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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
4
Tears for the Dead Battle Tribute Poem Fragment
A fragmentary reminiscence laments the fallen from a red battlefield. It speaks of soldiers who did not return, dying with swords in hand while fighting for homeland and liberty, and for the reader. The lines evoke sacrifice and national memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Battle Plain
King Laid In Tomb Amid Sands Family Footnote
Fragment from a historical piece recounts the burial of a king with myrrh and nard, linen shroud and naptha, guarded tomb, and a later desolate call. It mentions Booth the priest, armies, Boedouins, and little Arabs in a desert scene where the king vanishes. Harriet Preacott Spoford in St Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Harriet Preacott Spoford
St. Nicholas
Cuxans for the living tears for the oe
Fragmentary line reads as a mournful cry or elegiac fragment with unclear context. The text hints at emotions tied to loss, possibly amid a funeral or memorial setting, but the source lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identify.
The Dialectrician and His Poems of Light
A poem recounts a poet nicknamed the Dialectric Light whose airy verses are critiqued as lacking felicity yet praised for novelty and promise. The speaker recalls his focus on dialect and electricity inspired imagery, noting critics’ mixed reception and the poet's ongoing output.
Eye of Day poem in June Scribner's by Edith M Thomas
A fragment from Edith M Thomas in June Scribner's describes spring blooming in winter as a dreamlike realm with talking streams and thrushes. The speaker asks for the flower’s name and is told it is the Eye of Day, a serene personification of morning light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcyon
Edith M. Thomas
Scribner's
Torekka 13 Proposes Bridge Over Kansas Avenue
The proposal calls for a new bridge on Kansas Avenue with an estimated cost of 225000 dollars. Officials also discuss recent murder and personal crisis reports from Wicmira and question if the term Missouri River rates reflects a looming policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Wicmira
Oil belt yields 3.34 billion barrels across 204 square miles
The Pennsylvania and Virginia oil belt has produced about 3.34 billion barrels from 204 square miles. It is estimated that six times that amount remains to be found, signaling vast potential in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Epidemic Rumors and Party Decline Spark Debate
The Williamsburg Eagle notes a mock epidemic of Uncle Tom's Cabin sweeping a town sidewalk or costing enough to build one. Tong Topeka Democrat laments the Republican party's decline, citing Alabama and Arkansas as states at risk. Important if true.
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Williamsburg
Tong
Normal School Quarter-Centennial Exercises June 8 to 18
The Tax Journal notes receipt of an invitation card for the State Normal School Quarter Centenary Commencement week from June 8 to 18, inclusive, inviting attendance at the exercises.
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Tax Journal
State Normal School
Laura Bripeman Dies at Perkins Institute at Sixty
Laura Bripeman a renowned blind deaf mute died at the Perkins Institute Boston last Friday aged sixty. Her life was celebrated as a remarkable example of scientific training overcoming severe disabilities and prompting admiration worldwide.
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Laura Bripeman
Perkins Institute
Boston
True Democracy Speech on Equality and Citizenship
Greenville Democrat quotes Cleveland asserting equal protection and government care for all citizens, then contrasts with Southern democracy’s claim of white citizenship only, emphasizing racial exclusion in the citizenship concept.
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Cleveland
New York
Greenville
D. C
Inaugural call on citizenship ban for public works
Gov Firer urged a law banning employment of non citizens or those not declaring intent on state and municipal works. The Chicago Tribune noted debates, while the Lawrence Journal questioned new laws efficiency. The Parsons Sun compared this to Prohibition, urging trial and potential amendments if needed.
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Gov. Firer
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Lawrence Journal
Parsons Sun
Plain talk on crime and punishment in Arkansas
The Arkansas Democrat argues that crime could be prevented if criminals were punished. It cites assaults, ballot-box thefts, assassinations, and mobs as crimes tied to a history of ineffective law enforcement. The piece insists on plain discussion, stating the time has come for action.
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Arkansas Democrat
Arkansas
Looking Backward in Lawrence Journal 100 Years Ago
A Lawrence Journal excerpt from May 30 1989 recalls a 100 year old issue, noting its small four page edition, lead type printing, and contrasts between early Lawrence and the present metropolis. The piece mentions a Methodist cornerstone, Decoration Day, a rain pause for a parade, and a grand city growth from 15 000 to 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Journal
J. W. Finch
the Tribune
Soudan
Greenland
Patagonia
College of Politics
Schweinfurth Temple
Clinton
Grand Army of the Republic
Adam Badeau
Stonewall Lee
Ben Butler
Corporal Tanner
Lawrence
A Thought for Decoration Day by DaALZELL
A reflective Civil War era meditation on fallen comrades, the Union flag, and the living who remember. The speaker invokes silent voices among graves, recalling young soldiers who died for the nation and praising the flag as the nation’s enduring symbol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Christ
God
Daalzell
Correction notice on Ley letter dates
A local correction addresses George Martin regarding an error in his article about Greeley’s letter. The letter’s date was mis-stated as May 20, 1859 when it should read May 20, 1856, and the Sun-Gay edition has reissued the correct year.
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George Martin
Greeley
Sun- Gay
The Press On Prohibition Debated Across States
A compilation of editorials on prohibition argues that exaggeration and misattribution cloud the issue. It notes Kansas Iowa and Minnesota debates and calls for high license local option as practical steps. Opinion writers condemn tavernkeepers while urging gradual, constitutional measures and public consensus to curb liquor.
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Larrabee
Iowa
Martin
Kansas
Philadelphia
Minnesota
New York Tribune
America
Washington Sentinel
Brewers’ Organ
Chicago Herald
New York
Cain
Rim
Toledo Blade
the Voice
Buffalo
Connecticut
Trafic
Ben Harrison President in Washington, says Tribune report
A Chicago Tribune Washington correspondent states that in Washington it is already true to say Ben Harrison is President. He notes the President wields power without confidants or favorites, without local assistant Presidents, without kitchen counselors, aligning with what the people expect from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Chicago Tribune
Ben Harrison
Corner Stone Laying Service for New M. E. Church
Despite bad weather the corner stone ceremony impressed attendees and citizens. The growing church is praised as a model edifice and a major improvement for the state once completed.
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M. E
Sorghum Plantings for Sugar Quality Tests at Manhattan
Professor Fartger's Experiment Station in Manhattan has planted 250 sorghum plants for analysis to improve sugar producing qualities. Of these, 210 are distinct varieties, many new to the country, while 40 are selections from last year's trials.
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Fartger
Manhattan
Memorial resolutions honor Judge John P Usher at Douglas county court
Judge Benson presided as the district court read resolutions eulogizing the late Judge John P Usher. The Douglas county bar praised his zeal for clients, mastery of law, fairness, kindness to junior lawyers, and public service from Lincoln era to cabinet roles. Colleagues described his even temper and integrity, and the court adjourned in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
8. O. Thacher
Benson
Usher
Bar Association of
County of
Douglas
John P.” Usher
Judge Usher
Kansas Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Thacher
Lawrence
Samuel A. Riggs
Douglas County
Douglas County Recognized the Power of Judge Usher
Riggs
J. W. Green
Mr. Green
Indiana
George J. Barker
Barker
Judge J. 8. Emery
Washington
Interior
Emery
Green
Lincoln
Hia
Federal Circuit Court
General Council
Bar
Congress to Wait on Regular Session Reforms
The text argues against an October extra session with high government bond prices and a budget surplus. It notes Corporal Tanner’s expected role in distributing surplus under pension laws and predicts attention to House rules and tariff changes after organization. It urges postponing major measures until the regular session when new members arrive.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Corporal Tanner
Republican Party
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