Topeka State Journal notes and political chatter
The Topeka State Journal column discusses political events and local context including Governor Waite’s actions, the Corbett-Planamans issue, and Democratic party dynamics. It references Shawnee county politics, the G A H state gathering, Claus Spreckels, and broader national political viewpoints, with attention to party unity and interpretation of the Chicago platform.
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Wurex
Waite
Sefoudore
Democratic Party
Corbytt-Planamans
Uncle Sem
John Bull
Tax Emporia
Uglund
Columbian
McCord-Ugbam Printing Co
Ingamall
Seaster Hill
Chicago
Sensible plan proposed for families overstrained by breadwinner
The article argues against sending men to insane asylums and instead suggests relocating families to institutions in townships. It notes government mint closures on silver as prices rise and warns against further white metal gains, linking policy to economic concerns.
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Stownes County
Canlisue
Dollar gold standard debate and bank scam fears
A chaotic discussion on currency reform alarms about silver mint closures hurting value, with editorials criticizing bankers and gold bugs. It cites Mr. Forest from Thayer Kansas, demonetization ideas, and a Perry Oklahoma bank cashier case, arguing for swift trials and bail reform to curb crime escape.
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Carlisi
Jovasat
Kansas Paragraphs and Peculiar Local Notions
A compact collection of fragmentary notices from Kansas towns recounts oddities, local opinions, and rumored events. It notes an Ouwa merchant boasting about completeness, mentions the Gile monster at KU, voter counts in Wichita, a chalk artist in Newton, waterworks fears, and satirical takes on Prohibition and local politics. The piece touches on memorial ideas, marriage histories, and a Rend University lecture by Gilbert on a geological topic.
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Kansas
K. U
Lawrence
Wichita
Newton
Signor
Blitz
Eisporia
Kansua City
Wichita Esgie
Emporia
Ottawa
Atchison
Pathe
Mr Devil
Asi Josman
A& Kinnses
Missouri
Hurl Jncan
Christ
Gilhert
Rend University
University Ball
Gilvert
Wooblogics
D.C
United States
LL Blake
Boutwell veteran raconteur to publish Civil War dispatch tale
D W Boutwell of Topeka, an old veteran and former Confederate courier, visits Kansas City with a manuscript describing his role delivering critical dispatches during the later war to General Plemmington aiding Price’s plans. Charter filed for John J Mastin mining Co of Galena with $100000 capital. Also notices for headache tablets and the Aurora cigar.
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Kansas City
Gats
Kausas City Star
D. W. Boutwell
Topeka
Boutwell
Kaysis
Price
Eemy
John J. Mastin
Galena
Cherokes County
St George Noble
Julie Mastin
Thomas EH. Mastin
Washington Adams
Can Joints Run An Opinion From The State Journal
A reader praises an article under Can Joints Run and urges temperance supporters in Kansas to be firm and outspoken. The letter emphasizes shaping future history, with hope that Kansans unite for humanity’s good across the state.
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Tim
State Journal
Teo
Juvnea
Kansay
Topeka
Commonwealth of
Young Man Hornung Returns From Lansing Penitentiary
A young man named Hornung from the penitentiary at Lansing has been released after serving a year. His sentence ended this week and was shortened by good behavior. He has returned to Topeka and is living right.
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Tix Cleveland Syndicate
Hiwakan Islands
Claus Spreckels
Arkuises
Corbett
New Or Twans
Auto Militia
Helpine
Hornung
Gay Pier Hus
Topeke
Lansing
Pirwua
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Union Kearlot
F.C. Godman
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Godman
Cinemali 8Loe Co
Friedman Bros
Shafer
The
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
East
Unio
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Assor
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D. A. Clements
Clements & Chaffee
Kansas Avenue
Thoruy
Henry H. Roelofs & Co
Bansas Avenue
DW. Boutwells Book
Tie
Pension Department
J. K. Jones
Aurora
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