Topeka and Abilene clash over state capital move war
The Abilene Gazette and Topeka Democrat debate shifting Kansas state capital from Topeka to Abilene and tax policies. The exchange references Lavler and Butterworth tax plans on oils and seeds, while national finances and foreign affairs are touched by mentions of President and Turkey diplomacy.
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Butterworth
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Russia
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Kansas Mail Service and Political Debate Echoes
Senator Plumb pressurizes post office reform in Kansas amid broad criticism of administration delays. The piece surveys mail routes, rail lines, and political maneuvering, cites Wichita as a potential distribution hub, and notes debates over capital relocation and protectionist labor policy.
Political debate swirls over Cleveland renomination
Amid tariff controversy and party rifts, editorials weigh Cleveland’s chances and Hill’s bid. Papers fault administration and propose reforms while urging support for party unity and a York convention strategy.
Railroad matters and new railway charters in Kansas
The Gamse Valley road is handed to Missouri Pacific and the city parties in St Louis, with start date for trains soon. The Omaha, Horace & Southwestern railway company files its charter for a 20 mile line from a north Kansas point running southwest through many counties to near the thirty sixth parallel. incorporators include Carlisle Purley Healey Holbrook Borders Clark Fulker son Shambaugh Woodbury. Also Colonel Learnward secures passage of a bill allowing a bridge project from Helena Ark to Memphis Tenn for the Kansas City and Memphis railway and bridge company with war department oversight for transit terms. Santa Fe Chicago extension now open boosting future air line competition and potential rate shifts between Kansas City and Chicago.
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Postmaster merger forms Kansas City Oklahoma office
The consolidation of post offices for Wrandotus Irong emontdale and Kansas City, Kansas takes effect Wednesday with Kansas City, Kan. as main office. Coal vein found near Hardin in 4 Creek. Wellington station in Washington county named president. Logan County reports minimal debt and strong assets among newly formed Western Kansas counties. Old settlers meeting in Ellsworth County with Ex-Governor Carney and Governor Anthony in attendance. Fort Leavenworth fire causes $12,000 loss. one large stallion stable and horses burned. Central Branch railroad to share reduced Kansas rates after Missouri Pacific cuts. Governor Hills described as calm and confident amid events. New York core summary notes Tow Well P. Fhower appeals Democrat alignment while presidential race begins.
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