21 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1888
Page
1
The piece surveys twenty years of Republican governance in the United States. It analyzes policy shifts, party leadership, and their impact on national affairs, economy, and social issues through a critical historical lens.
The report covers a Chicago rally during the 1880s campaign where Mr Blaine denounced Democratic reform promises as harmful to the nation. It notes large gatherings, speeches by supporters, and contrasts with the preceding convention, arguing Republicans delivered prosperity and warns that Democratic rule threatens the country’s welfare, coast line rights, and veterans’ relief.
Senator John Sherman defends preservation of the tariff and accuses President Cleveland of unprecedented veto use and mismanagement of public funds. He argues surpluses were created to weaponize against protection, cites private banks and deposits, and warns that free trade would harm American workers.
Kansas fare updates for the national coursing association meet from all points, with east-of-Missouri fare. The event runs October 1 for a week, featuring the champion field greyhounds of America. Obscure local obituaries note Rev. Pardee Butter of Atchison County dies at his age. The Y M C A in Abilene reports a closing meeting with 319,000 raised for the year. The Fever Bulletin from Jacksonville notes refugee relief authority and 54 new cases with 1 death. Gainesville reports new deaths in Florida corrections.
The Drummers Day event drew 2,500 to 3,000 commercial travelers from across the region including Cincinnati Columbus Zanesville Lafayette Fort Wayne and Richmond Indiana. Delegations from New York Boston Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Buffalo Cleveland Louisville attended as the parade culminated with a business meeting at Tomlinson's hall and a reception by Mayor Denny. A march past General Harrison’s residence featured a drum corps in garb and a large balloon with a drummer aboard, amid festive garb and music.
Thousands gathered along the route to witness the parade. At 1:30 General Harrison spoke to an audience near 5,000, including hundreds of ladies, as galleries overflowed with spectators. He argued that maintaining tariffs supports American manufacturers and living wages, warning that breaking them would yield foreign competition with lower wages.
St Louis dispatch reports Eddy and Case visiting, Gaston Wesker named assistant ticket agent, and changes effective November 1. Followed by notices on Giants winning a championship game, weather forecasts for Oct 21, and obituaries for R M Palsifer. Vestibuled trains praised, Chicago Santa Fe California line aims to boost western traffic.
The Creek Council advances a major move to open Oklahoma Country, signaling policy shifts and potential governance changes. Officials indicate planned reforms, with emphasis on expanding access and modernization of regional administration as momentum grows.
The final day features Senate farewell prayers and a House adjournment sine die after President grants assent to sundry bills. Reports detail committee praise, a ceremonial closing by presiding officers, and a notice of adjournment to await further communication.
Snow blankets Kansas as Maney county endures the season’s first storm. A Tal fed a mill owned by Goelet & Co. is destroyed by fire with losses around 25. Rev. John Black, general secretary of the Presbyterian Church of England, is dead. Parnell case costs and Sioux chiefs’ rejection of a presidential proposition are reported. Merchant tailors in St. Joe win wage increases amid local strikes. A Michigan lumber and salt company mill burns, with hundreds of thousands in logs damaged. The president signs an act to fund Chinese exclusion enforcement. Cleveland and wife invited to Democratic day at Cincinnati exposition. Appomattox area fights to block county debt vote. Train wrecks in Arkansas and Illinois prompt investigations. Fraud losses from a wheat corner total 218,000. Local clinics and medicine ads appear.
The report shows total market activity with 149,000 shares traded and futures and commodities notes including corn, oats, and wheat prices. It lists shipments, stock levels, and farm product terms, with daily indicators from Chicago and Atchison markets and references to livestock and dairy prices.
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