Political Gossip and Primary Battles in Kansas Politics
A Kansas political snapshot details Curtis forces pressing for Friday primaries in multiple counties, with Jefferson and Reno counties drawing attention as delegates are chosen. The piece notes factional fights within the Republican camp, names rival leaders Curtis, Broderick, Bailey, Hoch, and Hoch’s allies, and cites linked county committees, employment controversy, and the broader battle for control of state party machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampalen Wi
Reyebileas
Kansan
Conmililtes
Tuckson
Curtis
Beederick
AD. Walker
Wood
Thompson
Curls
Hawk
Walker
Anne Aide
Broderick, Malley
Thomseun
Broderick
Balitve
Jefferson County
Emerson
Bossister
Reno
ePtrorson
Syhich
Malley
MeePheesen
Hoch
Hailey
Raja Douinty Committee
Tinetime
Etfley
Saline County
Dalley
McPherson County
Saline
Brown County
Curtin
Nempaha County
Comemaictes
Nemathe
Batley Futevertier
Stuart
Congress
Railroad Man Seeks Sleep Aid Pink Pills For Pale People
A Council Grove Kansas railroad worker, Jack Rumsey, describes fatigue and anxiety from long shifts. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring sleep and nerve calm, noting relief after using two to three boxes. Pills marketed as blood-acting for various ailments are touted by the vendor.
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Jack Rumsey
Council Grove
Kannis
Mireourt Pacific Tailroad
Osawith
Kiusam
Wilinw
Willams
Addressitte
Dr. Villars Medicine’ Company
Sehe~ Nectady
Boss Buster Movement Aims at Kansas Delegation Control
A Kansas political upset fronts a movement led by Burton allies to influence the state’s Roosevelts era power structure. It targets U S Senator Burton and Tom Kelly ties, with figures like Grimes Mulvane and Hoch among backers, while “has beens” and younger dristers rally to oppose Governor Bailey’s renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Tracnesue
State Journal
Seeiniature
Instande
W. Wheeler
Wheeler
Syria
Butler County
Breadon
J. J. Adams
Sid Htakeran
Blakeman
Topeka
Brandan
Speaker Pringle
Senator Leidy
Butler County Council
Bese Busters’ Union
W. J. Bailey Steina
Hoch
W. J. Bastey
Ham
Bailey
Ed. Hoch
W. J. Bailey
Hock
Sturton
Apa
Nermaka
Kansas
T. Hock
Bisbo
Ed Mooh
W. J. Bulley
Kha
Reed
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hut Halley
Sim
Wax Mciiles
Bisws
Globe
Talley
Lim
Harch
Hatley
Stubbs
Siste Journal
Wales and Means
Mr. Stubbs
Cyrus Leland
Leonald
FL. B. Milles
Miller
Eye Batley
State House
Cyrus Laviand
Inketch
Bulla
Benator ‘Afitiee
M. A. Wilson Denhail
Zinn
Seestor Starcorn
AG. Mead
Bette Hell
Beewiature
J. H. Burton
United States Senate
Kinsas
Chicago
Burton
Tom Kelly
iKelly
Mackey
Dolley
Gunes
Mun-Dt-Large
Mulvane
Grimes
Perton
Buster Movem
EL Tracy
United States District Attorney
W. H. Mackey
Lei@y
Crum
W. W. Caldwell
Cloud County
Smith
Dickinson
William Martindsie
Emporia
John Dudley
Dristers
Blue
Buster
Itle
Benedict
Wilson
Thomas Lenton Murdock
el Dorado
J. W. Johnson
Greenwood
Willaam ‘Thomson
Osige
Stanley
Wichita
EB. W, Hoch
Topeka News Briefs Reflect Local Happenings and Talks
A Topeka snapshot page reports weather notes, church events, medical updates, and civic chatter. It notes pneumonia at Cottonwood Fall, a mission meeting, public talks, theater options, and planned street appraisals with council involvement. The era’s press highlights politics, rail jobs shifts, and upcoming winter expositions.
Cleveland Gratitude Card From Grover and Frances Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Grover Cleveland express deep gratitude for the messages of sympathy received after their bereavement They note the warmth and tenderness of public sentiment across all walks of life and hope this public acknowledgment conveys their personal thanks to each sender through the press
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Stricke
Rock Island Tourist Sleepers to California Described
Rock Island system details tourist sleeping cars bound for California. The folder Across the Continent Tourist Sleeper outlines the care, timing, and arrival information for the California trip. Names A. MM, Puller, C. PA, Topeka appear in connection with the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island System
California
Lia
Detail
Nikmex
A. MM
Puller
C. PA
Topeka
Union Removes Members and Abolishes Walking Delegates
Members of the Housesmiths and Hidge Builders union vote unanimously to drop Samuel Parks James McCarthy and William S. Devery from the rolls and to abolish the walking delegate post. Two walking delegates who replaced Parks and McCarthy resign and the officers are voted out. Parks and McCarthy are serving terms for extortion.
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New York
Focal
Samuel Parks
Jimoshe McCarthy
Williarm S. Devery
Parks San McCarthy
Parks
McCarthy
Salina Man Plans Exhibit For McKinley Palm Leaf Fan
Salina Kansas Jan 1 A Salina man T F Ryan aims to bring the palm leaf fan President McKinley held at the Buffalo Pan American Exposition to Salina for exhibition He kept the relic in the vault of Townsends Wyatt St Joseph Mo since shortly after McKinleys death Ryan recalls chasing the ambulance and finding the fan in the carriage during the chaos at the Temple of Music New York Jan 16 Clearinghouse averages show deposits and surpluses rising with higher totals and gains in the week ending January 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
T. F. Ryan
Sala
McKinley
Buffalo
Czolgosh
Ryan
Townsends & Wyatt
St. Joe
Hyan
Temple of Music
Exami ner fails as California merchant liabilities reach 3200
Brief telegraphs report multiple items from around the world. Seymour R Church of San Francisco fails, liabilities listed at 3200 dollars due to overestimated coast demand. Other items include a Paris papal visit, Panama recognition by Guatemala, and Norwegian women allowed to practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Seymour R. Church
California
Magic Foot Drafts Promise Home Rheumatism Cure
Thousands claim relief from rheumatism using Magic Foot Drafts endorsed by Mrs Harriman and others in Michigan and Wisconsin. Reports name Carl Pope, T C Pendleton, Mrs Caspar Yahradorfer, James Gilbert, and Dr Van Vieck as users or endorsers, with cures claimed after weeks or years of pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Harriman
Harriman
Aut Arbor
Mich
Carl C. Pope
Black River Falls
Wis
T. C. Pendelton
Jackson
Caspar Yahradorfer
James Gilbert
Michigan Central Railroad
van Vieck
Vee
Magic Foot Drafts advertised with free trial offer
An old advertisement promises hundreds cured and free samples of Magic Foot Drafts. It urges readers to mail name and receive a relief booklet and trial pair, claiming to expel acid poisons through foot pores and cure rheumatism with no obligation if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Foot
Oliver Bidg
Jackson
Mick
Found Her Daughter Reunited After Ten Years
Mrs. Mary Chase of Cherokee Indiana arrives in Fort Scott to locate her daughter Miss Dialix Chase, adopted years ago by KE Norton of 603 Burbee Street. The two meet after a long separation amid peculiar charges against Topeka's Children's Home Society. The story includes a 18 year old daughter, a contract to stay until adulthood, and a town canvass aimed at boosting Sunday school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Topeka Society
Fort Scott Tribune
Mary Chase
Cherokee
Dialix Chase
Fmilly
Miss Chase
Mrs. Norton
Patent Brings Her Money Wichita Woman Receives Share
Mrs nore Bennett formerly of Wichita now of Denver receives 2500 dollars as her share in the sale of a patent automatic repeating shotgun invented by her husband. He died of typhoid fever in Denver a year after leaving Wichita. The State Journal notes the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Nore Bennett
Jim
Denver
Colo
Wichits
The
State Journal
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Jackson IS the
Curtis Forces
Jefferson
Naonalowtran
Bette
Ron Perscniis
I Keowos
Bailey Tecunt
Lother Gerveral Coleman
Grimesim
C. Carter
Washington
Jestest
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Wey
Presbyterian Missionary Union
HL E. Lantry
Big Chase County
Cottonwood
Reon
Charles Brosdwell
Gi Bailey
Ohio
W. Butts
Santa Fe
Eudora
W. W Gareey
S. W. Carr
Mr. Butts
Charles Rumph
Washburn
W.C. A
W. A
BE. B. Snyder
Second Ward
Mark Hannufas
Ssoord
Snyder
Sunahr
Grace Cathedal
Richt Fev
Tuttle
Graves
Larimis
Edsall
Minnesota
Frankie Millspaugh
Third
Fillmore
Fourth Ward
Council Chamber
Clevelands
Devery
St. Petersburg
M. Pirrke
Czarina
Cannes Wrere
Michael Alexanderovitch
Ezir
Bank of Staten Taland
Orta Ahimann
Rome
Madame Lebaudy
Paris
Jacques Lebaudy
Jacques
Sahara
Hae
Oa Peters
Vatican
Vallean
Dep Partment
Republic of Panam
Guatemala
Christiania
Shd
Allcock
Spratre
Allenck’s
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Santa Barbara
Rock Island
el Paso
Southern Pacific
A. W. Lacey
North Topeka
A. M. Puller
CPA
First National Bank OF
State of
Shawnee County
City of
Wm. Sims
W. de Rossington
E. Hawley
Ae Ce Iowa Aeron Cashiew
A. A. Robinson
W. Rossington
Sims
Chas. J. Lantzy
Aere
Bernie AL ‘Sechees
C. EB Haviey
Home Society
Lawrence
Lawrence, Kan
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