I Will Preach the Doctrine of Protective Tariff on the Prairies
The Gazette reports D C Haskell at Lawrence March 15 1883 as a Republican free trade club forms in Kansas. The Revenue Reform club moves to public meetings and dodgers for farmers. Edward Russell invites enrollment and local citizens to join. Gov Cleveland vetoes a Buffalo fire department bill as partisan. The veto is praised as democracy in action.
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Ekan- Bao
D. C. Haskell
Opera House
Lawrence
Parsons Partaprom
Dudley C. Haskell
Haskell
Gosling
Hie Jig
Kansas
Revenue Reform Club
Edward Russell
Merchants’ Bank
Cleveland
New York
Buffalo
Iowa Supreme Court Rules on Prohibitory Amendment
The Iowa Supreme Court rules the prohibitory amendment was not constitutionally adopted and void. It rejects the idea that the legislature is sole judge of constitutional amendment, upholding a strict construction of constitutions and warning against recent unlawful legislative practices. The decision signals a return to guarding organic laws and suggests further discussion on the topic.
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Supreme Court of
Iowa
Supreme Court
Prohibition Shapes Kansas Republican Rift and Factional Strife
A historical commentary traces a four year arc where Kansas Republicans split over prohibition. It notes St. John’s rise and pledge to avoid radical liquor laws, the 10 charge of prohibitionists reshaping party lines, and the emergence of “kickers” who defect to Democrats led by Geo. W. Glick. The piece laments party unity beneath prohibition pressure and calls for a separation from the prohibitions wing.
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John P. St.John
St. John
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Geo. W. Glick
Kansas
Prohibition
James F. Legate
Yopeka
Graveyard Insurance Critique by Col Anthony
Leavenworth Times columnist Col Anthony denounces graveyard insurance firms as cheats and robbers harming state residents. He aims to expose illicit practices and safeguard the public, praising the effort as a needed civic service.
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Col
Anthony
The
Leavenworth Times
Lansing
Exposing a Kansas graveyard insurance swindle
The Times urges exhaustive exposure of penny dreadful schemes and relays a recent case in Union City Indiana where Pioneer Mutual Association agents deceived victims and stole advertising payments, then vanished. The editorial calls for continued vigilance against such frauds to safeguard public trust and newspaper advertising alike.
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Kansas
Times
Pioneer Mutual Association
Union City
Indiana
Haskell Tariff Debate Draws From Old World Wealth
A Gazette reader rebuts Haskell on protection, arguing the 100 year old protectionist model is flawed. The letter mocks reliance on foreign experience, notes high duties on imported stockings and ferrous goods, and cites Faucett and Clay to claim tariffs did not revive America after 1820 24 amid global panics. It argues American industry should innovate rather than seek protection, and asserts the nation has long outgrown reliance on tariffs.
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the Gazette
Haskell
Times
America
Ever
Anow
New York
Prof
Faucett
Chicago
Mr. Haskell
Mr. Clay
England
Bank of England
Trade Revival Sparked by Peel Tariff Abolition
A historian notes that only afterSir Robert Peel repealed the protective tariff did trade gain a swift and strong boost described as an immediate impulse by observers and scholars of the era. The remark situates Peel’s move as a pivotal turning point in 19th century commerce.
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Robert Peel
How the Old Abuses Are Kept Up
A critical view of the U S Department of Justice during the Williams era, accusing extravagance and misused funds. The piece cites high retainers for special counsel, star route prosecutions, and lavish spending by the attorney general and subordinates. It contrasts past abuses with current perceived profligacy and questions the necessity of outside counsel.
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New York Sun
Department of Justice
Landaulet Williams
House of Representatives
Congress
Secor Robeson
Republican Party
Senate
Mahone
Riddleberger
House
Washington
Brewster
Justice
Comptroller of the Treasury
Treasury
Sugar Duties Debate Ties Louisiana Planters to Northern Interests
The Missouri Republican argues sugar duties primarily benefit northern protected interests and revenue the government more than planters. It cites Louisiana planters profiting from sugar while Western farmers remain unprotected, urging lower duties to avoid burdening consumers and Missouri grain growers. Old papers for sale at this office.
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Missouri
Louisiana
Illinoig
West
Baton Rouge
St. Louis
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Lawerner
Kangis
Graveyard Insurance
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Qld
Headquarters For
Tinware
Rogers Bros
Derby Silver Co
Queensware
Haviland
Waltham
Elgin
J. H. Shimmons
China
OMLEY
Oliver Butler
F. M. Alexander
Butler & Alexander
Gaar Scotts
Buffalo Pitts
Cassady
Tate’s
Buckeye
Rushford
D. Buford
Massachusetts Street
J. N. van Hoesen
Justus Howell
Osborne and Wecormick
Barnes
Kans
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