Kansas political scene blends conventions and fanfare
Fragmentary account details 1880s Kansas political activity with Reynolds and McKinley letters, a Bryan Free Silver meeting in Bridge August 16, and a McKinley club formation led by J. W. Core. It notes debates over party lines, calls for Republican strength, and outfits of local figures like A. A. Graham and H. Hershberger as participants weigh in on candidates. The piece signals tensions between reform and traditional party loyalty amid canvassing and club organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
A. A. Graham
Dr. Hibbard
Wiliam J. Bryde
J. W. Core
Core
McKinley Club
Eskridgo
Republican Club
James Busenbark
Doctor Trivett
H. Hershberger
J. Moreland
H. 5. Fieharty
Ofdb
Former Kansas Man Writes of the Cantor Situation
A Wichita letter from Meyer describes Mekinnew's town and local political shifts. He notes a central silver club growing, mixes of party leaders, and mentions Republicans in Barber county backing Bryan. The missive references McKinley and regional political dynamics in 1895.
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Kansas
Cantor
Wichita
Wen
T. N
Wwe
Miekur McKinler
Carey Rie
McKinley
CGF
Meyer
McCjinty
Barber County
Bryan
Moran White Metal Advocates Big Meeting in Bryan
A crowd of about 2,000 attended a Saturday night meeting in the park with Moran band music and speeches. Notables present included EY Wharton and Hitter, while the event featured a speech by Melon FF Ayres of Iola on the internal revenue issue and a focus on silver interests in Alvarez county.
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Moran
Auk
Bryan and
Ben- Vile Wits
Primocrate
Aliens
Silver Republicans
Alivr
Campaign of Ellis Captures Crowds in Sixth District
The Sixth District Republican campaign for congress gains attention as audiences grow in Beloit and Aus 18. The candidate has toured Mitchell and Lincoln counties in recent weeks drawing strong crowds and broad interest.
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Beloit
Aus
Ince Tor Congress
Mitchell
Lincoln Countrie
Elarete
Republicans Leaving for Silver and Bryan in Cawker City
In Cawker City a new silver league chapter formed with prominent locals like Kennedy Garrett Dock Stader Clark Balt Perrine and others. A preliminary meeting chaired by Perrine setup a committee to invite Judge Smith to address the group, agreeing to hold an event on the evening of August 2 at Our Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawker City
Silver and Bryan
Ailver League
Ens Penn
Jurge Smith
Opers House
Candidate for Judge Garver's Seat Named
J. C. Postlethwaite of Jewell county was announced as a candidate for Judge of the court of appeals from the central district northern division to succeed Judge T. F. Garver. Delegates at the state convention mentioned R. M. Pickler of Smith county as a possible candidate, though he had not confirmed his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Postlethwaite
Jewell County
Court of Appeals
T. F. Garver
Coun Ues
Siewid Tame Ge
R. M. Pickler
Smith County
Pickler
Valley Falls Silver Republicans Elect Club President
Valley Falls residents organized the Bryan Club with 331 members many of whom are Republicans. Capt Elyah Hughes, who carried first presidential votes for Gen William Henry Harrison, was elected president with A F Marks as vice president and P P Newman as treasurer.
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Valley Falls
Eormunits
Beven Silver Club
Elyah Hughes
Willam Henry Harrison
Mickel
F. Marks
Pp. Newman
Jewell County Republicans Rally Amid Rainy Meeting
In Jewell August meetings Republicans rally behind Bryan and free silver. A crowded courthouse praised Mr Boyle for attorney general, while Mrs Boyte earned broad respect. Lyons McKinley Club forms in Lyons with Madison of Dodge City speaking and Democrats crossing party lines to join. club reaches 237 members.
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Mankato
Jewell County
Bryan
Coart
la C. Boyle
Jefferson
Lyons McKinley Club
Lyons
Fd Madison
Dodge City
Ety Park
McKin Club
Jesse Ainsworth
Rock
Jones
Im. Jones
M.S. Grimes
Sata Urey
Logan Republicans Nominate County Ticket at Russell Springs
Senator Willcockson addresses the county Republican convention in Russell Springs on August 13 as the ticket is named: H P Gieler for representative by acclamation, AL M Gibbons for county treasurer, AJ Anderson for probate judge, WH Phew for district clerk, Wy EE Bouskitsen for superintendent, and Lewis Burks for First District commissioner. Meanwhile at Larned on August 18 the Populists fuse with Democrats but do not nominate a county attorney. ticket includes Gen A Fett for representative and Benjamin for probate judge.
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Willcockson
Russell Springs
Repub Ueih County
Domiathis
Agi County
Waleere Vosterde
Wilkosaga
Covention
H. P. Gielér
Count Stterney
AL M. Gibbons
AJ. Anderson
Distriet
WH. Phew
Wy EE Bouskitsen
Lewis Burks
Larned
Siler
Colinty Attarnes
A Fett
Fudge
Benjamin
Growth in County Clubs and Local News Notes
Dickinson county now has five flourishing clubs with Abilene 175 Chapman 5 Herington 200 Solomon 70 Hope 73 members. Regular meetings and growing memberships reported. Burtis Park and Silver at Blue Rapids ride. Greenleaf Enterprise endorses Bryan and Elmer. meeting crowd noted with local officials listed.
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Mhident
Cies Hradshaw
Dickinson County
Abilene
Chapman
Herington
Solomon
Hope
Waterworks Case Faces Judge Next Month In Topeka
In Topeka a dusted waterworks dispute moves to Judge Win. The main issues are extending mains and fire pressure. The purity question is dropped per city council instruction. Foreclosure of the Wim B. Strong mortgage may not be tried as payment plans emerge. The Atlantic Trust Company reorganizes the plant as talks of city ownership intensify.
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Comi
Ckman Nettels
Topeka
Atlantic Trust Company
Wim. B. Strong
Mortgare
New Subscribers Today List from The State Journal
A list of new subscribers is noted with names and addresses in Topeka and outside areas. Notable names include Thomas on Greenwood Avenue and Rodopsky on Duane Street. Other subscribers span North Topeka and nearby towns such as Beloit Lawrence Attica and Cawker City.
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the State Journal
Anyicuhow
Thomas
Greenwood Avenue
Rodopsky
Duane Street
Mx Milham
North Topeks
Oy Zollar
Quincy Rer PA
Peak
Quincy St
Henry
Weet Tenth Street
Mr. Diay
Satternun Street
Dudding
Kankes Avenue
Tom T. Langums
Locust Street
D. G. Axtell
Gordon Street
Topeka
WW. Werner. Greenloaf
Kan
Jehu
Cawker Cy. Kan
H. FP. Shurtz
It Was the Ellis Secretary Topeka Letter Correction
The Topeka State Journal prints a correction after a letter attributed to the Ellis Kan area secretary misidentified the author F M Robinson. GM Cotrell asserts no such person or sentiments. The item notes a clerical error in editing and headlining.
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Ellis
Topeka
Kan
Topeka State Journal
Topeka Railroad
F. M. Robinson
F. M. Robinuon
YM. C. A
GM. Cottrell
Y. M. Gla
Art Ells
Roth Arrested for Embezzling Four Two Thousand Dollars
Chicago reports arrest of former city council member August W. Roth on embezzlement charges totaling about 42 000 dollars. Officers of the National Building and Loan Association, where Roth once served as secretary, filed the charge. Severe Nebraska weather follows with hail and heavy rains across the region.
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Chicago
Augus—Lely W. Roth
Puncil
National Building and Loan Sec Lation
Roth
Gents' Furnishings Goods Sale Headlines
Gents' Furnishing Goods offers deal notes for Men’s Ribbed Underwear at 15c per garment or 25c per suit this week. Night shirts, suspenders, and woven cotton goods priced low. shop for 3 pairs of socks 25c, Cheviot and Madras shirts at 5c, and initial handkerchiefs at 10c.
Ladies Shirt Waists and Silk Mitts Sale
A newspaper sale listing offers shirt waists at 1.73 to 2.25 dollars while stocks last, plus 25 cent silk mitts at 15 cents a pair this week, and dismissed notions such as 1 cent round combs, 2 cent thimble boxes, porpoise leather shoe laces, India tape bundles, curlers, and a range of linen and embroidered laprobes with discounted prices from 0.85 to 1.18 dollars.
Topeka Curfew Ordinance Returns After Long Absence
Topeka city council last night revived a curfew ordinance after a prior attempt in 1804 that failed to be enforced. The plan requires children under certain ages to be home by 9 PM from March to October and 4 PM in winter, with patrols to enforce via fines up to 25 dollars. Debate focused on start date, enforcement, and who bears fines, with Councilman Drew opposing the measure.
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Topeka
Saat Nisht
Htte
Higton
McFadden
Drew
Gurgess
Dell
Beardtree
Stevens
Bnet
Garbage Districts and Sidewalk Issues in Topeka Council
Council considers a new garbage ordinance dividing the city into four districts north of the Kansas River and areas west of Quincy Street. It requires cylindrical cans with lids and assigns district collectors, with salaries to be set at passage. The agenda also covers sidewalk permits, paving repairs, a new sidewalk to the Cumberland Presbyterian church, a firemen relief fund, hedge trimming, a proposed foot bridge, sewer connections, and tree trimming. A Texas Democratic convention and fusion talks are noted in separate items.
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Nettels
Committee On Health and Sanitary Department
Kansas River
Quincy Street
Quincey Street
Eighth Avenue
Ctty
P. Swan
P. Price
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
North Topeka
Quinton
Stein
Culney
Evice Uanally
Fraliage Onan
Tax levy report approved by Ways and Means committee
The committee on ways and means agreed to the tax levy without discussion. The report lists lines for the general revenue fund with a rate of .006.
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Committee On Ways and Means
General Revenue Fund
Laces Offered In Wide Oriental and Valenciennes Lines
The listing advertises wide Oriental Laces and silk laces at about half price, with Normandie Vais in medium and wide widths, plus narrow and medium Valenciennes Laces in cheap qualities priced from 3c per yard.
Remnants 1 3 Off Lace Dress Discount
Scrambled OCR notes show remnants offered at a marked down price with an option to take one third off. The fragment mentions a dress and table load, but essential names, places, dates, or clear actions are missing.
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Hraesgaien
Missing Man After Nighttime Brawl At St Marye
A chaotic incident near St Marye ended with a party fleeing after a brawl that left a stranger injured and a horse removed. McPherson, Bert Lucas, and others pursued the suspect, but the man escaped as local police investigated the concealed injuries and possible motive.
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Horace Thiet
McPherson
Iverriue
Bert Lucas
Suneay
Amt
Buxey
Tia Agichel
All Armour Cam Tied Up San Francisco
In a United States circuit court injunctive action filed in San Francisco, Armour and Craters are accused by Earle of infringing a patent related to ventilator device function. The case centers on alleged use of a fractured approach and seeks to halt further use pending resolution.
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San Francisco
Ave
Atlantjeo & Paciio Railroad Company
Calfornia
McKenne
United States Y Treuse
J. W. Reinhart
All Armour Cam
Caired States Circuit Court
Eropinaris
Sumiac Philly Armour
Craters
Earle
Avmagur
Young Lor Barie
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Greenleaf “Enterprise
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Councilian Drew
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Saecure & Reduction
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Euclid Avenue
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Keith
Barber Comp ReAy
van Rigt
Washington Street
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Hope Tract
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Weat Street
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Fifteenth Street
South Topeka
Comellman Roundtree
Kanes Avenue
Stephenson
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Webe
Anil Raitevad
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