Dissension at Kansas Democratic Convention over Resubmission Platform
Judge J B Emery reported from Leavenworth that the state gathering split between resubmission advocates and moderates. Whisky faction led by Glick pushed a strong resubmission plank, with Moon light named as candidate and prohibition largely avoided by party editors. Lawrence delegates like Innes and John Martin faced narrow defeats on committee posts as party unity faltered.
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Lawrence
Emery
Leavenworth
Glick
John Martin
Committee On Resolutions
Insects Swarm Report and Tax Assessments
Readers inquire about minute insects swarming from lamp-paste to homes. They are Ephemeroptera, Mayflies, harmless as adults but voracious in larval water stage. Reports describe their life cycle, swarming behavior, and use as manure. mentions Davthes name and European practices. Tax figures compare 1885 and 1886 valuations, noting a larger county assessment offset by real estate improvements and detailing levy amounts and fund rates. A social outing along the river ends with a Phi Psi ball at Camerons bluff, listing attendees and performers.
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Great Lakes
Europe
F. H H. Snow
Funeral for Lawrence carpenter at 3 PM today
Mr J H White of the Henry and Indiana streets corner died yesterday morning after a prolonged illness following an accident at the Indian school months ago. A carpenter who lived in Lawrence fifteen years, he was respected by all and a Baptist church member. The funeral will be from his house today at 3 o'clock. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is praised for daily remarkable cures and large sales.
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J. H. White
Henry
Indiana Street
White
Lawrence
Baptist Church
Arkansas Traveler on Western Kansas Trade and Timber
A Lawrence Kansas August 5 1886 article from the Lawrence Journal recounts a Arkansas traveler’s view of western Kansas crops rainfall timber and culture. He notes Ellis county wheat around twenty bushels per acre and improving corn with recent rains, mentions nine thousand claimable timber trees and rich Arkansas lands for timber and cotton. He explains rail links via Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf and Memphis Little Rock reflecting growing trade and railway integration. The piece contrasts Arkansas with Kansas while praising improved rail service and connectivity benefiting both states.
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Lawrence Journal
Lawrence
Kansas
Colorado
U. P
Ellis County
Barsus
Arkoneas
Russell
Ellsworth
Arkansas
Union
Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad
Little Rock
Vicksburg
Memphis
New Orleans
N. O
Kansas Companies
United States
Paci Bagley
Business Men Wield the Willow at City Baseball Park
Merchants and locals witnessed a lively baseball game at the park. The First Regiment Band led the procession, crowds watched beyond the ropes, and Weaver sparked a high scoring contest with Far-reaching shots. Upper and Lower blocks traded leads in a 15-37 final. Receipts near twenty dollars benefited the barn. Geo Innes was absent, crippling the lower block.
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Parke
Louir Black
Uper Black
Fetherolt
seceseseGscs
Nceceeseees
D. Foley
Grosscup Paso
Monk J. E. Parke
Weaver Brome
Foley
Geo. Innes
Editorial stance on country correspondence in the JOURNAL
The city editor urges country correspondents to send news and facts not opinions or political advocacy. The Journal rejects local animosities and notes a misstep criticizing Mr Dolbee. It cites Mr Cleveland taking hints on the oleomargarine bill and promises firm editorial control to curb opinion in correspondence.
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Dolbee
Cleveland
A Prosperous Town of Eudora Kansas Described
Eudora eight miles east of Lawrence on the A T S B railroad sits at the confluence of the Wakarusa and Kansas rivers. The town with about 1000 people boasts four churches several schools mills and telephone connections. Notable residents and local businesses including Dr D A White John Hammert Chas Pilla Gardner Hill Co Henry Copp and S V Carr contribute to a thriving community marked by thrift hospitality and civic pride.
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Lawrence
Wakarusa
Enders Neves
D. A. White
John Hammert
Chas. Pilla
Fred Brender
Robert Bartush
Charles Lothiolz
Daniel Phenecie
H. A. Figenbaum
H. H. Carr
J. E. Kraus
S. V. Carr
Trouble at Haskell Institute Ends in Succession Debate
A Journal investigation reveals Col. Grabowskii took a month off to Colorado, placing his son in charge while he’s away. Wm. Jenks has assumed temporary control but cannot access official papers without the desk key. The feud with Grabowskii’s son and apparent misdirection about travel fuels rumors of a permanent replacement at the Haskell Institute.
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Col. Grabowskii
Haskell Institute
Wm. Jenks
Journal
Colorado
Washington
Jenks
Grabowskii
Roanoke
Virgitia
Rabowski
Kuskell Institute
Chas. Grabowskii
Burglars Hit A J Dicker Store In North Lawrence
Morning after 3 o'clock burglars entered by a cut back door panel and stole about fifty dollars worth of goods from A J Dicker's store in North Lawrence. A colored man was arrested on suspicion. police seek a second man. Stolen items include kid glove shoes, slippers, gloves, silk fichues, ribbon, hose, pocket knives, cuff buttons, silk mitts, Zephyr shawls, white underwear, lace collars, calico shirts, felt hats, and dress goods.
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A. J. Dicker
North Lawrence
Den
Templin and Van Vooris Wed at West City Home
Prof Olin Templin and Miss Lena Van Vooris were married last evening in a private ceremony at the bride’s parents residence west of the city. Both are University of 1886 graduates with ties to the state university and local schools. The Journal wishes them happiness.
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Templin- van Vooris
Olin Templin
Lena van Vooris
Templin
Snch
Crazy man picked up by marshal after wandering streets
A man identified as Frank Richman from Newton was found roaming the streets yesterday afternoon and taken into custody by Marshall Prentice. He could not initially give his name, spoke of trouble and alleged his brother and he faced horse stealing charges, and Dr. Morris treated him as his condition improved.
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Marshall Prentice
Newton
Frank Richman
Morris
Weather Report for July 1886 at Lawrence Kansas
Prepared by Prof F H Snow from University of Kansas observations at Lawrence. July 1886 was the hottest since 1881 and the driest month in 19 years with only 0.11 inch rain in four days and drought far less disastrous than 1874. Mean temperature 93.4 degrees, highest 100, lowest 57, rainfall 0.11 inch, cloudiness 31.82 percent, total wind run 6,857 miles, barometer 29.037 inches mean, humidity around 58.4 to 70.4 percent. No fog occurred.
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S. Ek
Transfers of Property For the Week Ending August 7 1886
Property transfers recorded in North Lawrence and surrounding areas include A R Smith to Annie Duer son lot 200 Elm street with 100 dollars consideration. Mary B Foster and Win Sand to Louis Brooks lots 37 and 38. Emma E Fluke to Emma E Horner lot 9 in block 184. Horner to Fluke lot in North Lawrence addition. Matthias S Sowers to L D Crawford section 11 township 15 range 7. Geo W Brown to Lillie Cabients lot 42 block 42 with 100 dollars. Blake to Z C Bowen lots in Lawrence. James Collier and Louisa to Anna G Menger Lot 2 in Lane's addition. Moses Beamen and Susan Beamen to V F Miller and others 1 and a half acres in Se qr 13 15. Samuel Baker and wife to A M Ellis. Theodore Poehler and wife to Phenis Cade half of ne 1 14 SECS C12 TW. Sawyer to Elmer and Carrie Sawyer half sw quadrant section 34 13 18. totals shown place values and sums.
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A. R. Smith
Annie Duerson
Elm Street
North Lawrence
Consideratin
Win Sand
Mary B. Foster
Louis Brooks
Newton J. Fluke
Emma E. Fluke
Emma E. Horner
Eudoracesas
E. E. Horner
Levi Horner
Natthias S. Sowers
L. D. Crawford
Wif
Geo. W. Brown
Lillie Cabients
CC Blake
ZC Bowen
Liand
James Collier
Louisa A Collier
Anna G Menger
Lane
Lawrence
Moses Beamen
Susan Beamen
F Miller
A Swene
D Kinzie
Appenoosa
Theodore Poehler
Phenis Cade
Sawyer
Elmer
Carrie Sawyer
Unclaimed Letters at Lawrence Post Office
The list shows uncalled letters for the week ending August 11 at Lawrence Kansas. Ladies section includes Mrs Ruth Anderson and others. Gents list contains names like Jones Armonstrout and Robert Hunter. foreign letters note Joseph Hughes. a package for Frank Richmond. Callers must say advertised and give date. OSSBUN SHANNON P. M.
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Kansas
Iss
Armonstrout
Jones Hunter
Robert B. Harrison
A. C. Hoffman
G. T. Mulvehine
W. Olney
Joe Prints
Dr. Pressler
Sam Peterson
Sandy McNaugher
John McClelan
Mr. Bower
W. A
Frank Richmond
Ossbun Shannon
Inner Register Exchange Elevates Lawrence Post Office
The Lawrence post office faced a surge of registered letters prompting an inner register exchange with Kansas City. A pouch now carries all registered mail, easing road clerks but increasing office workload. The system reaches all states except Colorado and reflects the efficiency used by large offices.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
Colorado
Barn Fire Destroys Manley Barn Near Bismarck Grove
Last night around 11 fire destroyed Mr Manleys barn near Bismarck Grove. The fire department was not called and could not reach the scene in time to save the structure.
Vale of Gideon Gossip: August Gatherings and Politics
Sunday rain boosts late corn prospects as Sigel Temperance Society hosts a Prohibition discussion. Local farmers plan harvests with 90 acres of wheat by R. W. Watkins & Co and 60 by Winters & Co. The second annual harvest picnic is set for August 20 in Van Kurans grove with speakers Ex-Gov Robinson and others. A large crowd from Lawrence expected. night platform hop with Waka rusa and Echo bands. The community eyes a Republican county commissioner candidate, J C Coleman, praised as a straightforward farmer with prior Kannsas legislature service. Farmers anticipate a good time, baskets welcome, venue Van Kurans grove.
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Charlie Petetish
J. C. Coleman Ia
Coleman
Kannsas
Dolbee
Eld
Coleeman
R. W. Watkins & Co
Winters & Co
Theo. Poehler
Echo
Willow Springs Items Reports and Notices
Rain finally arrives but crops suffer scarce yield. Camp meeting planned south of the Springs. Mrs. Jackson Bowers visiting Slater will return home. Brethren lack a sheep herd and cattle scattered. Bethel M E church hosts lively meeting next Thursday. George F Hans welcomed a baby girl weighing ten pounds. Twelve township deaths since March. Sodturner club defeats Santa Fes 10 to 0. C Flory offers meals near the Springs. J C Pippert builds a fine dwelling. Will Asher completes it. Addie Haas to study at Lane University. Lolla Gale to teach in Sedzewick county. Granger
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O. B
Bethel M. E
George F. Hans
Suep
Sodturner Baseball Club
Santa Fes
Marion
Will Asher
Addie Haas
Lane University
Lolla Gale
Sedzewick
Granger
Vinland Notes Show Rain Hope and Local Happenings
The Vinland column reports ongoing hopes for more rain. Mr Roe returns with 300 sheep. Miss Adda Bolton eyed for a mid month return. Rev Miller of Blue Mound preached at the M E church Sabbath. Mr Frank Varnum was surprised by a social gathering from friends. The Home of the Friendless juvenile sewing society hosted an ice cream social earning over nine dollars. Local visitors include Mr Landon’s brother and Mr C A Peake and wife. A juvenile picnic occurred in Peel’s grove. More applicants apply to teach V H S than there are pupils. Miss Sadie Barnhart plans to build an eight room house near Mr Lewis Eberhart. Old Mr Pierson, living at Varnum’s, has been ill but improving.
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Blue Mound
M. E
Frank Varnum
Friendles
Peel
Sadie Barnhart
Lewis Ebercharts
Locating the Hydrants and Stand-Tower Plan
City hydrant committee surveyed the town to pinpoint crucial sites for maximum fire protection. They project needing additional hydrants beyond initial estimates, prioritizing widespread safety. A report will be presented to the council, while Mount Oread near the University may host a stand-tower if the water works company secures the site.
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Mount Oread
University
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