10 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1888
Page
1
A dated notice lists attorneys Satou and Hank Hutchings for a legal matter on Mase Street. The fragment confirms a legal representation but lacks full case details or parties involved. The readable text indicates a law firm presence on Mase Street with two named attorneys.
In Washington the House debates the flag paragraph within the tariff bill. Lawmakers weigh proposed adjustments to taxation and symbol regulation as part of commerce policy. Delegates from major committees argue for and against.
The President approves the Widows Pension Act and many claims are favorably acted. A lengthy crop report notes reductions in winter wheat seeding across several states, with totals near 1.55 million acres, while spring wheat rises in the Dakotas and western territories. Weather and pest notes, river conditions, and local notices blend with Prohibition Convention results in Douglas County as a band concert closes the season.
Ten thousand spectators watched Harvard defeat Yale by 7 points at Cambridge. Yale now must win remaining games to tie the series and keep hopes alive for advancing. General Sherman visit noted. Knights of the Jimmy active in city charity drives and arrests limited. Cream Balm praised for catarrh relief by W Wigginson of Chicago. Vestibule trains to Chicago touted for comfort and shorter rail distances via Santa Fe route. Meat market opening announced by A Thudhum with first class cuts. Cash offer advertised for real estate loans up to 3000 with flexible terms.
Wide range of topics including weather impacts on crops in Michigan and Western Minnesota, a tariff bill debate in the House of Representatives with remarks by Reed Butterworth and others, and a pension act benefiting widows of Civil War veterans. Also updates on General Sheridan’s health with daily bulletins from Washington.
The item list notes Marietta Pennsylvania housing the country’s largest vaccine virus farm with a claimed daily output between 85 000 and 0 000 points. It also mentions diverse anecdotes from Augusta Georgia Norfolk Virginia and other places including a tramp reciting Bible chapters in a police station a peanut market in Norfolk a dwarf orange tree from Japan and a baby wagon invention. Additional notes cover a hyphenated city name Himingham a Kansas man’s revenge on a woman a green frog in a Charlotte Florida warrior’s home and Isaac Pitman the shorthand pioneer.
Joseph Ketcham, baggage master, has died from injuries he sustained in an accident. The incident occurred earlier this week, with authorities investigating the circumstances. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
A peculiar dynamite device near a Ghieuge tistore on Dearborn avenue exploded fears of a train robbery plot. Inspector Bynfield examined a pipe packed with dynamite and gunpowder, tied with rubber tubing, found by George Knapp. Police search continues as reports of a fatal baggage master injury and a large reward offer swirl through Delhi and Cincinnati.
June 9 report from Milwarees says the town of Norway Michigan was nearly wiped out by fire. Thirty buildings burned including the town hall Masonic hall post office and principal hotel. Firefighters and residents faced extensive loss across the business district.
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