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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1883
Page
4
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The Gazette notes D C Haskell’s reception speech in Lawrence on March 15 1883 defending protective tariffs as vital to farmers on the prairie. It also reports Cincinnati elected mayor and majority of city officers, plus New York Democrats predicting a large statewide win and Republican divisions echoing the Cleveland era.
L. L. Turner of Sedan Chautauqua county Judge James Humphrey of Junction City Davis county and Henry Hopkins of Lansing Leavenworth county were chosen as railroad commissioners. They will serve one two and three years in the order named Judge Humphrey is the only Democrat.
A former senator and his lawyer set a trap by confining Dorsey, fueling rumors his eyesight suffered. On the stand he denies knowledge of letters and checks, claiming unreadability due to eye condition, yet returns the papers, foiling the government’s bid to prove his signature.
A speaker urges young men to recognize their rising power in state and national governance. He warns of future bitter strife over tariffs, stresses fairness and efficiency in exchanges, and calls the coming generation to weigh the nation’s most important issue. The speech critiques past pride and emphasizes responsibility and reform.
A rhetorical call to voters to rise above party factions and think independently. The speaker urges brave effort in the coming century, warns against decay in grand old parties, and advocates citizen leadership and active participation over partisan routines.
The second trial of the star route conspirators continues with uncertain prospects for conviction before a Washington jury. Indictments refresh the case against Brady the late second assistant postmaster general, and with ex Senator Kellogg of Louisiana, hints surface of secrets about cabinet members and past political maneuvers. The public gains insight into longstanding capital and national rascalities as Kellogg teases disclosures that could affect Chandler and others.
The piece argues against counting on a revenue surplus while vast debt persists, urging faster repayment of Windom bonds and stressing tariff reform to lower prices on essentials for consumers. It contends tariff changes can free government funds for debt reduction and ease household tax burdens.
Epsom Gazette reports Hon. D. C. Haskell’s January 27 1883 remarks on the tariff bill to tax or regulate foreign imports. He defends protection claims, contests tariff as a tax, argues against wage and price effects, and cites wool goods rate reductions. He questions policy implications for labor and domestic industry.
J H Harrison discusses David A Wells and mixed duties citing 30 cents per pound in Europe, 20 cents per pound and 35 percent ad valorem, asking how many understand their total. He concludes they amount to 100 percent and asks how Mr Haskell's statement would fare and how many would vote to return a man or impose such a tax.
A Chicago Tribune analysis condemns Standard Oil for seizing Cherokee and Creek grazing lands in Indian Territory. It argues the company steals land without leases or tax payment, exploiting charters while ignoring tribal rights. The piece highlights government trusts, tribal schooling gains, and the $60,000,000 corporate claim as a moral warning.
A fragment quotes a slogan equating theft with property and cites a maxim attributed to Proudhon. The passage frames the idea as a critique of those who prey on the weak and defenseless out of greed.
The Islobe Democrat laments Congress inaction during the last session, criticizing lawmakers for ignoring major measures, excessive taxation, and tariff revision. It argues representatives failed to reflect constituents, pursued personal interests, and ignored public sentiment, warning lawmakers may finally learn the nation’s needs.
The indictment of Louisiana Senator Kellogg by a Washington grand jury adds to the long list of dishonored Republican carpetbaggers. Once aided by Grant administration support and military backing, Kellogg’s rise via a fraudulent, self‑styled legislature ends in criminal charges of bribery and conspiracy. The piece argues the GOP bears the stain of Kellogg and his peers from South Carolina to Georgia, hoping he is the last of the carpetbaggers.
Stanford, Bayless & Co. are working into a first class retail grocery trade, not withstanding no goods leave their possession until paid for.
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