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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1891
Page
4
Imitations and business entries indicate checks drafts and orders should be made payable to rank L Webster Manager. The Gazette office is on the second floor rear rooms of the Journal building.
In Atchison on March 5 1891 discussion centers on a new mayor and Ox. Ingalls is proposed for the city leadership as papers advocate city reform. Kansas report notes city papers are kept to prove ongoing civic efforts.
In lively discussion Chandler and Gallinger clash over party methods in New Hampshire. ES Lawrence Gas Company faces questions about prior actions and potential political fallout. Congress showed divided votes on alliance issues, with 72 in favor and 27 against, signaling debate ahead of the next election.
Local record notes a nuisance matter involving Breany Blair of New England. The fragment suggests a legal or civic action but provides limited context or specifics about dates, parties, or outcomes.
A Topeka girl known as a missionary bound for Africa has died after a malignant illness. The young woman, active in church circles, had planned to continue religious work overseas. Her death ends a brief yet devoted mission longing and leaves local supporters to reflect on her hopeful service.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Congress and figures like Anderson and Harrison, with references to petitions and administration. Text is garbled, including phrases about Egypt and consuls, and party lines. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
The piece discusses 1890s tea import figures from Bradstreet's showing heavy imports from China Japan and the British East Indies, with England supplying much of the remainder. It rails against protectionists, links McKinley and Mills bills to tariff strategy, and cites The Commercial Bulletin and The American Wool Reporter on shoddy trades, wool imports, and expected idle looms amid a weak season.
Funston notes that claims of farm price support from duties are false as most crops rely on foreign demand. He cites 1890 trade figures showing imports far exceed exports for barley corn oats wheat and other staples, with limited cases where tariffs would raise domestic prices. Only barley hay and potatoes show some balance, while many crops reveal little farm benefit.
The New York Tribune questions the McKinley tariff on tin plate, challenging the claimed profitability of new tin plate mills, asking who started them, where, how much capital, and whether current prices and duties help workers, consumers, or bosses. It notes delays in mill openings and critiques political motives and effects on voters.
A discourse argues that the people rejected the force bill in the recent election, altering the legitimacy of the Republican House’s agenda. The speaker asserts the new House would have no further power after voters rejected the policy, aligning with standard state practices. The piece critiques continued reliance on an antiquated system.
The executive committee of the Farmers' Alliance of Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee met in Indianapolis and voted to create an interstate cooperative business committee. Officers elected: President Eli Hovsen Mechanicsburg Ind vice president F S Melville Genoa Ts secretary A A Brown Anderson Ind. The new group aims to organize the combine ahead of the next national Alliance meeting likely in Indianapolis next November.
The Louisville Western Recorder says farmers in Kentucky back Dr. John D. Clardy for governor. It lauds him as a high toned cultivated Christian gentleman with sterling character, broad formation, clearheaded wisdom, and strong conscience as ideal gubernatorial timber.
A critical note on protectionist claims praising the 1846 tariff. The author counters by citing periods of panic, famine aid, and wars, arguing that grain subsidies to Ireland and post-1860 gold output do not justify prosperity. The discussion compares export volumes during Crimean war and 1881 to challenge McKinley era claims.
A brief note credits THE Ducness as author and mentions The Gazerre of April 2. The fragment hints at a literary update or notice within a periodical, but details are sparse and names align with the publication context rather than a full synopsis.
A collage of editorials criticizes Republican stance on tariffs and protection, arguing the high tariff harms both parties. It notes Cleveland’s cautious approach on silver, Blaine’s reciprocity stance with Brazil, and calls for GOP reevaluation to avoid stifling American industry. Local papers urge timely declarations and political recalibration.
A Minnesota senate resolution outlines a Farmers Alliance backed plan to study railroad costs, stock, salaries, bonds, land grants, contracts, and discrimination. It directs the state railroad and warehouse commissioners to gather data, report within thirty days, and inform a judiciary bill for regulated operation aimed at public trust and equity.
Fragmentary classified note advertises inexpensive cigarettes at five cents in a city shop. Readable words indicate a sale phrase but lack full details on seller, location, or dates.
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