18 Feb 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1888
Page
1
Chicago broadcasts announce a $21,000 reward for the capture of A. J. Snell now linked to a murder. police list the suspect’s detailed description, aliases, attire, and possible weapon. tip line directs to Geo. W. Hubbard, superintendent of police.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an opinion declaring that a Tennessee chartered short line used for inter state coal traffic is an instrumentality of interstate commerce and must serve all shippers equally. Separately, a senate committee on post offices and post roads expanded to five members and will promptly report a bill. In probate news, Mrs Weltha A Emmons’ will, drafted in New York in 1887, may be contested, with potential large bequests and allocations to a husband, relatives, attendants, and a foster brother. Also reported is a large fire in Providence, R I, causing about 143000 in damage and 96000 in insured losses.
Corbin testifies before Congressional panel, disputes questions about mining strike, and insists on limited disclosure. Exchange of letters with Lewis signals possible wage talks and resumed work if no discrimination. railroad officials deny wrongdoing and discuss finances and profits. Pension bill outlook cited by Commander in Chief Rea. miners in Schuylkill region expected to return to work by Monday with conditional agreement awaiting board approval.
The Fifty congresshouse debates the Donald McKay private war claim bill, a motion to reconsider is tabled, and the session adjourns amid parliamentary questions. Bluffton memorials urge replacing multiple appropriation bills with a general post office building fund for towns over 1,000 population.
The York market page reports dull activity with offers at 2c and paper at 6 percent, noting total stocks today at 29 198 with some coupon activity. Livestock figures from Des Moines and Kansas City show steady to strong cattle values for good to choice stock, with receipts and shipments detailed. A humorous merchant anecdote about a slow clerk follows, ending with a Harper's Bazar reference and pension claimant mentions at the White House.
At a meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers Prof Gustav Lindenthal presented a paper on The North River Bridge Problem proposing a suspension bridge across the Hudson between Fourteenth and Twenty eighth streets to carry all major rail lines into the city. The plan features two iron towers, three spans, with a 2850 foot central span. Pro and con discuss a tunnel versus bridge, noting safety and capacity for 50 000 passengers per hour and a construction cost around 15 million dollars not including land and termini. A separate note mentions antler mysteries addressed by Dr A White, suggesting a small insect destroys shed antlers. The clearing-house in New York date referenced is 1853.
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