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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1886

Page

5

Sedgwick consul row prompts Porch removal call

The New York Sun supports removing Consul Porch if Envoy Sedgwick stays. University affairs are improving and a promising year is ahead. A deed from Colonel Holiday of Topeka valued at 60 000 dollars was noted. Indian school adds new buildings seen as greatly useful and needed. Carlisle, accused of trying to kill Dr Mumford of the Kansas City Times, was fined 1000 dollars.

Colonel Holiday Topeka The Indian School Carlisle Dr. Mumford Kansas City Times C. H. Branscombe Australia America Manchester Northampton Branscombe Mr. Branscombe New York Massachusetts Mr. Bran Lawrence Maunsters England Mobility Party Iowa Kansas City John Taylor Selina E. S. Branscombe John D. Knox & Co Chas. H. Branscombe United States Soipoi

Anderson rejects judge's proposal to withdraw from canvass

Mr Anderson does not accept Judge Wilson's proposition to withdraw from the canvass. Nobody supposed he would.

Anderson Judge Wilson

Indications Premiums at Bismarck Fair Delayed

Indications show premiums at the Bismarck Fair will be paid but a few days’ delay is expected before completion.

Earthquakes and Cyclones Spare Kansas This Time

An informal note suggests earthquakes are restless elsewhere in the country while Kansas remains fortunate, seemingly outside the quake and cyclone belt. The remark contrasts regional seismic activity with Kansas’ apparent safety.

Kansas

Leavenworth Street Railway Chattels Sold and Saloons Planned

A local report notes that the chattels of the Leavenworth street railway have already been sold amid plans to start a few more saloons. Officials say a town needs saloons to thrive and attract visitors, reflecting early urban development attitudes.

Leavenworth Street Railway

County Ticket Sparks Unified Party Support

TueEne shows less dissent over last Saturday’s nomination, delivering a satisfactory ticket and promising united, harmonious party backing throughout the county.

TueEne

Tariff protection remains intact under Cleveland era

It is evident that protection principles will not be removed from tariff laws in the current administration. The tariff is unlikely to be a campaign issue in the next presidential contest. The breeze against Sam Randall’s return is slight, pushed by a few free trade advocates. Randall and Judge Kelley will serve their districts while alive and able, continuing in their congressional roles.

Cleveland Sam Randall Mr. Randall Judge Kelley C. H. Branscombe Mr. Branscombe C. H. Branscomb John Taylor I.O U Lawrence Kansas

New York City Building Boom Estimate Rises

In New York City activity in construction has surged with autumn, and analysts estimate total spending on new structures for the year will range from 65 million to 70 million dollars, up from about 45 million in 1885.

New York City

Lawrence Aims To Be State’s Beautiful City Soon

The piece envisions Lawrence becoming the state’s and west’s most beautiful city, celebrated by residents and visitors. It questions whether the city’s progressive business talent will push to achieve this status and bring pride to its citizens.

Lawrence

Tennessee brothers campaign visit to McMinnville

Taylor and his rival for Tennessee governor visited McMinnville last Thursday. Bob, the Democratic candidate, drew the strongest reception yet as Democrats claim gains in traditional strongholds. A campaign feature at McMinnville split colors with white for Democrats and red for Republicans, mirrored in floral tributes and room decorations at the local hotel.

Tennessee Taylor McMinnville Bob

Earthquake Shifts Charleston Coal Hole Depth

Topeka Journal reports Torexa’s coal hole suffered a massive shift after an earthquake. Drill began weeks ago, bottom filled or collapsed, obstruction found near 680 feet, then resealed by reaming. After breaking the rock, the team must drill about 400 feet more to reach the original depth.

Torexa Topeka Journal Charleston

Branscombe Scandal Exposé in Lawrence Letters

The Kans Journal publishes John Taylor story alleging C H Branscombe used lies and manipulation to wed Taylor’s daughter and seize family funds. Documents outline loans, forged promises, and a long pursuit of repayment, with court actions in England and Kansas detailing alleged deceit and estrangement.

John Taylor Ranscombe Branscombe Lawrence District Court Douglass County Charles H. Branscombe

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