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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1890
Page
4
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The November 6 1890 column details widespread price increases blamed on the McKinley high tariff. Merchants report higher costs on plush velvets, corsets, buttons, handkerchiefs, collars, and carpets. Trade papers note duties raising prices, while some papers defend protectionist aims amid public discontent.
The piece argues protectionists misjudge the impact on England, noting 52 percent of exports versus 24 percent of imports from England, with annual exports to England totaling about 216 million dollars. It states one quarter of wheat and two thirds of cotton go abroad, largely to England, urging the U.S. not to lose that market amid McKinley tariff threats.
A Chicago Times editorial condemns General W. W. Belknap and political corruption in the Republican party. It contrasts Belknap with Raum and Quay and questions party leaders, the White House, and the party’s integrity. It laments corruption yet notes a surviving sense of decency in Washington.
The New York City census and national results are alleged to be manipulated to favor political power. The World and Tribune allege fraud and deliberate altering of returns by clerks in Washington and Baltimore, including orders to downscale New York City population and inflate growth in other states. The Louisville Courier Journal cites calls for verification.
Washington November 1 The twelfth census bulletin reports U S population at 64 451 50 0 0 in June 1880 with an absolute increase varying from prior decades and a discernible decline in the rate of growth due to immigration The bulletin discusses distortions from data quality and regional variation noting New York Pennsylvan ia and other states shifting ranks and that natural increase remains the main factor while immigration and deaths affect the census figures
A fragment cites a Rochester speech by Reed claiming Democratic majorities south of Mason Dixon, contrasting with election data showing nearly double the number of Democrats in the North versus the South. It notes a Chicago Herald critique of majoritarian politics and minority rights.
Prepared to sell you any kind of goods in our line at the cheapest price. We boast an unusually large stock today including Black Brilliantine and Henrietta fabrics, silk warp goods, evening shades, Gauzes, Hosiery, Gloves, Blankets, Underwear, Carpets, Curtains, Rugs, and a special Cloak and Shawl department with latest styles and low prices.
Geo Innes advertises prompt coal orders at low market prices from 633 Massachusetts Street. C Bruce & Son and Crats URBANSKY Masury's Sherwin Williams paint colors feature in a big sale of overcoats and cold weather goods now in progress. Leis Drue Co.
The October issue includes Personal Recollections by Mrs. Logan and Halloween reminiscences illustrated. It presents portraits of Senator John J. Ingalls with biographical sketch, plus Mother’s Home Talks, Bright Bits, Autumn Costumes, and a children's page. Fiction includes The Story of Janet and An Andirondack Episode with Rudyard Kipling tale, plus illustrated content and reader contributions.
A fragmented advertisement lists prices for sugar flour tobacco crackers tea coffee etc. It mentions Belle of Lawrence flour Royal Queen flour Horse Shoe tobacco and various coffees with unit prices and boxes or per pound rates. The notice promotes sales by dealers and hints at additional household items and painting services.
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