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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1954

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Free State Struggle Amid Blockade and Topeka Meeting

The 1856 Kansas conflict details a Missouri river blockade to halt emigration to free soil, repeated raids on emigrants, and the March to a Topeka legislature. Lawrence endures famine and siege while prisoners endure camp life, with Lane sought as a military lead and a tense bid for statehood amid federal opposition.

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Kansas Missouri St. Louis Quincy Iinois Atchison Free State Kansas Ward Chicago Jim Lane Lexington Kansas City Leavenworth Weston Alton Linois Waverly Tinois Lawrence First Chicago Company Topeka Bennington Marsh Free State Press Jr Ihaminnek Jones Reid Osawatomie William Hutchinson Coleman Sam Wood John Speer Sarah Pinkston T. Dwight Thacher Updegraft Hutchinson Shaler Eldridge
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Lane described as innocent despite murder accusations

A reporter recaps Jim Lane as an unlikely orator who raised funds by selling his horse to help women start a library. The auditor testifies Lane answered no charges yet he remains condemned in public opinion as a murderer. An observer notes Lane’s demagogic appeal and extraordinary sway over masses.

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George W. ‘Brown Robinson Brown Marshal Donaldson Lawrence Major Hoyt Captain Abbott Sam Walker George Deitzler Lane Jim Alane Chicago Buffalo Kansas Illinois Abraham Lincoln Topeka Jim Lane Albert Richardson Hia Clay Prairies
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