Old Soldier Influence Fading in Kansas Politics
The piece argues that in Kansas politics of Cowley County during a rising young leadership era, veteran soldiers lose prestige. It notes postmaster and state office appointments shaped by party figures, with Walker Wellington and Reeder power plays and Veterans split between old era loyalty and new generation ambition.
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Soidler
Petiticas
Kansas
Lmion
Tnt Teen
Burton
Bishoe Biven
Wieder
Cawker City
United States
Kurises
White House
Howe
Sou
State House
Su Trensé Court
Arkansas City
Cowley County
Cowley
John & Wilkin
State Treamirer
Politea
Nentin Amd
Ugeis Uret
Dudge James McDermott
Ae Ink
John S Witkin
J. T. Guihrie Lebers
Mit
Political jockeying clouding Kansas gubernatorial race notes
The Kansas scene sees editors turned postmasters, county clerks backing George E. Cole, and various politicians like Godard, Kennedy, and Miller vying for attention. Officials discuss party dynamics, potential coalitions with the Populists, and state race implications across multiple counties and districts.
Robbers Blow Safe at Bethany Bank. $2,000 Stolen
Four men blew the safe at A. Z. Scott's Bethany bank, securing $2,000, plus a large amount of gold and silver. Citizens aroused by the explosion drove off the robbers after two hours of activity and five nitroglycerine charges failed to stop the locals.
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Decatur, HL
A. Z. Scott
Bethany
Battle for Life Walla Walla Wreck Surprises Coast
San Francisco January 4 reports reveal the Walla Walla disaster with 29 missing and 10 dead as crews, passengers, and rescued survivors recount peril. Fleet and harbor officials track rafts and wreckage while searchers seek more clarity on the unknown French bark responsible and the fate of numerous listed victims.
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San Francisco
Yen
Teipdes
Herman Kotzschimar
Witt
Livut
Kotaschmar
Mre
M. Reynolds
Pine HH. Erickson
Usree
Chile
Louis H. Druny
BEL Nuttman
Bertel Freon
John Wilson
Hans PY. Anderson
Td. Erickson
Ladorer
Dirk F. Alita
J. L Pelt
J. A. Gray
Charles Nett
Seattle
W. Duller
D. Jones
J. Brown
BP. Demar
C. Gleason
M.C. March
G. Nicholson
ML Efansefman
Buter Nilsen
Frederick Lay
Jono Huxte
Brown
Gen
Hi. Crosby
Secomil Ansistant
BP. Potter
Steward
Coryell
Boatewain
A. Holme
J. Nelson
H Hake
J. Roaney
M. Callag Hat
Sart Murillo
Pantry Umn
Frank
John Shiel
PF. Naucett
Frank Rhode
Walter
Reiss
J. Holloway
T.B. Willams
J. O. Johnson
George Morrison
Walla Walla
Pacific
Mont Mkely
Ernest Te Gonve
Hobart
Tasmania
Portland
Park Les Adelphes
Madagascar
Duquesne
Nanterx
Europe
England
Francois Capes
Astoria
Cork
McCulloch
Andre
Walle
Dispatch
Frank Orrego
Trinidad
M. C. Morehouse
WS Marshall
Westbound Freight Collision Kills Four In Johnstown
A wrong signal at Nineveh tower last night set off a chain of wrecks near Johnstown Pennsylvania. An eastbound Pennsy freight struck a standing unit, then a westbound freight crashed into the debris, sending the engine and cars into the river. Four people were killed and at least five Seriously injured. The line official James G Black was found dead in his cab. Paul Med in hie pilot and Boh Bet Snulan of Pitcairn died of injuries. others hospitalized with injuries expected to recover.
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Johnstown
Jan
Nineveh Tower
Ratiroad
Freightabel
Hee Miles Weet
Oly
James G. Black
Sireman WR Paul
Pitcairn
Bohet S
Independent Telephone Fight Roars Across Kansas
A partisan battle over independent telephone systems erupts in Kansas led by Frank L. Brown and Cyrus Leland with Leland, Arbaugh, Lambert, and Jobes. A Wichita meeting January 23 24 aims to form a state association to consolidate interests and challenge Missouri & Kansas control of toll lines. Local clashes include city orders to remove Missouri & Kansas plant and arrests for street pole work.
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Kansas
Republican Party
Wichita
Missouri
J.C
Morse
Topeka
Kansas Point
Kansas City
Missour & Kansas
Missouri & Kansas
Kanangan
Frank L. Brown
Wichita City
Brown
Burton
Eléric
United States District Court
Garnett
Ottawa
Morton Arbaugh
Republican State Central Committee
Kingman
Cyrus Leland
Persion
I. E. Lambert
United States District Attorney
Jobes
National Bank Examiner
Nations Bank of Commerce
J.C .G. Morse
Hutchinson Reformatory
Missouri & Kansas Company
Missouri and Kansas Company
Grant Hornaday
Fort Scott
Bo Seniator Horton
Bourbon County
Pittsburg
Southeastern
Kansnas
Salina
Council Grove
Sylvan Grove
Nebraska Line
Oklahoma
Bell Company
Lincoln
Dlins
Are Beauties Open At Topeka Poultry Show Week
The State Poultry association show opens Monday at the Auditorium Topeka. Secretary Gillies says aisles will be wide for ample viewing and the hall kept clean with strong disinfectants. The event promises its largest turnout with dozens of varieties and many animals and fowls entered from Kansas and neighboring states. Judges Rhodes and Harris will arrive from Nebraska to oversee the event.
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State Poultry Association
Ce Hall
Gliler
Auditorum
Topeka
Mr. Gillies
Manhattan
Atchixon
St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Midalaat
Tobeka
Auditorians
Tubenttan
H. Rhodes
L. P. Harris
Nebraskia
Gillies
Charles Steinberger
Watent Ly
Te Dyehe
Kansas Exchanges Profit From Small Town Lines
The article notes exchanges in Kansas towns under two hundred residents charge 10 percent for repairs and collect above that as profit, with profit tied to local subscribers, highlighting the viability of such rural exchanges despite small populations.
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Kansas
Hanna Wins In Ohio Legislative Fight Amid Caucuses
In Columbus, factional caucuses split Republicans into Hanna and McKinnon camps. Hanna strength surged overnight with bets favoring McKinnon for speaker and carrying McElroy for clerk. Senate contest revived as party factions prepare separate senatorial tickets this morning.
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Tau
Pornker
Hanna
McKinnon
Speaker
Price
McElroy
Clerk
House
Senate
Shaw Sets Date for Iowa Treasurer Induction
Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa met with Secretary Gage in Washington for two hours to finalize plans. Shaw announced he will take charge of the treasury department on the 25th inst, with no expected changes in staff and no further announcements beyond the induction date. He and Gage spoke with the president, then Shaw planned to return to Iowa, noting Assistant Secretary HLA Taylor would remain, and Mr. Kers of Wisconsin would stay in place.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Gage
Treasury Department
White House
Shaw
Gage Matt
Maii
the Treasury
Hla
Taylor
Kers
Wisconsin
Fire destroys three blocks in Omaha at corner of Fit tenth
Fire gutted the Western Supply Company Douglas Printing Company and Frontier Steam Laundry on the corner of Fit tenth and Howard streets in Omaha early today. The blaze began at 3 o clock and the loss is expected to reach 100 000. Karbach hotel guests fled in panic, with one man from Sac City fainting and others injured. The fire department was still battling the flames.
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Omaha
Fittenth
Howard Streets
Western Supply Company
Douglas Printing Company
Frontier Steam Laundry
Comany
Seok
Karbach
Oremin
W. H. Hawkins
Sac City
Train disaster at Monmouth leaves four foremen dead
Four section men including foreman James Dcorth and Samuel M. Mike Anderson were killed in a Burting ton passenger train collision near Monmouth on June 4. The tragedy halted work as authorities investigated the fiery crash and the steam fog.
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Monmouth
Til
Burtington
Price Is Fixed To President Roosevelt For 40 Million
A government loan offer is fixed at 40 million dollars directed to President Roosevelt. The document outlines the amount and intended recipient, with no further terms visible in the fragment.
Panama Canal Sale Proposal Carried to Washington
Paris and Washington report a formal Panama Canal company bid to transfer government control of the canal to the United States for 40.9 million dollars. Cable instructions from Paris guided M. Bouerve to inform Admiral Walker, with subsequent notice to Secretary Hay and the president. The offer cites canal construction, railroad stock, maps, and related assets valued at about 4000000 dollars, and follows prior cabinet discussions and commissions.
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Ue Panama Can Company
Poeshienk Fo
M. Revy
Gay
Tim
Tremely
Weahington
Jan
Paris
M. Toufve
Admiral Walker
Isthiring Coastaot
Panama Casw
Nfted Stiten
Fmisto
State Department
Congress
Washington
United Stans
M. Bocufve
Sams Canal Company
Bawarrd Lisaspre
Kabersl
New York
Tate
M. Bouefye
Admirabel Walker
Panam Canal
D.charer Limelt
United States
Eatiamtes
Eldebemmnie
Faa
Mute Department
Hay
M. Tyvetve
Canal Company
Jem
Panama Canal
Pasama
Weather Bureau Forecast Note and Temperature Record
A fragmentary weather report cites the Weather Bureau authority for forecasts and a brief forecast stating fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. It notes a morning minimum around nine o'clock, describes wind, and alludes to hourly temperatures recorded by government instruments.
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Kanow
United States Weather Bureau
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