05 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1888
Page
1
Read City Clerk Treasurer Police Judge and city officials listed. Advertises hotels Lawrence House and Lawrence City lodging with proprietor names and weekly rates. notes boarding, meals, telephones, and central location near Courthouse for visitors.
From Washington reports that West Virginia Democrats help tilt the House towards a Republican majority of five seats as party alignments shift and voters react to national issues.
Senate reports pile up on numerous measures with bills referred while the House receives a petition from North Dakota seeking immediate statehood. Three homestead bills are introduced as political forecasts hint at elections and possible post election sessions. The Charleston recount news steadies Republican leaders who foresee a West Virginia delegation solidly Democratic and a potential extra session after the new administration takes office.
Congress discusses naval armaments and two new homestead entry bills. Senate considers a Union Pacific settlement bill after brief debate. House actions include treasury and currency reports and a bid to admit North Dakota Montana and New Mexico delegates.
General J A Williamson visits Boston as a noted out of town caller. He predicts Allison may stay in the Senate while Clarkson is favored for a cabinet post. Vanderburgh veterans thank Harrison for victory and receive his note of appreciation. Huston discusses final state campaign report and audit of committee expenditures. Federal grand jury deliberations focus on alleged election corruption and a leaked letter. Campaign bust ness heads to a closing meeting of national Republicans.
The case of Furet Nationst bank of Shreveport v3 the Board of Reviews upheld by the supreme court holds that bank share taxation remains applicable even when part of capital is invested in United States or state bonds. Judgment affirmed amid note that exempt bonds do not exempt shares. Remains of Joe Barlowe discussed. senators consider interment in family vault. Federation miners convene with Powderly. division anticipated in independent miners’ organization. Weather and financial notes from New York and Kansas report cold weather, mixed market signals, and clearing house plans.
An armed mob captured the murderer Witherell after a confrontation on a telegraph pole. The suspect was seized from the scene and handed over to authorities for custody.
In Canon City at 4 a m twenty armed men stormed Pex jail overpowering the sheriff and tearing down the siren cage housing Witherill. He was shot and hanged from a telegraph pole as dawn broke, after being wounded and refusing to speak. The incident follows Witherell's long criminal record including a 1880 murder and a recent spree with McCain lineage.
The Indianapolis switchmen strike ends with workers returning to yards seeking reinstatement. Leaders blame four Chicago organizers for inflaming wages and conditions, claiming half may regain jobs within days while some cow men are reassigned. The dispute centers on Chicago wage comparisons and local living costs.
The item reports widespread excitement over the White Cups in Brown County Ohio with rumors of crimes, including beatings. It notes several districts where colored children face threats near schools and harassment at night. General Spinner faces illness and old age. General Tom Ponce, a dwarf exhibited in past years, dies after a long life, once titled by a king.
The Board of Appeals of the American Trotting Association began its annual session to adjudicate complaints for rule violations from the past season. The panel includes Governor-elect Merriam of Minnesota and other officials. 72 cases are on the docket over at least two days.
Tension grows as diplomatic ties between Germany and Spain show signs of friction amid fiscal and policy disagreements. Officials in both capitals pursue cautious dialogue while markets and citizens watch for potential shifts in trade and cooperation.
Dispatches report Emperor William II's illness remains debated with mixed rumors of a critical ear ailment and purulent discharge while court statements deny danger. Berlin bans civilian dress for officers. the Spanish ambassador Fascon arrives as Spain-Germany tensions show strain. Abroad, a Commons inquiry flags an arrest as a breach of privilege. Grand Duke Alersather of Russia to wed Princess Hlelens of Paris lineage.
Markets by telegraph show miscellaneous figures with cents per share and percent rates. A Lexington dispatch reports a woman’s house fire killing three children after leaving them locked inside. Cortlandt works at Cortland Wagons are engulfed in fumes with no rescue possible. An explosion at Slienberger’s iron mill fatally burns a worker and injures others, with Polish laborers among the injured.
A letter from Baltistony Missouri dated January 28 1987 touts Botanic Blood Balm as quelling catarrh ulcerated sore throat and rheumatism from blood poisoning after four weeks of use. The writer credits rapid throat relief and overall health improvement and endorses the product to the public.
A jumble of brief items covers political shifts, a court house fire in Georgetown Ohio destroying records, editorial control change at Omaha's paper, Knights Templar leadership, a court ruling in the Oregon Shipping dispute, a near tragedy on the Berwick track, Topeka real estate fraud, a bank burglary attempt in Linx City, a Blythe family custody case, a $298000 claim in Texas over Davis capture, and Kansas public school statistics with 1880s fiscal figures.
Surgeon Martin discharges the last yellow fever patient today in Galsesville Pla as fumigation progresses toward completion. The board of health declares the epidemic over and through traffic resumes with the first passenger train arriving this afternoon. A detective in the vicinity of Wichita mentions Horace Greely. The note questions Juba Peter St. John’s status since the election.
OCR fragment lists several attorneys and offices in the National Bank building including Baker, Thacher, Hutchings, Spangler, and W. Benner. Mentions a president and various street addresses, with unclear surrounding context or dates.
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