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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1883
Page
4
All communications to The Gazette regarding business or publication should be addressed to Tae LawReENCE Gazette and not to any individual. Absence from the city of the intended recipient may delay attention to which they are entitled.
A quotation from D. C. Haskell delivered at an opera house reception in Lawreneve on March 1 1883 criticizes protective tariffs as legalized robbery. The Gazette notes the speech as part of its August 30 issue.
The Gazette celebrates its first year with rising circulation and broad reader reach in Douglas and surrounding counties. The editors pledge to champion justice, oppose monopolies, reduce direct taxation, and protect labor while remaining fair to readers of all parties. Cart Garrett updates census work. politics in Douglas County shifts with new workers and census disputes noted. The paper praises its contributors including the Colorado letter and a noted city correspondent.
In a pointed rebuttal, the Fort Scott Banner states Dupey HaskE.1 is not connected to county census frauds. The paper calls the allegations imaginary and asserts Haskell had no involvement with the matter.
A long report outlines alleged illegal census actions in Douglas county in 1883. It cites lack of legal authority for the assessors, fraud in ward tallies, and delayed county actions while clerk Stevens sought salary increases. It notes a private Lawrence census showing over a thousand excess in the Third Fifth and Sixth wards and details petitions, legal opinions, and proposed corrections by county officials and city assessor Garrett.
The board of regents met Wednesday and acted on Chancellor Marvin's resignation submitted at the close of the last session. The action follows the prior announcement of Marvin's stepping down.
The Bismarck fair opens September 3 in Lawrence Kansas with Easter region participation. County displays cover horticulture agriculture and natural history while premium allures include dairy goods textiles and machinery. Horse races draw top western entries and stock shows promise immense. A Kansas native cattle herd of two year olds weighs around 1200 pounds and showcases native grasses.
The Gazette notes county commissioners defend census work, claiming Lawrence’s population rose to fifty thousand and officials’ salaries increased accordingly. It condemns fake census takers caught by the sheriff and sent to the penitentiary, praising the Bismarck fair and bustling Massachusetts street businesses amid accusations of a broad conspiracy to steal county funds.
A test of the Light Draught Sulky plow with Fairbanks Standard Draft scales and a 16 inch John Deere Walking plow attached was conducted at William Russell's farm six miles south of Lawrence in Willow Springs township. Results show average furrow width and depth with hand held plow and with sulky attachment, comparing drafts. committee members include S. Stan, J. H. Giressox, J.B. Bartoy, G. O. Frrea, and C. A. Gleagon.
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