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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1898

Page

5

Democratic Fusion Prospects Stir In Kansas Politics

Fragmentary remarks from Kansas Democrats discuss potential fusion with Populists for the next state election, with "sound money" and silver factions voting to assert principles. The dialogue mentions Sam Kimble of Manhattan and Judge Foster, weighing fusion risks and party unity amid a split Democratic base.

Kansas Cnet Kennan Sam Kimble Manhattan Kuld Standard Democratic Party Kimble Democratic Party Mel Turion Tyne Chicago Kinsis National Democrate Tor Geraune

Seventh District Fight Feels Heat in Campaign News

Seventh district Republicans in Wichita discuss governor hopefuls and congress contenders. Stanley of Wichita seeks governor under Chester I Long’s influence while Bentley backers push belief he could limit Stanley. State committee member Z Smith warns Long nomination would bar Seventh district representation, noting Populists’ split vote for Pickter and public discontent with Judge Turner.

Stanley Wichita Chexter Fr. Bentley Congress Bentley Z Smith Repubean State Committee Sedgwick County Chester I Long

Nat Barnes Backs Coburn In Wyandotte Fight

An open letter from Nat Barnes postmaster of Kansas City urges Wyandotte county Republicans to rally behind F. D. Coburn for Laverdor. Barnes calls for unity to dissolve factional differences and mobilize voters, while noting his limited reach within the local GOP due to his postmaster duties. The piece lists members of the Kansas Day club in Topeka and other attendees.

Wyandotte Nat Barnes Kansas City Wyandotte County F. D. Coburn Laverdor Kansas Mr. Barnes Wrandotte County Opeka Kansas Day Club Topeka Cobith Culbison Bahain Major Hood

Murdock Seeks Republican Nomination For Congress

El Dora resident Thomas Horton Murdock campaigns in Butler County urging support for his Fourth District candidacy. He speaks with reporters about convention strategy and pledges to leave decisions to friends, asserting commitment to party values and backing fellow Republicans in the race.

Butler County Thomas Horton Murdock el Dorado Colonel Cope Murdock Ten Vernon Marnlock Hutier County Murdunka Tein Bauer Congress Bat

Foster Good Enough. Populists Back Judge G Poster

Chairman Taylor Riddle says Populists back Judge G Poster after he sustained the stock yards law. Populist legislators no longer seek abolition of federal courts. Chairman Yasser Middle, once backing agitation, now opposes the plan. He cites public opposition to a new federal district in Kansas.

Taylor Riddle G. Poster Yasser Middle Kansas

Wanted a Post Office in Curtis District

One of Congressman Curtis first callers after arrival today was McElfresh of Osage City. He is a candidate for peatminster there. McElfresh was a member of the ...

Congressman Curtis McElfresh Osage City Peatminster

Davis fusion plan eyed by silver Republicans and Populists

J A Davis of this city advocates a fusion scheme where silver Republicans meet the Populists and Democrats at the state convention. The plan would place a combined ticket under a silver banner with a free silver Republican label on the ballot. Supporters say it would reveal vote totals by party and redistribute state patronage proportionally.

J. A. Davis Me Davis Davis Mr. Davis

Turner Fight Seen as Personal, Hancock Says

W S Hancock of Mankato a Populist says the Turner issue is a personal fight and that the matter may be dropped by the Secretary of State. The list names many supporters and committee members across Kansas, with references to Topeka Emporia Lawrence and Burlingame.

W.S. Hancock Hancock Mankato W. Turner Ge Turner

Candidates Here A Spirited Campaign In Copeland County

A lively campaign unfolds in Copeland County with Republican candidates actively meeting visitors. The slate includes for governor John E Hessin Major Houd John Shaten W C Edwards and J A Troutman. Lieutenant governor Wm M Glenn and H E Richter seek renomination. State officers listed include A M F Bandonl Nortonville AH Burts G arconity and George A Clark for secretary of state. State treasurer John S Wilkin FE Grimes and state auditor A M Denny S G Pottle. Attorney general John D Bulliken Frank Nelson Laandsbors and J E Peaks for superintendent. Congressman at large R W Blue First district W J Batley Charles Curtin Second J K Cubbison TP Harris Third S S Kirkpatrick and A Such. Potential postmaster trades noted. several names appear among acted and unacted candidates.

Copeland County John E. Hessin Houd John Shaten W. C. Edwards J. A.troutman Wm. M. Glenn Greeley County H. E Richter A. M. F. Bandolph Nortonville AH. Burts Garconity George A. Clark Junctionary John 8. Wilkin Cowley County FE. Grimes Wichita County A. M. Denny Wichita S. G. Pottle el Dorado John D. Bulliken McPherson Frank Nelson Laadsbors J. E. Peakrs Lawrence Lirse R. W. Blue Pleasanton W. J. Batley Charles Curtin J. K. Cubbison Kansas City TP Harris Ottawa S. S. Kirkpatrick

Political Notes From The Sixth District Forum

Judge Thomson backs John E. Haxsin for governor and local papers debate candidacies in the Sixth district. Talks of early conventions, delegate apportionment by votes, and reform pension proposals. Mentions W Edwards, W Borkin, Colby meeting dates, and supporters like W C Edwards and Nat Barnes in Kansas politics.

Navies to Meet and sail from Cartagena and Havana

Cartesena Spain January 29 The Pirates Vizcaya armored cruiser starts for America while the rest of the Spanish squadron readies to sail for Havana Music and dancing follow a kindergarten party Tuesday evening February 1 with polka waltz quadrille two steps and three steps noted as part of the program

Cartesena Spain Vizcaya America Havana

Free medical treatment offer by American Doctors in Topeka

The American Doctors announce a limited period so patients calling by February 15 may receive free treatment for most medical care, medicine charges excepted. They claim many Topeka cures with thorough exams at European Hotel on West Sixth Street, urging prompt enrollment before the offer ends.

Topeka European Hotel West Sixth Street

Foreman Bonebrake Delivers Not Guilty Verdict in Nick Chiles Case

The jury, led by Foreman A P Bonebrake, declares Nick Chiles not guilty in the information. Bonebrake criticizes methods of obtaining evidence as the trial concludes Friday with the verdict and brief journalistic notes on the case.

Mr. Bonebrake Nick Chiles

A Cry From Colorado Ingersoll Aske On Council Help

A fragment from a Colorado piece shows Mary A Ingersoll and Mrs Thorpe discussing civic guidance. The text mentions Mary A Ingersol as a Calorads member and cites how communities seek pointers on work and responsible citizenry.

Mary A Ingersoll Thorpe Mary A. Ingersol The Calorads Tohid Welling Mrs. Thorpe Sass Kanene

Guilty Man Found In Senatorial Bribery Probe

Columbus Ohio June 8 An investigation into alleged senatorial bribery continued as two star witnesses were examined by the senate investigations committee. Representative J C Oils of the will be a key figure in the unfolding inquiry.

Columbus Senate Investigatins J. C. Oils

Acquittal in Chiles Case Divides County Court Pact

Details of the trial in which Chiles was acquitted on charges tied to the Fall Festival dining hall at the fairgrounds. Testimony from Washburn students J. Henderson and Kt. 3. Pond and from witnesses across Hamilton county reveal a contentious process, with Bonebrake as foreman and claims of biased evidence gathering by Seventeen.

Sling Lauer Fair Grounds Henderson Pond Washburn Bonebrake Chiles Lquor Frank Allison Kansas City Hamilton County Vite Hani Phomys New York Ore Boyce Campbell Dir. Hanne Campbel Campbwil Hoyer Dames Columbus Otis Henry Harrison Boyes Cincehonth Great Southern Hotel Genergh Bayer Cran Newe York Giteon House Amd Boyen J. Pierpont Mar Morgan CC Skene

Jury Echoes on Justice and Prohibition in Local Court

A juror voices concern that many drinkers evade conviction due to poorly prepared cases. Nick Chiles lauds the jury as fair, while members named include P. F. Bonebrake W. S. ingeenrae Kale G. W. Greenwood and others. The talk touches on politics and a potential interview with President McKinley, concluding with a local birth notice for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Giver.

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