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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1886
Page
4
The Lance Journal Company in Lawrence Kansas outlines advance and carrier rates for daily and weekly editions. It notes remittance methods and the need to provide old and new addresses for changes, with the paper sent only for paid periods.
Mixed early reports note clergy efforts to bring Sam Jones to Chicago for revival meetings while Moody tours the South. Other items mention London riots and Kansas politics with references to senators Ingalls and Plumb and debates over municipal women’s suffrage.
A column notes Iowa lawmakers consider adding instruction on the effects of alcoholic liquors in public schools. It cites supporters and opponents, references similar laws in about fifteen states, and argues education can curb excess despite Prohibition debates.
The article notes that emigration and other factors complicate London's population, presenting a serious issue for Mr. Gladstone as he begins his tenure. It calls for unusual ability and wise statesmanship to address the problem.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat editorial argues crime rates per capita are falling as population rises. It cites Texas and New York prison statistics to claim law enforcement and morality improve with civilization, despite sensational newspaper crime coverage.
The passage argues for Kansas and Dakota admission to statehood, condemning a controlling Democratic party for blocking territorial self-government. It cites population wealth, education spending, and resources to support statehood while accusing Democrats of Bourbonism and political obstruction.
The piece argues against political obstruction of Dakota statehood and warns that delaying admission fuels Republican support. It critiques party tactics seen as harming national development and predicts Dakota will gain electoral clout as time passes.
The New York wife of Edward P. Underhill was summoned by mistake to jury service. She returned a witty affidavit asserting she is not exempt and proudly describes herself as a fit, educated female American citizen with no disqualifications. She notes her height five feet seven inches and weight 150 pounds.
An extract notes the rapid spread of railroads since Stephenson and the American first line, estimating rail properties at one fifth of national capital, employing 650000, moving 400 million tons of freight annually, and enabling broad settlement and labor activism that would not occur without iron roads.
The Chicago Tribune reports Commissioner Black’s estimate on removing the Arrears of Pensions act limit. It details $189,405,873 already paid, $800,000,000 in claims filed before June 30, 1880, and $2,373,100,000 projected repeal costs. It equates net costs to 482,242,073 days of labor and warns of a $2,000,000 per congressional district and $48,006,900 for Cook County in taxes.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a resolution by 177 to 50 to end the poll tax as a voting prerequisite. The reform awaits public endorsement at the polls before it takes effect.
In Seattle and Olympia citizens enforce lawful protections for Chinese residents amid mob violence. Governor Squire orders militia to restore order, martial law declared, troops arrive, and Chinese guarded to safety. Olympia constabulary and deputy sheriffs arrest rioters, upholding guaranteed protections.
The New York Life commends Senator Sherman for a powerful speech asserting a strong case on presidential information. It highlights his thirty years of public life and long-standing government practice as backing, calling the speech an overwhelming arraignment of the President's chosen course.
Reports claim Greece is once more mobilizing for potential conflict as tensions rise, with officials and observers noting renewed military postures and readiness measures.
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