Farmers Rise and Fall Over Law and Press in 1890s Kansas
A 1890s Lawrence Kansas column discusses federal limits on enforcing liquor laws in Indian Territory, the US marshals’ practice of closing joints, and punishment avenues via Wichita or Fort Smith. It notes Col Learard suspending a morning daily after five years of strain and $10 000 loss, plus debates within the Farmers Alliance about political power and influence.
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United States
Oklahoma
Indian Country
Wichita
Fort Smith
Col. Learnard
Lawrence
The Boodlers in Douglas County Rumors of French Deal
The Douglas county inquiry led by County Attorney Nevison into charges against R A French is criticized as whitewashed. The paper questions the authority of judges Hutchings Horton Norton and fears witnesses will not testify voluntarily. It argues crooked dealings extend beyond French and opposes grand juries though sees a demand for one.
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Nevison
R. A. French
Tar Gazette
John Hutchings
Judge Horton
Norton
French
Douglas County
Robbing the Farmers in Education and Protection Schemes
A provincial diatribe denounces school book pricing as a theft from farmers, arguing 75 cents of every dollar paid for books goes to non producers. It likens the scheme to medieval highway robbery, calls for reform and spreads blame across legislatures and monopolies. The piece condemns higher prices, pressuring reform to lower costs and expand access.
Tin Plate Duty Sparks Protection Debate Across States
A critical defense of tin plate protectionism denounces tariffs as theft from consumers. The piece cites 742,135,000 pounds imported at 34 percent ad valorem duty, notes Wales as main supplier, and argues higher duties will birth a domestic tin plate industry. It laments hurt to canners, Baltimore canmakers, and Texas steel magnates while urging restraint on tariffs.
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Siemens-Martin
Wales
United States
Congress
Steel Trust
Shylock
Trust
Mills
Senate
New York
Baltimore
Western Camera
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ginin
Texas
Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago
England
John A. Kasson
Abraham Lincoln
N. Y
Porter
St. Louis Republic
Association of Wool-Growers
Courier- Journal
Sherman
Chicago Globe
Corporal Tanner
Republican Party
Harrison
T. Louis Republic
Tariff debates split across fruit and ore in Congress
The Foreign Fruit Exchange of New York urges removal or reduction of duties on oranges lemons grapes currants dates prunes and raisins. California prunes face competing pressure for higher duties while Kansas and Colorado interests push tariff reform amid Democratic prospects and calls against protection.
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Foreign Fruit Exchange of
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Exchange
Boston Exchange
Boston
California
Pacific Slope
California Fruit Union
McKinley Committee
Chicago
Steinberg's 1 Specialties Ad Looms This Week
Silk Neckwear Teckscarfs and Four in hand at 16c and 15c. Silk Handkerchiefs 15c and 25c. California Goat Spring Weight Gloves 25c. Spring Flannel Shirts 25 35 50 and 75c. British Seamless Half hose 7 4c. Rockford Seamless Half hose 6c. Chicago Seamless Half hose 4c. White Shirts 49c. Fancy Cord End Suspenders 9c. Numerous other bargains. Call and see them.
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California
Public Sale At Lawrence Area In 1890
Gro W Waits offers at his residence three miles southwest of Lawrence a sale of horses and cattle on Friday April 4 1890. Terms include six months credit with approved security and interest at seven percent from date with five percent cash discount. Sale starts at 1 00 oclock.
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Lawrence
Gro. W. Waits
War on high prices in carpets and curtains
A retailer proclaims aggressive price cuts on carpets and curtains this week, urging customers to study prices first and promising abundant supply, prompt service, and first class work. The ad promotes A. J. Griffin who sells Blue Bridge shaft coal at the lowest prices and invites inspection and trade.
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A. J. Griffin
The Deserter narrative of a desolate frontier hospital
An entrenched domestic tragedy unfolds at a frontier hospital as Mrs. Clancy clings to her dying husband Mike amid alcohol ruin and soldierly sympathy. The wounded sergeant Clancy, once bold and respected, descends through drink and dependence while his daughter Kate loves him dearly and seeks to shield him from her mother's merciless grip.
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Clancy
Sergt. Clancy
Iit
Rayner
Mira
Bury Decter
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