27 Sep 1888
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1888
Page
1
A historic directory page lists various Lawrence businesses and officials including Murray proprietor Pratt proprietor Steele abstracter of titles attorney at law and others. It notes services such as fire department supervision and legal services with addresses and roles in the community.
Reports from Jamestown North Dakota describe a massive prairie fire driven by strong winds across Lamour and Want counties. Losses include hundreds of acres of wheat and hay, farm buildings and equipment, with many farmers facing total losses as the fire raged near multiple towns. No loss of life reported yet.
Sporting events recount six furlong and longer races at Louisville Loreville and Gravesend on Sept 26. Winners include Inalty, Birthday, Hindo Craft, Tom Nichols, Comedy, Banner Bearer, Favor, King Crab, Bessie June with multiple placings and times noted amid rain ruined track conditions. An extra day was planned to aid yellow fever sufferers.
In Washington Sept 26 the Senate discussed Mr Hawley’s February bill on “Inqueats under national authority” as Mr George argued race, secession, and Reconstruction. He described war, white supremacy, and Mississippi’s two races under white rule, noting tax spikes and political shifts before praising white governance. The debate paused without action.
General Harrison argues that more than twenty million dollars of surplus tax revenue should be refunded to states that paid the tax, using a civil war era precedent to ease current taxation burdens. He cites Indiana and Ohio receipts and recalls a filibustered bill to repay the direct tax. He also discusses foraker club visits and Blaine Indiana dates.
A grand veteran assembly in Kansas draws wide participation as the Department hosts a historic union event unseen in the state. Participants include regional chapters and numerous former service members gathering for ceremonies, parades, and reunions across multiple days.
The Grand Army of the Republic Kansas department announces the 5th annual reunion at Topeka with plans for a large gathering. General A. McCook brings four infantry companies six cavalry troops and one light battery to participate. Attendance encouraged despite a fixed rail fare of one and a half cents per mile. Indiana soldiers receive headquarters space at the fairgrounds with bedding and registration arrangements.
Judge Thorman appears for several days as German residents face murder rumors. Outlaws dubbed Bing the Kid elude capture. Three Mexicans killed by unknown assailants near Pueblo Colorado. Sioux reservation outlook brighter per commissioners. Five white convicts break from Dallas jail. two killed, two escaped, one recaptured. Fire destroys Canton Dakota Territory block. losses reach 10,000 with no city fire department. Milton Weston, Chicago magnate, pardoned after five years for a murder case. Buffalo Bill reception for Cody and Wehl West troupe. Russia grants 45000 subsidy for Pacific port rail plans. China trade implications noted.
Market notes from Mosey and Lawrence Kansas describe live stock prices, grain, and provisions with quoted ranges for beef, pork, lard, and butter. Listings cover Kansas City and Chicago markets, shipment figures, and commodity movements, highlighting price shifts and market dullness in early fall.
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