheat, however, is reported to look well despite the overall gloomy conditions and harsh weather.
Weather Keeps Corn Unplanted and Hay Scarce in Hope
The text notes minimal corn planting due to weather and hay shortage in the area. It mentions the Hope monthly sale postponed until after planting, Mr May's paternity of another girl, and a Pennsylvanian father Ipstetter arriving to settle. It also records a Sunday visit by old friends Sheppard and Clay, a lost horse of J B Case's traveling agent, and a demand for a new hotel as Hope hotel remains crowded.
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Hope
May
Ipstetter
Pennsylvania
Shepperd & Clay
J. B. Case
Solomon Scraps Show Opens Season With Community News
The Solomon gun club kicked off the season with a Saturday shooting. New council repairs and crosswalks are praised. H Parmenter’s house foundation begins this week as masons arrive. A youths picnic ends with boating fun. J M Preshaw builds a large restaurant near the depot site. Abe Hopkins buys plots near Keystone House to start building. Reed hosts a dancing party at his Beloit-born friend’s house. A new hotel is anticipated and Reader of Beloit plans a hotel on the former Hall House site. Rev George Short of Lawrence lectures at the Baptist Church. Heavy rains raise the river, washing out part of the mill dam and west bank, creating a new river course. Dam failures plagued by repeated repairs. Ulller to repair immediately. Food-gate troubles persist.
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Solomon Gun Club
H. Parmenter
Howard
J. M. Preshaw
Abe” Hopkins
Reed
Reader
Beloit
George Short
Lawrence
Baptist Church
Nuller
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