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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1888
Page
1
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Government directors call for early settlement of subsidy debts to secure government security and end strained relations. They praise the 1887 commission plan, endorse a mortgage option with government action against tampering, and emphasize protecting the government’s interest while maintaining the company’s solvency.
In Washington the Senate passed a 1.5 million dollar appropriation for public funding in Kansas City Missouri. The Blair educational bill dominated discussion with timing for a vote set for next Wednesday at 3 o clock after exchanges among Senators Call Blair and Riddleberger. A vote to proceed to executive business followed a tense scene as Riddleberger urged no conditions and the chamber limited debate amid interruptions. Also reported is the murder of Ames J Snell a wealthy real estate dealer in Ames Iowa and police investigations into suspects connected to a Marshaltown burglary plot. A manufacturing company in Stainaring Ohio was placed in receivership with liabilities around 120000 and assets near 95000. Weather notes forecast light snow in Kansas with light to fresh north winds.
Government officers delayed arrest two weeks amid a bank clearing crisis at the Metropolitan where funds were exhausted after telegraph orders to shift balances. District Attorney Burnett faced delays by Washington directives as banks offered aid, but securing securities proved too difficult and the suspension proved inevitable.
A Derailment on the Kansan Utry lines on the Bluff Street incline caused a runaway grip car collision. Ten injured, including several with arms, legs, and head injuries, with one passenger dead on the scene. The accident halted trains at the depot as injured were treated. investigations note no women were aboard and one car likely faulty.
A historical overview traces carrier pigeons as wartime couriers from Paris under siege to modern European stations. It notes Belgian-origin birds supplying France, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain, with 19th century stations in Warsaw, St. Petersburg, Kiev, and Alps limits. Spain uses pigeons for coast guard smuggling intel and Madrid main station. Romans and ancient Asian powers used pigeons. Pliny cites beleaguered cities.
Railroad officials argue conductors stay out of bars to protect lives and favor home peace. A veteran conductor in St. Louis lost work after a year idle due to off duty drinking, as the superintendent notes the need for temperate men. The piece also touches on social scenes with Miss Kate visiting and children, Gertie, and Aunt Malvr.
Market reports feature Wash and Pob. markets with stock, dairy, and grain notes. Includes details on Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Lake Shore Western lines, cattle receipts, grain futures, cheese and butter dairy remarks, and local prices in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
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