Lawrence Journal history and party stance outlined
The Lawrence Journal traces its origins to 1857 as a weekly paper named the Lawrence Republican, merged rival State Journal, adopted the Lawrence Journal name in 1879, launched daily in 1985, and acquired the Lawrence Tribune in 1900s. It remains Republican, asserts commitment to public welfare, local interests, and justice to individual rights while owning telegraph and dispatch facilities.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Republican
Besa
State Journal
Lawrence Journal
Jewnmar
Lawrence Tribune
Telegraph
Daily Journal subscription rates and office address
The Daily Journal advertises subscription options including one week one month six months and one year with varying terms. It instructs readers to remit by draft post office order express money order or registered letter and provides The Journal Company Lawrence Kas as the mailing address.
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Beer Gees
Banc
the Journal Company
Lawrence, Kas
Lawrence Kansas 1888 Busy Social Notes
A collection notes on social topics from Lawrence Kansas dated November 15 1888 mentions a beggar’s social role and perception of beauty, discusses culture and character as enduring, reports Fort Scott beginning a raid on street awnings, notes Senator Snoars to build a $20000 residence in Atchison next year, and Horror Dawn of the New York Sun beginning a six week European vacation.
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Senator Snoars
Atchison
Horror Dawn of the
New York Sun
Europe
New Novel Nears Completion and Local Bequests Noted
Mrs. Humphrey Ward nears another novel after Robert Elsmere. Princeton receives 80000 in bequests during Patton's presidency. Olathe elects a Justice of the Peace prompting a Democrat to display a large rooster. Mary Anderson returns to delight New York audiences after a three year absence from the United States.
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Humphrey Ward
Robert Elsmere
Olathe
United States
Mary Anderson
New York
Aspiring Speakers Named for Next House Race
Wa McKintey and Thos B Reed announce their candidacy for Speakership in the upcoming House. A two day strike by switchmen in Albany halted New York Central yard freight, causing a blockade that will require a week to clear.
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Wa. McKintey
Thos. B. Reed
House of Representatives
New York Central Railroad
Albany
N. Y
Cornell Wins Legal Challenge Over Bequest By Barnes
By the will of A.8. Barnes Cornell University received 45000 dollars. A test of the bequest’s legality led to a friendly suit that has just been decided in favor of the University.
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A.8. Barnes
Cornell University
University
Great Powers Agree to End African Slave Trade
Austria Russia Italy and Greece join Germany and England in a pact to suppress the African slave trade and safeguard the enslaved. The coalition signals a multinational effort to curb trafficking and protect African victims amid growing international pressure.
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Austria
Russia
Italy
Greece
Germany
England
Prohibitionists Alter Maryland Election Outcome
Gorman's gang were largely wiped out in the Maryland vote and would have been wholly defeated but for Prohibitionists diverting votes, preventing a complete triumph by the alleged corrupt election faction.
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Gorman
Maryland
Prohibitionists
Senator Harrison backs Dakota division into two states
In January 1886 General Harrison while a United States Senator made a report to the Senate in favor of dividing Dakota and admitting it as two states. The report notes a population of 263,465 with 152,199 in the south portion and the remainder in the north.
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Harrison
United States
Senate
Dakota
Harrison election noted amid New York dispute
The quotation from the New York Times recalls Mn Hannison as elected and Mr. Cleveland defeated in New York by David B Hill and followers. It also notes the great volume of congratulatory mail received by President-elect Harrison makes responses impractical.
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Hannison
Cleveland
New York
David B Hill
N.Y
Harrison
Coghlan Praised by Students After Toronto Play
During a performance of Jocelyn in Toronto Miss Rose Coghlan received an engrossed address from several hundred college students. At the close of the play they drew her carriage through the streets to her hotel.
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Jocelyn
Toronto
Rose Coghlan
Leavenworth Times Political Remark Cites Attire
The Leavenworth Times notes that a man seen on street corners in last summer’s hat without an overcoat is clearly a Democrat and implies a Republican wears fine mittens.
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Leavenworth Times
Secretary Bayar to resume law practice in New York
Secretary Bayar, as reported in Wilmington, will resume practicing law after the new Administration. He will become a resident of New York City and would likely seek a refuge in the Senate, which now seems blocked to him.
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Bayar
Wilmington
Del
New York City
Senate
Harrison Leads in Official Kansas Vote Count
Kansas will likely fall short of Pennsylvania in Harrison’s plurality. Official tallies put Harrison at about 75,000 in Kansas while Blaine earned 87,019 in 1884. Kansas votes are arriving slowly, but Harrison’s lead is substantial even as counts finalize.
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Kansas
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Blaine
Campaign Speeches Highlight Harrison’s Oratory Style
Gen Harrison delivered nearly a hundred campaign speeches praised for loyalty to American institutions and political insight. The core message emphasized protection for American industries, though he varied his delivery form and speech style throughout the campaign.
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Gen. Harrison
President elect Marrison name in Wallace War Secretary plan
The New York Tribune reports a Col A L Conger interview indicating Gen Lew Wallace would become Secretary of War. It says Mr Blaine would be offered Secretary of State, while Gen Harrison believed he did not want the post.
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The
New York Tribune
Marrison
Col
A. L. Conger
Akron
Qobbie
National Republican
Mail service and October revenue report
A letter deposited after nine thirty pm in Kansas City mail does not depart until four twenty pm next day. Public demand calls for better service. October federal receipts totaled 31,966,203 dollars, up from 31,803,172 the prior October. Imports taxes brought 17,832,261 dollars, about one million less than last year. Internal revenue was 11,500,000, about one million more than October 1887. Miscellaneous receipts were 2,565,000, about one million less than last year.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Atlantic cruiser ready for three year voyage
The cruiser Atlanta is nearly prepared for her Atlantic crossing to Villefranche, France to relieve the flagship of the European squadron. Lancaster heads to New York for repairs while Atlanta sails for three years. Two other ships, Quinebaug and Enterprise, remain in the squadron, with replacements expected soon.
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Atlanta
Atlantic
Villefrance
France
Moi
Lancaster
New York
Quinnebaug
Enterprise
Navy Yard
Election returns spark push for protection literacy
A careful study of election returns urges ongoing missionary work in the protection field. Circulation of protection literature should continue for four years and as tariff questions arise in Congress, newspapers should cover broader Republican tariff principles rather than just the bill details. Manufacturing centers show educational work must match the spread of free trade beliefs.
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Hiae
Republican Party
Gor
Hill as Presidential Candidate Despite Assed Look
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest reference to David B Hill and a presidential candidacy. No clear event date or full identity is provided. The passage appears to discuss perceptions of appearance and political role without coherent context or outcome.
New York Support Strengthens Democratic Leader
The text notes strong backing in New York for a Democratic leader, highlighting past help and expectation of continued support at the next Democratic National Convention, signaling a rising influence and potential momentum.
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Empire State
New York
Accusation of Socialist Leaders Swings 22 000 Cash Pact
The Inter Ocean accuses socialistic leaders of a 22000 dollar cash payment to carry Chicago and Cook County for the Democracy. The Indianapolis Democratic faction reportedly made a deal with 225 Socialists in Marion County. Harrison loses Marion by votes aided by aid inmates from the poor house and insane asylum.
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Chicago
Cook County
Inter-Ocean
Indianapolis Democrate
Harrison
Marion
Freycinet Seeks Big War Funding for Frontier Fortresses
France faces annual revenue above 600 million dollars, yet military expenses drain funds. War Minister De Freycinet asks for 200 million more for frontier fortresses. To cover this, the Ministry plans an income tax on earnings over 400 dollars.
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French Republic
M. de Freycinet
Prohibition Moves Fail Across Several States
Three southern states Texas Tennessee and West Virginia defeated constitutional prohibition amendments within the past three years Michigan also voted down a similar proposition two years ago The aggregate Prohibition party vote nationwide is not yet known telegraphic returns are sparse It is claimed Fiske earned upwards of 300 000 votes nearly double St John but early figures do not confirm this.
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Texas
Tennessee
West Virginia
Michigan
Prohibition Party
Fiske
St. John
Reapportionment to decide seats after eleventh census
The article argues that after the eleventh census in June 1870 Congress will redraw representation under Republican auspices. Democrats, especially Southerners, fear suppression of Black votes in the South. Western states gain seats, and four new states with twelve electoral votes, forecast to boost Republican prospects by 1892, reducing the South’s leverage.
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South
Solid South
Globe- Democrat
Republicans gain House majority in fifty first Congress
An estimated outcome shows Republicans with a small safe majority in the 51st House. Democrats gain in four states Illinois Indiana Kentucky and Virginia totaling 11. Republicans gain in sixteen states California Connecticut Iowa Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee West Virginia totaling 23. Independents usually side with Democrats, leaving the opposition with a 19 vote edge, but in the 51st Congress no Independents are expected and Republicans will hold a clear majority of 7.
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House of Representatives
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Virginia
California
Connecticut
Iowa
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
West Virginia
Topeka Mayor Forms City First Class Councilmen Committee
The Topeka mayor appoints a committee of city councilmen to liaise with other first class city governments in the state to seek legislation aligned with changed city needs. A convention may be held in Topeka to draft recommendations for the legislature.
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Topeka
Kansas
Tariff reform debate in Congress emphasizes incomplete measures
The passage notes that the presidential campaign centered on protection versus free trade. It states that both parties introduced tariff bills signaling revision but none fully satisfy, being incomplete and inconclusive in several aspects.
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Congress
Senate
Lord Salisbury Speech Draws Mixed War Revision Reflections
Art of the Lord Mayor's banquet in London last week references the Lord Sackville affair and comments on Washington's leaders. The New York Tribune editorial calls Salisbury a prudent, peace-loving statesman though wary of war, noting the peril in foreign affairs and confidence in avoiding it.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Lord Sackville
Washington
United States
New York Tribune
Guildhall
Delaware Republicans poised for long-term control of state
The Delaware political shift aims to convert the state to a Republican stronghold by repealing Bayard election laws seen as disenfranchising workers. A Republican majority is expected in the legislature, with removal of a Democratic senator and addition of Republican lawmakers. The change could yield one more congressman and two senators for Republicans, altering electoral college strength.
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Delaware
Thomas F. Bayard
United States Senate
Congress
Harrison praised for steadfast character in campaign
The article extols Benjamin Harrison as the ideal Republican nominee noting his endurance under national scrutiny for five months. It highlights his long career as a lawyer, soldier, senator, husband, and father, praising his integrity, Americanism, manhood, and Christian virtue with no stains found in his life.
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Benjamin Harrison
General Harrison
Kansas postoffice changes of week ending November 11 1888
Postoffice department report lists establishments Bluffton Coffee county with Marshall Marion J Cole postmaster and Mabel Seward county with Asbury C Hill postmaster. Discontinuations include Odessi Jewell county and Waldore Graham county. Informal ad follows praising Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a remedy claiming large bottle offers 120 doses for 81 cents.
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Kansas
Wm. Vana Vieck
Postoffice Department
Bluffton
Coffee County
Marion J. Cole
Mabel
Seward County
Asbury
Warner
Wanted Good reliable cook at the Place
Help wanted notice seeking a "good reliable cook" with immediate application at the specified place. Apply at once to secure the position.
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