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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1887
Page
2
A Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Logan, left destitute after her husband’s death, needs relief. A fund of 100000 dollars is sought with 50000 already subscribed. two donors give 2000 each and twenty-one give 1000 each. Lawrence residents urged to contribute via Western Union to honor her name. The note also mentions Grand Army post involvement.
The field centers on Granger Smith and Sawyer Hatfield with Smith backed by railroads and farmers. Smith, long in McPherson County, is praised as a strong parliamentarian though questioned on promptness and courage of convictions. The piece notes the Arkansas Valley and flatfield support and the tough, three month war style Southwestern fight.
The Reagan-Cullom bill faces debate in Congress amid pressure from business groups. Proponents argue the act seeks to fix local and through rates and curb pools, while critics warn it would lock in inflexible rates and harm competitiveness. Benator Platt of Connecticut criticizes the bill’s conflicting provisions and potential impact on railroads and Kansas business.
The letter recalls Civil War era politicking with Smith for Speaker and Grant leaders Logan Cameron and Conkling. It notes Logan’s death and Cameron as a presidential hopeful. A second piece from Governor Robinson asks Kansas editors to donate newspapers to Yaskell Institute to aid student reading and civics education.
An essay notes European ladies collect spoons with city marks on the bowl, distinct country motifs in England Ireland and Scotland, and a billiards player’s boastful habit. It also reports a Northwest sportsman’s claim of abundant hunting around Eastern Oregon within a day’s travel with a wide range of game listed.
The piece argues that women's entry into journalism advances through a spiritualized craft, elevating prose over coarse sensationalism. It cites figures like Lydia Maria Child and Mary Ware Dennett, foresees women shaping descriptive writing and public discourse, and notes equal pay and career stability as key benefits.
The piece recalls Stanley’s Africa trip inspiring missionaries to Uganda near Victoria Nyanzi. It notes costly efforts by English and French missions, King Mwanga's suppression, and the murder of converts after King Mtesa’s death. Two Christian boys burned for refusing faith are described as steadfast in their devotion.
A rattling tale from Reef Gap Idaho describes new city marshal Chief Bill's victory over local troublemakers. An official proclamation bans gambling and liquor coercion, forces discipline in bars, and threatens coroner action for noncompliance as the reform era begins.
A veteran seaman recalls the heyday of American clipper ships from New York to San Francisco in ninety five days. He cites famed vessels like the Flying Scud and America and details crew life, rigging, and long ten knot passages. He contrasts Western Ocean ships with English vessels and recounts harsh boardinghouse practices and brutal captains, noting such methods are long gone and mentioning Senator Miller's burial cost.
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