Postmasters to Rule and Longs Candida te for Governor
The State Journal reports a Republican power shift in Washington guiding postmaster appointments. It notes Chester L Long’s potential governor bid and outlines Leland’s influence over fourth-class postmasters, with key Kansas figures like Brigiton, Kaskoe, and Murdock mentioned as likely appointments and party maneuvers to secure state ticket support.
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Nxt
Rover
Waab
Sapte
Agubet
Leland
Ti Bt
alBes
Letana
State Journal
Washington
Sera
Lala Schetts
Tin Simeon
Monk I. Brows. K
Wilcorkinn
Citar Lin Nat Barnes
Joe Etristann
Cr Leland
Leavind
Amate Murda
Te Kasko
Westral
Fe Jana
Harry Techter
Frank L. Brows Ts
Gir Gvcretary
Atte
Wilcodkgon
George Clarke
Jamelion City
Cale
Wuditur
Dawes
A. Jones
Merit
Jim Dobson
Medicine Lodge
Wichita
Bret
Chester J. Lone
Bristow
Piedmes
Jobes
Attica
Tierper County
Windy Poberth
Marsh Murdock
Homeopathic Cures for Weak Stomach and Digestive Issues
An old medical ad notes homeopathic preparations for ailments like squeamish stomachs, indigestion, heartburn, and dyspepsia. It advertises Nos 19 20 and 10 as remedies, claims relief for teething pain and crying, and directs readers to order the Humpreys Homeopathic Manual from a New York firm.
A Kansas Exhibit At Buffalo By Grand Army
Commander Botkin of the Kansas G A R plans a display of Kansas agricultural and mineral products at the Grand Army encampment in Buffalo. He will soon send circulars to posts across the state seeking cooperation and samples for the exhibit. The event aims to showcase Kansas products to thousands visiting the headquarters on Principal streets.
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Grand Army
Kansas
Buffalo
Botkin
Kansas Gacr
Varius
Wasses Department
Oltx
Kotkin
Uber
Sold Mortgaged Goods Lead to Mortgage Settlement
Mrs. James Donnelly of Guthrie area signed a $300 mortgage to W. M. Spurlock after her husband sold property with a mortgage on it. Spurlock arranged a mortgage on the farm to secure the loan, avoiding prosecution. The couple’s actions followed by the wife’s Topeka trip and completion of the mortgage arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donnelly
Airs Donnnelly
Guthrie, Cie
W. M. Spurlock
Donnelly
Topeke
Spurlock
Iea
Topeka Youths Clash Over Harmless Roost Jibe
A Topeka group spicy moment near the El Capitan theater sparks a dispute after a young man greets a colleague with a jocular hello that a nearby woman misinterprets as a tease. The exchange leads to a brief confrontation as the crowd disperses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
El-Capitan
Jeannie
Saleen Eer
State House Board fills a number of places
State officials report staffing changes at the State House as the Board of Charities fills vacancies. The May earnings statement from the penitentiary is disputed for coal and boarding charges, listing cash received for incidentals and amounts charged to institutions for coal and labor. The total earnings include payments for U.S. military and civil prisoners, and contracted labor.
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Board of Charities
Cristoma
U. S
Tisi
U.S
Gatanaeis
Livzia
Eee
Views on court power and referendum in 1897 Kansas
In a letter to the State Journal Horace Andrew Keefer of Wakula Jefferson County urges a people’s vote to curb judiciary overreach. He cites Davis and Searles Havemeyer cases, warns of court usurpation, and calls for direct legislation while urging reform of state and national governance alignment with the masses. He labels Senator Hanna’s actions as pro corporation and denounces Hanna’s Populist stance.
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Moartyedom x
Tose
Ambio
Davis
Rome
Clase
Sven Jefferson
Brameh
Witten
Westlewton
United States Supreme Court
Searles-Havemsyer
United States Senate
Greatest Man in Kansas Praised by Representative Jaquins
In Topeka private talks Representative Ed Jaquins of Cowley County calls Judge Doster the greatest man in the Midwest and defends his bribery committee decision. He disputes the court’s arrogance, says the decision will influence public opinion and may affect Judge Allen’s renomination prospects.
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Jaquina
Doster
Ed Jaquins
Cowley
Judes Doster
MoUpiwest
Jaaulns
Teanon
Kanees
Duster
Hur
Resolutions censuring Senator Hanna by Dickinson County Populists
The Dickinson County Populist central committee adopted resolutions censuring State Senator George W. Hanna for opposing a maximum railroad rate and aligning with opponents of the party. The report accuses him of deserting his color and joining the enemy in support of a corporation measure involving stock yards legislation.
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Uon Te
Hanna
Stock Yards Corporation
Dickinson County
Kanens
George W. Hakta
E. Z. Cher
J. Lamb, i
Hanns
R. H. Kane
People’s Party County Central Committee
Dickinson County Central Committee
Hannna
People’s Party
George W. Hanna
Popuiléta
Senate
Kansas School Book Law Seen Cutting Prices and Profits
State Superintendent Stryker asserts the American Book Trust profits from Kansas contracts, estimating annual gains near 290 000 and claiming the new law will save Kansas residents over 1 million dollars in five years by halving prices and limiting monopoly leverage. He says contracts in other states prevented the company from entering Kansas competition.
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American Hook Company
Weir Kansay
Stryker
Kans
American Book Trust
Kansas
Tron
Kanean
Syl Dizon Quits Politics to Farm in Kansas
Syl Dizon, once a prominent political figure, announces retirement from politics and will devote himself to farming in Sumner County Kansas. He travels from Wichita to Kansas City after visiting Washington, aiming to handle the finest wheat crop in the region and to focus on the grain business.
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Wichita
Syl Dixon
St Louis
Kansas City
Syl
Internal Revenue
Kaseus
Washington
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Ibuden Baker
Sumner County
Kansas
Hanna in Repudiation Denies Bad Conduct Charges
Senator George Hanna of Clay county faced a legislative investigating committee amid accusations of unbecoming conduct. He spent hours consulting with members about how to respond, aiming to clear his record. Assistant Attorney General Snelling offered new lines of inquiry regarding Flanna’s career and possible undue influence. Hanna denied any knowledge of pressure on himself or other legislators to support measures. Snelling raised questions about charges that Hanna received $1,000 for influencing votes.
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Legislative Investigating Committee
George Hanna
Clay County
Timself
Hanna
Hanna land deal and political testimony at hearings
Fragmentary transcript shows Q and A with Hanna denying rumors of large land profits and indicating a pending sale escrowed deed. It notes testimony on metropolitan police and penitentiary bills, a party-aligned voting pattern, and that Grimes sought influence evidence but Hanna declined. Also reports charity board appointments and museum room reallocation.
Lost Appetite and Dr Williams Pink Pills Story
Fragment describes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a household remedy. It cites George Marshall Jr of 19 Norwich Street Cleveland Ohio and a Cleveland to Toledo railroad territory as testimonial. Marshall reports dramatic appetite restoration after illness and credits pills with reviving health and energy.
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Willians
George Marshall, Jr
Norwich Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Marshall
Southern Railroad
Toledo
Truigh
Noticuey Ney
Canute
Theus Ste Stare
Kier
Dr. Wilmee
Witkinme
Dr. Williams
Ai Fron der
Wysiddwawatedicine Company
Scheacciady
My X
More People Employed, Bradstreet Reports Lift in Trade
New York June 12 Bradstreet states despite cool wet weather hampering distribution, trade shows improvement with larger volume and more employed than before the last election. May railroad earnings and price trends boost optimism while export figures for wheat and Indian corn compare with prior weeks and years. No U.S. business failures reported this week, easing from prior periods.
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Bradstreet
New York
Bradstreet's
Bessemer Pie
Bath Apaste
United States
Montres
Elevation of Shawnee County Democrats Promised
Hob Kepley support drives central committee action with possible fusion ticket plans. K Holliday Jr predicts a convention may be called and decision contingent on the Populist, with prospects boosted by Republican primary expulsions and farmer voters defecting.
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Shawnee County
K. Holliday, Jr
Democratic Central Committee
Kapley Gret
Mr. Holliday
Repubican Committee
Menemone
Distingushed Silver.Coinage Talk At Chicago Conference
A.B. Hulit reports from the Silver Republican conference in Chicago praising free coinage and predicting grim times for those wedded to the gold standard. He notes Kansas supporters and widespread hunger on city streets as pressure to adopt bi metalism grows. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed by testimonials.
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AB. Hulit
A. B. Hultho Haw
Chicago
State Journal
Ton “de Laurence
Kansas
Holymore
Chamberlain
The Light of the World Or Our Savious Smarty
An advertisement extols a lavish book titled The Light of the World Or Our Savious Smarty costing 109000 to publish with 200 full page engravings. It touts strong agency sales, promises high earnings for canvassers, and lists Publisher Apt Elen at 278 Michigan Avenue Chicago as contact.
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Nnce
Eviry
eXthi
Bes
ELEN
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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Tis State Journal
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Supt Stryker
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Metropolitan Police
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Salina
Osawatamie
Annie Snyder
Atchison
Osaiatomie
L. W. Chesley
Frankfort
State Treasurer's Office
State Censorium Commission
Stryker Gald
Executive Council
Weverine
DeWitt
Geo. W. Stansfield
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Marshall’s
Garfield Park Torrow
Rambler Bicycles
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California
Christian Endeavor
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EF. A. Chaney
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