Political quarrels and tariff talk swirl over Kansas politics
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic skirmishes in Kansas and nationally with notes on governors races in Indiana and Louisiana, capital location debates, tariff defense, and press commentary from Kansas City to Abilene. It highlights party strategies, public opinion, and the risk of capital moves amid a volatile election season.
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Matson
Indiana
Giovernor Gray
Chairmvan Mitts
Mills
Cleveland
Mills Ami
Fort Smith Journal
Tasas
Lone Bear
Texas
Louisiana
Wichita first appeared in print in 1863 circular says editor
The piece recalls Hon. John Gilmore and BE Durkey, Indian trader, noting a May 1863 circular printed on P. A. Plumb at the Osage reservation trading site near Wichita. It discusses Wichita’s potential as a political meet location and hints at Democratic planning for delegate selection. The notice also cites the San Francisco Chronicle on debt reduction and argues for prudent currency policy and treasury management.
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John 8. Gilmore
Fredonia Citigen
Jacob Stotler
BE. H. Durkey
P. A. Plumb
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News
U.S
Newt. McDonald
Burlingame Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
Treasury
Sach Manny
United States
Dutch Gunboat Salute Sparks Retrenchment Row
A report from the western theater notes a penny-pinching policy as the Dutch warship Zilverga Kruis fired a greeting at San Francisco forts after entering the harbor. The incident, seen as lack of maritime courtesy, prompts commentary on economy versus propriety in international conduct. The piece cites overall public sentiment favoring restraint and prudence.
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Zilverga Kruis
San Franesco
Black Point
Alcatraz
Presida
Wichita ad space debate shapes regional exposition plan
Eastern papers describe a Kansas effort to promote advertising space amid a Western show campaign. The Topeka Chronicle notes Wichita’s push to secure display time at a national exposition, with commissioners approving a 4000 foot space and a ten day event at the Philadelphia center, aiming to draw attention from middle states.
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Topeka Corcaioureatthiam
Wichta
Niles
Earl
Praluca
Wichita
Ulwelmanth
Dhamans
Elty
Ccomtesibel
Wisieli
Philadelpida
New Orleans
Welita
Wichita's Push to Advertise State Manufacturing Reach
Sothi Wichita plans to promote Kansas manufacturing including watches and car parts from Burton works. The effort aims to position Wichita as a leading manufacturing city west of the Mississippi, with local and out-of-town agents to handle goods. Kansas commissioners seek state representation at the Ohio centennial, urging a $1000 expenditure to match larger metropolitan ads.
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Wichita
Burton Car Works
Kansas
Topeka
Ohio
Sedewick County
Republican slate for state offices and convention delegates
The list enumerates Republican candidates for governor and other state offices, plus delegates to the national convention. It includes names for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, auditor, attorney general, state superintendent, and numerous district and at large delegates across Kansas. Names cover cities such as Independence, Leavenworth, Topeka, Wichita, Manhattan, and more, with numerous county and district entries.
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Procoses
Wichita
Kinsey
Wichiten
St Lewis
Tmushal Yaw Amd
Minton
Maith
McPherson
A. Humphrey
Independence
J.B. Jebtson
Rhurka
Authous
Leavenworthl
Cacbundile
T. Taylor
Bradie Tillebineen
Supreme Court
W. A. Johmnain
Minneapolis
A. 5
Felt
Seneca
Pickler
Suith
A. T Horsington
Gardes City
Charles A. Norton
Beloit
Noble Prentis
Newtons
William T. Cavanaugh
Topeka
Willian Hisgzins
Henry Kramiley
Cuase County
Jan’s W
Hamilton
Wellington
Timothy McCarthy
Eanvas
B. Kel
B. Kellogg
Empore
Thomas W. Heatley
Kansas City
Harper's
Cunningham
Salina
C. Lobdell
Dighton
John MacDonald
George W. Jones
Mound City
Stinley
Lawrences
A. J. Carruthers
G. W. Williams
John Gromayke
Dodge City
Htneagd
Albert Griffin
Manhattan
Hallowell
C. Borin
Cottonwood Alls
del Valentine
Clay Center
W. W. Watson
Osborne
Thompson
Norton
Mt Hi
Johnson
Geo. D. Orner
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Fort Sent
Riley County
Ism Methodist
Giles
Atchison
W. Vi
Sherwin
Chautauqua Assembly
Ottawa
Geuda Springs
Warkuee Paints
Colorado
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Gardentity Ser
Doctors and Preachers Debate Fees at Arkansas Meeting
At Fort Smith last week the State Medical Association discussed whether preachers should be charged for professional services. The Journal notes the clash of interests between clergy and doctors, praising mutual support while warning against hostility. The piece also mentions a Republican convention endorsing Mars Murdock for editor.
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Fort Smith
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Reduced RATES and political notes from Kansas towns
A scrambled OCR page reports reduced rail fare to a Wichita convention, plus brief items on General Nathaniel Banks, Kansas delegates, and local editorials. It mentions Liberal, McPherson, Manhattan, and Topeka with reflections on publications, elections, and regional figures.
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Fay Albert
Borin
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Raver
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Abilene Gazette
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White House
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Chicago
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Wichita, Kansas
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