Lawrence Journal 1886 Republican Congressional Convention notice
The Lawrence Journal announces a Republican Congressional Convention for the Second District to nominate a candidate and elect a committee. Representation is based on Blaine 1894 votes with delegates from Johnson and Wyandotte counties listed. delegates to be elected June 26 1886 per committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanesa
Ottawa
Kansas
Republican Congressional Committee
James G. Blaine
Preeldnt
Republican County Convention at Lawrence Douglas County
The Republicans of Douglas County meet in the Lawrence Court House on June 2 to select delegates and alternates for the Ottawa Congressional Convention on July 1 and for the Topeka State Convention on July 15. Primaries to elect delegates occur June 24 in Lawrence townships from 5 am to 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Court House
Lawrence
No'eluck
Ottawa
Congress
Topeks
Issh
Third Ware
Wakarusa
Ballwin Iy
Vinland
Black Jack
Udora
Lecompton
Big Springs
Kanwaka Clinton
Marion
Grant
Sp.m
Republican County Committee
M. Roberts
N. C. Stevens
Senate Passes Taxation Bill for Railroad Lands
The Senate approves Mr. Van Wyck's measure to tax railroad grant lands so corporations share the tax burden with settlers. The Maine coast fishery question grows near conflict. President praised for studying the issue at Deer Park.
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Senate
Maine
Deer Park
Tilden's Matrimonial Hopes and 1888 Presidency Talk In Courier
A columnist muses on Mr. Tilden possibly marrying and becoming the party’s 1888 presidential candidate as Mr. Cleveland contemplates his marital life. The piece notes Second district voters seek a strong congressman, while various political and civic items unfold including railroad attorney bans and teacher delegations.
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Tilden
Cleveland
Gramercy Park Statesman
Senate votes to committee on agriculture for oleomargarine
A 22 to 21 Senate decision moves oleomargarine to the agriculture committee, not judicary. The piece includes social commentary on John Kelly, Atchison Globe’s remarks, and a Bangkok letter praising male public education and a possible native women’s school led by a missionary lady.
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Senate
Committee On Agriculture
Stand Collapse Injures Journalists at Race Meet
An accident at a race event collapsed a stand housing journalists injuring several, including Mr. McCullagh the Globe- Democrat managing editor. The incident warns builders to reinforce public stands to support the press and brain workers of the country.
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McCullagh
The
Globe- Democrat
Young Texas official heads state school fund
Oscar H Cooper at age twenty three is named State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Texas with partial control of a large school fund, Yale graduate noted for ability, while observations on North education and Southern ideas surface amid regional political notes. A Garden City report notes Western Kansas shower impacts and storm-bound Herald staff. Other items discuss Kansas politics, Talbott marriage invitations, and Rock Island contracts for Kansas expansion heading toward Nebraska and Indian Territory.
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Oscar H. Cooper
Texas
Yale College
North
South
Garden City
Kansas
Herald Force
Rock Island
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Topeka
Indian Territory
Washington visit influences Kansas figures and patent boom
W M Rice of the Ft. Scott Monitor is in Washington with Ex-Governor Crawford returning to federal duties. Albert Griffin pushes a temperance boom while Senator Ingalls makes a flying visit. J R Burton wins Dixon and Cloud counties, George W Martin vows a strong slogan, and Dr D L Snediker pursues a patent case in Washington for a hernia truss earning a fortune from the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Rice
Ft. Scott Monitor
Washington
Crawford
Albert Griffin
Senator Ingalls
J. R. Burton
Dickinson
Cloud
George W. Martin
Abilene
D. L. Snediker
Emporia
Kas
Dr. Snediker
Kansas
St Louis Race Stand Collapse Kills Editor and Hurts Officials
The tragedy at a Monday race in St Louis claimed the life of the Republican assistant sporting editor. Col. J. B. McCullagh of the Globe-Democrat was only slightly hurt. Chas J. Osborne, agent associate press, sustained a serious spinal injury. Osborne, a veteran AP dispatch figure, has served as St Louis AP agent for 28 years and came to Nebraska in 1838 seeking news.
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ST. Louis
The
Republican
Globe-Democrat
J. B. McCullagh
Chas. J. Osborne
Osborne
Associated Press
Heroof
Nebraska
Jefferson City to St Joseph Telegraph Line Progress
Report notes the lack of telegraph lines west of St Joseph until recently and details Mr Osborne’s arrival in Nebraska City to start a news agency for the Associated Press. Gov Morton urged hiring the article’s author, whose fee benefited the writer and underscores Osborne’s enduring vigor as a news gatherer.
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Jefferson City
St. Joseph
Osborne
Nebraska City
Associated Press
Morton
St. Louis
Modern newspapers and magazines compared across eras
A reflective essay discusses the evolving role of newspapers versus magazines and books, arguing today’s press has lost some individuality and influence. It praises Harper and Atlantic while praising the Tribune and Times of the past for their impact, and notes college ties to journalism and university growth in Kansas.
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Harper
St. Louis Grade-Democrat
New York Tribune
Whitelaw
Eid
Horace Gr
Greeley
Times
Henry J. Raymond
Jones
Tribune
National Intelligencer
Whig Party
Columbus Statesman
Democrats
Ohio
Detroit Free Press
Cass
Michigan
Commencement Week At University Of Kansas Progress Highlighted
The article extols Commencement week with class day and graduation day crowds, praising the University of Kansas for rapid growth and cultural progress. It notes Yale president’s compliment calling KU a leader among western colleges in its first twenty years.
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University of Kansas
Yale
Kansas City Journal Defends Position On Thacher Candidacy
The Kansas City Journal explains its stance on Judge Thacher as a candidate for Congress in Kansas's Second District. It clarifies no support for renomination of the current congressman, calling that member a disappointment and affirming the paper's right to its own opinion.
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SwhNerord
Alaska
Congress
House Committee On Territories
C. Thacher
2D District
Kansas
Judge Thacher
South
Central America
Second
Thacher and Funston In Second District Races
The Humboldt Union urges voters to back S. O. Thacher for the second district nomination citing his leadership and statesmanship and to oppose Funston citing flaws in brightness and independence. The piece frames a national issue context and calls for a candidate who can stand with colleagues on national interests.
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Judge Thacher
Democratic Congress
Second
S. O. Thacher
Mr. Funston
Funston
Dross
Humboldt Union
Voters Oppose Palmyra Bonds for Railroad Purchase
In Palmyra township a June 29 special election seeks 35000 dollars in bonds and stock for the Kansas Colorado and Texas railroad. A Vinland meeting condemns the measure, outlines tax burdens, local debt, and questioned railroad backing, urging careful business judgment.
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Eprtex Gazette
Palmyra
Kansas, Colorado & Texas Railroad Company
Vinland
Douglas County
Palmyra Township
Justice Miller
Dillon
Foster
State of Kansas
County General Fund
County
Lawrence
Chicago & Alton
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Galveston
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