23 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1886
Page
1
In Wasimoxet, Ohio Senator Payne’s seat amid bribery allegations sparked a lengthy Senate debate. Senators Sherman and Teller clashed over investigation scope as Republican editors and Ohio papers alleged corruption. Adjournment followed amid calls for full, fair inquiry.
The foreign affairs committee disposed of the Labia and Weil claims. Singleton’s committee report adverse on Labia recommends no rehearing. The Weil case is said to show conclusive fraud and may be reopened. Indian Commissioner Atkins testified before the Platt special committee in Washington refuting charges about the Indian tradership at Awaardarka. Fair weather with showers expected in several states.
Independence Kansas July 22 Pastor Amos Jone of the congregational church died after a brief illness today He was regarded as one of the ablest ministers in the state His remains were taken to his former home in Dubuque Town A tonic advertisement urges Parker's Tonic for despondency and back pain and promotes a free distribution of a consumption cure recipe by W A Noyes in Rochester New York Suburbs of text include broken phrases and unrelated medical claims.
The Liverpool Mercury reports startling claims about opium use among miners wives in England. Dr O Hanlon, medical officer for Spennymoor, says women drink opium while nursing, poisoning infants through milk. Reports note large quantities mixed in spirits and easy access, though experts dispute the scope and origin of the statements.
The excerpt details a curios back scratcher found in a boudoir. An ebony fourteen inch stem with ivory inlays and finely formed nails is described as a discreet luxury, used for reaching the shoulder blade area, framed as an article of virtue and luxury amid polite society.
A young mother defends her impartial view of her child Sean despite affection. She praises his blue eyes, hair like morning sunshine, a flawless complexion, and a charming nose, yet she insists she will not call him pretty. The quote reflects maternal pride and restraint.
A Concordia mass meeting backs Congressman Anderson for re election with delegations from Jamestown Summit Glinesco Lyon Milfordale Clyda Wayne and others. McEckron named chairman and James Burton secretary. Resolutions endorse Anderson and denounce six violating delegates. Boston Corbett attended and spoke. Contested Clay Center delegation planned for July 29.
President Cleveland visited Albany for the bi centennial celebration. Gov Till spoke while Mayor Thacher struggled to proceed as crowds cried Cleveland. Cleveland addressed the audience noting his modest role and recalling Dutch city memories. A drowning incident near Pond Lake reported, Frank Mallary among those lost. Various advertisements follow including cures and remedies.
An Atlanta ad page touts Blood Purifier as the best on the market, offering four or five bottles to one rival prep and praising other remedies from Parker's Hair Balance to Ayer's Cathartic Pills. It notes a devastating fire at Kulvetstown state soldiers orphan home caused by a defective flue, with losses pegged at $90,000 but no lives lost.
Lawrence market items include milk, bacon, beef, eggs and dairy products with prices and bids from multiple sellers. The listing notes demand shifts and the impact on supply with references to western mills and regional buyers. A public sheriff sale notice appears for land in Douglas County Kansas with a description of the property and sale details.
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