Lawrence Journal History and Republican Policy Statement
FIHE JOURNAL describes its long history in Lawrence Kansas as the oldest paper, with origins dating to 1857 as the Lawrence Republican and later mergers forming the Lawrence Journal. It notes ownership of the telegraph franchise, dispatches, and commitment to Republican ideals while serving local affairs and public welfare.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Republican
State Journal
Lawrence Journal
Lawrences Ribume
Telegraphranchise
Ita
One Year Weekly Journal Subscription Terms
Terms of subscription for Daily Journal and Weekly Journal in advance. Details include delivery by carrier within the city, varying periods, and requirements to provide full post office address with county and state. Remittance methods listed include draft, post office order, express, money order, or registered letter to The Journal Company Lawrance Kas.
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Addraza
Journal Company
Lawrance
Kas
Indiana Man and New York Politician Nomination Pair
Benjamin Harrison of Indiana is listed for President while Levi P. Morton of New York is named for Vice President in a concise ticket pairing.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Levi P. Morton
New York
Shawnee County Names William Higgins as Secretary of State
Shawnee County announces William Higgins appointed to the office of Secretary of State. Higgins, a longtime public servant, will oversee state records and elections with a focus on governance and transparency.
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William Higgins
Shawnee County
One Term Principle Urges Civil Service Reform
Allen G. Thurman in 1872 argued that true reform hinges on a one term presidency. He claimed incumbents abuse government patronage to seek renomination and re election, undermining reform efforts.
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Allen G.thurman
Where Lawrence Demo Dubbed Black Citizens Racist View
A question about how the respectable colored portion of the citizenry views being labeled coons by the Lawrence Democrat party leader, reflecting tensions over racial slurs and political insults in local discourse. The excerpt cites reaction within the Black community to the slur and calls for respectful treatment in civic politics.
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Lawrence
Awan Defends Cleveland Donation At Funeral Speech
Awan at the Columbus encampment declared Cleveland was perfectly justified in contributing $10,000 to his own funeral. Tar Kaneas corn crop this year nearly doubles last year and, aside from 1884, is the best ever for the state. The third reunion of Twelfth Kansas Infantry veterans will be at the reunion grounds during the state encampment in Topeka on Oct. ad.
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Awan
Columbus
Cleveland
Kansas
Topeka
Republicans Poised To Win In New York Vote
Indications point to a Republican victory as New York prepares for election day. The state’s salt and manufacturing industries are expected to speak clearly through the ballot, signaling strong support for the party.
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New York
Coincidence Ties Governors to Opera House Fire
A remark notes Grover Cleveland's gubernatorial nomination at the Grand Opera House in Syracuse burning the same day David Hill was renominated in Buffalo. The speaker suggests the event might seem ominous to the President.
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Grover Cleveland
Grand Opera
Syracuse
David Hill
Buffalo
Martin's Pro slavery Kansas law clerk charged
The Topeka Commonwealth recalls Candidate Martin who circulated a message to colored ministers expressing affection for colored men and notes his role as clerk of Kansas's 1855 pro slavery legislature which enacted a death penalty for runaway slaves.
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Martin
Kansas
Topeka
Democrats Lose Ground Over Streetcar Ads
In Brooklyn New York Democrats fault Republican managers for using streetcar advertising to spread Republican and Protective doctrine. Democrats say had they used the device first there would be no complaints from their quarters.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Sways in New York Voters Over Cleveland and Reform
The Post notes thousands of voters in New York are leaning toward Cleveland and tariff reform but, angered by Gov Hill's renomination, may split and cast both National and State Republican tickets.
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New York
Post
Hill
Harrison denounces campaign claim as lie in San Francisco Alta
In San Francisco, Mr. Harrison asserts that the allegation of promising "a dollar a day and sow-belly" for workers is a lie. He calls the claim palpable and obvious, insisting it could do little harm while denying any truth to the accusation.
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San Francisco Alta
Dem
Harrison
Illustrious Presidents Targeted for Corrupt Election Fund
The passage contemplates prominent leaders like George Washington Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln funding a vast electioneering purse to sway the public and sustain political power, describing a scheme to keep themselves in office through corrupt practices.
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George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
The
Republic
Warner Miller urged for New York governor by Frank Lesura's Illustrated Weekly
The weekly, once a Democrat and supporter of Cleveland, now advocates protection and endorses Warner Miller for governor. It argues New York should elect an administration aligned with the state's best traditions, cleanliness, and efficiency to gain national respect.
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Frank Lesura
Illustrated Weekly
Cleveland
New York
Warner Miller
Labor vote in Indiana favors Harrison amid union stance
The text asserts laborers in Indiana show strong support for General Harrison despite misleading talk. Printers' Union rescinds political blame on Harrison over The Indianapolis Journal dispute, choosing a neutral path. The piece argues Indiana will deliver a large Harrison majority.
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Indiana
General Harrison
Printers’ Union
Indianapolis Journal
Mr. Harrison
General Herrison
Coe
Letter From Sydney on Trade Outcomes in Australian Provinces
A business letter from Sydney argues protection and free trade show starkly different results in Australia. It claims free trade fails with 1,000,000 people, high taxes, and a national debt of £45 per person plus a yearly deficit of £800,000. The Melbourne region, adopting protection, is described as flourishing with big surpluses and booming business.
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Sydney
Australia
Melbourne
Cleveland's Overspending Sparks Surplus Dangers
A panicky critique notes expenditures rose from 219 million in 1886 to 306 million this year under Cleveland. In three years, Cleveland's administration cost the country 93 million more than Arthur did in a comparable period. It blames Arthur for the surplus and accuses Cleveland of squandering it despite lavish appropriations approved by Congress, with governments demanding more than received.
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Cleveland
Arthur
Democratic House
Congress
Abt fair men oppose bagging trust under law
Abt notes fair men sympathize with planters and factors to defeat the bagging trust this season. They expect some success and foresee changes in these unpopular combinations. Cotton men plan to import coverings from last year’s crop, but rely on law for lasting safety and to make monopolies illegal.
Connecticut Elects Harrison and Morton in Tariff Stand
Ex-Congressman Frederick Miles of Connecticut warned that the state, though small, cannot be bulldozed by a president. He cited its electoral history, noting Fremont, Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Tilden, and Cleveland, and urged that protective tariff issues will push Connecticut to Harrison and Morton.
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Frederick Miles
Connecticut
Fremont
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Tilden
Cleveland
Union
Harrison
Morton
Prediction of Cleveland and Thurman’s chances misread
The New York Sun argues no foundation for bold claims that Cleveland and Thurman can win key states once considered safe for Republicans. It notes early returns show Republicans ahead in northern states, with Maine Oregon Vermont and Kansas Democratic dailies urged to heed the assessment.
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THE
New York Sun
Democratic
Cleveland
Thurman
Oregon
Vermont
Maine
Strnger
Kansas
Albany Fight Finances Hill Bid Exposed Aqueduct Graft
Democratic opponent claims Wm L Muller, law partner of David B Hill, used influence to steer an Aqueduct contract to John OBrien. Commission votes favored paying $50,000 above bid, with Muller hinting Hill wanted OBrien to receive the deal. OBrien then paid a $10,000 note signed by Hill and Muller, funds traced to Hill’s campaign.
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Hill
New York
David B. Hill
Wm. L. Muller
Aqueduct Commissioners
John O’brien
Muller
O’brien
Cleveland’s personal campaign gift shocks the nation
The article alleges President Cleveland, while in office, contributed ten thousand dollars to the Democratic National Committee's campaign fund. It accuses him of using personal wealth to corrupt politics and secure his own re election, labeling the act as egregious impropriety by the sitting president.
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United States
Grover Cleveland
National Executive
Democratic
President Knows Need to Influence Voters By Bribery
A fragment argues that influencing voters hinges on bribery or other means, stating the president understands this tactic and that it is widely recognized. The text lacks context about who is speaking or the surrounding events.
Depew praised for loyalty and U S economic strength
The piece recalls Chauncey M. Depew returning to America and lauds his role as a legal mind and railroad leader. It quotes his reception speech praising American economic system, small burden of debt, and the contrast with Europe’s militarized and taxed society, concluding that home remains unmatched.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Yankee
Mr. Depew
Europe
Soap magnate hints at London factory in tariff clash
Brooklyn readers report that soap maker Mr. Babbitt says he will establish a factory in London to counteract free trade concerns. The piece argues Mills bill would shift jobs overseas or depress wages, harming American workers.
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Brooklyn Standard Union
Higgins
Babbitt
London
England
Babitt
Standard
Europe
Babbit
Free Trade Bent Marked in Congressional Debate
The Mills bill debut in Congress sparked a clear free trade tilt in Democratic speeches. Critics labeled the tariff as legalized plunder while praising free trade as a cure for political ills. The plan evolved through amendments yet kept the core aim of dismantling protection, despite retreated claims. Northern industries and farmers faced the fight as the president challenged protection.
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Congress
Kentucky
Texas
Waite Campaign Managers Boast Of Large Donations
Waite’s campaign managers boast they have millions of dollars contributed to their drive. The claim highlights strong fundraising support and suggests a robust financial backing for their political effort.
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Waite
New York Parade Costs Less Than $1,000 in Honor of Blaine
Syndicates of monopolists, rail road men, Cobden Club members, and British capitalists are noted as opposed to this parade. Grand Marshal Jackson states the central organization spent under $1,000, with Republicans supplying banners, uniforms, and torches themselves. The account contrasts with costly Democratic parades and cites Harrison and Morton support.
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Cobden Club
New York
Blaine
Jackson
Central
Harrison
Morton
Senator Plumb Bill For Final Settlement With Mexican Pottawatomie Indians
Senator Plumb has introduced a bill to fully settle Mexican Pottawatomie Indians of Kansas. It provides $27,01.60 to satisfy all money demands from treaties, adding to $9,016.14 currently credited in Treasury. Interior Secretary will apportion the balance among living recipients and heirs. The bill awaits action by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
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Plumb
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
French Wheat Shortfall Prompts Massive Import Plan
It is estimated that France must import up to 50,000,000 bushels of wheat due to partial crop failure. The outlook for the Republic darkens as the Bank of France tightens its resources, driven by the Panama Canal project and large gold exports. French financiers grow increasingly cautious amid fears of further gold outflows.
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France
Republic
Bank of France
Europe
Irish topics and stories planned for The Century in 1889
The Century will publish Charles De Kay's illustrated papers on Ireland covering ethnology customs and literature. George H. Jessup will contribute a connected series of Irish American stories. Each story stands alone. E W Kemble will provide illustrations for the series.
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Charles de Kay
Ireland
George H. Jessup
E. W. Kemble
Trusts in Congress Proposal Threatens Hidden Conspiracies
The article reviews Senetor Cullom’s sweeping trust destruction bill and argues its premise relies on openly conducted conspiracies. It notes past Pennsylvania investigations failed to prove coal or Standard Oil rackets and warns that conspirators act in secrecy, making rigorous penalties hard to apply.
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Congress
Cullom
Senate
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
W. L. Scott
Stendard Oil Trusts
Navy
Whitney
Rockies
Leacomp ton Leaflets and Local Happenings
Meriden resident A J Leal moves to the Bower property as the tide turns toward town. Farmers use fine weather for corn work and rough feed prep though some corn damaged by wind. average crop outlook remains good. Lane University opens with higher attendance and hosts a free Tuesday chapel hall concert led by Prof Bell. W H Stice of Lyon County and Mrs Ann Conkling wed at Rev E B Slade's residence and plan Lyon County as home. Ace Iliff begins excavation for a new residence. F B Hill lays sidewalk, with others soon to follow under the street commissioner. The college adds a Chickering Concert Grand piano, a notable upgrade for the department. The band looks to new instruments. Fred Bartlett leads strong effort.
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W. H. Stice
Lyon County
Ann Conkling
E. B. Slade
Amusements: Three Wives to One Husband draws crowd
The Wilber company wowed Lawrence audiences with Three Wives to One Husband at the opera house last evening praising Ella Lawrence Nettie Huffman Louis Egan and others. Tonight Ten Nights in a Bar Room is due to draw a crowded house plus A Soap Bubble at the Columbia with Farron.
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Wilber Company
Opera House
Lawrence
Ella Lawrence
Caricol
Nettie Huffman
Louis Egan
Miss Brainard
Mr. Simpson
Farron
Cleveland
Ohio
Bowersock
Oldest Dry Goods Merchant in Kansas Opens Large Stock
Lawrence shopkeeper FW Reap invites all to his September 17 sale, promising the largest stock of dry goods yet. He touts superior dress goods and yarns, notes decades of survival through panics and raids, and urges communal support for the long‑standing business in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Lawrence
Territory of
Kansas
Union
Republican Meetings Address by R W Blue and R Ogg
Campaign notices announce Hon R W Blue and Hon R Ogg addressing evening meetings on political issues in multiple towns including Osawatomie Kansas City Lawrence Ottawa Fort Scott and Fort Scott with dates in September. The notice is by the 2d District Congressional Committee chaired by E Lane and R B Stevenson. Shoulder braces advertised at Raymond and Dick's.
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R.W
Blue
R. Ogg
Lawrence
Ottawa
Wedney
Fort Scott
Thureday
Lane
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Nemaha County
J. W. Hamilton
Sumner County
Timothy M'Carthy
Pawnee County
L. B. Kellogg
George W. Winans
Davis County
E.H. Funston
W. Cc. Howard
W. W. Nevison
J.Q. A. Norton
J. L. Bristow
N. B
Wm. Millir
WM Evatt
J- K. Rankin
Lecompton
A.J. Leal
Meriden
Bower
Prof. Bell
oLane University
Chapel Hall
Fred Bartlett
Ace Iliff
F.B. Hill
R. B. Stevenson
Raymond & Dick's
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