Congressional Ticket in Kansas Races and Prohibition Debates
A verbose national political page argues for and against candidates in Kansas. It discusses J B Chapman Bourbon County anti prohibition ties, Dr Summerfield, Dr Bischol, John J Ingalls, Melville, Sxacas, Norton third term fears, McKinley era funding, D R Anthony’s gubernatorial push, and Douglas county politics including Oliver Butler and John Wilson. It notes German voter influence, party divisions, and a Willits character critique while praising B Hor aa as a union soldierElectorate tensions and candidate loyalties dominate the commentary.
Tariff bill vote blamed on party lines and carpet looms
Swavor MGatts defends voting for a Republican tariff. Critics urge constituents to replace him with a candidate who prioritizes local welfare. McKinley tariff raises raw Brussels carpet material costs prompting 40 percent of mills to shut down for a year, reducing output while workers face hardship.
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Swavor Mgatts
Brussels
England Trusts Under Fire in Salt Union Case
English Trusts. Two congressmen examined English trusts and claimed few exist outside natural monopolies. They overlooked the English Salt Union, formed over two years ago, with dividends dropping from 10 to 6 percent as it paid off European rivals. A McKinley bill is urged as the cure for trusts.
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Blaine
England
Wiliam L. Wilson
West Virginia
Benjamin Butterworth
Rep
Ohio
Congress
Wilson
Butterworth
Mr. Wilson
English Salt Union
Salt Union
London
New York Times
Europe
Protectionist Arguments On Tariffs And Leaders
The piece debates tariff policy and its impact on national prosperity, praising the 1846 tariff as revenue-friendly and effective. It cites Senator William B. Allison from 1870, contrasts past and present growth under different tariffs, and criticizes Allison for pursuing a presidential bid over the country’s best interests.
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William B. Allison
Congress
Allison
Tariff News: Prices Rise Across Goods After Tariff Act
AP dispatches from New York report wholesale and retail price hikes across hosiery plushes velvet dress goods linens cottons and woolens as the tariff bill takes effect. The article notes broad ascent in goods with the Republican tariff policy, promising relief but raising import costs.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
How Long Shall Injustice Endure in Agriculture and Industry
The writer contrasts average duties rising from 47 to about 60 percent under the McKinley bill. The farmer bears usurer rates of 12 or 18 percent, while Republicans are accused of arranging a higher burden. The piece laments the widespread economic injustice and pleads for lasting reform as the people cry out against the inequities.
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Republican Party
Senator Plumbs Tariff Letter Critique of McKinley Bill
A Pennsylvania Republican letter to Senator Plumb protests tariff reform. Plumb argues the McKinley bill favors manufacturers over consumers and notes rising prices under the bill. He cites Republican editorials from multiple states condemning the measure, while Congress and President Harrison approve it as a party policy.
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Harrison
Plumb
Pennsylvania
Senate
Congress
Melvinley
House
Indianapolis Sentinel
Haine
Ilinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Blessed Mortgaged Times of Politics and Mortgage Myths
A partisan Baltimore style critique extols Benjamin Butterworth as a versatile public figure serving as Congressman, exposition secretary, and Republican advocate. It satirically endorses mortgage incentives via Senator Ingalls and targets Iowa farmers for enriching mortgage schemes, then profiles Jenn Wilcox as a principled Douglas county commissioner candidate with broad local support.
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Ingalls
Dr. Simmons
Douglas County
Senator Ingalls
Benjamin Butterworth
Benjamin
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Sentnor Ingalls
Chicago Mail
Bitter politics and tariff panic echoed across papers
Quotations show partisan label use and concern over McKinley era finance. The Providence Journal urges Treasury action to prevent a monetary panic after the tariff bill. The Times mocks reform rhetoric while the Louisville Courier-Journal notes Indians Republicans demanding honest elections and Colonel Dudley’s role.
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Chicago
Republican Party
United States Treasury
Providence Journal
Dudley
Louisville Courier-Journal
Anti tariff circular from Foster Stevens & Co aims at voters
A Foster Stevens & Company pamphlet from Grand Rapids denounces tariff and trust policies, claiming price hikes across hardware and tinware reflect McKinley era protections. It argues workers and consumers bear higher costs while trusts expand, urging Democratic alignment and warning of forthcoming tariff debates. It also notes political crossfires with McKinley supporters amid broader party infighting.
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Foster, Stevens & Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wilder D. Foster
Congress
Michigan
Messrs. Foster, Stevens & Co
Vances
United States
Eculest Mericnt, Axe & Tool Company
Pittsburgh
Farm man J. W. Swimley visits Lawrence for subscriptions
J. W. Swimley of Media, a Douglas county farmer, traveled to Lawrence last week where he paid respects and subscribed to the Tux Ga-ZETTS.
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Saw Bisner
J. W. Swimley
Media
Douglas County
Lawrence
Plan to let farmers build own railroads gains steam
Haaff urges farmers to form cooperative lines five miles from mills using fifty six pound steel. He claims forty farmers per mile can own and operate a road with minimal cost and no individual stock. The idea includes cooperative stores at cross roads, shared profits, and lower rates, backed by Chicago Daily News recaps.
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Mir. Haaffs
United States of America
Germany
Russia
Republic
Yoor
Ian Serrata
Mle
Chicago
Rip Fan Winkle
H. H. Haaff
Chicago Daily News
Local textile sale warns prices rise soon
The advertisement urges customers to stock French wool goods Towels Napkins Table Damasks Silks and Black Cotton Hose. It notes black hose at 23c today will cost 35c soon Towels at 25c today will be 35c and implies other items will follow suit.
Chillicothe Normal offers terms and budgeting details
Geol Innes of Lawrence Kansas presents a promotional notice for a Chillicothe Normal program offering board tuition and room for ten weeks with optional private help. Money refunded if a student leaves for any cause and prepaid cards if advertised terms fail. Fingst ladies residence cited with a $10,000 value and second term opening in November. catalogue requests go to Allen Moone, Missouri.
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Chillicothe
Fingst
Frow
Allen Moone
Mos
Tres
Advise to buy now before price increases
In every mail letters from manufacturers claim they cannot supply goods at old prices. Retail merchants will need to replenish stock at higher prices. When we pay more, we will charge higher prices. Buy now while stock is complete and prices are lowest.
L C McIntire Endorses Western Normal School
L C McIntire lauds the Normal School in Chillienthe for its superior values and honest dealings. His remarks highlight its wide reputation and strong work ethic influencing Western states.
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Chillienthe Normal School
Winsey
Overcoats in rows and piles on autumn sale
An arid promotional verse urges buyers to purchase autumn clothes before winter. The speaker highlights seasonal coats, mentions prices and fees, and claims customer value, urging action to support the expanding business amid competition.
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Lawrence Kansas
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Toe Gazette
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Overaur
D. A. Banta
J. N. Ives
Joseph Dillon
Thomas Kirby
Sehoola
M. P. Wood
M. B. Nicholson
J.B. Chapman
Bourbon Co
People's Democratic County Ticket
Samuel D. Bishop
BR. J. Horton
B. M. Gregory
Lillian Scott
E. W. Melville
James Skaugs
War County
Jehu Wilson
Dr. Summerfield
Dr. Bischol
John J. Ingalls
Mr. Melville
Sxacas
Uith
Norton
D.R. Anthony
Humphrey
State Committee
Oliver Butler
Johu Wilson
Topeka
People's ‘Movement
People's Party
Mr. Willits
Tere
Judge Norton
The
Democracy
B. J. Horaa
Mortgag
Jenn Wilcox
Leavenworth
Douglas Counties
Jeffersonian
Colorado
Mr. McKinley
Glass Trust
Globe
Maj. McKinley
McKinley
Kansas State Temperance Union
Kellogg
Republican State Committee
Ives
O. M. Kon
Nebraska Alliance
Grange
Grange Bulletin
Dr. Towle
Freedom
N. H
Iari
GEO. Innes
Lawrence, Kansas
L. C. McIntire
M. J. Skofstad
American Clothier Gents
Mass
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