Harvey and Leedy Plot for Governor Post and War Role
Kansas politics era story recalls 1898 near miss for Harvey as governor and Leedy resigning to place him in a volunteer unit. In private talks Harvey pressurizes Leedy into a plan that shifts to a mayoral appointment and eventual major rank, with court scenes and political maneuvering shaping Kansas defense service.
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A. M. Harvey
Leedy
Kansas
Harvey
David Overmyer
Overmyer
Dave
Andi Harvey
Bey
Leedy Staund le
Harvey Crequesniy
Leely
Harve
Ed Little
Quechles
Leery
Laven
John W. Leedy
Cy Leland
Island
Flo
the Nations Hotel
Qwid Harvey
Journal
Card of Thanks to neighbors and friends
To our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother we desire to express our heartfelt thanks. Wm Parks and Children.
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Wm. Parks and Children
Specialist Dr M J Brown to Visit Salina and Ellis
Dr M J Brown, specialist from Salina, will be at the American House on Tuesday January 10 and Ellis on January 11 to treat eye ear nose and throat diseases and to fit glasses.
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Salina
Ellis
Kansas City Market Report 1911 cattle and hog prices
Weather slowed loading at the Kansas City Stock Yards on January 3 1911 leaving light cattle supply of 7000 head. Prices ranged strong to up about ten cents with prime steers at 6.30 to 6.50 and cows 3.75 to 5.00. Hog run 6000 head 15 higher with bulk at 7.95 to 8.05 and top 9.05. Sheep and lambs firmer though market mixed with gains and January receipts forecast below three year average. Booths oysters offered at Baker’s 50c quart.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
St. Joseph
Kansas
Died at Ogallan Jessie Harrison at four years old
A moving obituary notes the death of Jessie Harrison at her Ogallan home on December 31 1810 aged four after a brief illness. She married Fred Harrison on December 14 and left a large circle of friends behind. The piece recalls her sweet disposition and the community's deep sorrow, with condolences to her husband her parents and her brother. A funeral was held Sunday and the body buried in the Ogallali cemetery.
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Ogallan
Jessie Harrison
Jessie
Fred Harrison
Ogallah
Ogallali
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