20 Nov 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1888
Page
1
The article notes Mr Powderfly is asked to assume the role of leadership for the Knight Qayee More organization. It outlines support from members and potential implications for the group’s direction.
Delegates to the general assembly press Powderly to lead a radical reform. Talks of eight or four new officials, possible dismissal of Powderly and reshaping the general executive board. Editorial attack prompts Powderly to defend his stance and propose submitting charges to the order’s proper tribunal.
Mrs Edna Tibbard sues Leary Fry, Rochester tubuler company superintendent, for $100,900 alleging Fry promised to marry her after winning consent from his daughters then secretly wed another. The suit notes hotel meals, a Niagara Falls elopement plan, and Fry’s sudden withdrawal from visits. Other items report yellow fever cases, labor unrest, and local notices.
In the House of Commons Mr Madden presents a bill to add 25 million pounds to the Ashbourne act to ease tenant land purchases in Ireland. Mr Gladstone objects, proposing an amendment to extend the land law and curb rents arrears citing evictions and debtor risk, while condemning government strategy and seeking limited funding. The dispute centers on who should bear purchase risk and how to protect tenants amid rising arrears and landlord leverage.
Parliament debated government pledges and measures to extend land act amid disputes over payments and evictions. Reports cited Gladstone and ministers indicating no concession to keep the act in operation without broader support amid arrears and land purchase concerns.
Major General Schofield reports a peaceful year with heavy guns practice and sea coast defenses expanding. He calls for more officers and troops, warns of desertions and officer retirements, and cites barracks neglect and need for frontier fortifications.
A chaotic wire report notes several incidents: Mrs Jaz Goulil improves. Balfour travels with fever. Hubert Garrett’s doctors announce death not near. a deadly sewer collapse on Fifty-second Street. rumor of steamer pad razing proven groundless. Cunard liner Etruria endures a lethal wave. governess Maderoisette Gon dari dies in Youngstown after a fall. medical consultation on Lord Enniumen near death in Victoria. Chicago romance ends in suicide. Atchison improvement works funded. Miss Endicott and Mr Chamberlain’s marriage described as love match. Kendall killed in Kentucky, Roberts jailed in Kentucky. Frank Grayer missing amid McCormick tie in Sedalia.
scattered directory snippet lists lawyers and offices in National Bank building with names such as Gee J Barker John Hutchings S C Thacher and P Randal. includes Meats Market and fresh meals at Winthrop Street. telephone number 133 appears.
A sprawling market summary details mixed results across commodities, grains, livestock, and dairy. It notes a dull, uncertain tone with modest price drops and a slow demand backdrop, citing varied bids and receipts across regions and sectors.
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