Oscar Wilde Critics Spark Debate on Art and Society
An 1883 Kansas Journal item under Fair Play argues Wilde’s theory of ornamentation will gain acceptance. It defends Wilde against ridicule as ignorance of refined art, urges openness to foreign ideas, notes Longfellow and Parisian refinement, and warns against moral panic. It also mentions local items: a 1883 wedding in Baldwin City, a highway robbery sentencing, and ads for remedies and goods.
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Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Hugh Cow
Continents
Longfellow
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Man Crushed by Train Near Giranp Kas
Special to the Journal reports M Stillwell killed by a St. Louis and San Francisco train near Giranp Kas. He was a stranger, seen in town the day before, carrying money and appearing well dressed. No identification or local connections found yet. He reportedly wished to buy a stock farm.
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Giranp
Kas
St. Louis
San Francisco
M. Stillwell
The Peru Chilean Affair Trial Breaks Monotony
Wastuycox April 20 reports William Henry Hurlbut testifying before the foreign affairs committee. He denies claims of a dispatch bearing a marginal note and recounts conversations with Blaine and Shipherd. Grant's private letter to Elmore is read. Blaine’s policy measures are discussed. adjournment set for Monday as Blaine to appear next. Also noted are robberies, storms, and other briefs.
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Wastuycox
William Henry Hurlbut
Foreign Affairs
Shipherd
Blaine
Steve
Peru
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Congress
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Corbin
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China
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New York City
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Chiliass Priaoner
United States
Mason
Jadee Wylie
Wilson
Gulty
Tunner
Hattie Kilbourn
Senate
House
Government Printing Office
Sterling Rounds
Mexican United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
U. S
Roops
Queen's Assassin Verdict and Large Fire Report
Amid foreign dispatches, the queen's assailant McLean is kept in custody after a five minute jury verdict. A separate report notes a St Lawrence engine works and laundry in Ontario burned, with unknown losses. Indictments against four individuals for a $10,000 theft are recorded in St Joseph, with judges setting bonds at $5,000 each. Kansas district court delays due to lack of a marshal. Multiple regional market figures from Kansas City, St Louis, and Chicago detail livestock and grain prices, with fluctuating futures and cash bids.
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Lowooy
McLean
Pomlnten
Canada
Torosto
Gst
St. Lawrence
Luandry
St. Joseph
Geo. M. Irwin
W. W. Scott
Enos J. Crowther
John Cox
Crowther
Walter Young
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Sixth Avenue
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Jann Kernods
Will Jenkind
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