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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
4
The fragment discusses views on protection, wage income, and manufacturing interests. It references Carnegie, law, railroads, and strikes as factors shaping labor and capital dynamics while noting uncertainties about future industrial power. The tone reflects a period discussion of American economic policy and worker protection.
A fragment discusses The Economist criticizing tariff theory and the idea of equalizing imports and exports. It notes concerns about price impacts, trade balances, and the political push to restrict imports while boosting domestic production, mentioning gold and silver flows and a call for stricter trade measures.
A broad critique targets Green B Baum and pension office corruption in Washington. The piece accuses officials of fraud and favoritism in pension awards, cites Pratt and Odell cases, and links waste to John Wanamaker and Dudley. It also attacks Judge Lawrence's tariff moves on carpet wool and imports duties.
A critical press notice denounces a published exhibit claiming southern African Americans support the Republican ticket. It argues the census table misrepresents black voters in Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina and labels the piece a false, incendiary fabrication tied to Reconstruction-era politics. The piece disputes assumed universal Republican support among Black voters and cites historical defeats of similar claims.
The article describes Blaine as pursuing a reciprocity idea extended to finance, seeking a uniform intrinsic value for the silver dollar in North America and beyond. It notes European financiers resist a universal silver standard, doubting the feasibility of unifying standards and pressuring European statesmen to join. Blaine is portrayed as controversial yet original, a thorn to his party while pursuing vast commercial schemes.
The Weston Globe notes Mr. Blaine shifts between protectionism and orthodox finance in silver and reciprocity debates. It calls him a clever strategist who appears both ally and traitor, using South America as a lever to pry at Republican core policies.
From Our Exchanges notes McKinley is in demand as an orator. Several papers quote him and discuss his influence in Congress, party partisanship, and tariff debates. The items reflect partisan commentary on McKinley, Harrison, and tariff policy.
Cream table linens at 65c and 99c per yard, bleached German linens and napkins priced from 50c to $1.50 per dozen, towels and toweling offered at low prices. Also best wearing school and ladies hosiery in multiple price points and gents half hose from 5c upward. Ask to see them.
L. C. McIntire advertises at 919 Mass Street Lawrence for spring millinery with latest styles from New York. Mrs Gardner offers hats bonnets and millinery goods at extraordinary low prices. Also listed is a for sale eight room new house in Lawrence at a sacrifice due to owner non residence.
broad stock of carpets offered from 20 to 50 cents per yard features styles and novelties not found elsewhere. spring and summer ready roomful of pretty things, urging early selections to avoid missing out.
The Gazerye announces free novel supplements for subscribers every month. The May 7 edition will feature Be West roxa Bonfira by John Strange Winter, with June to include Robert Louis Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling stories. Readers urged to support and invite neighbors to subscribe.
Waite Front Sparr Alexander offers wagon or buggy paint at 65 cents and cart paint at 45 cents. Colors available include red green yellow and wine for spring repairs in Lawrence Kansas.
Traditional small town notice offers Buggy Paint for sale along with Leonard's Leader cigars at five cents. The advertisement invites all dealers to stock the items.
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