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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1884
Page
4
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A fragment from The Gazette cites a Supreme Court justice asserting taxation equates to robbing citizens when government power is used to favor private fortunes under the guise of law. The quotation paints taxation as coercive oppression by the state.
Governor Glick of Kansas orders an election to fill the Second district seat after Dudley C. Haskell's death. The counties listed span Allen Anderson Bourbon Cherokee Crawford Douglas Franklin Johnson Labette Linn Miami Montgomery Neosho Wilson and Wyandotte. Sheriffs are instructed to give notice as required by law.
Voters in Lawrence urged to register at once at the city clerk’s office with deadlines noted. Maryland’s Jupaz E. R. Wilson elected U S senator to replace James B. Groome. County debt and local politics dominate, while national issues include the Fitz John Porter bill and treaty with Mexico. Brooklyn Revenue Reform leaflets offered. New York Sun attacked as misleader of Democratic cause. A Columbus steamship disaster near Vineyard Sound reports heavy loss and limited survivors.
The Fort Scott convention nominating Samuel A. Riggs for congress saw 141 votes for Riggs on the first regular ballot to 40 for Mayor Hilliker of West Kansas City, with Riggs declared the unanimous choice. The event featured a full slate of committee appointments, a platform opposing excessive taxes, land grants, and foreign labor under contract, and stirring speeches from Acers Hilliker and Nicholson. Senator Morgan of Alabama quoted in urging taxation relief amid national hardship.
A fragmented historical excerpt contrasts Daniel Webster’s 1834 tariff opposition with 19th century protectionist policy. Senator Beck decries high duties that starve trade, claiming England’s repeal of navigation laws spurred competition and U S prosperity fell as tariffs rose. The passage critiques protective tariffs and their impact on New England’s marine and manufacturing sectors.
Lawrence, Kansas rises as a manufacturing hub with water power rail and land advantages. The Consolidated Candidate Factory, a close corporation, has produced a judge two to three terms and influenced University politics. It counts a state printer, a state senator and railroad attorney as members and aims to place a governor among its successes.
Advertisers urge travelers to use the Memphis route from Kansas City for through trains to Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston and other Southern cities. Round trip tourist tickets on sale now, baggage checked through, offices listed in Kansas City. Also notices register Lawrence voters for 1384, and report a horse stolen and recovered. Local testimonials praise Dr Neumann’s cure. Auction and ads follow with prices and sales terms.
A letter from Eskridge Kansas advocates Wheeler's patent canning to preserve flavor of peaches and plums. The writer cites California trials and Pacific Rural Press support, noting a Kansas State Horticultural Society inquiry to verify the method's value for fruit growers and local prosperity.
Mass convention of revenue reform sympathizers in Douglas County met at the court house last Saturday to select delegates and alternates for the congressional convention at Fort Scott. Sidney Clarke offered a resolution praising Samuel A. Riggs as a strong, unifying candidate for Congress and instructed Douglas County delegates to present his name. The gathering was described as highly representative and harmonious with broad turnout by township and city wards.
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