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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1886
Page
4
Classified notice from Lawrence Journal Company announcing mail subscription rates in advance by month and year, with price details and address change procedure. The notice indicates delivery by draft and that the paper will be sent only for the time paid, with changes to old and new addresses.
A jumbled digest reports Morrkce illness among Quakers in England and Chinese outrage at Nicoukas, Col. The Boston rainstorm caused 31,000,000 in damage. Trans-Continental Arain Company incorporates in Springfield Missouri. Rev Sam Small comments on yellow-backed primers for saloon patrons. The Grand Army encampment meets in Springfield. A Tennesee abolitionist worker faces dangers in Geortas plan. Seventy Wests freeze to death in Union Town. Charel Erion topic to be discussed in March Oratory with Dr Howard Crosby and Prof A A Hodee. Kansas House debates pharmacy chair funding, defeated amid opposition led by Mr Weitep.
Jons Borenis will present testimony in Mrs Mary Hallock Foote's story in the March Century with a trial concluding in the April issue. A Mormon apostle in Nevada was captured after a failed escape from a moving train. A family feud in Indianapolis escalates amid a devout home hymn dispute. McCormick harvesting works in Chicago shut for an indefinite strike, affecting 1,800 workers. Chicago Tribune notes Weaver, a Greenback Fusionist, faces a contested election for Congress and possible continued political mischief.
The Boston Record quotes Colonel McClure saying the Republican party wants an issue and a leader. Democrats provide the issue, and if no one else does, Massachusetts will supply the leader. The fun should not be spoiled for lack of an issue and a leader.
The Toronto News opines that Taeur is likely not a constitutional country and laments both sides defending their own rascality. It contrasts Canadian political shamelessness with foreign publics, doubting Bulgaria and Servia surpass Canada in public morals.
Rev Sam Small tells a reporter he is an out and out prohibitionist and a Georgian prohibitionist. He notes in Georgia prohibition and politics are divorced and credits Republicans and Democrats for the victory, condemning St Johnism as nonexistent and unlikely to emerge.
Philadelphia Telegraph notes a Kentucky Senate passage of a bill to establish whipping posts for chastising wife-beaters with expectation it will spread nationwide. The piece argues harsh discipline is the most effective punishment and anticipates broader use against other offenses.
Tux Leavenworth notes a striking tally of living figures tied to presidential and vice presidential history. Of defeated presidential nominees, only Fremont, Tilden, and Quinine remain alive. Living ex-presidents are Adams, Stayes, Arthur, and Cleveland. Vice presidency survivors include Wheeler and Arthur. Among defeated VP nominees, Pendleton English and Logan are still living. Three Democratic presidential nominees died recently, McClellan Hancock and Seymour.
The House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures faced several ties and narrow votes as it debated free coinage of silver. A 7 to 6 majority favored Bland's bill after earlier defeats on the treaty authorization and the wait bill. Representative James to lead the majority report and Representative Bland to prepare the minority report.
The article praises Lawrence for strong education and high per capita business while noting social faults. It highlights a smaller crime rate than peers, a robust State University, thriving public schools, and a thrifty civic air. Yet it warns of parasitic citizens, indolent leeches, and detractors harming home institutions, urging balance to sustain prosperity.
The article argues domestic goods should be preferred over inferior imports, cites the Jounsa printing plant with the largest payroll, and notes a local paper cutting its price from twenty five to ten cents. It warns that without home support, the city may lose business to Kansas City and other towns. Local manufacturers urge fair treatment and competitive pricing.
The New York Tribune reports the President seeks an escape via papers in the clash with the Senate over removals from office. Cleveland says public interests aren’t served by producing papers while Lamar labels the requested items unofficial and confidential, sparking debate over executive versus legislative access to information.
Con Oates of Alabama addressed the house on the Fitz John Porter case. He argued Porter’s disobedience under strict military law might be condemnable yet his disregard for orders arguably prevented greater Federal casualties. Porter’s friends have long claimed wrongful conviction for disobedience.
The Philadelphia Telegraph reports evangelist Sam Jones facing theft as two Chicago men copied his sermons, published them as their own, and sold them. The incident tests whether readers will buy the stolen work.
Mormon agents seek to purchase a large tract in Sonora and Chihuahua, welcomed by the Mexican government which facilitates land selection and transfer. The move is seen as bringing great benefit to Mexico and anticipates rapid transformation as in Utah.
The Reverend Joseph Cook outlines five objections to Sunday papers including promoting Sunday violations, encouraging Sunday labor, propagating low tastes and evil opinions, secularizing the Sabbath, and hindering moral education. Remedies proposed include boycotting ads, printers striking against Sunday labor, preaching Sunday worth, magistrates enforcing Sunday laws, and establishing reputable journals without Sunday editions.
The Galveston News describes early 20th century debate on interstate rate regulation. It quotes criticism of a national commission with rate taking power, arguing the effort would require minute, biased study and could invite manipulation. It notes trends in reduced gate discharges and questions over practical governance and remedies via regulation.
The Kansas State University gains a professorship of pharmacy after a law directs funding from the State Board of Pharmacy. L. B. Sayre is named professor as the department opens with promise, but the board’s finances strain the program. Despite opposition tied to the board, an appropriation secures the chair, and the university earns public confidence and growing esteem.
In a move to unify standards nationwide the state revises law to allow the University to use the United States standard weights and measures. Previously the standards, kept since 1877 in the State House, remained unused under custody of the Secretary of State. The amended act transfers custody and enables civil engineering physics and chemistry departments to use the standards, benefiting public interest and facilitating easier verification.
The notice lists multiple music titles and prices from Oliver Ditson Co and Paul Zerrahn, detailing pieces by Cowan Thun aford Yeon Navarro and others. It also notes an Apograph choral collection and mentions an imminent New York monthly magazine Forward backed by capital.
Citizens grow weary of the Garland Pan-electric dispute. Opinion favors view it began as political claptrap and has become stale and unprofitable. Garland’s acceptance of telephone stock is seen as foolish by many, and the topic no longer engages broad concern.
Mr and Mrs W S Bangs hosted a social gathering inviting a group of friends who enjoyed an enjoyable evening together with warm hospitality and cordial conversation.
Col Fred Martin recalls Billy Wilson to the Brooklyn elevated, noting a regimental goat that belonged to Billy Wilson's Zouaves. The tale covers Santa Rosa, Fort Pickens, shelling by Confederates, muttered mutiny, and the goat's exploits amid camp chaos before marching home through Broadway with Billy Wilson.
During services in the West Knob church two game roosters fought. The preacher stepped down to expose cock fighting’s evils and took bets on the red rooster. The Sunday scene ended with the red bird losing and the preacher pocketing the winnings as a joke on temptation.
The Chicago Herald quotes old lawyers on judges: once in office, a judge remains bound to the bench. The piece notes a judge’s enduring hold on a man’s nature and the longing many feel to return to the throne after retirement.
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