Old Hometown Debris and Local Police News in 1874
From the Daily 5 () Kansas Tribune April 21 1874 police report a grocery store break in Massachusetts street with thieves taking tobacco and goods. A Sunday drunk appeared before Judge Smith was fined and promised better behavior if his name is not printed. Noted visits by Col Dubois Mix Litchfield and Maj Chambers about cavalry horses with many rejected as too thin. Decoration Day May 30 is discussed as a national holiday to honor deceased soldiers by decorating graves. From the Lawrence Daily Journal April 21 1899 fire at J M Jones grocery adjoining the Journal building causes heavy water damage. Journal building fills with smoke as firemen work. bucket brigade saves Journal company from greater loss. Compiled by Sarah Parsons.
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High court to hear right to camp dispute involving Grants Pass
George Will notes the 9th Circuit faces Supreme Court scrutiny over homelessness camping rulings. He cites 2020 Medford decision striking down a Grants Pass ordinance on homeless camping, the 9th Circuit affirmations, and critics arguing the ruling creates a broad constitutional right to camp in public spaces. He warns of public health and legal consequences.
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Wyoming wolf cruelty case stirs outrage over policy
Washington Post columnist outlines grisly incident in Wyoming where adolescent wolf Theia was tortured and killed. The piece links lax predator-zone rules, limited penalties, and state secrecy on wolf data to public anger and calls for policy reform and possible federal intervention.
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