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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1890
Page
4
A columnized tract reports on Dr Anthony’s backers and Col Anthony’s Republican ties, Tomlinson’s return, Senator Plumy’s tariff views, and Kansas gossip. Ex congressman Hayes visits Ottawa with chickens, while Missouri pardons trigger cries. Debates over tariff reform, Cantiel and Canfield speculation, Funston’s tariff votes, and farm prosperity themes fill the discourse.
A reader laments Republican hypocrisy on temperance. He cites leaders who preach temperance yet drink, legislators who back strict laws yet violate them, and a governor who pardons offenders, accusing party leaders of double standards and undermining temperance and personal liberty.
The Reform club of New York buys a Fifth Avenue and Twenty seventh Street property for about 300000, with a 400 seat lecture hall and a 100 seat restaurant. It plans a vigorous Tariff reform campaign through committees, county speaking tours, and widespread literature distribution to voters, including farmers and manufacturers, aided by press outreach reaching millions.
The piece condemns temperance advocates and seeks to portray police actions against original package agents as unlawful. It cites Salina jailings and a three day delay for Topeka prisoners before a U S Court, and warns that officials threaten self defense to remove whiskey sellers. Joshua Reber and wife visit Pennsylvania briefly.
The Wichita News-Beacon lists tax amounts paid by the Wichita resubmission delegation visiting Topeka and by signers of the protesting telegram. The delegation aggregates 1502 dollars while protesters total zero. the piece notes Lord and Gov. Humphrey on the same side as the 1850 figure and describes local business men as cautious.
The piece critiques Republican figures and press behavior in Kansas, recalling Senator Ingalls and a post Gettysburg remark. It argues that party loyalty and media support distort political debate, accusing party leaders of pandering to voters and press influence while contrasting historical sentiment with current partisan rhetoric.
The Topeka Jeffersonian prints a reprint praising Gov. Robinson as the ideal candidate for Kansas governor. It lauds his war leadership, integrity, reform stance, and broad popularity among old soldiers and settlers, arguing his nomination would be tantamount to election. Also notes Miss Maggie Hall’s return to Clay Center from visiting Mrs. T. M. Hargis.
The Chicago Globe argues against the McKinley tariff bill, saying its aim to curb foreign goods would force higher prices to prop up domestic production. It claims the measure would subsidize steamship lines and plunder the Treasury, harming national commerce and consumer costs.
A Philadelphia Times opinion criticizes Speaker Reed's federal election scheme insisting it would require duplicating election machinery across states, doubling boards and registrars, and inviting conflict between State and Federal authorities. The piece warns of vast costs and potential turmoil from federal takeover of registration, counting, and certification.
Almost new harvester and binder offered for cash sale or trade for a horse. A bargain for farmers, contact Taylor's Livery Stable opposite Lawrence House for details.
The Philadelphia era and St Louis Republic argue Quay is a felon and should be expelled if proven by evidence from his tenure as Pennsylvania treasurer. They condemn the use of politics to shield possible crimes and urge justice through Senate action and public accountability. Kentucky honors John Carlisle after Buck Ken ne dy’s death, with broad support for his Senate nomination.
The INNES stores shine at the peak of their glory as premier bargains dispensers drawing crowds to a fashion and trade mecca. Leis Drug Co secures agency for Sherwin Williams paints. Bruce and Son offer clean coal at low market prices. A large stock of painter supplies remains available.
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