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The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls visits Atchison, Kan., on June 6, discusses national war enthusiasm and Alger's war department role, observes Salvation Army, and comments on Kansas politics including candidates Seaton and Curtis. (187 characters)
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Asked About War He Discusses the Salvation Army.
Atchison, Kan., June 6.-Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls has returned for a stay of several days at his old home. He is on a lecture tour, and has some dates in Iowa the latter part of next week. He said:
"The war spirit is about the same all over the country. The people seem to be well pleased with the activity displayed by the navy department."
"What do you think about Alger's management of the war department?" he was asked.
"Alger was a soldier, I understand, in the war of 1861, and he ought to be a good man at the helm now. You have a fine Salvation Army here in Atchison, I see," and the senator got up from his seat and went to the window in his room at the hotel to look at the followers of Brother Booth, who were parading along the street.
On the subject of Kansas politics he said he knew nothing. "Senator Baker," he ventured, in the course of the conversation, "is taking no part in the Republican gubernatorial fight you have on. By the way," he continued, "what are John Seaton's chances?" After being assured they were good he said he was pleased to hear it.
"It is said, senator, that you have been considering a proposition to be a candidate of the fusionists for congressman-at large in Kansas this year."
"That's funny: very funny. What are Charlie Curtis' chances in the First district; he will get the full Democratic vote, won't he?"
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Atchison, Kan.
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June 6
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Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls returns to Atchison for several days while on a lecture tour with dates in Iowa. He comments on the war spirit being consistent nationwide and people pleased with navy activity. When asked about Alger's management of the war department, he notes Alger's Civil War experience and shifts to observing the local Salvation Army parade. On Kansas politics, he claims ignorance but mentions Senator Baker not participating in the Republican gubernatorial fight, inquires about John Seaton's good chances, and humorously denies fusionist candidacy rumors while asking about Charlie Curtis's prospects in the First district.