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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1883
Page
1
Yesterday the House prepared to finish debate on the tariff bill as Kasson champions the measure and Hall opposes it. The Senate made progress on iron duties while considering amendments. House actions included a railroad resolution reflecting public will and a tariff bill debate focused on rates and classifications with amendments advancing, adjournment prompting tense cross talk.
In Topeka on Jan 26 the Senate adopted a resolution directing the committee on public instruction to report on the feasibility of an asylum for the incurably insane. Various bills were introduced including defenses of charities, county officers, and organ ization of third class cities. The Senate adjourned to 3 PM Tuesday, while the House handled leave of absence, new bills, and contested seats. The Reagan bill support was set as a special order for Tuesday evening.
Mr. Kasson’s brief speech drew applause while Mr. Hall of Texas opposed the bill, calling it a perversion of congressional power and accusing the measure of diabolical iniquity, false pretense and robbery. committee rose and the House adjourned.
Telegraph briefs note a recent Omaha fire wiping out property valued at about $60,000. Other items mention the Washington agricultural convention assessing the country’s animal industries, Dore’s remains interred, Alexandr ia Damas’ grave oration, Ensign Hunt’s Irkutsk telegraph, Folger urging vault room for silver, cold Mercury in New England, Milwaukee College fire loss estimated at $50,000 with $29,000 insured, and a grand jury presentment against Wm Dickson over star route juror influence.
In St. Petersburg on January 26 General Mouragieff temporarily left the city after trial revelations. The government will prosecute Kobozeff tied to the mint in Tittle Garden street. A prominent Nihilist will also face prosecution. Emancipation notes: Autonomist faction in Cuba asks Congress for papers on gradual slave freedom, citing flaws in 1880 act.
Dense fog blankets Montreal for the Ice Carnival causing postponement of harbor bonspiel and visibility issues on the rink. Skating races trotting and hockey are listed for the afternoon with a school ball and snowshoe club concert planned for evening.
Lincoln Neb January 26 Republicans finally held a caucus with 67 attendees enough to elect a senator. The session adjourned at midnight after eleven ballots showing Corwin 14 Mayer 16 Saunders 153 Sanderson 5 and other tallies then Corn 9 14 Mellerd 3 Mayer 13 Saunders 13 Manderzon 8 on the eleventh ballot.
Leavenworth notices that M Clough of Kr 82 Wi ike, a Harvard Law School graduate and prominent state attorney, died after a long illness. He led a respected legal career and left a sizable family of seven children.
Petroit January 26 first ballot in joint convention shows Perry 46 votes, Stout 44, Hannah 14, Walch 18, Hanchelle 18, remaining votes scattered. The result outlines a tight race with no clear majority on the opening ballot.
Washington reports colder fair weather for the Missouri Valleys on January 26 with northwesterly winds and higher temperatures expected elsewhere.
Denver January 26 on the third ballot the Republican Senatorial caucus named T M Bowen of Rio Grande for the long term with no short term nomination. The rest of the page details medical tips and assorted anecdotes.
A man with a bold hat challenged Officer Dean on Broadway last Sunday night asking if he was a policeman. After a night of drinking, he was later found drunk near Waverly Place and brought to Jefferson Market Police Court where he paid ten dollars, boasting of a series of wild escapades. He claimed a desire for a safe rowdy venue without strict rules and left laughing as the fine was settled.
An Austin youth asks Mose Schaumburg what business he’d start if reduced to poverty. Mose answers slowly he’d enter a petty trade, splitting matches to earn about fifty percent profit. A quip on truth follows about the aging of untruths.
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