16 Mar 1880
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1880
Page
1
Telegraph reports Kearney and Kalloch claim the Committee of Safety as their objective. Belligerents reconcile in secret as conflicts ease. Weston defeated again amid ongoing political and wartime maneuvering across states and rail regions.
In Wasnisetox March 15 Senator Davis Illinois submits a Chicago publishers memorial urging abolition of duties on unsized paper soda ash wood straw and other pulp and on type. He notes reform may not occur this session but supports the change now. Other petitions urge duties removal on materials for newspapers and fer.
A fire broke out in the steerage of the Pacific Mail steamer City of Sydney at the Pacific Mail dock San Francisco. Six fire streams fought the blaze which was confined to the initial compartment. The ship will be discharged and perhaps substituted with another vessel. damage not exceeding a half ton of cargo. The ship could be sea-ready in a day or two.
The record notes discussion over commercial statistics on Atlantic Pacific trade referred to the inter oceanic canal committee. Mr Cox, recognized by the Speaker, moved to suspend the rules to pass the relief bill for the suffering Irish but was interrupted by a motion to adjourn. He obtained leave to print the Foreign Affairs Committee report. Adjourned.
Secretary Sherman says bond purchases will not exceed 2 million dollars weekly and outlines limits. The President nominates Jacob Kendrick Upton as Assistant Treasurer, Arthur Edwards for the Omaha Winnebago Agency, and others. French war claims treaty is postponed. Ex-Senator Burch testifies on exodus and race politics. Wells Fargo letter express scrutiny highlights legal issues.
Peterssexe March 15. Two officials of the Russian embassy at Paris are expected today with documents explaining the refusal to extradite Hartmann. The Russian government will be guided by the papers in its further conduct.
Republican party convention to select eight alternates and a delegate to the State Convention at Topeka on March 31 1880. County representation apportioned by ward and township with polling hours in Lawrence from 7 to 9 am and 3 to 5 pm. John Y Norton chairman and William Evatt secretary announce the gathering.
The Pacific Mills of Lawrence announce readiness to perform all milling tasks with a modern, improved setup. New machinery and styles guarantee satisfaction for patrons, and the firm thanks the community for support while pledging better service in the future. February 23, 14290.
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