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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1890
Page
4
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Thursday April 17 1890 dispatch notes eastern Kansas physicians backing prohibition and Kansas druggists and newspapers endorsing it. It also reports political maneuvering for Oklahoma governors and a critic’s view on Russia’s czar and charitable giving. Andrew Causecie gifts 410000 to New York Authé Club. Carnegie praised for libraries while tariff reform by McKinley is attacked as harming farmers.
A proposed 1.5 cent per pound duty on hides provokes unanimous protest among New York leather dealers and Republicans alike. Leaders such as Nelson of Palen Nelson & Co. call protection a failing policy under the current committee, while Chicago packers Armour Swift Lawrence and Hammond are accused of pressuring for the duty to placate farmers. The move is seen as a partisan sop to the farmer amid rising tariff discontent.
The article argues free hides boosted exports and rural leather industries since 1872, citing $12,223,000 in leather goods exports last year and a rise in sole leather and boot shipments. It credits Gloversville and Johnstown with growth from free hides, and condemns Mr. McKinley’s tax as a backward step that could educate the public about protection.
A New York trade paper derides a rumored tariff cut on rails from 17.92 to 10 per ton as absurd and unfair. It argues domestic mills can compete with cheap ore and pig iron, warns wages would not fall with tariffs, and criticizes rail and mine owners for profiting from a protected monopoly while calling for cheaper materials and free ore.
A collection of opinions critiques tariff policy and political figures near the Pan American congress. It argues against protecting tariffs on hides and coal, questions McKinley era trade moves, and notes labor and mining concerns across Pennsylvania New York and Canada. It references Blaine Kasson Phelps and Ingalls pension ideas amid a broader protectionist stance.
The Douglas County Horticultural Society will meet next Saturday at the State University for the last winter meeting of the year 18%. Superintendent Reserve of the Indian school will attend with the Indian band and perform instrumental music. Mrs Mary Savage will recite a poem at session end. Authors hope the final meeting surpasses prior ones as the season closes.
Samuel J Randall died in Wasmardo Wasmadow Wasumneros April 14 at five o'clock after five years of health decline marked by gout abscess peritonitis and recurrent hemorrhages. The death came with Wanamaker and a physician at the bedside and wife and daughter in attendance. Funeral set for Metropolitan Presbyterian Church. Randall born October 10 1836 in Philadelphia served in the House from 1863 until death and was known for retrenchment and strong leadership on Banking and Currency and Appropriations.
The International American conference closes plans for a midnight Friday departure for a South excursion with about forty delegates. Transportation is arranged, using a premium special train similar to last fall’s Northern trip. Several delegates may delay homeward return to join the tour. Fire in Missouri penitentiary basement. causes unknown and loss estimated under 1000 dollars. Convicts behaved well.
A house fire in Paola Kansas damaged the northeast suburb home of Frank Carroll last evening around eight o'clock. The fire, caused by unknown means, overwhelmed the firefighters due to distant fire plugs. Loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars, partly insured.
Wash Fabrics offers reliable goods and far in advance styles, claiming leadership as recognized headquarters for wash goods. The firm promotes a broad assortment aimed at proving superior quality and modernity in the market.
A Kansas retailer advertises two cases of Dress Ginghams at 7c per yard for one week, plus French and Scotch Ginghams at 15c 20c and 25c, Latines at 16c, French effects at 12 and Freres Koechlin Latines at 25c. Also promotes Masury's and Sherwin Williams paints and urges subscribing to The Kansas City Star.
For sale or trade 160 acres of land in the finest wheat region near Lawrence Kansas seeking property in or near the city. Contact 1120 Rhode Island Street Lawrence Kansas. Leis Drug Co claims agency for Sherwin Williams mixed paints with low prices and durable tints. Woodward offers interior white and tan paints with guaranteed coverage and long dealing history.
The City Drug Store advertises spring supplies including coal at low market prices. It promotes Diamond Brand Prepared Paint with a strong guarantee and offers painting materials through Carter Manufacturing Co and Raymond's dry store.
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