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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1886

Page

4

Republican Congressional Convention in Ottawa Kansas

A Republican delegate convention for Kansas Second District will meet July 1 at Ottawa to nominate a representative and elect a congressional committee. Representation bases include two hundred and fifty votes or major fraction in each county and district delegates allocated accordingly. The secretary is listed with names and counties in the call.

Second Congressional District Kansas Declucy P.m Phuraday Ottawa Sach Ieee Andyru Bsacin Garnett E Linipman Pores

Republican County Convention in Lawrence list delegates

The Republican County Committee of Dowulus County will hold a convention at the Comet House in Lawrence on Saturday June 26 1886 to nominate delegates and alternates for the Second Congressional District and to select a ticket for the Republican State ticket. Delegates and alternates from Ward One to Six are named with towns including Lawrence Clinton Wilton Springs Marlon and others. Election of delegates to a city primary and county caucus is set for Thursday June 21 in various towns under authority of Jd N Roberts chairman and N. Stevens secretary.

Lawrence Journal Company Lawrence Kansas Dowelus Lela Maeloekom Davelack Tapeka Daly Pete Birat Wait Levon Pon Ranwika Clinton Wilton Springs Marlon Eastern Journal Couneilan Red Wm. Bedale Archiea Brown Beda Beadle Brown Marver Oof Bedale Third Ward

Athens of Kansas Visit Promised and Pensions Vetoed

The news notes Greece's King Cisc visiting the United States and jokes about visiting the Athens of Kansas. President Cleveland vetoes pension bills, claiming pensions are not gratuities. The piece also mentions a strong push for paving and politics with travelers engaging in promotional activity. The toy magazine Pansy is highlighted as a popular read for youth.

Cleveland

Railroad work spurs on Ottawa to Council Grove line progress

The Missouri Pacific has broken ground on First Street in Ottawa as crews extend west toward Council Grove with many workers on site. Separate sections also see activity as work advances on multiple parts of the railway project.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

Old Ring Editorials on Indian Territory contrasted with Munford

The Kansas City Zinice editorials criticize current Indian Territory coverage as preachy and imprudent. They contrast with Dr. Munford’s clear stance and urge revision of Oklahoma bill noting it misstates consent, exposes congressmen’s evasions, and shows humbuggery in statesmanship surrounding tribal affairs.

Kansas City Indian ‘Territory Indian Territory Munford Oklahoma the Times

Oklahoma settlement near with railroad lines advancing

The article critiques the political handling of Indian policy in Oklahoma and argues that implementing last winter’s relinquishment and cattle lease reforms could settle the territory sooner. It asserts that opening the land to settlers depends on administration action and warns that even partial progress would bring farming prosperity as railroads cut through the region.

Oklahoma

Northern capitalists eye Alabama mines and furnaces rise

The article reports on northern investment moving into Alabama to open iron ore lands and build furnaces near Birmingham. It notes Pennsylvania capitalists promising 1.5 million dollars in new industry, with claims pig iron could be cheaper there. Philadelphia and New York financiers plan tours to assess mineral lands and plant locations amid rising rail and bridge construction. Special election in the Third Ward draws scrutiny over authority and legality.

South Nanta Lowell Reston Louie Soa Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Company Birmingham Alabama England New Orleans Democrat New York Tribune Ala Thomas Iron Company Pennsylvania Philadelphia Philadelphia Times Lehigh Valley New York

Liberal offer over Bright's disease for ex president Arthur

Friends of ex president Arthur fear for his health as a Rochester caller touts Warner's safe cure. The pitch claims the remedy can halt kidney disease progression and save lives, offering 5000 dollars to anyone who can disprove testimonials and noting Warner’s four year standing offer.

Rochester N.Y Bright Ayt Therian Arthur New York New York World Buffalo “Nors W. E. Nisselburgh Warner Mme Chester A. Arthur HI. H. Warner Warner's Safe Cure Thore Congress Arthur A Pookman

A Captain’s Fortunate Discovery on the Atlantic Run

Capt Coleman of the Weymouth steamer line between Atlantic City and N. J. found relief with Dr King's New Discovery for consumption after a sleepless night. The remedy eased chest soreness for him and his children, becoming a standard aboard the vessel. Free trials are offered at Barker Bros. drug store.

Coleman Weymouth Atlantic City Dr. King Barker Bros

Electric Bitters touted as universal purifier and cure

An advertisement claims Electric Bitters are the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver derangements bowel complaints jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary issues. It promises quick, certain cures with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and lists Barber Bros as sellers with Gleason & Whitman offering more details.

Barber Bros

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