16 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1889
Page
1
The report notes that opening day will see limited claim filings in Oklahoma with officials expecting only a small number of registrations on the 220 date. Officials caution the figure may change as events unfold and appeal processes proceed.
The Rock Island and Santa Fe rail lines issue notices for land office entries in Guthrie and Kingfisher counties. Multiple trains south toward Oklahoma City and Purcell are delayed with plans for April 22 land bids. Officials warn a rush may occur as settlers and agents prepare for rapid Western land activity.
Supreme court rules that a consul general cannot receive retroactive pay or additional compensation for past service. The decision cites a standing prohibition on dual compensation for holders of consular posts and clarifies that severance or reemployment terms do not justify back pay. The ruling affects officers who served in London and Davalla, and emphasizes adherence to official pay structures and established government allowances.
A large forest fire swept through a wooded area today causing extensive smoke and flames. Fire crews battled the blaze across several hours with efforts concentrated near the eastern edge of the woods. No injuries were reported and local authorities urged residents to avoid the area.
A disastrous forest fire swept through Patrick County from Patrick Spring to Dantz Depot along the Danville and Loe River lines, destroying homes, barns, and livestock. The blaze, deemed unprecedented, left many families destitute as heavy rain finally halted it Sunday night.
Telegraphic notes report Sykes of Missouri as pest proof inspector on mail routes, a bay thief named Stanten in Burlington Kansas was captured by Deputy Sheriff Yess, plans to buy 83,000 acres of land near Haltagooga Pennsylvania to develop a large-scale territory, General K Graham a former port official in New York dies at Lakewood, a wife in Michigan City targets saloonkeepers after her soldier husband drinks, a council Grove incident injures two state senator’s wife and daughter when a horse bolts, Dr FDR Gyles of New York dies after taking a strychnine potion, Puzzoni powder touted for skin, and ads for calico and Easter sales at Raymond & Dick.
A sprawling market wire lists stock prices and financial notices alongside crime items. It mentions a Pile of swindles at the Commercial National Bank, a lynching pardon in Cofrania, and arrests in jewelry theft. Names like Williams and Harrison Heywonl appear with local court notes, while the piece mixes market data with sensational crime notes from New York and Cleveland.
The listing shows district clerk and deputy clerks under law records. It includes names such as John Walton and C. Thacher the attorney at law, located near the National Bank Building. The directory notes offices in Lawrence with rooms at the National Bank Building and references positions like coroner, surveyor, and register.
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