Notable assorted political chatter and trade notes
John R. McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer is said to be worth over 3 million. The piece collects varied items from political figures like Robert Lincoln and Dennis Freely to Tariff talk, Kansas youth, and pension clereks. It also reports on vegetable prices in Pennsylvania and a note on the Moncky monkey wrench exporting to Europe.
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John R. McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
John
Robert Lincoln
Barkis
Willin
Camden
West Virginia
Washington
Congress
Moncky
Charles Moncky
Williamsburg
Kings County
London
Europe
Krupp
Germany
Witworth & Armstrong
England
Hotchkiss
France
Political talk and Cleveland era notes in Topeka
A dense column discusses Powderly and Blaine, Kansas reactions to party shifts, and Populist like talk. It notes debt reduction since 1860s, Cleveland’s western trip, Kansas Democratic views, and criticism of Tomlinson. It cites Wilson, Calaveras tree, and Calabrian antiquities, ending with praise of Cleveland’s governance and misuse of office holders.
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Cleveland
New York Herald
Pierce
Union
Colorado
New Mexico
Congress
Chicago
Arkansas Valley Democrat
Ingalls criticizes civil service reform stance
The Kansas senator and third term U S leader, elected president pro tempore, faced sharp rebuke for remarks deemed contemptuous of civil service reform. The Minnesota Tribes notes that GOP leaders largely oppose spoils tactics and favor a businesslike public service.
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Kansas
United States Senate
Republican Party
Ingalls
Massachusetts
Bald Knobber Outlaws and GOP Taunts in Missouri
A Manhattan Mercury editorial denounces Bald Knobbers in Christian county Missouri, linking their anti social violence to Republicans and Democrats. It claims most murder suspects are Republicans, mocks a ministerial claim by C O Simmons, and blasts GOP loyalty while noting respectable party members differ.
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Missouri
Christian County
Kansas
Dave Walker
Green
Edens
Jack Snipes
G.o.p
C.O. Simmons
Manhattan Mercury
Our Candidates for Dickinson County Democrats Nominate Ticket
The Dickinson county Democrats in convention last Saturday nominated Henry Warner for county treasurer, Henry Harnish for sheriff, Henry Hoffman for county clerk, Mrs. Genevieve Cowles for Register of Deeds, and Henry W. Kandt for county commissioner in the first district. The lineup emphasizes honesty, ability, and long county service across several towns and scores of voters.
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Dickinson County
Henry Warner
E. War
Enterprise Bank
Henry Harnish
Dickinson
H. Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
J. 3. Ersham
Enterprise
Leonard Hoffman
Jefferson Township
J. Hi. Hoffman
Genevieve Cowles
Register of Deeds
Cowles
Register
Political opinions on Ingalls and Democratic platform in Kansas and Iowa
The Kansas City Times notes Senator Ingalls holds suffragists in sway and praises his stance. It reports Iowa Democratic convention endorsing Cleveland, tariff revision, repeal of prohibition, and local option. It also cites Troy Chef Sol Miller contrasting Cleveland and Grant pension vetoes in a Republican echo.
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Dickinson County
Ingalls
Forwa
Kansas
K. C. Times
Iowa
Cleveland
Congress
Weaver
Troy
Sol Miller
Grant
Uncle Cleveland
Democratic Clubs Push Youth In Party Organizing
The Crent Herald urges young Democrats nationwide to form clubs in Kansas City Missouri and Marion Kansas to boost campaign work. Organizing yields experience training young men as effective organizers and educated voters. Dickinson County is urged to form precinct clubs to strengthen party structure and secure early victory.
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Kansas City
Marion
Kan
Crent Herald
Dickinson County
Sunday School Convention at Harmony Church in 1887
The Harmony Church Garfield township Sunday School convention opened with devotional exercises led by Rev T F Scherer and remarks by J W Gibson. Gov Kirk J H Howard and J I Engle formed a resolutions committee. Afternoon and evening sessions featured topics on purpose and methods, a program for next convention, and a benediction by Rev Halbert.
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Harmony Church
Garfield Township
J. W. Gibson
T. F. Scherer
Gov. Kirk
J. H. Howard
J. I. Engle
T. W. Meserve
W.M. Campbell
Humphrey
Halbert
Vandyne
Welsher
K. J. Finley
J. H. Engie
Rove
Towny
Hill
Kirby
Dae, Carkbuil
W. M. Campbell
A. McBoyle
T. E. Dewey
C. C. Sherwood
Bright
Plan to Drive Chinese From San Jose Orchards
In San Jose California fruit growers used school children to pick fruit replacing Chinese laborers. The children proved so adept that growers sent out word that no Chinese need apply for work in orchards or vineyards this season.
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San Jose
Cal
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Henry Litts
Center
J. H. Hoffman
Jefferson
H. W. Kandt
Logan County
Russell Springs
Blaine
Dennis C. Freely
Empire State
Henry George
Washington Post
Benjamin F. Butler
East Aurora
N. Y
Ben
Roscoe Conkling
Evansville
Ind
Farragut West G. A. R
Blue and the Grey
Pennsylvania
Pittston
Hollock
Treasury Department
Eth Ai
Carlisle
Powderly
New York
Northwest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Times
Pacific Railroad
Morehhan
Tomlinson
Topeka
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
United States Armory
Springfield
Mass
Calaveras County
Somma
Lombarday
Italy
Mr. Ingalls
B. K. Republicans
Democratic
Palace Barbershop
Citizens Bank
D. G. Smith
Bauwes & Nortucrars
Iarmers
Barnes & Northcraft
Pitcher’s Castoria
Co. A. R
St. Louis
Wabash Route
Uese “Ees
Wabash Western Railway
Ganlanp
W. Green
Nain Street
Cuas
Hays
Chandler
Crane
Tewarts
Tryst
Stewart Healing Powder CO
Stewarts
CG. F.worley
G. F. Worley
Lum Saaz
MT. Goss
Manchester
M.T. Goss & Co
Anchester, Kansas
Frank L. Parker, W.S. Hodge
Hiland Southworth
E. D. Humphrey
IW. P. Rice
Clark H. Barker
GEO
W. 0. Rohrer
Morse’s Shoe Store
Cedar Street
Central Kansastate Association
Hope, Kas
A. M. Crary
L. E. Robinson
Abilene National Bank
Cashier
W. P. Rice
A. K. Perry
Asi
Buckeye Avenue
North Third St
Java
New Grocery
Queensware
House of Brumm & Volkman
G. W. Carpenter
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