Resolution of Keapeei Mourns Brother J K Reeme
The union sends heartfelt sympathy to the family of J K Reeme fallen in death. A copy of the resolutions is to be published and sent to the deceased’s family for their comfort.
11 Dec 1881
Page 1
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1881
Page
1
The union sends heartfelt sympathy to the family of J K Reeme fallen in death. A copy of the resolutions is to be published and sent to the deceased’s family for their comfort.
The president signed conventions creating money order exchanges between Queen Victoria and the United States, and between New South Wales and New Zealand. Effective January 1, the system will ease remittance in US currency for colonial purchases, boosting commerce. Also noted are Senate bills and forthcoming State Department instructions on regional diplomacy, plus a Quash motion denial in Howgate cases and an advertisement for Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Details from Loxpon report describe a devastating Vienna theatre fire where heat and smoke blocked access to second and third galleries. Many victims were found in a mass in a narrow passage, with some dying by their own actions. Survivors recall women throwing children to the pit as gas lamps exploded and the roof collapsed. Count Sigismund Festelias and other students are listed among the missing.
An explosion and fire at a Pittsburg Lanse Erie railroad boarding house near Cutrock seven miles from Portsemore portsecre in the early hours killed at least nine men and left many others burned or missing. Eyewitness accounts describe a rapid flash from a lamp and a stairway blocked by smoke and flames, with survivors escaping only in underclothes. The injured were rushed to hospitals and physicians, while authorities listed the dead and missing including Patrick Foley and Michael Donohue amidst a scene of charred remains and shattered hopes.
Governor John P. St. John announces rewards in Kansas cities Atchison Leavenworth Topeka Kansas City Eas Wyandotte and Dodge City for arrest conviction and removal from office of officials and others charged with selling intoxicating liquors violating the liquor act. Rewards include 100 for liquor sales 300 for city officials 1 300 for sheriffs and officers and 300 for county attorney with final approval by Legislature.
Institutions in Osawatomie Topeka Olathe Wyandotte Topeka Lawrence need dry goods groceries and misc supplies. Bids due January 9 1882 with $50 bid bond. State Charities reserves right to reject any or all bids. Notice also includes attachmen t against Hattie Anderson and A Anderson with January 10 1882 hearing.
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