Lawrence editorials mix politics and street talk in 1889
The Lawrence Kansas page reports on political happenings and local chatter. It mentions James L. King as postmaster pick, debates over judges and officials, Fostered by humorous asides about newspapers, post offices, and a planned driving track. It notes coal samples from Alma and a Yale professor replying to Cardinal Manning on public schools.
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Geo. P. Fisher
Yale University
Cardinal Manning
Fisher
Guillaume
Tener
Boulanger
Lawrence area political and legal notes Reform talk and court news
A broad column notes Leaus J Pennt of Paola being named civil commissioner for the revision of Republican records. It covers a G A R judgeadvo cate ruling on postmaster endorsements, local campaign chatter, and deaths of Justice Mathews. Also discussed are Lawrence papers writings, editorials on the Journal and Tribune, and assorted Kansas political appointments and cabinet matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaus J. Pennt
Paola
Aaid
Kansas Man in Washington and the Postmaster General
A reader describes a Kansas man in Washington as meek and patient, compared to Job, waiting in the Postmaster General’s ante room with hat off and head uncovered. He foresees a safer bank account free from boodler influence and the third degree, hoping for a better future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Washington
Mosea
Job
Supreme court limits Minnesota railroad control to intra state routes
The Minnesota Supreme Court holds railroad commissions may not regulate interstate or cross border routes. Only local Minnesota lines fall under state supervision, with Congress holding exclusive power over interstate transportation rates. The ruling notes patriotism and party welfare in interdepartmental disputes and outlines a related decision on Abilene switch service between Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Union Pacific, deferring rate setting pending further evidence.
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TRE Supreme Court of Minnesota
Railroad Commission
Congress
State of
Minnesota
The
Railroad Commission Va
Omaha Railroad
Capital Commonwealth
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railway Company
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Abilene
Congressional clash over appointments at post office
Washington dispatch notes Representative Funston of Kansas pressing for a candidate in a large district office. Postmaster General Wanamaker insists on examining all papers before appointment, saying congressmen cannot bypass official procedures. The president backs the postmaster general, upholding the rule and signaling likely selection of Wanamaker’s suggested candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zacuany T. Watroxp
Osborne
Kan
R. W. Turner
Mankato
Frankfort
A. Patton
Beloit
Ryan
Chile
John Hicks
Oshkosh Northwestern
Wisconsin
Kansas
Noble
Oklahoma
Evening Star
Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Neck of the Woods
Funston
Post Office Department
Mr. Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Senate
House of Representatives
Thirteen and I in Mossfield a tale of superstition
A narrator intro duces himself Elnaan Jones a thirtyish bachelor running a business and fearing the number thirteen. He recounts meeting a woman on a Mossfield hotel piazza and begins his first love affair describing the scene and his hesitant courtship amid New England autumn.
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Tams
Pame
Elnathan Jones
Tom
Mossfield
New York
New England
Kansas
Louisiana
Tony
Bart
The Nose That Won't Let Me Marry
A narrator recounts a comic tale of his fear of the number thirteen and a fiendish nose. He plans to marry Elvira Stevens on a Thursday but discovers the number thirteen looming in their fate. Elvira rejects the match after revealing thirteen letters in her name and the game, ending the romance and sealing his bachelor status.
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Mossfield
Elvira
Elvira Stevens
Thad
Doctor Bills and Warner’s Safe Cure Endorsement
An article urges families to avoid high medical costs and promotes Warner’s Safe Cure as a valuable home remedy. It recounts Hon. H. H. Warner of Rochester whose kidney illness improved with the product, leading to widespread production and distribution across the United States and beyond.
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Warner
H. H. Warner
Rochester
N.Y
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Canada
England
Germany
Austria
Australia
Burmah
Europe
America
Misses Ke and Gordon Head South for Six Week Trip
Miss Frances Ke Willard and Miss Anna Gordon depart Chicago for a six weeks southern tour. They will attend the annual W C T U convention and visit major cities in Georgia South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas and Indian Territory, returning early May.
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Frances KE
Willard
Anna Gordon
Chicago
South
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Agnes Clarke Remembered In Quiet Chapter Of Grief
The death of Agnes Clarke, a studious home loving daughter, stirs many households as memories of her devotion to Spanish studies and time spent with her mother in study linger after her passing. The article also recaps a club program at Orophilian with speeches, debates, and selections, plus Science Club notes on an eight legged calf dissection and a paper on bird migration.
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Agnes Clarke
Agnes
Mexico
Nichols
Markley
Gray
Supreme Court of Kansas
Harrington
Mitchell
Lee Herdman
Science Club
W. L Kellogg
FE. D. Eamns
W.S. Smith
Geo. Weide
The Grain of Salt and Health Through Warner’s Cure
A moral tale contrasts desire for salt with health and links nervousness to poisoned blood from diseased kidneys. It cites Bright's Disease risk and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy to purify blood, protect kidneys and restore vitality amid winter overwork.
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de Quincy
Bright
Warner
Stock on Foot in Being Slaughtered Against the Bill
A stock market brief notes traders opposing a pending bill. Investors worry about potential regulatory changes and tax implications that could impact livestock and feed sectors. The report cites uncertain legislative fate and cautious sentiment among industry players.
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Topeka
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Gresham
Justice Matthews
Kuny & Sysie
Leavenworth
Torexa
John Baltimore
Paola Times
Arkansas City
Jean
Baby McKee
Fuoston
Massachusetts
Guv. Rippue
Minneapolis Messenger
Ayres A
Wichita
Independence
Concordia
Squcatera
Harry Hill
Pawnee
Hades
Humpuery
Alma
Canon City
Carr
J. B. Jonsson
National Department of the G. A. R
A. T
Board of Charities
Ottawa
Stanley Mathews
Justice Mathews
Garfield
Lawrence Journal
Joan Sullivan
Eay
Rosendaleecord
Westport Record
Blue Valley
John
Lawrence
K. C. Newa
Tribune
Geo. W. Winans
Board of Education
Cleveland
Wanamiaker
James
Thomas
Loftus
Henry
Frank Nutches
Gusanve
W. Vie
R. R. Whitman
G. O. Virtue
Harvey Bear
W. E. Hickey
W. W. Brown
D. R. Krehbiel
J. G. Wine
C. M. Sherer
H. F. M. Bear
E. L. Ackley
R. D. O'Leary
Florence Reasoner
J. H Sawtell
W. T. Caywood
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