Protective tariff is legalised robbery, says Haskell
The Gazette reports D C Haskell’s March 15 1883 speech in Lawrence calling protective tariffs robbery as he addresses farmers on the prairie. The piece critiques navy jobs internal revenue frauds star-route swindles and alleged justice department crookedness as part of the 1884 Republican campaign concerns.
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D. C. Haskell
Opera House
Lawrence
Wrrsu
Navy
Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Republican Party
Parsons Pattaprum: Haskell Replies to Canfield Trade Critique
Hon. D. C. Haskell published a three column response in the Lawrence Journal this week to Prof. Canfield’s recent free trade articles. Haskell claimed to refute the opponent’s arguments though readers who saw both pieces say his reply fell short.
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Parsons Pattaprum
D. C. Haskell
Lawrence Journal
Canfield
Haskell
State Auditor Brown revokes four wild cat insurer certificates
Kansas City Journal notes Iowa official action wiping out four suspect insurers and reports a swindling concern nearing Kansas City. Also mentions reader letter on smallpox care, free trade club activity, and Gov. Glick’s Washington trip with state gains and resurvey orders.
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Kansas City Journal
Brown
Iowa
Kansas
Kansas City
Caution Urges Indiana Residents On Insurance Frauds
The Pioneer Mutual association of Union City Indiana is accused of fraud and not doing business in Indiana. Citizens are urged to avoid agents rambling across the country offering insurance schemes. Trust established companies and consult local agents in the city for reliable coverage to prevent regret.
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Pioneer Mutual Association
Union City
Indiana
Open Letter From Lawrence 1883 Reflections on Press
An open letter dated May 8 1883 from Lawrence discusses press rhetoric and personal origins. The writer references Drak Sir and J H Cantrero, noting a heritage from Ohio and addressing an emissary role amid contemporary newspaper discourse. The fragmentary text reveals argumentative tone and concerns about authorship and identity.
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Lawrence
J.H. Cantrero
Ohio
Republican tariff policy debated in Kansas issue
The Troy Chief argues protection as a Republican principle and its costs. It cites tariffs as indirect taxes, estimates eight hundred million dollars annually to protected interests, and questions Canfield’s university dissent. It condemns free speech suppression and university removal moves amid election battles. Johnny Ross obituary notes a young life marked by patience, faith, and filial love.
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Atchison
Kansas
United States
Douglas County
Canfield
The
State University
Haskell
Republican Party
Reneeal Rere Nabobs
East
Apa
University of the
Protection and the Banking Interest in Tariff Debate
A Missouri Republican column argues Republican high tariffs inflate revenue to fund debt while threatening banking interests. It notes banking and manufacturing factions align in the East, warns bankers oppose tariff cuts, and suggests reducing excises on spirits, beer, and tobacco to trim revenue without harming protected industries. It cites $146,000,000 annual excise revenue and calls public opposition likely to rise against removing such revenue.
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Missouri
Treasury
Nast
Best brands of amoking tobacco at F. W. Vieman's
Local shop promotes a selection of smoking tobaccos as top brands at F. W. Vieman's. customers are invited to compare flavors and purchase the favored blend.
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F. W. Vieman's
Naming the Cruisers and the Secretary's Dilemma
The article lampoons Secretary Chandler over choosing names for four steel cruisers funded by Congress. It notes his difficulty selecting from 150 geographic names and suggests echoes of ship names like John Roach and Cramp, while criticizing plans for a fast yet dubious dispatch boat to be named Secor Robeson.
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Chandler
Naval Advisory Board
Congress
John Roach
Charles H. Cramp
William M. Cramp
Secor Robeson
Death of John Manwarring Pioneer of Wakarusa
In Wakarusa township on May 4 1883 John Manwarring aged 74 years 7 months 17 days native of England born Kent 1808 emigrated 1852 to New York moved to Kansas 1871 bought Spicer farm four miles west of town remained there a devout Presbyterian citizen Funeral services by Dr Osmond of the Presbyterian church Oak Hill Cemetery burial attended by many friends and family mourning his loss
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Johnny” Ross
J. P. Ross
Baltimore
Lawrence
Beatty
Elmer’. Pierson
Gort E. Rushmer
John E. Spencer
Frank L. Webster
J. A. Dailey
Daniel Innes
J.O. G. Club
van Hoesen
Cross
Haight
Osborne
W.H. H. Whitney
Nelson Bangs
William Faxon
Annie Beatty
Mamie Tisdale
Wheeler
Henley
Johnny
Sarah Innes
J. D. Smith
Pansy
Papa
Bell
Mamma
Episcopal Church
Wakarusa
John Manwarring
England
Kent
America
New York
Kansas
Spicer Farm
Manwarring
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Osmond
The
Headstones Offered for Unmarked Civil War Graves
A letter from R N Batchelder Deputy Quartermaster General U S Army in charge of national cemeteries invites eligible individuals to apply for headstones for unmarked graves of Civil War veterans. Orrick or Navional ComeTEnies Wasnixetos D C April 16 83. Hollister and Lawrence Kna respond with forms and guidance for applications.
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Simpson Trollister
R. N. Batchelder
U.S. A
Mr. Hollister
Orrick
Navional
Cometenies
Wasnixetos
D. C
Limson Hollister
Lawrence Kna
United States
R. N. Bircnenper
D.Q. G
Nat’l Cemeteries
Harness stolen from Judge Hendry recovered in Carbondale
Sheriff Asher received a telegram from Wakarusa station reporting the harness tied to Judge Hendry was sold in Carbondale for 30 dollars. In Carbondale the thief stole another horse but abandoned it after a short ride. The sheriff traveled by morning train, recovered the harness, and returned it home.
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Asher
Wakarusa Station
Judge Hendry
Carbondale
Looge
Smallpox report details twelve patients and recoveries
Dr Abdelal reports to the city council at last Monday’s meeting the smallpox case count. The Dolan family, Miss Cracklin, and several others are recovering. new cases are noted in Mr Milner’s house and Mrs Smith, with one baby at Mrs File’s care improving. Dr Simmons remains attending physician. total cases stated as twelve. A.G. Applecat, M.D. signs. Rare chance for a good home and a note on a university area rental and a Sunday select school opening.
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C. W. Smith
Board of Health
Sun
Dolan
Thomas
Mr. Wilson
Dr. Simmons
Milner
Pest House
North Side
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