23 May 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1888
Page
1
A fragmented 19th century directory page lists city offices including Mayor City Clerk and Treasurer, with officials and departments noted. It catalogs local businesses such as hotels The Lawrence House Murray proprietor, Deor Hotel Pratt proprietor, a lunch counter, and several attorneys at law with office addresses and services.
The Senate defeats the Riddleberger fisheries measure while debating a House bill to create a Department of Labor, and the House advances a measure barring convicts from labor produced for states. Debates touch constitutional powers, labor, capital and punishment, with amendments and conference plans noted. Senators Blair Wilson and George named for conference on labor, and concerns over postmaster Worden allowances spar with executive messages. The session closes amid adjournment and continuing river and harbor tensions.
Delegates from immunity of the status and Local War association of Che rotutis met to form a national bar association. About seventy-five delegates attended the opening session as A. J. Worthington urged a uniform national organization to remedy diverse laws on commercial paper and statutes of limitation across states. Col. L. Mrethead of St. Louis was elected chairman. The Golden Eagles Supreme Council met in Washington with 23 jurisdictions and 60,000 members, recommending charters for Ohio and Missouri and a new widow’s degree. A grand street parade followed, reviewed by President Cleveland at the White House. Notices include railroad work on south Mesaschupetts street and a beauty advert.
In Boston, members organize a statewide Republican league aiming to unify party efforts and coordinate campaigns. The new group seeks broader member engagement, streamline county outreach, and strengthen party messaging across Massachusetts.
The Democratic state convention will meet tomorrow with Pro Scott and friends seeking to direct proceedings. Charles E Boyle of Payette opposes the plan. four delegates at large named as Scott, Cassidy, Mittehler, and Boyle. W A Hensel will be temporary chair and ex Senator Wallace permanent chair. The platform endorses President Cleveland and the Mills tariff, avoiding judicial nominations and backing Gov. Putnam of Portland. The gathering adjourned with the platform adopted and the anti prohibition issue not pursued.
Minas May 22 Brazil appears stricken with paralysis The emperor has lost power in speech and his breathing is impaired Oxygen was forced into his lungs and caffeine injected under his skin He is partly conscious but there is little hope of recovery Prince Augustus of Coburg and Dr Charcot of Paris have been summoned to attend the emperor during the last sacrament
A garbled sports page lists racing results and city pairings across major venues from St Louis to Philadelphia with mentions of Baltimore and Chicago. It records race outcomes, winners, and times, plus scattered notes on names like Prince Royal and Verda, amid broad league and track references.
A large gathering of Massachusetts Republicans from across the state convened in Boston on May 22 to form a state league. J A Candler presided as temporary chair, 89 clubs represented, 800 delegates. A. Pillsbury of Boston named president of the national league committee, George A. Marden elected state league president, and delegates to the national convention chosen: Gould Medfield, Powell Boston, Stickney Springfield, Hall Pittsfield, Foster New York. Adjourned with emphasis on northern alignment and Republican momentum.
A controversial feature argues that diamond theft in Zulia areas is driven by a chain of white intermediaries. It details how native Zulu sellers, coerced by white buyers and intermediaries, hide stones in hair or clothing and shift them through a network ending with European markets. The piece cites Dr. Matthews and various tales of swallowed gems and duped natives to illustrate a broader moral about civilization and exploitation.
The Baptist Missionary Union announces its fleet of officers for the coming year. The article lists leadership roles and assigns duties within the organization.
The German Baptist conference opened in New Haven with officers named and debates about liquor traffic. They refused to open their tabernacle for lay discussion on temperance, while plans for a centennial fundraiser and Congo missionary work were discussed. The report mentions election of officers, a motion opposing liquor, and related committee actions.
Telegram style items report political and legal notes across the United States. Topics include fiscal court delays in Ft Smith, a federal funding discussion on a Frisco toll route, Chicago beef concerns and calls to stamp adulterated foods, Oregon Transcontinental meeting details, and weather indicators with Kansas rain and regional forecasts.
Kansas City reports show steady prices for corn and wheat with traders noting mixed demand. Prices for fats, meats, and dairy move modestly as producers and buyers assess late spring market signals and futures activity.
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