Tax butchers strike fails as packing houses hire outside union workers
In Chicago a tax butchers strike failed with packing houses securing all the men they needed outside the union. The Kansas Pacific railroad undertakes a contract to carry 1,660 cars and 52 engines to Denver for the Denver and South Park narrow gauge line. Grenola Argus debuts in Grenola Elk County with John E. Stinson as editor and proprietor. presidential election discussion in New York Assembly introduces a bill to elect electors by congressional districts with two at large. state personals note a man crushed by Santa Fe cars at Emporia and two prominent locals’ deaths, including John B. Kennedy of Troy and Maine figure General Chamberlain with Bowdoin ties.
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Chicago
Tar
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Denver
Denver and South Park
New York Assembly
United States
Garfield Senate promotion praised by Saint Louis Republican
The Saint Louis Republican lauds Senator Garfield after nine terms in the House, noting his expertise in revenue expenditure and finance and calling him a strong Republican leader whose move to the Senate will be felt. Also reviewed is a Temperance reform song collection by Tenney and Hoffman with favorable remarks on its high musical quality and encouraging texts. County bonds refunding for the L. L. and G. railroad, totaling 372 600, are settled. Topeka registration completed. 55,000 bonds still missing, their return doubtful. praise for the county board’s handling.
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Saint Louis
Garfield
Senate
House
Congress
J. H. Tenney
E. A. Hoffman
Oliver Ditson & Co
Boston
Pole
L. L
Topeka
Donglaw
Earth's Day Lengthens Under Tidal Friction
In a Princeton lecture on Eclipse Problems, Professor Charles A. Young explained that the apparent speeding of the moon's motion misled earlier views that the Moon's orbit grows shorter. More precise calculations show the Moon does not approach Earth. instead Earth's day lengthens due to tidal friction, which slows rotation.
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Charles A. Young
Princeton
Scientific American
John Brown and Hickory Point disputed actions analyzed
A letter to the Journal writer debunks Dr Brown’s self praise and corrects accounts of the Lawrence crisis of September 14, 1856. It cites eye witnesses like Wm Crutchfield and recounts Brown's role organizing troops, Lane’s Hickory Point assault, Harvey’s Lawrence involvement, and Geary’s proclamation.
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Brown
John Brown
Lawrence
Lane
Harvey
Geary
Hickory Point
United States
Free State
Lecompton
Jacob McGee
Sam. Walker
Sharp
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
John Speer
D. C. Haskell
Cracklie
Kansas
Biog. Dic
Harper's Ferry
Franklin
Topeka
Gerry
Tabor
Iowa
Calvin Cutter
Archer
Nebraska
Hollow Square
Jour Sper
Returning Boards Questioned In F Boston Transcript
The transcript questions the Returning Board's actions, arguing it should not be admitted as true. The record notes dispute over the board’s legitimacy and the handling of results. Authorities or observers are cited as challenging the board's authority and procedures.
Returning Board’s role in elections starkly debated
Discussion contrasts Louisiana and Maine actions to secure party control. It notes Louisiana Returning Board’s alleged fairness under terror and fraud, while Maine Democrats are accused of nullifying the popular will via technicalities. Governor Garcelon and council face criticism for subverting democracy according to the piece.
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Louisiana
Garcelon
Returning Board of
Returning Board
Courtland Parker
New Orleans
Parker
Maine
Osage County Insult Reply Over Pending Suit
In Osage County, a letter from Faruer to the Journal comments on a District Court case Stronger versus Whitman. A Lyndon teacher retorts in a January 8 daily piece without naming the writer, who defends his known record and says the missive concerns only the suit. The writer invites readers to form their own opinion.
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Dragoon Valley
Osage County
District Court
Whitman
Faruer
State Board of Agriculture Elects Officers at Topeka
The State Board of Agriculture met in Topeka and elected R W Jenkins as President H St Clair as Vice President Wm Sims as Treasurer. Directors time expired were filled by Gov J M Harvey J Carter and James F Keeney, with resolutions urging a unified state fair to advance agricultural interests and warning against competing fairs in Topeka and Lawrence.
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State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
R. W. Jenkins
H. ©. St. Clair
Wm. Sims
J. M. Harvey
J.B. Edwards
J. Carter
H. C. St. Clair
James F. Keeney
Waerras
Tate
Wauernras
Ima Neezas
Lawrence
Kansas
Leaverworrh Plans New Corn Syrup Factory
The town of Leaverworrh announces a proposed corn syrup manufactory to boost local industry. Officials cite job creation and regional economic growth as primary aims while outlining sites and funding steps.
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Grenola
Elk County
Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern
John E. Stinson
Propritor
William Wright
Santa Fe
Emporia
John B. Kennedy
Troy
Doniphan County
General Chamberlain
South Carolina
Grant
Appemster
Lee
Bowdoin College
Sen. Garfield
Temperance Jewels
Cere
Retter
Osaxe County
Bratt. Roy. Oe Eing. Powder Co
Sdew
New York
Blakemah, Taylor & CO
Grand St
Ebright
Julia McNair Wright
Christine Advocate
Suez
Tier Tien Ar Mieeen
Addres J. D. McCurdy A CO
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Brett
Alden
California
Rio
White Front
Massachusetts Street
Mansas
Dickens
Waverly
Webster
Macauley
England
Gibbons
Rome
Mrs. Browning
Bryant
J. 8S
Crew & CO
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Washington Life Insurance Company
OF New York
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Coal and Iron Exchange
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Church Streets
Brewer.,jr
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Cyrus Munn
E. 3
W. McCready
M. D
Hamdard
John Charlton
A. B. Warren & CO
Lawrence, Kansas
Zara
East India
America
Richardson & Co
A. Allen
Southampton Row
London
Boulevard Haussmann
Paris
France
Barclay Mt
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Win
M. Giles
West Broadway
Iseorge N. Payne
West Twenty-ninth Street
N.Y
Giles
J.K. Knovs
Wabnet Avenue
Ill
Chenut
Europe
Kalih Ogle
West Twenty-fifth Street
Vaxvana
India
Draggidts
Hop Bitters Mfg. Co
Radiustar
N.Y. SE
Kansas City
Ottawa
Garnett, Colony
Barihigan
Tolis
Enaboltdt
Thayer
Chante
Cherryvale
Independence
Coffeyville
Kinporia
Indian Territory
Union Depot
Neosho Valley
Kanas
Globe Oil Co
S Delamater & CO
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Waterooms
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Mendenhall
J. A. Daily
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A. F. Bates
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