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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1887

Page

4

Local Elections Highlight City Officials and School Board

Citizens discuss candidates for police judge constable and city treasurer Jupas Cuapwice M L Burr Beebe and J A Dailey praised for fairness efficiency and financial stewardship Alice Litchfield Mrs Innes and Mrs Catfield lauded for education board leadership Republicans face split over the trio in county city battle George J Barker speaks at a women’s meeting pledging no bid for Congress Justices of the peace nominees include Judge Howard and J W Swope while A H Wartcoms Whitcomb and G A B Washington Post figures push for honest government in London court a bigamy case ends without lasting consequence.

Union ticket touted as honest city government

The letter argues the Union ticket represents good government and opposes partisan control. It emphasizes that the slate is chosen by representatives of the people from all classes and notes past attempts by the Republican ring to seize city control were thwarted by voters.

Union MRE Innes Geeorge Innes Yeaterday Court House Uesday Oure Ia Lt Tts

Jeffersonian Club enters new era with strong leadership

The Jeffersonian Club begins its new administration with about 150 active members and broad statewide reputation. President Sullivan, a young but prominent figure, leads the executive board and helped draft the club constitution. Judge B. J. Horton, vice president, is widely known and respected in Douglas County.

Jeffersonian Club Tts Lawrence Mississippi River Sullivan B. J. Horton Douglas County

Community club reads new leadership slate

The text lists officers and officials including Walter Williams as financial secretary and Frank Woodruff as captain of the club. J. W. Swope is named Sergeant-at-arms. Gov. Geo. Innea and Samuel A. Riggs are noted as key committee figures with H. B. Belt retired president. T. S. Casey remains the only previous member re-elected.

Treammner Bin Walter Willia Frank Woodruff J. W. Swope Geo. Innea Kansas Douglas County Samuel A. Riggs H. B. Belt T.5. Casey

Atlantic Monthly April number highlights and contents

The April Atlantic features Oliver Wendell Holmes etching and Edmund Kirke's account of a Lincoln era diplomatic mission to the South. Whittier poem On the Big Hot references an Indian’s request to Hampton Virginia school. other items include Lazarus Mart'n de Cullud Lieger and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes Our Hundred Days in Europe with Gladstone, Windsor Castle visits, and social notes.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Atlantic Monthly South Abraham Lincoln Edmund Kirke Lincoln Mr. Whittier General Caator General Windsor Castle Devonshire House Foreign Office Lady Rothcchild Mrs. Oliphant Mr. Aldrich F. Marion Crawford Paul ‘Patoiy Hovastox, Mirkin & Co Boston

The Story of the Merrimac and the Monitor in April St Nicholas

April St Nicholas features The Story of the Merrimac and the Monitor as a leading pastime. It includes Harrow on the Bill by Mr and Mrs Pennell, a jolly operetta The Childrens Crusade, thrilling adventures of Juan and Juanite, and a Frozen Dragon by C F Holder. Franklin White and Oliver Thorne Miller contribute prose and verse.

Merrimac The Monitor Badeau Harrow-on-the Frederic Preston Juan Juanite Jenny C. F. Holder Ernest E. Thompson Frank Marshall White Oliver ‘Thorne Miller A. M. Bagby Frank Dempster Sherman N. P. Babcock Tobe Hodge Celia Thaxter Sydney Dayre Susan Hartley Swett Mary E. Bradley

Harper's Magazine April issue highlights Chattanooga and literary works

Harper's Magazine for April opens with Edward Kirke's article on Chattanooga Tennessee the Southern Gateway of the Alleghanies. The issue features illustrations by Harry Fenn and contributions from Theodore Child Kathleen O Meare Ralph Meeker Leo Merriwether and others plus Howells April Hopes and a Mexico tour by Charles Dudley Warner.

Harper's Magazine Alleghanies Chattanooga Tenn Edward Kirke Howard Pyle Harry Fenn Comedie Francaiste Theodore Child Kathleen O’meare Narka The Caucasus Ralph Meeker Frank D. Miller Stubblefield BR. M. Johnston E. W. Kembie Charles Dudley Warner Mexico Ellen L. Dorzey

Century Magazine highlights on English Cathedrals and Lincoln Life

The opening Century issue features Mrs. M. G. van Rensselaer on English Cathedrals with Joseph Petmell illustrations and Pennell involvement. It includes Lincoln’s life centering on The Territorial Experiment, Kansas, with portraits and key figures, plus War notes, Hawthorne portraits, colonial history by Eggleston, and Twain on English under education. It also surveys topics on social reform, copyrights, and poetry by Amelie Rives and others.

M. G. van Rensselear Joseph Petmell Pennell England Joel Chandler Harris Little Compton Georgia A. B. Frost Jimmy Bass Lincoln Kansas Trumbull Border Ruffians Topeka Irumbull Judd B. C. Cook Cassing M. Clay Benton, Lovejoy Eli Tuayer Andrew W. D. Whitney Yule Edward Atkinson Mark Twain D. H. Hui Chickamauga West Rowcrans Bragg J. 8. Fullerton Chickamanuga W. M. Polk Clemenc Gustav Koerner General Shields Amelie Rives Solomon Solls-Cohen the Enchantress Alinna Irving Stone Wells Jude M. Lippmann Gertrude Hall Florence Earle I Cocts

AuriBner's Magazine April Highlights and Stories

The April issue features William Makepeace Thackeray portrait by Kruell, unpublished Thackeray letters with Brookfield intro, Page story The Story of a New York House Part IV, and Remembrance of Paris. It includes The Downfall of the Commune papers, fiction by E M Thomas and Harold Frederic, and illustrations by Thulstrup and Turner. Subscription $3.00 yearly from a publisher in New York.

Auribner's Magazine Wilk William Makepeace Jenny G. Kruellt Samuel Lawrence Thackeray Octavia Brookfield Thomas Nelson Page New York H.C. Banner A. B. Frost Hughes Navy Fortune Elyot Weld John Austin Dale Julia C Paris E. B. Washburne France Mr. Washburne T. de Thulstrup J. Steeple Davie A. M. Turner E. M. Thomas W. B. Scott C. E. Markham Seth Harold Frederic Tedesco Robins F. D. Miller

Perils of bathing in Turkish baths cited by doctor

A Brooklyn Eagle correspodent cites a London Daily News account of James Francis's death after sleeping in a Turkish bath. A physician warns heat and prolonged soaking drain the body, raise heart strain, and can lead to death. coroner condemns the practice.

London Daily News City Roads James Francis Francis Francie Daisy Tasa New York Ium Turkish Bath Cor Brooklyn Eagle

How A Mescian Works in the Mind of Anton Dvorak

The Bohemian composer Anton Dvorak recalls early impatience with writing and describes his matured method. He explains rehearsing ideas mentally many times before committing them to paper, then completing the work quickly once the concept is clear.

Anton Dvorak

Nevada Senator Stewart and Partners Feature in Wall Construction

The account describes Leland Stam and Fair as strong, well built men overseeing a heavy wall project valued at 125000. It notes Senator Fair's conversations, Senator Stewart’s age sixty, Yale education, and career from farmer’s boy to lawyer, wealth, and a palace once called Stewarts folly.

Leland Stam Gic Stanford Hottie Senator Fair Stewart Gene Atiow Senate Nevada San Francisco United States Yale Pacific Coast New York Chamber

Amusing Theatre Charity Night Showcases Short Plays

The Mad­ison Square charity performance at the theater features several one act plays translated or written by Burton N. Harrison. Scenes revolve around domestic deceit, hotel fright, and wedding night capers, with themes of romance and social polish.

Carmen Spre Pink Bane Bouss Sven Madbom ‘Square Theatre A. M. Palmer Burton N. Harrison

Circle Head Dinner in Paris Sparks Bird Theme Night

In Paris a bird head dinner party entertained guests with feathered masks and themed attire. A precock crest shaped as an aigretti adorned with diamonds emeralds and sapphires highlighted the bold spectacle.

Paris Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawennon, Raxsas Union Ticket A. H. Whitcomb J. A. Dailey Charles Chadwick Justices of the Peace H. H. Lowaerd Board of Education Miss Alice Gitorfield M. L. Burt Geo W. Beebe GE. Innes Jas.h. Can WM. T. Binclair Edwlin Brown John Hutchings J. Glathart Bixth Samuel Houston Justice of the Peace Jim Stevens Jupas Cuapwice M. L. Burr Mr.Beebe Wid Alice Litchfield Board of ‘Education Catfield Enure Rue Ged Congress George J. Barker Woman's Meeting Wee Howard Swope A. H. Wartcoms Fersonian Club RT. Nicholas Aphall Hill Amber York Fghers Ata
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