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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1888
Page
2
The text quotes Allen G. Thurman praising political inequality between white and black races and arguing Negro domination is impossible. The Wichita Eagle chides Democratic editors for echoing such views, noting their outdated defense of white supremacy.
Rumors circulate that a Democrat plans to run for representative in the Second congressional district, though the candidate has not been publicly identified or officially announced.
Democratic papers cast doubt on Judge Martin winning the election, suggesting the party may be deluding itself about his chances. The comment highlights skepticism within party publications regarding Martin's broader electoral appeal and potential support.
The Jourdan presents a compilation of striking political protection cartoons and editorials that have appeared in the publication. This collection highlights the paper’s commentary on contemporary events and prominent figures.
Judge Martin draws attention with a celebrated bottle of sour mash, a device to keep Democrats from leaving before the speech ends.
General Bote argues that American soldiers never faced a civilized foe under a yard of American hunting due to lack of protection for manufacturers. He sent two flags to a member of Congress to illustrate his point about patriotic industry and national defense.
Prohibition leaders and speakers accuse opponents of deceiving the people to vote away their birthright. They claim a vote for Prohibition will not end the liquor traffic and fear it could harm American industries.
Mr Norwood Union Labour candidate for governor plans an appeal to the Arkansas legislature to secure his rights. He says he would have had at least a 700 vote majority but for Democratic frauds and theft of ballot boxes. Republicans and Union Labor are described as strong in the chamber and a strong effort is urged to correct the alleged ballot box thefts despite Democratic desperation and arms.
A leading New York journal estimates New York City has a naturalized population around 250,000 versus 167,000 native veterans. The piece argues this imbalance is troubling and suggests years of restricted immigration are needed to restore intelligent and safe citizenship.
A New Haven inquiry about exporting large cotton goods with duty free raw material prompts sharp replies. The Mills bill author accused the inquirer of misguided phrasing and told him to go home. A Texan advocate of free trade and new manufacturers faced additional comments as the debate continued.
Report notes about 150000 Jewish immigrants arriving in New York since 1880 with about two thirds remaining in the city. The figures reflect a significant migration wave and the enduring settlement pattern of the Jewish community.
London's telephone service allowed Sunday use for the first time in weeks. Managers feared the move but the large uptake of the privilege proved acceptable.
James Rogers of J. & J. Rogers Iron Co. Au Sable Forks Essex county New York switches to the Republican party. The move is driven by his business interests demanding the shift.
The piece notes Pullman Newfoundland with 12,000 residents, four doctors and one lawyer, reporting mortality under 1,000 and including accidents. It critiques Roger Mills and his claim the Mills bill is not free trade, arguing it lowers duties by only about 5 percent and likens it to a death warrant read later.
The article argues that remunerative wages for workers largely reflect the protective principle. It compares wage rates in Europe and the United States, acknowledging other factors but contending that the protected United States and free trade England illustrate how tariff policy influences relative wages.
The passage argues that Republicans do not favor trusts or tariff protection, citing Bayard as a trust defender, Hewitt as iron beam trust member, and the sugar trust aided by the Ways and Means committee. It links Havermeyer to Cleveland and notes Democratic influence in trusts including whiskey and Standard Oil money in Senator Payne's seat. It ends claiming Cleveland cannot attack a trust without hitting a Democrat.
The President writes to Chauncey F. Black asserting the struggle is on behalf of the plain people and they must be reached. The New York Sun counters that no group should claim superiority in teaching or dictating voters opinions, noting free schools meetings and newspapers and warning of universal rottenness if people cannot teach themselves.
P T Barnum praised as star showman and Adam Forepaugh called a red hot Cleveland man. A joint debate suggested as greatest show on earth. Newton Republican shifts from morning to evening edition, upsetting morning dailies due to higher costs. Kansas City Gazette denounces Democratic schemes and laments racial stereotyping comments by Thurman and others.
An extraordinary will admitted in Pesth leaves about a quarter million florins to accumulate for posterity until compound interest builds a fund sufficient to relieve destitution universally. The testator calculated the capital must reach 209 million florins to fulfill his wishes.
The American Queen will be issued monthly with features on fashion art drama and society. It will include reproductions from famed old world galleries and be published by the First National Publishing Co of Boston with distribution through leading dry goods houses nationwide.
The Astor Library in New York houses a rare six known copies of Columbus letter written at Lisbon and addressed to Raphael Sanctis. One copy sold for 700 dollars at a London auction in 1875. A Latin version appeared in Rome. The letter describes Columbus travels and discoveries and was donated by Mr. W. W. Astor.
The Tat N. Y. Sun accuses Secretary Fairchild of boosting the U S four percent bonds to 130 and buying $6.34 million at that price. It contends that in January he could have bought at 125 to 126 and deposited public funds with banks, creating a claimed 1.44 million loss and bank profits. It questions presidential response.
The New York Tribune reports a widespread Democratic defection across New York state driven by anger over free trade and Cleveland era policies. Buffalo is highlighted as leading the stampede, with many Democrats in Mr. Cleveland’s old home repudiating him and signaling bleak prospects for a second term.
An excerpt argues tariffs influence wages by showing how mine and ore costs vary regionally. It notes that even at low wage points, U S wages exceed foreign nations and that domestic ore price shifts can suppress wage gains when foreign ore becomes cheaper. Discussions reference New Jersey Pennsylvania Cuba Spain and steamship transport.
Epwaxp L Wilson, noted traveler and photographer, writes in Scribner's October issue about The Temples of Egypt. He draws from the best preserved temple sections to recreate their original grandeur and completeness for readers.
Eorror Buneauxs of the New Orleans Picayune boasts eleven children seven horses a pack of dogs a pet camel six parrots a steam yacht an orange grove and 200000 in bonds yet he grumbles about the weather. Charlie Scott says it’s only a matter of time before he rivals the forecast.
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