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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1886
Page
6
The Journal notes political clippings and weather chatter. It mentions the Fitz John Porter bill signing, future colonel nomination, and retire list actions. It records June weather in Down East, July opening conditions, and remarks on rail expansion, telegraph service, and local civic praise of Lawrence and Ottawa events. It highlights Logan's appearances and veto counts under President Cleveland.
Senator Barker introduces a resolution at a district convention advocating free labor the right to work for whomever one chooses without intimidation from others or organized labor. He decries boycotting and urges equal protection under law, contrasting with past Republican support for free labor and urging a renewed stance in this era.
The text argues labor freedom must be protected and that every man should have the right to work. It contends the Republican party cannot avoid the labor question and must adopt a single game law for labor and capital. Barker's resolutions are expected to surface in district and state conventions, signaling the party's position on labor rights.
The Fort Scott Monitor advocates E Pluribus Unum to help build Fort Scott into a first class city. It calls for broad support from the aristoi and warns General Rice will discover the need for capable leaders to guide the city’s development.
A prominent Jersey City scientist Mrs C A Smith died at her home. She studied at Columbia College School of Mines and in German universities, founded the Asthetic Society of Jersey City, led it as president, and was the first woman fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences. Her private mineral and Indian curiosities collection was famed. She traveled to Europe with her four sons to study together.
The iron trade is booming with June 1 output at a record high. United States furnaces in blast numbered 308, with a weekly capacity of 110,770 tons and an annual 6,000,000 tons, though still below British totals. Capacity rose about 9,500 tons that month and 23 percent since January, driven by western road construction and eastern rail wear. Trade across sectors is improving, barring low produce prices amid ample wheat and Indian corn harvests.
Market forces set wheat prices with India under cutting American costs by sixteen cents per bushel. Alfred Taylor cites statistics on iron output: Scotland closed five blast furnaces this month, UK totals slip from 420 to 400, and overall UK iron production falls from 8,377,364 tons in 1881 to about 7,000,000 tons this year. Free traders may disregard the data, while advocates urge diversifying domestic industry to create a home market for farm products.
Parsons boasts broad growth as Lawrence soldiers restored order after anarchist fear. Shops reopen, railroads expand with Parsons and Pacific, Columbus Salina Northwestern, and Parsons Arcadia lines under construction. A 40000 hotel contract signals rising real estate and state prosperity.
Literary comments describe the Emporia State Normal School catalog as neat and informative with many pages on alumni locations. The San Jose Grand Army edition is praised for its illustrations and GA R coverage, while local political notes discuss Anderson versus Judge Wilson, 1869 Kansas entry, and editor wordplay on classical terms.
Six months ago demand for B B B was zero, now retailers must buy in gross lots. The surge is tied to the camparsi caniza and price of B 5 5 large bottles at $1 each. Barbers Bros. sell the product, with expected turnover of 600 per tent within months, claiming strong customer satisfaction.
The Eorrox Journal argues free men must study a National Bimetallic Coinage Association address. It links European silver demonetization to American hardship, citing India wheat and cotton exports, price gaps, and transport costs. Senator Jones is quoted alleging a conspiracy to destroy silver money to raise incomes.
Alfred Taylor defends silver demonetization and monetary reform, arguing it strengthens commerce and credit. He cites Sherman and Thurman, contrasts past hardships with railway and telegraph advances, and urges tolerance of opinion as a republican virtue. He reflects on industrial progress and vows to defend his convictions.
A reflective meditation on restraint and decency. It extols clean speech, measured pleasures, and self discipline across youth and maturity, warning against excess and the dulling of perception by constant chatter and indulgence. It praises moderation, purposeful silence, and dignified living.
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