14 Jan 1882
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1882
Page
1
Notices from January 1882 outline quarterly payments for rental boxes, with advance payment required and strict enforcement by the Postmaster. Expired leases trigger vacating and transfer to general delivery, as authorities warn tax renters who delay payments.
Dread Beriety reports that at 3 p.m. yesterday President Little called the meeting to order and introduced C. C. Dart as planning officer. Miss Cara Fellows took charge of books and records as secretary. The program featured declamations readings essays music and a prize discussion on the value of education. Adaetia Urowa and Charles E. Metwalt were elected members. El FL Stanley was appointed sergeant at arms. Mroki Mo Qateoad was choir leader. a literary contest with the Youngs Men's club is planned. Meetings will be held Fridays at 2:30 p.m. starting next week.
In a heated court session Guiteau admitted error about Davidge and defended Corkhill. Davidge, challenging claims of insanity, presented witness testimony and legal argument to portray Guiteau as calculating and morally depraved. The prosecutor faced interruptions from Guiteau while outlining his case and citing testimony, with court adjourned after a dramatic exchange.
The court examined bond submissions and witness lists in the Star Routes case. Judge Stell and Judge Jackson questioned the defendants about evidence and delays, with rulings on admissibility and witness scope. The trial continued amid juror discussions and scheduled further proceedings in January.
Washington report notes the Senate Committee on Territories favors reporting back Wests bill to authorize marriages in Territories with discharge and referral to the Judiciary Committee. In Owra Wisconsin a northbound freight derailed after a broken rail near Jane Don. nine cars wrecked and a man named Shott killed.
Jan 13 dispatch from St. Louis describes the execution of Thadieus Baber and Wham Ward at the jail yard. The narrative covers their last hours the reading of the death warrant and the moments of death, with Ward showing religious fervor and Baber reading from the Bible as they faced the drop.
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