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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1888
Page
2
Quay, the chairman, constrained all remarks and kept the group orderly, leading to a decisive victory for his side. His restraint prevented opposition challenges, and his calm leadership carried the day.
A composite excerpt blends rustic verse by E. W. McGlasser on music and prayer with a humorous column note about politics. It references Old Abram Blackburn’s daughter, kitchen scenes, and a jaunty song motif, followed by a brief editorial aside on cabinet posts and a reflection marking John Brown’s hanging anniversary.
A Whiting Kansas church supper fire on Thursday night caused damage and raised concerns over holiday safety. The item notes an open winter, political talk about Republicans in the House, and commentary on figures like Sherman Allison Wanamaker and Randall, with reference to Henry Watterson's election fraud views.
The league players accept the demurrer decision as final in the Allen county land controversy. The land dispute is described as a thing of the past, and residents express relief that the matter is resolved with landowners.
A nostalgic sketch recalls children’s farmyard mischief and summer rituals. Stories range from coal dropped on a dog to cats in apple butter and baptisms by the creek, with lively scenes of sap kettles, hogs, and homemade costumes. Helene Hasti reflects on those days.
A harsh critique targets Anarchist Sunday Schools in Chicago, calling them revolting and saddening while mocking the idea of religious classes run by agitators. The writer warns that sensationalism defines Chicago’s discourse on the issue.
A historical editorial surveys the Knights of Labor after Powderly’s re election, warning that internal factions and a rising riotous element threaten the union’s future. It argues the federation’s structure weakens republican institutions and portrays the era of greatness as over.
A 112 page pamphlet titled Woman Suffrage in Kansas by F G Adams and W H Carruth surveys the Kansas movement, includes 1887 municipal elections as reported by local papers, and is praised as the movement’s Blue Book. Geo W Crane publishing of Topeka produced the volume.
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