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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1894
Page
1
A lengthy review notes the tariff bill will redefine business bases upon enactment, with ongoing iron and steel sector price depressions and widespread effects on numerous industries. It calls out expected impacts on liabilities from failures, shifting costs for producers, suppliers and workers, and signals a broadening of economic pressures as the measure moves toward passage.
Work has begun on central Kansas's largest irrigation project near Enterprise. 200 acres to be irrigated under Ten-acre plots for five years, with storage reservoirs located and lines laid for diets and mains. Small fruit and vegetables to be grown by the project headed by CB Hoffman of Topolobampo fame.
A long lost deed to land in a fashionable St Louis suburb surfaces through Charles Georgeot, an engineer at Hoboken city hall, who claims the title may be recognized with settlements avoided after proper verification. A lawyer specializing in property searches backs the claim, while family history notes a French farmer father and eventual migration. Overtures rise among interested parties as delays loom until deeds are firmly established.
Two couples in Papa yesterday married in an eye catching exchange of wives. Eliza Harraon wed Edward Stogday while Lizzie McDermutten tied to Thomas Ellison, each previously married to the others. Both divorces occurred last week as officials noted in Taylorville. Denver hosts the LAS W meet with many world records already set and more expected today if conditions hold. Weather threatens but racing today features mile events, a national championship and various quarter mile races across multiple classes.
Leavenworth Aug 18 Julius 8 Edwards secretary of the Western Connell Goods and Packers association was struck from behind last evening with a stone in the hands of an unknown person fracturing the skull and left side of the body. He remained unconscious all night and is in a critical condition. A suspect fled.
Senate leaders clash over appointing Waite of California to the finance committee amid tariff dispute. Murphy and Manders propose amendments. Lindsay urges adjournment only after tariff measures pass. Sherman and others critique Democratic missteps and seek clarity on revenue impacts.
A July 25 clash at Setkan produced heavy casualties with about 6,000 Chinese and 5,000 Japanese engaged. Japanese forces captured Belkan after driving off the Chinese, who sheltered on ships near Kuatu. A subsequent battle at A-San yielded no reports, while both sides noted naval activity and new warship movements.
Markets by wire reporting mixed commodity notes from Kansas City and Chicago. Cattle receipts reach about six thousand with steady to lower bids on feeders and fat cattle, hog receipts around one hundred thousand with steady demand, wheat and corn futures show varied shifts, prices listed for grades and futures. Trading activity appears uneven across sectors with cautious wholesale and daily price postings.
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