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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
4
The Gazette outlines subscription prices and a February 4 1988 filing. It specifies a $1.50 yearly rate with advance payment to obtain a special discount and provides mailing and payment instructions including make payable to Frank Lister, Manager, Office No 7 East Henry Street.
June 17 1887 reports collide over a cement trust tariff and trust funding. Sugar trust pays a 3 percent dividend while seeking more from Congress. Gold Democrats set up Wall Street headquarters. The vice president faces anti pooling charges. Pullman predicts prosperity, while Illinois leaders defend street railway interests. Kansas Republicans face turnover and civil service reform scrutiny. Wanamaker criticized as mismanagement, with pension funding tensions rising. Comptroller Boxell observed on Wall Street amid deficit chatter and pension standdowns.
The sugar trust wins in the Senate with a tariff of 1340 on each ton, boosting infant industry protection while critics say consumers pay higher prices and the government loses revenue. The piece notes Republican gains and charges of corruption amid calls for a new trust uniting the American people.
In a May 25 speech Senator Cannon of Utah criticizes a tariff amendment endorsing export bounties for farm products. He argues the measure leaves farmers unprotected, urges three remedies including free trade, and supports export bounty as restitution for higher costs in protected markets. The debate pits protectionist interests against agricultural costs and farmer welfare.
The discussion centers on tariff policy as it affects farmers and consumers with focus on wheat and cotton duties. Speakers argue whether export bounties and duties truly aid the farmer, while criticizing protective tariffs as robbing the American farmer and urging a more just system. A Cleveland jury convicts John Powell for playing baseball on Sunday.
The wedding of Larz Anderson ex diplomat to Rome and Miss Isabella Perkins, heiress to 17 million dollars, drew wealth from the Perkins Weld lineage and prominent Washington ties. By 5 years she may be worth over 20 million, heirs to a vast fortune. The groom comes from the Washington family of General Nicholas Anderson.
An ad notes C J Enisies, H44H1 Mags, St Woodward & Co sole agents for Pocket Kodak Cameras and supplies. Also a Lost Pocket Book near Dr. Simmons' office and Gideon post office with Liberal reward if returned to Gazette office. Also listings for a 11 room house for rent at 946 Ohio St and an ex postmaster touts Mystic Cure medicine. Barber Bros Druggists in Lawrence sell it.
The United States cruiser New York left Boston Harbor between 3 and 4 pm under sealed orders. A cipher dispatch from Washington was received aboard this morning, its nature undisclosed. The sudden departure sparked a sensation in naval circles.
F W Howell announces a spring display of a complete line of farm implements direct from factories with 1897 improvements. The stock includes corn planters drills listers plows harrows and a range of buggies surreys road wagons and farm wagons plus White sewing machines. Prices will be very low to boost trade. Howell also serves as agent for White Sewing Machines and supplies.
A Chicago letter reveals C. R. Hanson, who killed himself in Mexico Missouri, had a Chicago wife and three sons. His widow claims ignorance of the double life but accepts the revelation. Reports state Hanson married Minnie Crawford in Wisconsin and deceived Mrs Hanson No 2 about a first wife believed dead.
Greensburg 68500 Standard Bay Horse foaled May 16 1884 stands at stud at Vinland Sibley A P Hawkins Dutton bridge Hughes farm N.S. Clark livery stable and M J Ridgeway La Porte Ind lists trotting records and progeny including Zarline Pearl R Ka Dick Smith Comne Breele Brad Walnut Bee Saw Prince M E F Woods Vinland Kans and announces seasonal locations by day and farm.
The advertisement promotes gasoline stoves in multiple styles and prices with the Dangler as the best selling model. It invites customers to visit C. J. Exkises at 1144 Mass. St to view the lineup.
A terse note states B20 57 Mesbville fenn and return on gale every Tuesday with a twenty day return window. Union Pacific is handling the service.
A Kansas analysis reports the Legislature funded bribery probes ended after a Supreme Court ruling. It notes lobbyists and corporate influence pervade state halls, urges a new law deeming lobby activity a misdemeanor and calls a special session to enact reform. The committee says evidence shows an organized corrupt lobby surrounding the Legislature.
James Hellener of Atchison declares Joseph W. Oliver bought dynamite fuse and caps used in the attempted assassination of Governor Andrew J. Smith and family. Oliver, now in U S marshal custody, was identified at the county jail after Hellener was brought to Leavenworth.
Kansas wholesale grocers faces action by Kansas retail grocers alleging violation of the Farrellly trust law. The statute prescribes fines from 100 to 1000 dollars and up to six months in jail per offense with daily forfeiture for continued violations after arrest. Retailers claim East coast trusts control prices and pressure jobbers who deviate.
Arch bishop Francis Janssens died Thursday on the Creole while en route to New York to visit family in Holland. Also reported: a Cotton Belt wreck nine miles southwest of town damaged a freight train. six cars burned. two tramps injured. a man crushed to death while clearing the wreck. a Negro killed by a train during the cleanup.
The director of the mint estimates 1994 production of gold at 53,083,000 and silver at 76,100,246 dollars across states and territories. Gold production rose by 6,478,000 compared with 1995, and silver rise by 4,015,000.
In Hl June 4, editor Nedley of the Gazette shot Mayor John L. Richards after a history of repeated assaults by the mayor. The dispute, described as the culmination of long hostility, ended with the editor’s fatal shooting of the mayor following a prior attack. A separate note from New York on June 14 reports William J. Bryan’s arrival amid cheers and a Progressive Democratic club deputation.
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