Kansas political squabble fills stevens county reader’s page
A sprawling, combative letter page and editorial mix from Stevens and surrounding Kansas counties rails at political figures, cites Governor Hill and “Farmer Smith,” and analyzes party tactics, rail prospects, and local candidates. It links farm values, tariff debate, and labor issues to statewide politics and upcoming governor nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
E Smith
Stith
Farner” Smith
Windsor
Joe Eiuilson
Smith
Parmer Stith
Farmer Smit
Gan Kansua
Staghi
Sara Otter
Faria Sanith
Stevens Co
Kan
Eacem
Great American Desert
Mother Earth
Stevens
Mulvane
The
Santa Fe
Ashland
Meade
Butte
West Plains
Springfield
Moscow
Woodsdale
Moonlight
Richfield
Trinidad
Colorado
Albuquerque
Rattoon Mountains
Stevens County
Rock Island
Som
John Matin
Hugoton
A. W. Saith
McPherson
J. L. Pancost
A.W. Smith
Morton County
B. Bradford
Aster Bradford
D. R. Anthony
Johnson
L. A. Hang v
Sward
Bradford
B. Jolson
L. A. Humphrey
R Anthony
Southwest
DR. Anthony
Uncertain Kansas News Fragments Spark Rural Echoes
A mosaic of stray notes from Kansas and nearby towns reports odd quotes, disputed claims, and local curiosities. Mentions of Emporia, Brown County, Hurley, Latham, and Topeka mix with scattered anecdotes on corn yields, a cornstalk eleven feet high, and a theater scene.
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Emporia
Honea
Brown County
Avieas
Dodie
Lavins
Theolas
Alex
Butts
General Boulanger
Max
Latham
Imamenss
Scottville
Henry Peters
Veritas
Siplenti
Burler
Tuller County
Clohé
Gomes
Fragmented OCR note on Patines and Topika events
An unclear OCR fragment references Anthony as a goner and mentions AMY MAC Ty Seek, Topika’s morning organs, and a failed data carry. The text is garbled with names and actions, making a coherent event difficult to determine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Amy Mac Ty
The Editor and a Wife Beater Case in Debate
A reader critiques editorials and defends equal rights for women. The letter argues suffrage meaning equal responsibility, cites legal inequalities and a police case, and asserts women’s superiority justifying political influence and legal protections for mothers and children.
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Othe Maing
Sage
Col
Mupoen
Lasse
Agar
St. Clare
They Go Bobbing Arouna Amid Political Whispers
Fragmentary OCR text mentions party allegiance and a candidate, with garbled phrases about a whisky platform and past events. It references a license, political activity, and unspecified individuals, but lacks clear names or dates to anchor a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obes
Hepabli
Lita
Wartendyke Silk Mills Flag Battle Cites Protection Plans
The Wartendyke silk mills occupants order a large Musty Brothers flag to fly with an inscription praising protection, tying Harrison and Morton to the cause. A Boonton Democrat displays a Fourth flag urging protection for home industries while predicting a Republican vote. The piece critiques President Cleveland's record, noting his single term and repeated non-successions in offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
New York
Sampson
Itr
Cleveland
Wen
Wortime
Wildek
Empire State
A.J. Yollman & C
Wartendyke
N. d
Musty Brothers
Harrison and Mortoss
Wartendyke Works
Harrison and
Morton—Pattison
N. J
Presa
George Anthony
Item
Anthony, Patterson & Grabb
Boonton
Washington Street
Hom Industries
Iack
Dewan
Erie County
Bugtafo
Vast Sale Offers Tapestry Brussels and Brussels Goods
A long notice details reductions on tapestry Brussels fabrics in various yardage, Mosquito nets, and upholstery remnants. It also mentions an assortment of Brussels goods, curtains, and upholstery scraps offered at deep cuts, plus a note about a Great Chinese Mating Closing Sale and unrelated staff observations.
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Florida
Eres
Brussels
Elichtem
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Republican
Benjamin Barrison
Indiana
Levi P. Morton
A. W. Robinson
T. V. Anderson
Paca Madden
Finch
J. B
E. Pou Cos Aes
Sauiurl BR
Peters
Harvey Cult
Enaranls
Republican County Convention
Paulie Sererien
Hertaie
Hemaeie
Eocera
Megan
Eanyatte
Pepe
Eid Oy Thane
Bargutitienn Rasay Peat
Ntanee
Bo Reyes
Romittaires
Saat
Ion Dagase
Lenin
Dinksord Tarkr
Valor Caner
Garina Pat
Ereenmieniis
Cmakeak
Murchison
Rake
Sterwtary
Kuneas
Henry & Ives
Newton Republican
Napolem
Helena
C. Wilkinson
Arkansay City Traveler
Csnaphetl
Neniaiyy
Wilkinson
Clark Cousty
Hivlge
Marfin
General Harmon
Pmcvil
Poole
Jewell
Milnes
Nick
Fielden
Schwab
Harrion
Rowty
Chere Fand
Seervtry Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Weyboden
Riise
Sienins
EAGLE
Cpm Uist
Webster
Tremont
Dr. RA
Kline
M. D
Topeka
Gusto
Justice Miller
UC. 3 Supreme Court
Citien
Hivrrisia
Harrison
Supreme Court
Thurman
Tabor
Hipon 4 Plaifiem
Thasa
Gasotta
Gentn Springs
Col Anthonys
Marsh Murdork
Murdock
Ben
Kansas Kollany
Catilunyy
Vans
Suleatiny
Milt Rovmolils
Genda Speirs
Herald
Gotlin
Bkanass
Ache
Otty
el Corcar
Karis Hutchinson News
Bos
Hare Vhautistay
Amit
Pacific
Towanda
Exh
Isles
Auguste
Leanhanguk
Cowley
Jelysini
Ceanty
Earnby
Ueime
Canker
Mie E Bros Wortenst
White House
INNES
Main Street
Niles
UUM Allews
W. Dovirstader
Alcmatnnes
Poutiiry
Toile Provident
Stasey
Wreters National
New
Taraicg
Iba
Greta
Treustrer
Uuttel
Bert Ur Reaper
Cape Cent
Citas
Sayer
Danae
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