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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1890
Page
4
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Thursday July 24 1890 Democratic State Convention called for September 9 in Wichita to nominate state officers and chief justice. Delegates apportioned by county using votes for Sheridan 1898 with many counties listed and counts. Secretaries instructed to forward county credentials to Leavenworth chairman. Epwake Carrour chairman Henry Shindler secretary pro tem.
A Democratic Delegate Convention for the Second Congressional District will be held at Hayes Opera House in Olathe Kansas on Tuesday in August 1990 at 11 a.m. to nominate two Congress candidates. Delegates are apportioned by county based on votes for Allen G Thurman in 1835. County allocations and committee decisions are noted with no firm ban on delegate elections.
The Gazette critiques prohibition politics as hoggish and notes temperance advocates should resume active outreach. It cites Ex-Gov Robinson urging a revival of free temperance effort to curb alley drinking, the battle habit, and youth liquor access, warning of hidden drinking among boys.
The treasury report on Foreign Commerce and Navigation shows broad price declines across imports due to improved processes and machinery, not tariffs. It challenges protectionists like Mr. Clark and McKinley, noting domestic gains from protection are misleading when foreign prices fall for similar reasons.
The Dry Goods Economist notes deep division as the McKinley tariff for wool and its products splits manufacturers. Wool makers oppose, while wool substitute and shoddy cloth producers back the measure. Idle mills and thin margins press the industry toward free wool to revive output and employment. The piece questions congressional representatives' commitment amid rising mail handling investments.
A long history shows shoddy dominance growing in woolen goods and especially carpets. 1880 figures reveal high shoddy content, with 32 parts shoddy to 68 parts wool in carpets, and later estimates cite 20 million pounds of shoddy in 55 million pounds of carpet materials. Shoddy firms oppose Mills bill free wool while backing protective Harrison Morton ticket.
The House has passed a radical measure allowing Federal supervisors to oversee congressional elections in districts upon request by 100 voters. The plan assigns a separate congressional ballot, with supervisors inspecting votes and overseeing counts, potentially enabling Republican control through federal certification. Critics warn the system is a mechanism to keep Republicans in power.
A St Louis Republic summary notes Kansas Farmers' Alliance reveals 75,800 members with 45,000 mortgaged farms totaling 214,563,134. About 21,700 renters lost homes to foreclosure as debt burdens mount. most mortgages carry high interest and many farmers default on interest. The article hints at stronger anti Confederacy stance by Senator Ingriss.
The piece notes Kansas Republicans opposing federal authority after a Supreme Court decision allowing liquor imports in original packages. It quotes Hutchinson News calling the ruling an outrage and predicts a bitter fight, though likely submission without armed conflict. The commentary contrasts Kansas resistance with possible eventual compliance.
A Detroit Free Press reprint debates tariff effects on wages, contrasting paper, woolen, and shoe industries in Massachusetts. It argues protected sectors do not consistently pay higher wages, citing percentages earning $10 weekly and above, and calls tariff claims untenable. Also notes local coal and loan ads.
Mast offers a fast moving sale of all wool winter and summer goods at old prices with a mass reduction. The vast stock will be disposed of at cash prices in thirty days. Customers urged to inspect and save 20 to 331 percent, with 10 000 dollars worth of merchandise included. Comet in and see what we are doing.
An advertisement from White Front Sparr and Alexander urges readers to buy stamped goods as manufactured. They offer selling any quantity, will break packages, and claim to dispose of stock before the Wilson bill. They advertise cedar shingles at Corner Vermont and Winthrop Streets, Albany.
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An early 20th century dental ad profiles Dr Wheeler a dentist in Lawrence Kansas offering affordable care with artificial teeth at 3.00 a set amalgam fillings 50 cents finest gold fillings half price fair set teeth 5.00 extracting teeth 25 cents and an office above Humes shoe store 880 Massachusetts street open 7 am to 6 pm. The endorsement notes satisfaction among local clients and emphasizes mass affordability over high prices.
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