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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
2
The Journal notes a threatened strike by Baltimore street railway employers seeking higher wages. Also mentions tax payments by the Treasurer of the United States on pensions this month, reporting 830,600,000. The Topeka Commonwealth editorializes warmly about a figure's concern.
Chicago pastors condemn Messrs Jones and Smuail, urging restraint rather than oppressing revivalists. Tirrie-Mircuees of Oregon spoke on the Chinese question as Senator Prye introduced a bill to invite delegates from Mexico, San Domingo, Central and South American Republics, and Brazil to Washington. Twenty four U S delegates would discuss peace, prosperity, customs union, steamship links, uniform weights and measures, a common silver coin, and arbitration.
The Nation notes weak disposition to attack Bell patent extortion claims and suggests reforms from requiring patentees to prove unselfish motives or cap charges. Carl Crouse comments on higher education for girls, linking schooling to later marriage choices and social improvement.
A Chicago Tribune note cites a proposed Iowa bill requiring couples to prove financial fitness before marriage. The measure would bar the poor from matrimony, leaving Gretna Greens across state lines as workarounds, and would mostly affect those unable to afford a wedding journey.
In a Boston telegram General Manager 8S R Calloway holds the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe company responsible for the present disturbance of trans continental rates. He states that the Southern Pacific was not implicated in the immediate fault and calls for corrective action to stabilize routes and prices.
At a New York meeting Calloway outlines an Atchison demand for 10 percent of all Southern California and Pacific Coast business, while Southern Pacific and Union Pacific resist. Three systems touch Southern California and open rate cutting follows adjournment as Pacific Mail plans a Panama route with new steamers to regain overland traffic share.
The raid bill failed to become law this session due to time constraints and a hurried closing of the legislature. Its supporters may find solace in the belief that the measure was only deferred, with promise of action at the regular session next winter, as lawmakers from across the state offered aid and votes.
The legislature’s special session earned commendation for overall work with zeal and few missteps. The apportionment bill appears broadly satisfactory while the university and weights measures bills promise public approval. Higher rail fares for unticketed riders and charter extensions fix past errors. The State house action should yield benefits, with some personal costs. Our delegation, led by Buchan and Jennings, earned thanks for diligent aid.
Advertises Parkes Tonte as best for coughs colds and lung or kidney troubles while warning against quack pills. Promotes Dr Jones Hed Clover Tonic as a plant based remedy to tone regulate and enrich blood with claims to cure stomach liver and kidney diseases. Also promotes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for itch Prairie Mange and scratches with 30 minute cure through Bar ber Bros Lawrence.
Washington weeklong convention reports strong backing for woman suffrage led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan Anthony. Advocates push temperance amid looming federal vote debates. Senate potential action on a popular vote for prohibition looms, while Grant monument site near Soldier's Home Park is discussed with a Scott statue as a feature. Knights of Labor support the measure. Senate confirmation risks and executive friction with the president may cause a partisan stalemate. The Grant monument site is likely Soldier's Home Park with park embankments offering city views and easy rail access.
Maryland legislators and health officials in Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore and other cities endorse the new discovery Red Star Cough Cure for its claim to cure without morphia or opium at a price of 26 cents.
Remnants of carpets and broad goods for sale as the firm liquidates stock. Also notice of state issues and franchise actions. The piece references G W Plunkitt and a bill regarding the Broadway surface road franchise, plus patent medicine claims for Dr Bigelow's Cure and Brandreth Pills with prices.
A damaged ad touts the Grand Union Hotel opposite Union Square offering European plan rooms at a high rate reduced to one dollar per day and up, claiming the hotel provides elevator service restaurant and horse care stages with elevated rail access, inviting families to live better for less money than other first class hotels in the city.
A long call for Cutierna cures claims dramatic relief from eczema through internal purifiers and external salves. Letters from Chicago Boston Wilkesbarre Ravenna and others describe years of suffering ending after trying the advertised potions and regimens.
Dr Moniko Bond of Philadelphia endorses CrRtican Remedies, claiming they outsell all others of the kind. He notes the high praise and urges readers to try the product at 4505 Broad Street.
Notice from the Office of County Clerk Lawrence Kansas dated February 4 1888 states that on January 11 a petition signed by Wa o anton and 2vvathers was presented to the Board of County Commissioners requesting the location and vacation of a road described by a starting point in section 4 township 13 range 18 west of the 6th principal meridian and extending to a bridge over Mud Creek including sections of Hook Creek and Mulil ty avellin near Neila.
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