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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
4
Editorial notes amid Lawrence chatter discuss subscription promos at The Gazette with discounts for advance payers, along with mixed commentary on politics, liquor, tariffs, trains, and national figures. Local anecdotes mention Emporia licensing, a 20 cent card tax, and humorous jabs at Hanna and McKinley while quiet praise for overseas butter shipments appears.
Powderly received recognition from the appointed commissioner general of immigration for his actions. The note highlights official praise and the context of the reward within immigration service activities.
A fragmented report alleges government losses of 19000 dollars and 600000 tons of raw sugar amid Dingley era policy shifts. It claims Standard Oil would seize control of the sugar trust after acquiring significant assets, planning contracts to seal by Saturday and trigger mill actions and supposed prosperity for trust holders.
Fragmented OCR mentions Nator Bakar from Kannes and a discussion of smoking costs at 25 cents. Context and many words are garbled, leaving unclear actions, dates, or outcomes. The readable elements point to a casual remark about affordability of smoke.
Democrats and populists unite in Shawnee County to form a county ticket. Ex Gov Morrill defends Kansas and criticizes tariff policy while sugar stocks surge under tariff legislation. Governor Leedy vows to block Hannaites and praises Kansas crops, urging resilience against drought and gold standard pressures.
The Kansas City Times expands its Kansas circulation with a new fast mail service enabling early reach. The paper advocates for silver restoration, praising its vigorous, unceasing defense of silver and opposition to gold power. It urges silver forces unity to keep Kansas from gold-bug Republican control.
Cleveland Ohio July 16 The Cres sent Tin Plate mill closed in every department this morning as heaters refused to work and could not operate the mill All heaters were taken into the Amalgamated Iron and Steel association last night The mill may be closed until the strike settlement.
Two hundred editors from North Central Kansas and about 200 additional Kansans traveled in special Missouri Pacific cars to Omaha. They were welcomed by a large delegation from the Commercial club and the Trans-Mississippi Exposition association at the station.
In an Atlanta editorial on July 16 Tom Watson argues that if the party cannot arrest its decline those who were once Democrats will revert to Democrats and former Republicans will return to Republicans. He claims Fusion is dissolving Populism back into its original elements.
Mich July 16 Angell and wife depart New York for Turkey on a government mission. The party travels amid press attention as they begin their international journey from the harbor locale.
Tromsoe reports Herr Andree ascended in the Eagle balloon at 2:30 Sunday afternoon under favorable wind. The ascent rose to about 600 feet before skimming the sea, then climbed again after sandbags were jettisoned. The craft traveled northeast at about twenty-two miles per hour and remained visible for an hour.
William D. Felts of Colorado Springs proposes a ten mile aerial excursion from the summit of Pike's Peak to Colorado Springs. He envisions a series of rigid aeroplanes modeled after the condor wing, with his body suspended in a harness. Steering will be by a movable vane controlled by the navigator.
The Republic reports that Missouri fruit crops this year are roughly valued at 20 million dollars, with many experts arguing the figure is too low. The value is said to exceed the combined wheat crops of Missouri and Illinois, underscoring the crop's significance.
Ex President A. K. Yancey states he resigned due to disloyalty from certain board members. He cites the board of managers as not supporting his policy, while noting the college was flourishing at the time.
The Journal and Advertiser reports Corean prince Euie Wha heir to the throne is in danger of assassination. He arrived in America months ago ostensibly to study but fled hired killers from the Corean Progressive party. Officials in Washington and San Francisco warn for his safety with armed guards and secret service scrutiny. The prince, son of a king by a former union, faces threats after his mother’s death.
July 15 Leavenworth Kansas tale reports police board in Kansas City Kansas plans to cancel a directive forcing women prisoners to break rock. Supreme court reporter G C Clemens warned of suit and removal actions if enforced. The board signals it will rescind and officials defend rock-yard labor as routine. local women reportedly accept the work amid uniforms and yard sheds. A separate note quotes Ex Postmaster T F Anthony of Promise City Iowa praising Mystic Cure for Rheumatism sold by Barber Bros Lawrence.
Orreria Kan July 16 Bank reports indicate Kansas banks increased deposits by 2 3 0 3 2 3 3 with loans down 5 21 3 more cash on hand 2 2 1 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.
Senator Baker's picks for federal posts gain White House approval. Cyrus Leland is named pension agent at Topeka and Isaac E. Lambert is nominated for U S district attorney. Other nominations include postmasters Fitzpatrick Salina Willis Lamar Miller Neosho Boggs Shawnee and Watson El Reno.
An early 20th century style ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood boils p imples humor and scrofula. It claims relief from rheumatic pains malaria stomach troubles and tiredness and promotes Hood's Pills as a dependable family cathartic and liver tonic.
F W Howell announces a complete spring stock of farm implements direct from factories with 1897 improvements. Includes corn planters drills plows harrows and farm wagons plus a line of White sewing machines and supplies. Prices will be very low to grow and retain the trade.
The advertisement promotes gasoline stoves in various styles and prices, claiming Dangler as the best option. It invites customers to visit C. J. Exixses at 944-940 Muss, St. to view the line.
The event showcases the largest display of buggies surreys and wagons ever brought to Lawrence, gathered by Elmuis and Honns at the corner of Vermont and Warren Satz.
An old promotional ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant discovery that cleanses the system and aids kidneys liver and bowels. It promises relief from colds headaches fever and biliousness and urges purchase in 10 25 or 50 cent boxes with a druggist guarantee.
London reports a joint US France plan for bi metals at a foreign office meeting. Delegates from both sides discussed a ratio unclear to participants while Britain considers joining a larger conference possibly in the United States. India’s role and Bank of England reserve issues were mentioned as potential concessions.
Florence Marine, 17, daughter of Andrew J. Marine, took strychnine at her residence near Whitelaw in Greeley county, Scott on July 15. No cause given for the suicide.
Guturiz Oklahoma July 16 Miss Grace Allen of Fredonia Kansas was arrested at Chandler on charges of poisoning Miss Phronia Eches after jealousy over W G Smith. Allen posed as Miss Jessa Wiley from Indiana to enter the Eches farmhouse. The first poisoning woke the sleeping Miss Eches. the second killed the mother. Both women prominent teachers who did not know each other.
General George J A Forsythe U S A submits a petition to the House urging removal of the sugar schedule from the tariff bill A sharp critique of the sugar trust accompanies his plea The Illinois representative Mn Delkrop is noted in the report
The Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations adopted a resolution favoring Omaha as the site for the collective experiment station exhibition to accompany the Paris world’s exposition in 1900. The decision was announced from Minneapolis on July 16.
The United States court in Denver California sees a $30 million suit with plaintiffs Leonard S. Ballou and Alex McLay of New York against Clinton B. Reed John F. Campion and others connected to the Ibex Mining Company of Leadville.
The San Francisco bout on July 17 ended in a twenty round draw after a late surge by Jeffries and Ruhler. No victor was declared as the bout reached the twentieth round with no decisive outcome.
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