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Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1883

Page

4

Protective tariff debate echoes across prairie meeting

The Gazette notes D C Haskell’s Lawrence speech criticizing protective tariffs as robbery. It reports a Dunkard gathering at Bismarck grove and mocks Free Trade talk in the city while linking tariff policy to prohibition and proscription, and questions where Haskell was during the alleged industrial insult to infant industries.

Kann D. C. Haskell Opera House Lawrence State Journal England China Haskell

Leavenword Times Col Anthony Praises Insurance Crackdown

Col Anthony of the Leavenword Times celebrates the downfall of fraudulent insurers in Kansas. He credits himself and the paper with leading the drive to drive the horde of conscienceless frauds from the state, marking a notable victory for state residents.

Col Anthony Leavenword Times Kansas

Ex Senator Conkling stirs Republicans with late speech

Ex Senator Conkling created a stir in Republican circles with a late speech at the Saturday Night Club. He claimed Democrats were coming into possession of the government. Despite disagreements over his motives, his ability and shrewdness are acknowledged and his tariff remarks on Indiana are seen as key to the recent canvass.

Conking Conkling Indiana

Prof Jus Canfield Replies To Open Letter On Cobden Club

A newspaper publishes Prof Jus Canfield’s reply to J. E. R. about the Cobden Club. It argues the club’s aims are misrepresented and cites prominent Republicans linked to its membership. The piece defends free trade, peace, and goodwill as worthy club mottos and urges readers to reassess prior opinions.

Jus. Canfield Cobden Club Fale Henry Ward Beecher Charles Francis Adams Gen. J. A. Cox Charles Sumner Garfield

Open letter invites Haskell reply on tariff debate

In this column the paper presents an open letter from Hon. S. A. Riggs to Hon. Dudley C. Haskell about points raised by Haskell in a response to Prof. Canfield on the tariff. The Gazette invites Haskell to submit a manuscript by Monday for publication and notes willingness to print his reply.

A. Riggs Dudley C. Haskell Haskell Prof. Canfield Lawrence Journal Gazette the Gazette

Draft Letter to Gazette Editor on Haskell Reply

Fragmentary letter to the Gazette cites Hon Haskell and a May date. Mentions Canfield and trade and asks for further reply or action. Content unclear due to incomplete OCR but indicates a political or economic discussion in a local newspaper letter column.

the Gazette Haskell James HH Canfield

Questions on free trade and England's industrial supremacy

Sam A. Bicas argues against simplistic replies to Prof Canfield and Mr Haskell, posing three practical questions on free trade. He questions how England gained industrial supremacy, whether the US can replicate it, and what causes could make American industries competitive, urging informed public discussion.

Haskell Canfield Mr. H Prof. C England United States Atlantic Hese Congress Sam’. A. Bicas

Cobden Club Exposed in 19th Century Letter and Debates

A letter to the Ink Gazette defends the Cobden Club founded in 1866 promoting free trade peace and goodwill among nations. It lists prominent European and American members, notes annual audits, and disputes claims of large political influence and funds raised for influencing U.S. elections.

I'nk Richard Cobden Cubden Club London Europe Gladstone Bright Duke of Argyle John Lubbock Charles Dilke Robert Giffin Thos. Brassey James Caird England Leon Say Leroy Beaulieu Jules Simon Henri Cernuschi Maurice Block France Schulze-Delitzsch Karl Blind Germany Emilio Castelar Spain Frere Orban M. Laveleye Belgium Prof Cossa Quintine Sella Marco Minghetti Italy United States Woolsey, Anderson, Gilman Gen. Walker Geo. Bancroft Edward Atkinson C. F Adams Jacob D. Cox Harvard Yale Williams W. D. Kelley M. C Cobden Club Cyrus Hamlin New England The American ‘Agricultural Association Cobden‘club

Fragmentary quote from Princeton Review 1883 note

A fragmentary quotation references words without meaning and recklessness in communication. It cites Princeton Review May 1883 pages 324 325 and ends with a sign off Very Respectfully James H CaNFrEeip.

Princeton Review James H. Canfreeip

Conkling Cowardice and 19th Century Politics

The Chicago Express criticizes Roscoe Conkling for cowardice over 1877 Louisiana vote and electoral dispute, arguing he privately favored Tilden yet failed to act in Washington. The piece links protectionist tariffs to wage labor woes amid English immigration, framing a broader attack on political courage and policy.

Conkling Missouri Roscoe Conkling New York City Hoscoe Conking Louisiana Tilden Senate Washington Rutherfrand Hayes

Dread election Friday and university notes unfold

Local columns describe election dread Friday and university life. Prof J W Gleed to speak before literary societies this year. H Clark travels to Milwaukee for national YMCA meeting. Miss Ida Bay visits university friends and will stay until commencement. Students targeted by booksellers during vacation. Regents grant $75 for the Courier and plan plastering for Oread hall. Senior class day work under way amid resignations. Class of 87 formed. Markley president Manley vice president Moore clerk Brown athletics captain Cyrus Crane correspondent. Dreads and Orophilians plan joint entertainment during commencement week. Orophilian ladies entertained seniors at Miss Greene myer’s home. Commencement exercises feature essays by several students with topics on Darius Green Woman Suffrage England and Queen Victoria and Civil Service Reform. program notes and crowded Opera house recital. Teachers praised for thorough work. audience large.

J. W. Gleed H. Clark Milwaukee Ida Bay Regents Courier Oread Markley Miss Manley Miss Moore W. H. Brown Cyrus Crane Sete Eeorhy Ceca Ek Darius Green Winifred Halderman Louisa Carr Tsbay Opera House of Friends Annie L. Modine Jas Russell Lowell Hilda UC Pieron Barclay W. Henshaw Cheses Helen M. Baldwin Walter A. Willis Rosella D. Wagner M. Alice van Buren Bach G. H. Scott Oliver Stanley

Missing Kansas man Dick Wise sought by anxious parents

Mr P K Wise known as Dick Wise left his father’s home April 4 to Topeka to sell a wagon and harness. He wrote from Kansas City April 6 bidding farewell and claiming he might never see his mother again due to a lingering consumption. He is 36, 5 feet 10, dark hair and beard, blue eyes. Information to Preston Wise, Oskaloosa, Kansas, is requested.

P. K. Wise Dick ’’ Wise Topeka Kansas City Kaness Preston Wise Oskaloosa Kansas

North Lawrence Notes Look To Summer Plans And Local Happenings

Crandall left for Colorado for the summer season. The M E parsonage was painted and will be occupied next week. Hack travel to the grove has resumed with both old and new carriages. Petty returned from Ottawa with his family. Smith expects to plant about fifteen acres of sweet potatoes this week after favorable weather. Dillon erects a stone fence on Maine street to ornament the home and street. Ridgeway, Denver & Rio Grande division superintendent, stayed with his family near Bismarck grove. Russell, Marks & Co. planted 180 acres of corn and 75 acres of millet on Gov. Robinson’s farm, the largest millet area in Grant township. Dresser, Kansas City bounty agent, formerly a Lawrence wagonmaker, was recently arrested for illegal fees. The German Baptists meeting at Bismarck Grove drew hundreds from four states, with many staying on to visit the university and land agents. Palmer & Griffin’s offered plenty of good time.

North Lawrences Colorado M. E R. J. Petty Ottawa Ill W. K. Smith Wm. Dillon Maine Street Robert Ridgeway Denver & Rio Grande Railway Elin Street L. P. Mason

Diverse Kansas farmland listings near Lawrence

An 80 acre farm near Lawrence offers 12 acres in pasture with 35 cultivated, hedged, fenced and a new four room frame house with three wells. Prices vary by tract from 2,500 to 34,000 with terms including cash and long-time payments. Other listings include 169, 310, 160, 260 acre farms near rail stations, many with timber, orchards, streams, and 2 story houses.

Lawrence Chia Big Springs Greenwood County Eureka O_—Perry U. P. Ry Listory Church Price Cnah Liawrence Eladora Ton —Panoxie U.P. Ray Kansar Kaw Wakarusa Bottom Romna

Proposals for Flour Corn Meal and Meat at Orrick Prison

Sealed proposals from Orrick Kansas for about 320000 pounds of XXIIXX flour from fall wheat and 42000 pounds of cornmeal, to be delivered to the prison yard, with samples required. Also bids for fresh beef about 800 pounds daily and additional pork or mutton supply for three days weekly. Proposals due June 7 1883 at 10 am with security and bonds required. Warden Jones' notice from the Board of Directors.

Orrick Kansas State Pesttentiary Lansine Kansas Board of Directors W. C. Jones

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