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Wefly
Lawrence Journal Company
Lawrence
Kansas
Republican Congressional Convention in Kansas July 1 1888
Republican delegates from the Second Kansas district meet in Ottawa to nominate a congressman and elect a Republican Congressional Committee. Representation based on Blaine party vote with county tallies. delegate conventions urged for June 26 1851. Colton chairman Lane secretary pro tem.
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Second Congressional District
Kansas
Ottawa
James G. Blaine
Republican Congressional Committee
Garnett
G. A. Colton
ED. C. Lane
Fruit Deals Drive Cheap Prices This Season
Public schools in Topeka close due to scarlet fever as traders promise low fruit prices. A letter from Mr TiLpeka on coast defenses reportedly toppled Mr Morrison's tariff bill before it could move.
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Tax Public
Topeka
Tannire Talk Sparks Neck-to-Neck NY-Driven Race
Western Democrats disparage Tannire talk as sublimated nonsense while New York wields national power. The contest pits Tom Ryan against John A. Anderson in a close race to secure the largest plurality.
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New York
Tom Ryan
John A. Anderson
Toreka and Kansas City Do Not Help Science
Toreka and Kansas City struggle to advance science and marsel in both cities, underscoring gaps in research investment and educational support.
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Toreka
Kansas City
Pension AGent GLick and officials likely to be confirmed
Leavenworth pension agent GLick collector Acers and postmaster Lynch have not yet been confirmed, but there is little doubt they will be in due course.
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Glick
Acers
Lynch
Leavenworth
Inmate Writes Book on Asylums
An inmate of an eastern asylum pens a book about asylums, described as more interesting than many works by non inmates. The confinement lens offers a stark, self informed view of psychiatric care and institutional life.
Senator West Comments on Rum Profits and Fun
Massachusetts earns the profit from rum production while Missouri enjoys the consumption. West argues Massachusetts has capitalized on rum more than Missouri, framing state roles as producer versus consumer.
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West
Massachusetts
Missouri
Cleaning the streets as weather shifts
The piece urges ongoing street cleaning despite cool days and upcoming sun, warning mud and filth will worsen with heat. It references reports of northwest storms in Illinois and Iowa, notes prevailing winds here from the east or southwest, and mentions a large treasury balance of 117,000,000 silver dollars and Congress planning to tax to pay interest.
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Illinois
Iowa
Kansas City
Wichita
Congress
President Clevland Sets June 12 For Marriage
The papers fix June 12 as the day for President Clevland's marriage. He and Miss Folsom are urged to be well suited for the event. If they propose 80, the battle must begin.
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Clevland
Miss Folsom
Topeka Capital Backs Stamp Tax on Imitation Butter
The Topeka Capital endorses a law requiring oleomargarine and similar imitations of butter to be stamped but opposes taxing the product. It contrasts its stance with a contemporary source not aligning with the oleomargarine issue.
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Topeka
Harvard Plans Ground Purchase for Divinity School
Harvard announces buying ground for a new divinity school and outlines the coming baseball schedule and the boat races between the class crews. Life at Harvard is described as meaningful and lively.
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Harvard
Divinity School
Nominated Indian Inspector Desertion May Stall Senate
A nomination for an Indian inspector lingered in the senate amid questions over a candidate who reportedly deserted from the Union army. The delay centers on the inspector’s past service and potential conflicts with eligibility and integrity standards.
After Bull Run Indictments and Political Gambles
The passage notes an Indian inspector being hung as a past suggestion, speculates Judge Martin may seek Congress over Governor, and cites a 47 to 4 Senate vote on interstate commerce as signaling forthcoming national transportation regulation. It observes Rhode Island’s prohibition adoption and questions locals’ restraint in seeking liquor across state lines.
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Senate
Rock Island Expands Lines to Atchison and Lawrence
Rock Island purchases the Topeka Salina and Western line and the Hall road from St Joseph to Atchison, creating two routes to Atchison from St Joseph and extending with the Lawrence and Atchison road.
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Rock Island
Topeka, Salina & Western
Hall Road
St. Joseph
Atchison
City Eyes Clean Streets and Sidewalks Push
City government signals a push to clean streets and alleys and improve sidewalks. Officials propose starting dirt throwing on Oread avenue this summer and urge immediate action to begin work.
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Oread Avenue
Michigan delegation Split on Judge Nomination
The Michigan congressional delegation is evenly divided. Democrats backed a candidate for judge, who secured the endorsement of the Republican members, and was appointed. This prompted strong protest and dismay from the Wolverine democracy.
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Michigan
Wolverine
Better Class of Democrats Demand Honest Whisky Article
The Leavenworth Standard, a Democratic paper, is praised for opposing buttering and oleomargarine frauds. The text urges the Standard to align with the Journal and condemn oleomargarine and similar frauds, advocating a square platform stance.
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Leavenworth Standard
End of Anarchist Threat Cited After Guiteau Hanging
The piece argues that Guiteau's execution halted presidential assassinations by cranks and predicts that hanging the Chicago bomber will curb riots. It asserts American labor is intelligent and law abiding and calls for nipping the flower of socialism before it blossoms, with no room for anarchists.
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Guiteau
Chicago
Clean alleys and yards to curb summer plague
The text urges cleaning alleys, backyards, outhouses, barns, and pig pens after heavy rains to prevent pestilence and malaria. It emphasizes no standing water in cellars for a day and calls for city action plus private effort to avert disease in a hot summer.
South American Trade Debate and Lawrence Manufacturing Hopes
Judge Thatcher weighs South American trade, arguing lack of merchant ships and reliance on foreign vessels hinder commerce while advertising alone cannot help. Winslow the forger blamed for promoting complacency. Kansas City electric plant costs and Lawrence water power praised. Lawrence seen as future manufacturing hub with dam across Kansas River and strong local amenities. Winslow’s Buenos Aires paper condemned, calling him a criminal and a fraud, with U S firms like Baldwin Works and Roach Steamship Line highlighting American unreliability. Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic advertised for liver and digestion symptoms.
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Thatcher
Winslow
South America
South Amercan
South American
England
Kansas City Electric Light Company
the Times
Lawrence
Wichita
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Philadelphia
New York
Rochester
Electric Light Company
Kansas River
Buenos Ayres
Plata Valley
Herald
Boston
Lowe
Winslows
Argentine Republic
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Massachusetts
Roach Steamship Line
Rio de Janeiro
Path to American Industrial Supremacy
The speaker argues the United States can surpass foreign rivals by building superior goods and using its merchant ships for cheaper transport to global markets. He cites coal, water power, agriculture, skilled labor, invention, health, and mercantile talent as keys to achieving commercial supremacy through solid footing and nationwide distribution.
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United States
Trade With South America Article Sparks Surprise
Editor JackNat notes the issue yesterday morning carried an article on trade with South America that surprised readers. The piece discusses potential gains and policy implications, highlighting economic links and regional opportunities.
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South America
JackNat
Extraordinary agency offer targets every county in the country
Renner Manufacturine Co offers exhausted workers a sales agent role for a patent article promising over 100 percent profit with exclusive county rights. Agents can earn from 150 to 300 dollars monthly, with a 30 day trial promising at least 150 dollars net. Promises refunds on unsold goods and large earnings for multi county deployment.
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United States
Canada
East Siro
Renner Manufacturine Co
Smithfield St
Pittsburg
Walking Skeleton Healed by New Discovery for Consumption
A letter from E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania describes a dramatic recovery from lung fever and lung abscess after using Dr Sing New Discovery for Consumption. He reports a gain of 48 pounds after three bottles and urges readers to obtain a free trial at Barber Bros drug store. An English steamer arrangements bring Greek Chamber Deputies to Athens amid ongoing coast blockade.
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E. Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr. Sing
Barber Bros’ Drug Store
Chamber of Deputies
Athens
Electric Bitters and Secret Cure Claims Ad in 1880s Ads
An East Coast style ad piece touts Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver issues and blood regulation with claims of family savings on doctors' bills. It promotes a separate tonic recipe for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints with free mailing of the recipe and directions. Testimonies from T W Atkins and others claim benefits and a recovery of flesh and strength.
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T. W. Atkins
Girard, Kan
Barber Bros
W. A. Norris
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