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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1886
Page
4
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The Republican electors of Douszlae County convene at the Court House in Lawrence on Saturday September 1 184 at 11 oclock a m to nominate candidates for Clerk of District Court Probate Judge County Attorney Superintendent of Public Instruction and, at the same time and place, delegates from township districts nominate a candidate for Commissioner. Delegates and ward/township representatives are listed with county and city wards. Delegates vote September 14 from various times in townships and Lawrence city. N Y Stevens J N Roberts Secretaries Chairmen.
The article notes the core yield at about one hundred thirty million bushels, ten million more than 1885, while other items report Charleston earthquakes, road labor by colored workers from Lawrence, a large fair in progress, Missouri Pacific stock rise on a seven percent dividend, Fort Scott sugar hopes from sorghum, and Dr. Wiley at a sugar factory asserting Kansas prairies will supply sugar to locals.
A Wasutxeton correspondent reports a crank asked for 3,000,000 from the treasury at the White House. Kansas City hosts the Inter-State Fair next week with thousands of residents set to attend. Prohibition is praised as boosting Kansas while saloons harm communities, and political activity is muted until county tickets are set.
The State reports Col. Sam Wood has filed suit for 60 000 against 26 captors who took him to No B Man's Land claiming ruined health and business. The piece also notes a large Hoosier reunion at Parsons with 10 000 to 15 000 attendees and various local concerns including river bridge plans, paving, and literary notices.
The Topeka Commonwealth notes that Marse’s Republican tilt was expected with no national upheaval. It predicts 1888 will bring close results, while Joan A. Anderson is not to be elected, a doubtful forecast reiterated. Father Baker, as a prophet, is labeled a failure.
Mr Paut Leake leaves Emporia Republican to join Union Square theatre as advance agent seeking higher pay. Miss Marie Nevins Blaine, granddaughter of ex Governor Medary and niece of Mrs Blair, is a Washington society favorite after marrying Jas G Blaine Jr. The Blaine family shifts influence in politics as Democratic support appears to erode.
A lengthy critique condemns government delays in capturing Geronimo and condemns past decisions. It argues for swift justice including military trial or Florida confinement, and even suggests hanging as a preferable option given the costly failures and loss of settlers. The piece laments mismanagement and calls for decisive action by authorities.
The article surveys a quiet political revolution in the South as protectionist sentiment gains ground. It notes Southern states and papers embracing tariffs, prohibition gains, and party realignments, with figures like Barksdale and Hooker illustrating shifts. It also mentions third parties, new post office appointments, statehood arguments for Montana, and assorted local changes.
Save the Children warns that baking powders containing alum, phosphates or acids pose serious health risks to children through bread and cake. Experts including Willard Parker and Alonzo Clark urge careful powder choice, urging use of royal baking powder for purity. Mothers urged to monitor grocery packaging to avoid inferior brands.
On September 20, 1286 an application will be made to the Governor for the pardon of John Keith who was sentenced on April 6 to a term in the state penitentiary for burglary in the first degree.
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