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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1883
Page
4
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In a concise appeal the speaker asserts the reforms are widely desired not only by party allies but by county residents. The crowd voices support for swift action, yet leaves specifics to others as time runs short and decisions must be made quickly.
The Gazette reports D C Haskell’s march speech at the Opera House in Lawrence arguing for protective tariffs as a defense of farmers on the prairie. The piece condemns government contractors, cites prosecutions under the prohibitory liquor law, and denounces trials moved to Baldwin City, questioning local justice and urging fairness in county prosecutions.
A Democratic paper urges Douglas County voters to unite across parties to rebuke a corrupt ring of officials and oppose wasteful tax schemes. It calls for replacing incompetent or dishonest public servants with men of integrity and economy, and supports reform minded by all good citizens.
A reader criticizes theories of money value and recounts wartime finance, arguing that the face value of dollars masks shifting purchasing power. The letter likens bonds, gold, and silver to complex schemes by plutocrats and bank interests, noting local and national economic influences on ordinary workers wage and cost of living.
A historical letter from Boston dated Sept 4, 1853 shows Gov. Butler declining a Kansas visit due to public engagements. Sidney Chirke invited him to Tainsas and Suggey Clanke of Lawrence requested the governor’s return. Butler’s reply expresses gratitude and regrets, noting he cannot travel at the moment.
Opinion piece decrying wealth and power of rail and railroad barons as modern kings. Names Vanderbilt and Gould flagged as rulers of vast rail empires, with influence over taxes legislation and telegraph networks. Describes immense fortunes, civil lists, and fear of neglected subjects.
A passage surveys the wealth and reach of American industrial magnates contrasted with European monarchs. It names railroad kings like Huntington and Vanderbilt, monetary giants such as Rockefeller and Gould, and notes global wealth comparisons, European rulers, and the tension between tariffs and domestic industry. The article argues for steady growth and a solid industrial base to weather impending tariff changes.
The article discusses shifting views on U S tariff policy toward gradual duty reductions on a sliding scale. It notes pressure from protectionist supporters and faint signs of change, highlighting the Philadelphia American and the Pittsburg Leader as leading voices debating the future of protective measures and industrial independence.
The Leonine obituary recalls Col. E. Whitman of Lawrence, a pivotal early settler and public figure. A Massachusetts man, he helped found Lawrence, funded early church and school efforts, led free state troops, served as quartermaster general, aided national war efforts, and later taught in Cambridge before his death. His career spanned militia service, political roles, and civilian leadership in multiple communities. His legacy, reflected in schools, bells, and public works, stands as a model for younger residents.
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