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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
4
Fragmentary notes mention price movements and commodities like wool and blues. The text references August circumstances and market reports but lacks complete details. Entities are unclear. no definite outcomes or figures are provided.
Testimony alleges Comptroller Lacey and Wanamaker pressed to keep the bank open after a Philadelphia visit. Bardsley admits active efforts since November 1890 to prevent closure under the national banking law. Wanamaker reportedly withdrew firm deposits from December 1890 to March 1891, aligning with bank closure orders. Congress to investigate the Philadelphia ring and federal office conduct.
The Chicago Times lauds Iowa Democrats for a bold platform opposing bounty schemes and tariff protection. Gov Boies is praised for honest governance over monopolist patronage as Iowa voters rally to a true democratic doctrine favoring broad exchange freedom and universal benefits.
On March 4 1889 the Democratic administration handed over its sacred trust to a Republican administration. The U S treasury showed a cash surplus over all liabilities amounting to 1300000000 dollars. The article notes a three year period with forces and events surrounding this transfer.
The text argues that European retaliation against the McKinley tariff will hurt American farmers by cutting off markets in Europe and leaving them to rot excess crops. It contends that Germans and other nations benefit from tariffs, while farmers pay the price, with Russia, Hungary, and India able to meet Europe’s needs. It cites economist warnings and quotes Congressman Jerry with a call for repudiation and credit ruin in Kansas unless policy changes.
A collage of excerpts cites the Ohio Republican platform favoring higher taxes, shipyard-era criticisms of federal spending, and mentions of figures like Cullom and Blaine. It also contrasts Australian farm wages with U.S. protectionism and notes the balance of land and resources per capita, reflecting partisan discourse of the era.
Paols Spirit argues that the People's party mislabels its stance as pure Jeffersonian Democracy. The writer insists Jefferson favored minimal government, constitutionally authorized actions, and national economy, opposing centralized power and broad office creation. The piece critiques a platform proposing widespread state and federal offices for voters.
In a sale exploiting price cuts, men’s straw hats formerly 1.25 1.00 and 0.75 are now 0.50. Extra fine men’s straw hats once 2.50 2.00 and 1.50 drop to 1.00. All boys and children straw hats formerly 1.25 1.00 and 0.75 now 0.50. Underwear and outing shirts cut by half as summer goods must be sold.
Dr Wheeler, first in Lawrence to depart from high prices, provides fillings for 50 cents, finest gold at half price, teeth extraction 25 cents. Office over Hume's Shoe Store, 29 Massachusetts St, hours 7 am to 6 pm. Also advertises wood preservation recipe and ready mixed paint offer via Less Drug Co.
A dated notice promotes the Red Front Tea Store in Lawrence Kansas as the place to find good tea coffee and pure spices for shoppers seeking quality products in town.
A new movement, the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union, is expanding from farm co operation into a political force. Since last November, about four million yeomen have united to influence politics and commerce, topple parties in several states, and push education and co operation as a lasting national force across the United States.
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