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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1880
Page
1
Telegraph dispatches early today report Secretary Sherman stating no intention to resign his post. Inside pages detail party actions in San Francisco and debate over fortification bills. Also notes on trials, weather, and telegraph company disputes across multiple cities.
The Ministerial Journal notes US ambitions to found coastal colonies in Africa and Portugal’s gains against English encroachment. Meanwhile in New Orleans area, a levee breach near the barracks prompts closure and reinforcement as flood fears rise. Col Herde plans immediate aid to seal a 30 foot crevasse at Bayou Lafourche five miles below Lockport.
The Kentucky and national Senate debates cover a tax cut proposal for the President, education funding for unclaimed treasury moneys, and a broad call for a special committee on the interoceanic canal. Lawmakers discuss fortifications funding, Monroe Doctrine implications, and the need for a robust naval and army posture amid rising public opinion against foreign barriers. Additional items note a U.S. House defense bill, Indian trust fund deposits, and foreign visit reports, with Grant's Texas trip and Liberia emigration talks emerging in separate dispatches.
March 12 report highlights minority stance in Donnelly versus Washburne. House Judiciary orders trade marks bill aligning with foreign treaty rules and rejects inter State regulation. Indian Affairs joint session previews Schurz explanation of Ute Colorado agreement with proposed bill detailing perpetual and annual appropriations, land allotment, and agricultural aid. Some text appears garbled. main items include trade mark policy, Ute treaty provisions, and related congressional actions.
Dosnex March 12 reports London clubs will admit prominent American visitors as honorary members for three months to show courtesy. Cable completed Loypox March 12 expects the English section of the new art cable to be finished in ten days. Gladstone noted Lord Derby has joined the Liberal party at Mary-le-Bone.
In San Francisco on March 12 the Workingmen's ward clubs denounced the Citizens' Protective Union and the arrest of Kearney. Kearney appeared in police court, not wanting jury or counsel, and no witnesses were present. The case was continued until tomorrow as the prosecutor seeks witnesses.
In a March round of hangings three Black defendants faced capital punishment. John Mayfield was hanged in Mangea for the murder of Tobe Irvine in November 1878. Sidney McFadden was executed in Washington, Arkansas, for poisoning his wife Esther. Dave Brigherly was hanged in Thomasville, Georgia, for raping a White woman in October.
March 12 in Wasimyetox and March 12 in Wasmseros reports show Yeo Jones of the New York Times and Erastus Brooks of the Express arguing before the Ways and Means Committee to end the 20 percent import duty on wood pulp. They claim prices rose 35 to 50 percent due to paper maker combinations and supply shifts driving paper costs from 6 to 10 cents per pound. manufacturers deny collusion, citing supply and demand. The Treasury announces plans to buy bonds with revenued expenditures and interest, while a silver coin shortage from a recent law will be addressed by exchanging 21 million in fractional silver coins for United States notes via sub-treasuries when Congress funds it.
Judge Settle ruled that the United States may use every legal remedy available in all states to enforce timber rights without requiring bond for damages or costs, in a decision announced today from Pexsacona Florida on March 12. The ruling could broaden recovery avenues for federal timber claims and affect ongoing related litigation nationwide.
Baxtitosé Michigan March 12 General Henry A Whoupson West Point graduate of 1819 and president of the National Bank of Baltimore died today aged 60.
The Post reports that Bismarck has ordered a collection of diplomatic papers showing Russia's hostile aims toward Germany. The volume will include documents related to Gortschakov's proposal to France for an anti German alliance.
General Melikoff escaped an assassination attempt as a gunman fired. A chain shirt protected him, the bullet pierced the coat but failed to harm him, and the assailant was captured by the guard.
The Wisconsin Senate tonight concurred in the Assembly resolution granting female suffrage with a 19 to 1 vote. Milwacree coverage notes the decisive bipartisan support and the swift action in the legislature.
Reports from St. Louis Coremaurs and Augusta detail upheaval in party leadership Chauncey I Filley named as acting chairman while Shields claims illegality and vows a March 23 Jefferson City meeting to set a State Convention in Chicago delegates dispute Democratic State central committee in Coremaurs schedules May 6 convention and delegates at large New York City coverage notes a contract dispute over mail and transit rates with no price increase clause highlighted
A long review of a new edition of Lippincott's Gio uet teer notes the work has consumed five years in preparation and will be warmly welcomed by readers who value its past usefulness. The tribute to Colonel Bateman recalls his dramatic influence in the theater. Mrs. Sarah W. Haly of Newburyport dies at 60, leaving vast but divided wealth and no direct heirs, with beneficiaries among poorer residents.
Publication notices announce court actions in Douglas and other counties. Gower and associated trustees face petition on dates in March 1880 regarding trust deeds and property occupations. Also listed are county delegates and the state republican convention details. The document includes estate matters for FW Bardwell and related probate orders with sale of real estate to satisfy debts.
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