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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1888
Page
2
A reflective verse meditation from The Journal Chronicle on September 2. It contrasts courage and hope with departure, imagines the speaker’s swift mind racing ahead, and recalls the old town resting, while dawn rises on the eastward slope. It speaks of a mighty spirit and a guiding love that endure beyond departure.
General Harrison argues for lowering revenues to match needed expenditures while safeguarding domestic industries. He criticizes protective duties as robbery, credits Republicans with revenue reduction and preserving the American system, and trusts them to complete the fiscal work wisely.
A Minnesota license crackdown has shut half of the states saloons within twelve months. Prohibitionists face a difficult battle against such rapid closures and the broader enforcement trend.
The Herald notes Democrats are encouraged by Maine election results. A tramp who asked for dinner and faced a kick says he is "encouraged" after a companion asks how. He replies truthfully that he might have been killed.
Commonman Bayne of Pennsylvania says Cleveland's retaliation against Canada is a scheme by Scott to hurt American roads. Bayne a major Canadian Pacific stockholder aims for a through Continental line Halifax to Oregon. Scott influenced the President to sign the plan, ignoring Canadian road interests. Wistoniax Banenorr visited Mrs. Polk in Nashville and borrowed state papers, hoping to finish his history of the late President's administration.
James James of Santa Rosa Mexico reportedly was born near Dorchester, DC in 1752. He aided his master in the Revolutionary War, was 40 when Washington was elected, went to Texas at 101, moved to Mexico five years later, and now at 126 lives in a small hut supported by local citizens.
The spread of yellow fever has prompted fear and heightened precautions in southern localities. Memphis restricts southern rail traffic, placing guards on roads and enforcing a ten mile buffer to keep the fever from the city, aiming to spare Memphis from tragedy.
General Harrison presents a steady, statesmanlike stance on Chinese immigration. He praises traditional family life as a key assimilating force, asserts laws would be enforced, and endorses amendments to curb evasions and halt further immigration in line with the convention's position.
The shirt and collar manufacturers of Troy New York sign a note protesting the Mills bill and the Troy Daily Press editorial claim that Troy manufacturers are content with linen goods protection. They call for increased protection for the future success of the business.
Exper Joseph Harvey of Pittsfield New Hampshire celebrates fifty years in the pulpit with an average of four sermons weekly totaling about 10 400 discourses He has conducted 2 000 funerals and countless weddings He has preached in every town in New Hampshire across nineteen states and territories and in three British colonies.
The National Democratic Committee leverages tariff reform resources and federal assets to raise funds. Active contribution drives appear in Kentucky, Missouri, and Kansas with solicitors warning Indiana could flip to Republicans. In Kentucky and Missouri Democrats are portrayed as strong, while Kansas is labeled hopelessly weak.
Canon Farrar reviews Tolstoi's writings and religious life in an October Forum essay. He discusses whether Tolstoi's view of Christ aligns with Christian teaching and whether the Christian world errs. The piece offers a literary and religious examination of Tolstoi's renunciation and peasant life.
Tax Republicans in Massachusetts nominate Gen Banks for a seat in the Congress body thirty years after his prominence. Now in his seventy third year, he is remembered for poverty and public service with clean hands and a clear conscience, having avoided ward manipulation.
The New York Sun notes experts expect New York City turnout around 250,000 this November, up from 205,000 in 1880 and 227,000 in 1884, aided by large naturalizations in 1886. It suggests the race may be less close than four years ago and cites a lingering influx of new voters.
Two incidents in the New York campaign draw wide praise as Governor Hill and challenger Miller pledge to refrain from unkind words. Hill honors his opponent and vows not to speak ill during the race, while Miller asserts he has never attacked any candidate or president and will maintain the same conduct throughout.
The Honorable Wm. L. Scott of Erie Pennsylvania plans to finish his current term and refuses to seek another. Democrats nominate John Burns to replace him. Scott, a wealthy industrialist with coal, rail, and iron interests, has repeatedly won in a strongly Republican district aided by loyal local voters and large campaign contributions. He has exerted influence near the White House and led his ticket in Erie County.
Immigrants arriving in New York faced a scheme by the pool railroad to swap tickets after transshipment at Castle Garden. A steamship line linked to a nonpool railroad was lured into accepting cheaper terms, then passengers’ orders were swapped for pool road tickets. Riot followed as officials intervened to protect passengers amid mass separations.
Murat Harsreap discusses Indiana politics from Cincinnati noting strong Republican prospects there. He accuses Indiana Democrats of outrageous lies about General Harrison and claims the party will use fraud and money to swing Northern states, including New York and New Jersey, while criticizing Cleveland’s campaign funding.
The 1888 edition summarizes 1887 railroad operations with vast data. It reports a nationwide track increase of 13,680 miles, bringing total U S track to 149,912 miles. Western states hold a majority of the mileage, while southern states show notable expansion.
The report shows middle state lines totaling 23,342 and 19,480 miles, with New England 6,684 and the Pacific 8,473. National dividends totaled 91,573,058 dollars, average 610 per mile, while gross receipts reached 940,150,702 dollars. Illinois leads with 16,051 miles, Ohio 9,570, Minnesota 8,446, Kansas 8,404, Pennsylvania 7,598, New York 7,552, Idaho 63.5. Pennsylvania has most locomotives. New York leads in passenger cars.
Senator Sherman criticizes President Cleveland for not acting on a 1887 act to retaliate against Canadian restrictions on American fishermen and trade. He argues Cleveland used authority to target American commerce rather than fisheries, crippling railroads and routes while aiming to appease Irish voters and threaten Great Britain.
George W. Hunter of Missouri and Walter H. Butler of Iowa are named superintendents of railroad mail service. Hunter heads the eleventh division centered in Fort Worth Texas. Butler leads the tenth division based in St Paul. Bond purchases total 53 216 800 with 4s and 43s among issues. Surplus funds remain after expenditures. Secretary Vilas says Sparks to chair Cherokee land damages referees with no set precedent.
G Ahern of Dubois Georgia recounts a three year leg sickness from knee to ankle that left skin destroyed and bone exposed. After trying many remedies and spending much money, he used Cuticura Remedies. Within three days he saw improvement and after two months was completely cured with new flesh growth and bone healing. The leg has remained healthy for nearly two years.
Ida Ay Ba of Olive Branch P O says years of suffering from skin and blood diseases ended after using the Cuticura Remedies. She states relief came after trying many doctors and spending hundreds, and now her skin is clear and her blood pure as a child.
A Washington DC reader reports weight gain from 145 to 172 pounds after using Cuticura Resolvent and related products. The note touts Cuticura as a mood purifier and skin cure, with Cuticura Soap and Sosp as skin beautifier, plus Resolvent as a blood purifier. Offered by Potter Drug and Chemical Co with a promotional booklet available.
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