How the Governor Picked Chief Justice Then Rejected Him
Leavenworth Times carries Col. D. R. Anthony editorial recounting Governor Morrill's initial preference for Judge Thacher over Judge Martin for chief justice. Horton's testimony supports Thacher, but Morrison ultimately chose Martin, prompting contested claims and calls for Kansas voters to judge. Atchison reporter notes saloons closed and drug stores supply beer amid liquor crackdowns.
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Leavenworth Times
D. R Anthony
David Martin
Times
Col. Anthony
Martin
Horton
Smong
Cthera
Lawrence
Thacher
Morrill
Governor Morrill
Judge Horton
Kansas
Atchison
Waggener
Ghia
Byram
State Journal
Bonheim
Edith Waters Romance Ends In Likely Divorce Suit
Actress Edith Waters seeks 5000 from her stepfather Captain Waters in a divorce action. The adoption story and a failed marriage to John Mackay Walker are cited as causes. Walker expects a suit for divorce if grounds are valid. he plans no defense. Kansas patents and minister Ransom health update follow in brief notices.
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California
John W. Mackay
John Mackay Walker
Waters
Walker
Landslide Prayer and Prohibition Debate At State Convention
A Kansas prohibition convention faced hisses as Rev Dr Dougherty urged law enforcement while Rev Pearse Pinch defended Governor Morrill. Delegates adopted resolutions urging strict enforcement, support for Sabbath teaching, and warning against liquor’s social harms amid calls for stronger prohibitions.
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Mr. Webster
Dr. Dougherty
Dougherty
Kansas City
Morrill
Pearse Pinch
Emporia
Wichita
Mr. Pinch
Leavenworth
Kansas
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Temperance leaders vow strict law enforcement and office aims
The union discusses enforcing temperance laws across cities, closing illegal saloons without juries, and removing officials lax in duty. Officers proposed include Wake in Topeka as president and Howie, Raby, and Thurston in key posts. Contributions and speeches highlight funding needs and reliance on county officials to sustain prohibition efforts.
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Erie
Holt Dear
Sacrei
Ani
Mand
Barnard Kelly
J. K BicAfee
Richard Wake
Topeka
M. F. Howie
Atchison
Lewis L. Raby
Mire
LA. Thurston
F. M. Stahl
Bernard Kelly
J. B McAfee
Seabrook Congregational Church
Pirat Presbyterian
First Methodist
Dr. Martin
Henry W. Roby
J. M. Miller
Morris County
Wichita
Laud
Church
Troutman
Morrill
Judrex
Mr. Troutman
Ea Culver
Dr. McCandrass of
Holton
Open saloons debate grips Leavenworth temperance meet
A drizzly evening at Hamilton hall drew a half full crowd for a temperance gathering criticizing enforcement gaps in Leavenworth Kansas. Rev Edward Randall cited 200 open saloons and 1000 local boys in taverns while urging firm state action and better governor support.
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Avenworth
Hamilton Hall
Morrill
Edward Randall
Lesvenworth Methodist Church
Temperance Greeting Resolution Passed By Meeting
Rev. H. Th Fisher introduced a resolution to send greetings to the temperance people of the United States, organize auxiliaries in the state for temperance work, and convene a large temperance convention for the states of Raguas Town Nebraska and the Dakotas. the measure was approved and the meeting adjourned.
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H. Th .Fisher
United States
Raguas
Town
Nebraska
Dakotas
Explosion at La Seite fireworks display injures six
A rocket exploded after launch during a La Seite Hi La Satin celebration, triggering a large firework pile blaze and a panic that left six people injured. William Tabl of Vampico Ills is near death after a rocket strike. Dan Cahill suffered a shattered leg, and Henry Keony and Harry Jo sustained severe injuries as crowds trampled and a nearby blaze spread. Fire dept saved adjoining buildings.
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Hi la Satin
Mia
William Tabl
Vampico
Dan Cahill
Henry Keony
California
Harry Jo
Weoona
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