National Telegraphers Union session in Indianapolis
A long dispatch from Kansas reports delegates, including A. J. Applegate of Wichita, at the national convention in St. Louis and Chicago. The piece covers political debates, party platforms, the presidential nomination, and views on protection versus free trade, with commentary on recent events and figures.
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A. J. Applegate
Wichita
Congress
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Chicago
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Debating Silk Industry and Sense in Kansas Text
An 1860s style column argues for silk cultivation in Kansas to boost industry, proposing duties on cocoons and reeled silk to fund domestic production. It cites Osage hedges, labor pride, and a forecast of heavy domestic silk use, then shifts to literary anecdotes about sensible men and religion.
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China
Japan
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Presidential succession through vice presidency and cabinet roles
The article traces how vice presidents and cabinet secretaries ascended to the presidency from Washington to Garfield. It notes Adams, Jefferson, Van Buren, and four others rose after serving as vice president, and Madison, Monroe, and Adams as secretaries of state, plus Grant as secretary of war, with various ascent conditions and timing. It also situates the presidents’ status at the time of election.
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George Washington
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Martin van Buren
Andrew Jackson
van Buren
John ‘Ster
Millard Filmore
Andrew Johnson
Chester A. Arthur
Smite
Diiites Madison
James Monroe
Madison
Maksim
John Quincy Adan
Monroe
Mats Tracy
Ulymas 5
Grant
Ad Interin
James A. Garfield
House of Representatives
Senate
Jackson
Harrison
Taylor
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Bases
Cleveland
Thunderbolt Kills Child in Kiowa County Storm
Report from the Ark City Trailor notes a fatal lightning strike during heavy rain in Kiowa County last Tuesday killing a ten year old girl, a drowning incident involving a ten year old boy in Walnut River near Black Creek, and other storm-related calamities. The Gainea City Sentinel mentions abundant crops and farmers enjoying the reaper’s music across southern Kansas.
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Narley Frazier
C. J. Frazier
Manning Street
Jovclock
Walnut River
Black Creek
Ark
State Agricultural College
Gainea City Sentinel
Kansas
Ancient burial ground and mound builder remains described
The article details six side by side graves with two feet between them, plus additional finds on a farm near Drone Dale. The remains, pottery fragments, and footprints suggest mound builders once inhabited the area, with further historic notes on related discoveries and the enduring interest of curiosity hunters.
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Dronedale
Imine
Exchange Shote Stand By Bim and Public Debate
Fragmented prose discusses union labor, bonds, and political figures. Mentions Hon. Plumb, John Brown, Wise, and Gaines context with references to Frank Richardson and Judge Breshim. Notes lines about Pope Barrow and Henry Jackson speech, ending with Peter Raamusen on Saturday.
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Kansas
Treaibie
National Bank
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Evangelist to Norway promised without pay
An earliest member of the German Methodist church, about 51 years old, plans to preach the gospel in Norway as an evangelist with no compensation. He intends to work on his own hook and devote his life to mission among Norwegians. The report also notes a stray mix of local items and stray canine and cattle notes in the same column.
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Washington
Republic
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Counteyiben
Norway
Fragmentary 19th Century Rhyme Reflections on Society
A garbled, fragmented text laments social inequality and the plight of the poor. It hints at European travel, legal constraints, and a peculiar narrative voice calling to mind a rogue persona. The readable fragments offer a mood rather than a coherent event or report.
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